Holiday Inn Seattle Downtown - Lake Union

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 01 Oct 2011 rated 7 out of 10.

For my purposes it was fine. I spend one night, twice a month in Seattle for work. I need someplace clean and convenient to downtown. For that it was fine.

Positives: Inexpensive, convenient to downtown Seattle.

Negatives: The immediate area near the hotel was desolate.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 23 Sep 2011 rated 10 out of 10.

Two guys were helpful staff. Very good hotel can be selected for my next trip. Clean.

Positives: Safe, friendly hotel staff, good location, and clean environment.

Negatives: Nothing, probably parking expense for someone who rent a car.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 22 Sep 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

The hotel staff was friendly. The hotel was secure and clean. The room amenities were nice (mini fridge, sink, microwave, coffee pot) The $10/night parking was really convenient. The location is close in proximity to Seattle Center, but the area at night is somewhat sketchy.

Positives: The hotel staff was friendly and the $10/night parking was convenient. Super clean!

Negatives: The area directly around the hotel isn't very attractive. The hotel appearance/cleanliness is great though.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 22 Aug 2011 rated 8 out of 10.

Great experience. Would stay there again.

Positives: Nice room. Comfortable bed.

Negatives: Price is a little high.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 31 Jul 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

This convenient location combined with cleanliness and a good bar/restaurant adjacent made this hotel a terrific value and stay.

Positives: Great location, and good value.

Negatives: Nothing bad to report.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 21 Jun 2011 rated 3 out of 10.

We wouldn't stay there again

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Positives: The staff was fairly frieindly.

Negatives: Not clean, old TV's, limited news stations, had to request for services too often, noisey, close to heavy traffic..

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 09 Jun 2011 rated 7 out of 10.

The hotel was in the process of renovation and/or updating, but was clean.

Positives: Convenient location and clean room.

Negatives: Parking was difficult.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 02 May 2011 rated 8 out of 10.

Staff was friendly and accommodating, rooms are clean and linens are fresh. Underground parking is limited,but I never had a problem finding a spot. Restaurant is OK in a pinch.

Positives: Good location, close to the Space Needle.

Negatives: Not a lot of restaurants close by.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 07 Mar 2011 rated 1 out of 10.

If you are low income, on a tight budget don't go here you and your family will be treated like dirt and if you don't dress like Saks 5th ave, you're looked upon as something they just stepped in!

Positives: The room was clean.

Negatives: The treatment of lower income travelers was unbelievably bad!

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 19 Feb 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

Very good hotel for our needs on these dates. Close the the place we had to be on business.

Positives: Clean, friendly staff

Negatives: Additional cost for parking, $10 per day.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 17 Feb 2011 rated 8 out of 10.

My wife had an appointment with a specialist in Seattle. We decided to get a room the day before and do some sight seeing. The parking is really tight like others have mentioned. The microwave and refrigerator are great for the price. The renovations I read about must be done as our room looked as new as any. We trued to check in early, but because we wanted a smoking room we had to wait. We ended up with two queens but for the same price as one queen.

Positives: For the price this hotel was great.

Negatives: Check in was 3 pm not earlier.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 31 Jan 2011 rated 7 out of 10.

Clean, good staff, room was small but clean and comfortable, though stuffy, but the air conditioner coming on and off was very loud for sleeping. I had requested an upper level room with view, and being a Thursday night thought that should be no issue, but got a 2nd floor room with view of the next door building.

Positives: Convenient location for our early ferry departure next morning.

Negatives: Room hot, air conditioner loud. Hard to sleep with either hot room or noise.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 15 Dec 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

Comfortable room, a little outdated, great location.

Positives: Location to downtown.

Negatives: Outdated, carpeting very old.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 23 Nov 2010 rated 9 out of 10.

Good location, easy access to downtown Seattle. Good security and secured parking garage. Really pleased.

Positives: Close to Downtown and Space Needle.

Negatives: Did hear obnoxious neighbor upstairs, called hotel and they dealt with it adequately.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 17 Nov 2010 rated 5 out of 10.

I was unaware of a parking charge of $10 per night until I checked in.

Positives: Parking was very convenient.

Negatives: My hotel tile floor was dirty.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 11 Nov 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

The staff is friendly and helpful in every way. The location was fairly close to where we needed to be. While the rooms are decorated basic, there was a microwave and small fridge (nice to have)guests above us were heard tromping back and forth until 1:30 a.m.so floor must not be insulated much between levels, overall, would stay again. Again staff excellent!

Positives: Friendly, helpful staff and

Negatives: No free continental breakfast, no real hot water and warm showers.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 09 Nov 2010 rated 7 out of 10.

Overall we were very happy with the hotel and the room which was clean and comfortable but there was a lack of insulation or something because it was very noisy thru the walls and ceiling. had to call security 2x in middle of night because of rowdy guests above us, security should have been more responsive the first time we called.

