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Ace Hotel Seattle
Category: Event Planning & Services Hotels Hotels & Travel Hotels Hotels [Edit]
2423 1st Ave(between Battery St & Wall St)
Seattle, WA 98121
Neighborhood: Belltown
(206) 448-4721
- Price Range:
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
97 reviews for Ace Hotel Seattle
Review Highlights
"And GOOD JOB Ace Hotel on providing Stumptown Coffee."
(in 9 reviews)
"12pm checkout and the best free continental breakfast ever."
(in 16 reviews)
"Condoms & A Kama Sutra -- Classy."
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Review from Hael F.
12/16/2011
I've been a huge fan of the Ace Hotel ever since moving to the Pacific Northwest. I'm such a fan that I've stayed at three of the four Ace Hotel's nationwide.
I first discovered this gem on a Thanksgiving weekend trip up to Seattle from Portland. I was looking for a simple, inexpensive place to lay my head for a long weekend in the Emerald City and this place did the trick. The Ace is actually better than a cheap place to sleep but also a great concept.
Since that initial visit to the Seattle Ace, I have tried to stay there every time I make the trek north. And as I mentioned before, I've been to Portland Ace and the Ace Resort in Palm Springs which are both equally as great this one.
The rooms are unique and plenty of options to suit your needs. The standard rooms with shared bathrooms are a great option for one person. Upgrade to the deluxe room where your headboard is a glass wall which doubles as a shower wall. Additionally, they come with a great little patio into the interior courtyard, which is great for your four legged friends.
The common dining room is a great way to meet your fellow Acers in the morning barring they're not some douchey bachelor party group (Ugh, that was an awful experience). Overall, the rooms are fairly quiet especially those in the interior of the building. The staff has always be extremely friendly and knowledgable.
I'm just sad that I'm now living in Texas and have less of an opportunity to visit the Ace as often.
TIP: Don't always rely on the website for reservations. Give them a call, they will most likely have a room available. If not, they will put you on a cancellation list. -
Review from Krisi H.
New York, NY
1/21/2012
The Ace Hotel is quite nice for the price. It has a rather European flavor in regards to size and layout; almost like a hostel.
It's in a good, walkable location and the staff is very nice and helpful.
Downside is that the rooms are noisy from all the bathroom vents (and I'm used to NYC noise) plus, the walls are paper thin which means you can hear your neighbors doing... well... everything you don't want to hear..!! -
Review from Emily-Anne P.
12/15/2011 5 Check-ins Here
I don't think there is enough space in this review box for me to say all the things I need to say about the Ace Hotel. I will start with, it's fantastic and you really should stay there.
I needed to escape Vancouver and thought that a trip to Seattle would be best. Given that I was flying solo I figured I'd ask some of my friends where to stay and they all said the Ace. So I called down on a Tuesday, booked the last room available on the Friday Saturday, hopped on the train and went down. I'm so glad I did.
The Staff - The staff are all incredibly lovely. There is someone at the front desk all day and most of the night and they are happy to talk Seattle, or really anywhere else you might be going. I had a great time just chatting with them about what to do.
The Rooms - Rooms at the Ace are really lovely. For the most part they have double beds, a little sink and shelf, tv and some snacks. They don't have washrooms attached to the rooms, I don't think any of the Aces do but that doesn't make it any less enjoyable.
In fact, I got some pretty bad food poisoning one night and spent the evening attached to the bathroom and even still I didn't mind that they were shared.
The check in-out and breakfast times at the Ace are fantastic. They have a longer continental breakfast time which is nice to take your time to head down. They've got a great little kitchen area and a share-book shelf.
All in all I was really impressed with the Ace. Much more than I thought I would be. It was a little loud at night on Wall St but to be totally honest it didn't bother me at all. I say, check it out! -
Review from Christian W.
Seattle, WA
1/28/2012
Cool, hip, urban boutique hotel. Super noisy the street so they moved me to an inner room. Not bad value for the price.
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Review from Peter S.
11/18/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Seems like a fancy hostel to me. Although I guess that's the Ace's appeal. It sure beats a ripoff hotel!
I definitely appreciate the DIY breakfast and the Stumptown. The WiFi is pretty weak down in the Ace Space, but I actually like that as it prevents laptops from littering the tiny table-tops. Staff are cool. The parking lot is only a block away and fairly priced at $24 for my remaining 33 hours with in-out privileges. So far I am digging it here. -
Review from Chun P.
9/28/2011 7 Check-ins Here
A HOTEL WITH ONLY SHARED BATHROOMS?: EEEEWWWWWW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Then I realized that I do use the public showers at the gym, dance studio, and Yoga studio...and all the Ace Hotel reviews average 4 Stars and say its cool...so since I was going solo for 1 night and it was only $109/night for downtown Seattle, I took a leap of faith...Yelpers have never been wrong right? ;-)
PROS:
1. Bathrooms: Clean, lockable, chic, free shampoo/conditioner/body wash...it was really doable. Not scary at all.
2. Location: Space Needle, Pikes Market, Cruiseship Terminal and "dozens" bars within walking distance. Ace is even on top of a bar, Cyclops,and it was alright.
3. Breakfast: Free! I ate 2 Belgian Waffles, 1 Bowl of Almond Granola with Soy Milk, 3 cups of coffee, 2 cups of OJ, and 1 Apple.
4: Bed: Warm and Cozy.
5. Free WiFi
6. Noon Checkout! Plus you can leave your luggage in their office afterwards.
7. Ambience: Cool, Modern, Hip, IKEAish, and Clean.
8. Boys: The guys who staffed this place were friendly, helpful, and pretty darn cute(I'm 49% gay, so I can admire).
CONS:
1. It might be a bit noisy, I was in room 124, but Ace does provide ear plugs in the goodie jar.
2. Your American girlfriend or wife probably won't find this very romantic...though 2 condoms are provided in the room for free. (Also in the goodie jar.)
3. Small room, but its definitely doable if you don't plan on being in your room much anyways.
4. More hostel than hotel...but you do get your own private room...and I've never stayed in a hostel so I guess I can't make a legit comparison.
5. The price could be a bit lower, but $109 was the cheapest in downtown Seattle / Belltown.
I didn't see many other guests around, but they all seemed to be foreign or hipsterish, and at age 33 1/3, I think I was the oldest person staying there. If you've done the hostel thing in Europe, Ace is for you. I'd definitely stay at another Ace Hotel again... but only if I was going solo again and if I'm not a rich snob by then.
TIP1: Don't forget to bring your room towels with you to the shower! I had to make a run for it, soaking wet, back to my room. :(
TIP2: If you're flying into SEA-TAC, take the Light Link Rail to downtown Seattle for only $2.75. If you just have a carry-on luggage you can probably hoof the 10 blocks to Ace, but otherwise a taxi from the station was only another $4.75. -
Review from Jane K.
9/2/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Excellent things can grow from excellent ideas. Though it doesn't always succeed or grow on a smooth path, it is awesome to watch a concept transform and breed new iterations of the original. That's how I would frame the Ace Hotel phenomena that's swept from west to east.
I'm very familiar with the New York offspring of this Seattle original. Very cool, celeb chef in their restaurant, lounge for a lobby and some serious partners names partnered up: Stumptown Coffee in the front, Opening Ceremony in the back and more I'm sure to come.
All that swagger grew out of an original hotel in Seattle. One which still offers excellent pricing for both European-style rooms (ahem, bathroom outside of the room) and Deluxe suites ($199 and worth every penny). The staff is friendly and accommodating; though please remember that the front door locks at midnight so grab that key before hitting the town! The modern design and simple but ultra cool decor feels opulent in comparison to your run of the mill big box hotels. WiFi is free to use and besides your room, you can choose to work in the front shared area with the terrarium or event downstairs in the dining area. Oh yea, in addition to WiFi and super sweet rooms, they offer a continental breakfast that includes a waffle maker and Stumptown Coffee. And a copy of the New York Times.
Location-wise, it's just outside of the touristy area so Pike Place Market is only a 15 minute stroll away and the streets are very walkable. In my opinion, there's no better place to stay in Seattle for that price! Don't mess with an original. -
Review from Kelly S.
Update: The hotel was nice enough to contact me. Folks that read their Yelp reviews are top notch in my book
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Pro-Tip: Don't get the standard room.
Longer tale: This hotel is pretty as a picture and I've heard tell (like that?) that there are rooms that feed all your wildest comfortable hotel room fantasies. But this review is for a standard room... which does not.
After 5.5 hours of travelling all the way from the middle of Texas, then walking 13 blocks from the lightlink that broke down with my suitcase, I trudged up the (admittedly gorgeous) steps to the Ace Hotel, tired, dirty, and excited for some one-on-one time with a shower, a cool room and a bed. The girl who greeted me had been really nice about my incessant phone calls asking how to get there. We figured out my room, I sigh, open the door... and the panorama that awaits me is not exactly what I expected.
-- two single twin beds
-- a small fan
-- communal shower (just down the hall, y'all!)
-- no bathroom
-- a tiny sink
-- two windows overlooking a busy street (great on a Friday night with cars zooming by)
-- a mini tissue packet
Surely a mistake? Hotel rooms don't exist like this outside of Europe for $15 a night? No mistake. It's a standard room. Unfortunately, I think this makes the whole situation a function of miscommunication. Everything else was fine. You've got a breakfast where you get to make your own waffles, the shower's clean and there are mirrors in your room for makeup application. But based on my experience alone, it was just A-Ok for Aces.Listed in: Seattle: Where Flannel Still…
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Review from Katy H.
7/13/2011 3 Check-ins Here
It doesn't get better than the Ace!
When you combine the really modern and somewhat minimalistic styled rooms with insanely affordable prices you get the best hotel in town. Even my friends who come to visit who have pretty big budgets love the Ace because of how funky it is.
Built in an old Seattle brick building, the rooms span a few different levels. It's easy to get lost but taking a tour is always fun! There's a great little breakfast room, a lobby with a rad terrarium and some rooms come with little covered patios or views of The Sound.
Most recently I peeped a room that was more unique than any hotel room I've seen. The entire back wall of the room was a room-wide glass shower! It operated as the headboard to the bed (so this room wouldn't be ideal for a pair unless they were lovers) but how sexy and awesome is that?! You could even watch TV from the shower if you wanted to go the super un-romantic route.
It's almost too bad I live in Seattle because I need more excuses to stay here! -
Review from Crystal H.