Positives: Rooms were very clean and comfortable, great shower.

Negatives: Noisy, walls and floors too thin.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 30 Jul 2010 rated 7 out of 10.

The location was great. Hotel dining was average at best. Rooms were nice.

Positives: Location was excellent, staff was helpful.

Negatives: Cost to park at hotel was too much.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 26 Jul 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

Nice clean rooms and good parking. Location was on the outskirts of downtown, but still located close enough to downtown.

Positives: Cleanliness of room and variety of pillows.

Negatives: Location was in an older area.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 18 Jul 2010 rated 7 out of 10.

The hotel is a typical Holiday Inn, not fancy but nice. The location is okay. Just a few blocks from the Space Needle, but a long hike to downtown and further to the pier. The refrigerator and microwave were nice to have.

Positives: The room had a refrigerator and microwave, nice perk!

Negatives: Surrounding area was just okay.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 25 Apr 2010 rated 7 out of 10.

It was more than adequate for our needs as they offered a van ride to the mariners games for a fair price.

Positives: Good location to transit systems and space needle. Didn't like to pay for parking.

Negatives: Didn't offer breakfast, sweet rolls, or any extras.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 20 Apr 2010 rated 6 out of 10.

The hotel is in a convenient location, about a mile away from all of the activities that we set out to do.

Positives: Convenience.

Negatives: Small bathrooms.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 12 Jan 2010 rated 10 out of 10.

The hotel was clean and the staff was very nice. The room had a refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, iron, ironing board, TV, and great bathroom. Two queen beds. Decent view of the city and surrounding area. The Emerald Grill downstairs has a nice happy hour and reverse happy hour. Didn't try the food, but drink specials were good. They also offer room service. Hotel can arrange cab and town car service for guests. Staff knows the area well and is willing to help you find what you need. Overall, hotel was great for the price and in a good location.

Positives: The room had a fridge, microwave, and coffee maker!

Negatives: Nothing.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 02 Jan 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

Clean, comfortable place to stay. Friendly and helpful staff. Parking available.

Positives: Friendly, helpful staff. Clean, comfortable beds. Convenient location.

Negatives: Small room.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 20 Dec 2009 rated 4 out of 10.

I would like to recommend the hotel, the rooms were very nice and clean. However I can't really do so because the staff was very rude and unhelpful in nearly every situation. Furthermore, many rooms have noise issues, not well throughout or soundproofed to the hallway and upstairs. The beds are too soft for extended stay, but the bedding is very nice. The location is very accessible. No pool, but a very small basic room with a treadmill and a few other pieces of exercise equipment. I did appreciate there is guest laundry available on every floor. The staff seem smarmy and if you come across any issue you think could be easily resolved, they will blame the problem on you and waste your time until you insist on a solution or leave. I heard the phrase No one has ever complained about that along with fake indignation several times for very basic hotel requests, instead of working on finding a positive solution. Turns out several people experienced and complained the exact things.

Positives: Comforter, cleanliness good, layout of room, kitchenette.

Negatives: Noise problems, cleaning ignores DND signs, front desk rude and unhelpful.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 13 Dec 2009 rated 9 out of 10.

Clean, well-run establishment with everything you need for a good night's sleep. Nice views, depending on room location.

Positives: Efficient and professional staff.

Negatives: Business center temperature was icy cold.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 23 Oct 2009 rated 7 out of 10.

It was just ok.

Positives: The blankets were white not the ugly patterned ones.

Negatives: There was a broken down air conditioner next to our room. The sink was kind of dirty

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 12 Oct 2009 rated 9 out of 10.

The hotel was nice, clean, and the rooms were roomy. The staff was very helpful and courteous. I wasn't crazy about the location but it was within walking distance to the needle and a long walk to the pier. I would probably stay there again.

Positives: Staff was very friendly &amp; room was nice.

Negatives: Location was just OK but was close to some attractions.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 24 Sep 2009 rated 9 out of 10.

Great location, helpful friendly staff.

Positives: Nice Staff, good location.

Negatives: No water in vending machines.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 02 Sep 2009 rated 3 out of 10.

I would not stay there again, no breakfast and no swimming pool or hot tub, just your basic place to sleep.

Positives: EASY TO GET TO

Negatives: No continental breakfast and had to pay to park

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 26 Aug 2009 rated 10 out of 10.

I think it had good value and the staff was nice. Room was clean and quiet.

Positives: Easy to get to attractions.

Negatives: The wall dividing the freeway was annoying to get around.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 19 Jul 2009 rated 5 out of 10.

it was a budget hotel - nothing fancy but clean and comfortable.

Positives: the friendly staff

Negatives: the toilets were unreliable.