A short PS to my earlier love note:
There are a couple of magical rooms in the basement. There's no view, and no window and it's a bit bright in there come sunrise, so why are basement rooms magic? The indoor courtyard and behind-the-bed shower sums it up.
I still love you, love you, love you!Listed in: Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts,…, Yelping in the USA, Getting Some SEAtown Yelps In…
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Review from Elisabeth Y.
Philadelphia, PA
8/22/2011
What a great spot, in a fun neighborhood. We stayed in one of the rooms that had a little private courtyard- a nice surprise. My one criticism of the hotel is that our room was super stuffy, so being able to open a door to the outside really helped to freshen things up.
In our room, the bathroom was behind what can only be described as a secret spinning wall... a change of pace from the usual, um, door you might find at other joints.
Breakfast is included- it's just really basic coffee/juice/toast, so don't expect anything fancy, just something to start your day off right.
As someone quite unfamiliar with Seattle, I found the little guide in the guest room to be extremely helpful, particularly the part where they provided directions to a great jogging route along the water.
The next time I'm in town, I will DEFINITELY stay at the Ace. -
Review from Adrien W.
Portland, OR
8/29/2011
Checked into the ACE for PAX weekend 2011. I found the place through http://hotels.com, so no points for me, but it was a godsend!
Great location, right in belltown with lots of bars and restaurants nearby. It was a 10 minute walk to the convention center and wasn't surrounded by overpriced tourist traps (Hard Rock Cafe and Cheesecake Factory, I'm frowning at you). It was also very close to the Pike Place market and the waterfront, so big plus there too!
But oh, wait, did I mention the inside? I don't think I did yet. Because the inside is filled with awesomeness. As a post-grad broke-ass youngster, staying in hotels is rarely an option for one such as me. When I can find a hostel with a private room, I'm lucky if I get more than one pillow and can find a shared bathroom with a shower that has hot water. My boyfriend and I took an economy room (what a deal those were!) with no bathroom...but ho! There were FIVE right in our hallway, each pristine, shower included, AND shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispensers in those showers! HOLY BATMAN it did not get much better than that. (Plus, each bathroom had adjustable mood lighting and a sweet sound system - points for playing Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots by the Flaming Lips.)
Our room was pretty small but totally functional and awesome. There was an air conditioner in the window, jars with cotton balls and q-tips, etc., sink, AND a Britta filter! Oh, did I mention also that the bed was just as amazing as my pillowtop mattress at home? No I don't think I did...but there you go. As for noise: during the weekend we had some mad bass pumping through the room until about 10pm, but after that it stopped, and whatever white noise from the ac blocked out whatever else. (The front desk person told me over the phone that it's better to stay in the rear of the hotel if you don't want noise pollution.) If I were to stay here again, I would request a room towards the back again.
And last but not least, the continental breakfast and kitchen are excellent as well! The snack machine had all kinds of fun stuff in it (chocolate bars, playing cards, pocky, etc.), and there was access to coffee/tea/hot water 24/7. And GOOD JOB Ace Hotel on providing Stumptown Coffee! Continental breakfast included the usual, as well as a bitchin' waffle maker.
Goodness, I don't think I've talked this place up enough. Loved the decor, loved the service, and loved the location. If you want something really fancy, go somewhere else. If you want the best place you can possibly get on a budget, stay at the Ace! -
Review from Mohammad G.
San Francisco, CA
11/30/2011
prime location, clean, affordable, parking lot nearby. nice rooms, nice details.
ill stay here foreva eva when in seattle. -
Review from Megan F.
Los Angeles, CA
8/8/2011
I love this place! I call it my "Seattle home" as I visit Seattle several times a year and I don't feel right unless I'm staying here. From the cheapest rooms, where you have to share a shower down the hall, to the fanciest rooms that make you feel like a freaking rockstar -- Ace is the best! Their beds are the most comfortable beds I've ever slept in, their decor is just awesome, and the rooms are very minimalist but with everything a weary traveler could need.
The only negative: it's REALLY loud on Fridays and Saturdays -- there's a bar that plays loud music directly under the most affordable rooms, and there are a lot of drunken "whoohoo-ers" wandering beneath your window at night. To this day, the worst fight I've seen in my LIFE has taken place right outside the window to our room. BUT! That is to say, that's not the hotel's fault, just know that it's a lively neighborhood come night time.
The upside of the neighborhood is that EVERYTHING is within walking distance. Bars, restaurants, hair salons, etc. I wish I could live at the Ace Hotel in Belltown. -
Review from nam h.
Portland, OR
7/25/2011
Location is probably best thing about the Ace. Don't come here expecting much more. Yes, the minimalist design is better than some chain hotel....but the quality of the materials are only average. Bed is super soft and pillows were pretty crappy.
It will be noisy on a Sat night. There's a bar downstairs and bars and restaurants all around the hotel. Ask for ear plugs if you need to stop partying early to sleep.
If you didn't ride your bike there, there is street parking and parking lots nearby. Front desk did not know where the nearest parking garage was. I have a 2F2F car and was hesitant about parking on the street. Ended up with food thrown all over it the next morning. Closest garage I think is at 2nd ave and Stewart.
Also, no AC (room was toasty upon arrival) but it should cool down at night to open the windows for some fresh air. -
Review from Lawrence T.
West Covina, CA
8/31/2011
An excellent hotel in the heart of Seattle's Belltown, with bars and restaurants just a step away. Pike Place Market is only several blocks away as is Downtown Seattle.
Modern, simple, inviting, conveniently located near local venues, with stylish decorative art on the walls. Friendly staff, modern style furnished lobby which is great for mingling with hip young adult hotel guests.
When you get a room, premium shampoo & soap is provided, you get your own clean bathrobe, ultra clean bed, soft pillows, clean bathroom, and most rooms have spectacular views. My room also came with a Bible and a Kama Sutra guidebook!
Checkout time is 12pm and their free breakfast consists of waffles, granola bars, coffee, juice and others. Their downstairs breakfast nook looks very modern & offers great views of Belltown along with the latest magazines & newspapers.
Ultra-comfortable, great accommodations for the price, definitely worth staying here when in Seattle. I would definitely stay here on my next visit. -
Review from Nathan N.
St Paul, MN
7/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
As far as "no frills" hotels, they don't get better. With most rooms under $100/night, you have plenty of shared bathrooms and showers across the hall so in my 4 days here I never waited, and a sink an mirror in each room. Rooms have a bed, desk, chair, tv, shelves and snacks. Free Wifi which all hotels are charging these days for. Free breakfast from 6am-noon so you could probably sneak in as an early lunch too with make your own waffles, yogurt, granola, toast, fruit, oj, coffee and tea.
I'm sold on the Ace brand now and want to stay here whenever available. -
Review from Kris U.
The Ace is a good bet for your money, if you're traveling on a budget. We got the standard room with the shared bath; the room was small but clean and the bed was comfy. Our room was facing the outer wall which is right above a lively street with lots of activity well past 3 am, but luckily we had ear plugs. The shared bathroom situation is fine: there was never a wait for one to open up and they do lock, so you have it to yourself once inside.
The best thing about this Ace was the included continental breakfast: make-your-own-waffle station, fresh juice, Stumptown coffee (in to go cups!), bread and a toaster, granola, yogurt and fruit. It had everything I would want.
Overall I'd say the Ace Hotel in Portland is the better of the two, but I would stay here again.Listed in: My Seattle experience
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Review from Tiffany N.
Denver, CO
If it were possible to marry I hotel I would have swooped in on the Ace Hotel in Seattle this weekend. That's also provided my current husband didn't mind sharing me with a hotel? Whoa. This review is really taking a turn toward the naughty... Moving on...
Staying at any Ace Hotel is like staying at your super hip friend's studio in the best neighborhood of the city. There is nothing at this place that makes you feel like you're in a hotel which I enjoy. Keep in mind though this isn't a luxury 5 star kind of place. It can be a tad bit drafty and the raucous crowds on the street will be heard through your windows if you're facing the street side of the building.
BUT.
The beds are oh-so cozy. The comforters are oh-so-warm. The staff is oh-so-friendly. And you really do feel crazy cool in the rooms, the check-in area or any of the work areas as well.
The coolest part of my stay might have been the continental breakfast. I know, I know. It sounds kind of lame, but this continental breakfast has a waffle maker and pre-mixed waffle batter that you pour into said maker and flip to turn a timer on. 2 minutes and 27 seconds later you're pouring maple syrup on the Belgian waffle you just created with minimal effort. I am a sucker for novelty and this thing hit it out of the park.
Also included in this breakfast is Stumptown coffee, fruit, yogurt, granola, and fresh-squeezed juices. Holla!.
And I lied - the coolest thing about my stay was my bathroom. Check out this picture to see what I mean: http://www.yelp.com/bi...
So cool, right?Listed in: Hotels Around the United…, Adventures in Seattle!
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Review from Tanya B.
Portland, OR
Updated - 1/19/2011
It pains me to write this update as the Ace is still one of the most fun, affordable options for the person who wants boutique feel without the price tag. At $99/night for a shared bath the Ace is still a great deal in Seattle's close-to-everything Belltown.
Unfortunately this time around I feel like the place is starting to look pretty beat up. The pretty wooden stairs are showing some wear and tear. There are scuff marks all over the off-white matte finish desk area. The rooms and bathrooms seem a bit worn down and not as clean as they usually have in the past. Nothing a sanding and new coat of paint couldn't fix but it definitely gives the impression of the place being a little more shabby than it gave in the past.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/16/2009
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Review from Brian K.
San Francisco, CA
11/9/2011
I was really underwhelmed by the Ace when I stayed there recently. When I arrived, they charged me $14 for toothpaste and a toothbrush, the room was cool and stylish, but hadn't been updated since the hotel was built. The soap dispensers in the shower and the shower itself were dirty, as was the grout surrounding the sink. The shower was old and plastic. Super cheap and not cool at all. The bathroom is disproportionately large for the size of the room and the view was a cement wall. The cafe with free breakfast was cool, but not too cool was the CNN/FOX-blaring TV. The cool leather chairs were cracked and you could see the stuffing of the cushion and the light beams in through the window above the door. Only on the second night did I realize I could go into the hallway and dim the lights. I paid a fairly substantial amount ~$200 and just didn't feel like I got much value for the price. The design is super cool - they just need to fix broken chairs, keep the place tidy and cleaner.
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Review from Michael D.
SoHo, Manhattan, NY
1/17/2011
I came here for business and did a very last minute reservation for a standard room. I believe I was given the most absolute worst room in the building. It was the size of a prison cell and deeply resembled one. I was mostly working form the hotel so it mattered more to me than someone who is only stopping in to sleep. I got a great rate, but it really made me uncomfortable HOWEVER the staff was aware of the size and switched me to a larger room as soon as one opened up. It was SO much better!
Overall - the staff is great and took care of everything all the time. They were super-chill people who you could actually talk to. The whole vibe of the joint is a little quirky, but that makes it special, right?!
My biggest suggestion: make a note to avoid the interior standard rooms at all costs. Those are the prison cells and you may not be happy (unless you don't plan on hanging out at the hotel much)
And if you can - ask for the large rooms. Each is different than the others and have really cool funk-a-tude. -
Review from Valerie K.
Fox Island, WA
3/22/2011
This is the most unique hotel I've stayed at. It's very modern, but has lots of personality. We loved the cool fish tank in the lobby, as well as the gigantic hutch.
We reserved a very nice, corner room. The size was perfect. We had our own bathroom as well. I liked the modern, SIMPLE decor.
If you're looking for quaint and cozy, this ISN'T it. But, this place is really awesome. The bed was also super comfortable.
So, why not five stars?? The continental breakfast. It's AWESOME that it goes till noon, oh and it's FREE. But, it wasn't impressive. Come on! They couldn't get hooked up with some yummy baked goods from one of the COUNTLESS Seattle bakeries?? No peanut butter?? Plain, white bread?? Crappy fruit?? Ya. That's my one complaint.
Other than that... SUPER fun, unique, artsy place. Will be staying here again. For sure.
Oh, and free wi-fi and cable TV on a flat screen. Nice perks.
ONE TIP:
Don't go for their $19 parking. Psh! We found parking less than a block away, and paid $10 for overnight. Nope, didn't have a break in. I also don't drive a Lamborghini, so there is that... -
Review from Daveeed R.
Jacksonville, FL
12/4/2010
I've stayed at the Ace hotel twice on two separate visits to Seattle. The main selling point was the price for me since I was going to be in town for a while.
The standard queen (or double twin if you have a friend) is a virtually unbeatable deal for the price (80-120) considering the location. The downside of course: no in-room bathrooms. But! I was willing to take the walk down the hall to their insanely clean bathrooms, for a savings of 500 dollar over the duration of my trip.
Like many reviewers said before me, their breakfast is one of the best I've ever had. During my stay, there was plenty of bagels, coffee, waffle batter (and waffle maker!) granola, among an assortment of fresh fruits.
The neighborhood of Belltown which the hotel is in offers plenty of nightlife and dining options. The infamous public market is only a half mile away to the south, the space needle and music experience is only a little over a half mile to the north.
For the first timer to Seattle who wants to spend more on going out than they do on their hotel, this is the ideal spot to do it at. -
Review from Mallory S.
Boston, MA
9/8/2010
I really enjoyed my visit at the Ace last weekend. We had the basic room without a shower/bathroom. The room comes with a sink, mirror, clock/radio, lamps, desk, bedding, fan, bathrobes, hangers, TV, etc. Everything except a bathroom.
The service was wonderful and the hotel was secure. It is locked at night and there is always an attendant to buzz you in.
Breakfast is free and is downstairs. It's cereal, waffles, fruit, yogurt, juice and coffee. There is also a coffee and coffee pot in your room (but no tea).
Parking was $19/ for one full day (overnight included). The parking lot was a little sketchy but we didn't have a problem with any break-ins.. just some chatty Kathys waiting for the bus nearby.
Location was perfect, there was on street parking available. I would stay again! -
Review from Tim N.
New York, NY
8/8/2011
This is one of the coolest hotels in the world. I got corner room 107, which is noisy but fun, with lots of excellent Shepard Fairey stuff on the walls. Everyone is friendly and helpful from the front desk to house keeping. The Belltown location is pretty good with lots nearby and an easy walk down to Pike/Pine. Cyclops downstairs is a decent spot for pint of serious ale and/or some good whiskey and a weird conversation with a stranger. I even got my haircut at Rudy's around the corner - also friendly and fun. I will definitely stay here next visit.
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Review from Rose M.
Portland, OR
1/13/2011
I have stayed at the Ace-Seattle and I have enjoyed my stay each time. It is in a good location, close enough to Pikes Market to walk and close enough to the Ferry should one want to go to Victoria BC. The staff is nice, the bathrooms are clean, and the standard rooms are moderately priced (if you book in advance of course)
My only beef with Ace is that the beds in their standard rooms are very uncomfortable and way too hard. Also their choice of blankets and bed linen are very scratchy and uncomfortable. It feels like a military blanket. I often need to bring my own so I can sleep.
Tips when staying at Ace--SEATTLE
1. Do not get a room facing the street or you will need to use the earplugs they provide to drown out the noise from the loud bars below in order to sleep.
2. Bring an extra blanket or pillow in winter.
If they simply change the beds I would stay at Ace more often. -
Review from Stacey H.
Portland, OR
4/17/2010
I've stayed at the Ace at least 3 times. It's cute, in a good location and they have stumptown coffee. I enjoyed my last few stays, but it was kind of gross last time.
The room was really dirty- the sheets seemed clean, but the bed skirt had a variety of stains. The wool blanket was so dusty we threw it in the corner (dust puffed out of it, gross)
The king sized bed was really uncomfortable. Other rooms had ok mattresses, so maybe this is the one bad one.
They used to have little bottles of nice shampoo and lotion. Now they have big pump bottles of Rudy's products bolted to the shower. No lotion, just a body wash with an aggressive licorice smell.
But, I do love the breakfast in the morning with the waffle bar (cute!) and toast and granola. The cleaning lady seemed annoyed with everyone eating breakfast and turned on the tv so we could watch a Dyson vacuum infomercial. Weird.
I would avoid staying in a room facing the street. It was super hot because of the radiator and we had to keep with windows open- we heard drunk people yelling/ talking on cell phones all night.
The people at the front desk were really nice (they always are). I like the aesthetic, I like the spinning wall/ bathroom door. So maybe you just need to avoid the rooms that face 1st ave? -
Review from Ed L.
6/27/2010
This hotel is very unique. Once I stepped into this hotel, I knew. The one most feature of this hotel was the fact that there is no private bathroom / shower in every room. In fact, there are communal bathrooms and showers. Much like a college dormitory. I thought it was kind of a neat concept. Loved the room. Reminded me of my room at home. Quaint hotel for the price and it was centrally located in downtown Seattle. Will stay again!!
The front desk staff was friendly and approachable. The lady who worked on the weekends was cute. Would have asked her out, but I was on a tight time budget. ha. Her name was Amy.
Was in town for the Rock and Roll Seattle Marathon. -
Review from Shannon S.
Somerville, MA
10/17/2007
Let's Talk About How The Ace Hotel Was Full Of Awesome.
I needed a hotel that didn't cost me a bizzilion dollars because I had to convince my boyfriend to please please please let's go to Seattle and have awesome times in the Pacific Northwest. So, off I go with my research hat on and find out I can stay at the Ace Hotel for $99 -- so I'm stoked right, and it doesn't sound so bad having to share a bathroom because the space looks hip & cool. So, we arrive in Seattle, check into the Ace Hotel and find out a couple of other cool things that I didn't know.
One.) They Offer a Complimentary Breakfast --toast, granola, jams, butter, coffee, etc.
Two.) There are a Bunch of Free Local Magazines in the Lobby which Rock, so that's helpful when you're killing time or trying figure out where you want to go for the evening!
Three.) The Showers were never busy and there are quite a few to share, so no worries about that.
Four.) The desk personal were great to talk to, played great music & were helpful pretty much all the time.
Five.) Andre Has a Posse, at the Ace Hotel.
Six.) Condoms & A Kama Sutra -- Classy.
Love the eames chairs, minimalist appeal, and the fact that Belltown was such an awesome abeit loud place to me (you may want to make good use of the earplugs they provide you!) Wonderful stay -- be sure to hit up the Macrina Bakery across the street for the best bread I've ever, ever tasted. -
Review from Isabel C.
NY
10/14/2007
I love, love, love Ace Hotel. As a web designer, this hotel is a dream come true. Everything is white, in right angles, and has modified round edges. So Swiss. So clean. Ah so much white space.
The exposed brick walls are painted white, the nightstand is a frosted plastic light cube, the chair in the room is an Eames-inspired rocking chair with Eiffel legs, and every room has different art work on the walls. Downstairs in the kitchen there is coffee and tea 24/7, a white vending machine, and laundry and dryer!
As a New Yorker visiting Seattle for the first time to meet her boyfriend who she hasn't seen in 12 days (read: dry spell), we stayed up quite late. The next day the housekeeper thoughtfully left 2 condoms in the room. The following day the housekeeper knocked on the door. Holding up a pair of hot pink, leopard print thong underwear, she asked me, "Is this yours? I found it in a bunch of towels and thought maybe you lost it?" Isn't that just SO thoughtful? (The pair of thongs did not belong to me).
The boys in the front desk and the one gal I chatted with are superb. They and the hotel are definitely the only crew that has style in an otherwise pretty cheesy part of town with a dragging night scene which I compare to a deserted meat-packing district but without the transvestites and pigeons. Thus, boring.
BTW, the rates at the Ace are really good too. -
Review from dorothy v.
Los Angeles, CA
5/9/2008
Located right in the heart of Belltown... Showcased pure simplicity.
Room 117 is the best room in the hotel: Has windows on two walls which provides a great view point for people watching and eaves-dropping on the drunkards at the bar below. =)
The room is peacefully simple. Stark white walls, door, windows, closet, bed, sink, tiny tv, simple wall decor, the end. Where in the hell is the bathroom?
The community bathrooms are located down the hall. Incredibly clean, strong, sturdy toilets, lots of counter space and outlets, with high ceilings. PERFECTO!
The first night, we were FAREEZING! (Seattle in January... YOU do the math.) We slept in our coats, bracing ourselves as we slept. The second day, we found a tiny heater under a table. EUREKA!
My only gripe is for the hotel parking. It's about 3 blocks away.. just doesn't make any sense.
FOR ME....The BEST part of the hotel were the room keys. They didn't offer you one of those electronic swiper thingys.. It was good a old fashioned brass key with our room number on it. SIGH! How refreshing! ADDITIONALLY, they lock the front door at midnight; so if you're out partying till the wee hours in the morning, they give you a key for the front door as well.
PROS:
simple
different
ridiculously clean
old fashioned with a modern, edgy twist
great views
walking distance from bars and nightlife
CONS:
inconspicuous heater -
Review from Sabrina I.
Dana Point, CA
10/8/2009
I can see how this might not be the best place to stay in a heat wave (no air conditioning or fans), but I doubt Seattle has them often.
I'm always a bit skeptical about "hostel" type places, but this one was great. I didn't mind the shared bathroom situation at all - in fact, I never ONCE ran into a single other person in the hallway. It was pretty quiet inside the hotel overall.
The street can be pretty loud - lots of disturbed people yelling (there's a clinic nearby) and bar patrons from Cyclops Bar below. Definitely just ask for a room that's quiet, off the main street and you should be fine. The hotel is in the middle of Belltown - sort of a hipster haven, a little industrial feeling, with a coupla nice looking bars & restaurants.
We were right around the corner from Mars Hill Church, which we were curious to check out. To give you a feel for the neighborhood, the church had a security guard out front. So, it's not the best.
Anyway, first impressions:
-STAIRS (a lot of them) are not really the first thing you want to see upon opening the door to a hotel carrying heavy bags. What can ya do tho. I'm sure space is at a premium downtown. Not a lot of room for fancy elevators in what is essentially a hostel.
-FRONT ENTRANCE was bustling due to a bar / restaurant right on the sidewalk. Their patio nearly hides the door to the hotel, so you always feel like you're walking into the middle of a house party when coming "home" each night. It was a nice feeling actually.
-FRONT DESK at the top of the stairs was minimalist but functional. Guy at the counter looked to be a student - laid back, young, friendly and helpful enough (not as bitter and jaded as most hotel staff often become). Guidebooks and magazines were offered in the lobby at a long table just next to the desk.
-HALLWAYS were quiet, seemed fairly clean. Little icons on the walls directed you to the continental breakfast area, showers, phone, etc.
-ROOMS were just big enough for a desk, a bed, a side table and a tiny little stainless steel sink with mirror. Decor is very CB2 modern. The Andre the Giant Obey image was billboarded all over the wall where a headboard normally would have been. Bed itself was comfortable enough, and the room seemed clean. Carpet was industrial style and not offensive in any way, OCD-wise.
-BREAKFAST was basically Kirkland (Costco) yogurts, cereal and coffee. All were a nice addition to the relatively affordable stay.
-BATHROOMS were always empty, very, very basic - mostly tile and stainless steel everything. No frills. They did offer towels, washclothes and robes in the room. Shampoo / conditioner, soap in the bathrooms. Aside from a few stray hairs in the shower (gross), you mostly don't know you are sharing a bathroom.
-AMBIANCE: Music was pumped into the bathrooms. Little radio next to the bed had a place to plug in your ipod. Nice touches for us young folks.
I would definitely recommend the Ace to anyone under the age of 35 on a budget. -
Review from Amanda H.
Los Angeles, CA
3/3/2009 2 photos
I don't know why, but after reading all the reviews and seeing the pictures of this Hotel i was a little skeptical about staying here. Maybe it was because i was intimidated by the hip factor of this place and thought i would look frumpy and out of place in a sea of cool 20 to 30 somethings. Whatever the reasons, my irrational fears were shattered when i arrived at this hotel a few weeks back for my stay.
I was greeted by an adorable man with a bronx-esq accent? He was so sweet and informed me he had put me in the corner room overlooking the street. I walked into the room and was amazed with the size and decor. It was so beautiful i whipped out my camera and starting snapping photos straight away. The giant door/mirror/wall that separated the bathroom was extremely cool. We had a huge king sized bed and all the amenities one would hope for in a hotel. The dinning commons and the overall community feel of the hotel was so different than i am used to, being from the standoffish city of los angeles, and i found it to be a real nice change of pace.
I loved this place and I really want to stay at their other locations specifically the Portland one. I highly highly recommend the Ace hotel.
oh its also in a great location and you are literally steps away from public transit and a few more steps away from pike market and shopping and great restaurants and the whole bit.
go here. -
Review from John G.
San Francisco, CA
2/18/2010
Best hotel stay I've ever had.
Room was spacious, good view, loved the artwork on the wall, and the bed was comfy.
The shared bathrooms were cleaner than most bathrooms in a private room!
Breakfast in the morning was simple, but perfect.
The location is great. Easy to use public transport, close to the water, and easy to get to nightlife. And the decor is modern.
But I still haven't gotten to the best part. The folks at the front desk. I am sad I do not remember their names. When I got there, the woman who was working was sooooo nice. She smiled, chatted me up, made sure I had everything I needed, and when I wandered by a little later, stopped what she was doing and chatted me up some more, making sure the room was okay. I came back a little later and asked her about restaurants and bars. She said to come back in 15 or 20 minutes and she'd see what she could come up with (she wasn't real familiar with the gay bars in town). So I did. She had come up with a ton of restaurant choices all around the area of the city I was headed to. Plus mapped out all the bars for me. She didn't have to do that. Oh, and she called a cab for me.
Next morning the gentleman at the front desk was almost nicer than the woman from the night before. Chatted me up, asked me about my adventures, where I lived, etc. He had no problem letting me stash my bags while I went sightseeing that day, either (even though I'd already checked out).
And the price was good. I've paid way too much at other hotels and gotten a ton less. But the value here is great.
If I had more hands, I'd give it more than two thumbs up.
I can't wait to stay at another Ace Hotel in another city! -
Review from Share W.
9/1/2009 17 photos
The Ace Hotel is conveniently located in a great area (a good walk to the Public Market, shopping area and the needle). It's a flight up to the "main reception level".
I would suggest upgrading to a deluxe if you want a more comfortable stay, but if you are budget conscious and wants to save any amount of bucks, then stick w/the standard.
The Standard Room (which my friends stayed in): is smaller, has a sink, a desk, a small lcd tv, a fan, a full size bed and a stool to sit on. It's basically a one person room if you want comfy, but if you're opting to share, if you have too much stuff, your space will decrease.
The Deluxe Room (which i lapped it up in): full bathroom, fridge, ac, medium sized lcd tv, desk w/chair, lounge couch, a mini-nook to hang clothing, queen size bed, a bed side lamp, and a rocking chair. It had exposed brick on one side of the wall and top half mirror plus wood paneling bottom on the other side. Thank goodness the room i was in was decent. It had a duo showers and was shrouded in a red see through shower curtain. If you want super privacy, I slid the door (which doubles for the potty door) to cover a bit. I can't help it if i'm a prude/modest. I fell in love with their Ralph Brand line of products. If you like, you can purchase directly w/them (they'll charge to the room) or go around the corner (even get a cut) to Ralph's to pick some up.
I love how right by the front desk, there's an area to sit and go online w/my netbook (wifi free throughout the building) or jot down items to do while visiting from their copies of travel books. For complimentary breakfast from 7:30-12pm, you have your pick of toast, yogurt, granola, apples, do-it-yourself waffles, milk, coffee, tea, and water. A tellie in the "mess hall" to keep you updated with the day's news while you munch on your breakfast.
The staff is superb. They are super friendly and helpful. Gave me a break on the room when i decided to upgrade my room while checking-in. Super! And I don't know whether to thank or lament on the excellent recommendation of Macrina. I was there EVERY day I was in Seattle. Sometimes twice. I even got a card that's almost due for a freebie (dang it, should have max used it).
Alas, all good things come to a close. After my vacation and I returned home, I was slightly disappointed in seeing my room. I expected to come home to the relaxation decor as that of the hotel. Have no fear, I will convert thee to a minimalist modern feel!! -
Review from Kitty P.
Portland, OR
8/25/2008
Actually heard myself say to the person at the front desk, "All hotels should be this hotel." It's like I dorked right out, right there in the communal hallway.
But it's true - everything said here is spot on. Too bad it is so noisy, especially with the rooms facing the street (we were in 104), yet I so enjoyed rocking in an Eames chair, hanging out the window, waiting for my man to come home and tell me we're moving to Panama.
Ideal for a weekend get away, not so much if you have to get up early for a job interview downtown. We got in last minute after talking to the W, who wanted $395 for the night.
Don't upgrade for an en suite bath - not worth it. The communal showers are clean and always available.
My favorite part was the bent stainless steel shelves. Scathingly, functionally formed...perfect. -
Review from Chun-Hui W.
San Jose, CA
9/4/2010
I stayed in the rooms with a bathroom-
I like how they emphasize being different.
in the first room i had, the shower was behind the bed, separated by a glass wall and I had a mini outdoor porch area.
the 2nd room I had, the shower and toilet had a sliding closet door as a door partition between them(also with a glass wall toward the bed).
so if you're going by yourself or as a couple, awesome
- if you're going with a friend, reserve the individual dorm rooms or get a room with twin beds or else you'll be seeing your friend taking a steamy shower.
breakfast was very basic, cereal and waffles with milk and orange juice or you can just grab the cliff breakfast bars and water bottles that they provide in the room if you're on the go.
I do think that with the price, they should provide just a little more with the breakfast and/or more things in the room.
The hotel is in a good location in the middle of belltown which is within stumbling distance of all the nightlife woohoo! Big points for that.
Also it's within walking distance of Pikes market and the rest of downtown.
DO NOT use the parking lot they offer. It is 2 blocks away and close to being under a highway where you sometimes see homeless people hanging around. I was walking to my car and witnessed a car being broken into. I walked passed and reported it to nearby policemen at a Starbucks.
*Seattle visitor tip*
There are lots of self park- parking lots. From the last 3 times I've visited, some homeless and criminals will pose as parking lot attendants and get you a parking ticket at the price shown. The only benefit to them is that they know exactly how long you are going to be away from your car so they have time to break in. I'm really surprised that Seattle police or even media haven't exposed and fixed the problem.
If you have a car, park in one of the lots along a major street(like 1st), there's free parking on Sundays along the street. -
Review from Aaron I.
San Francisco, CA
4/26/2009
4.5
Got the room with the wood wall and skinny mirror that goes from the front door to the window, which is like 30 feet? This was long skinny room, as you enter the room to the right is the long wood mirror wall and to the left is a sliding door to the bathroom. Passing the bathroom you will find the platform bed facing the a rustic couch, desk, wall-mounted flat screen and a medium sized window. Above the bed there were four back lit stacks of National Geographic, artsy and useful. The room is very impressive, but the bathroom was actually just a four star. The shower reminded me of some new condo complex shower, it was just blah, no character.
The lobby is ultra kewl. First you will enter the hotel and find a staircase, suspenseful. As you arrive at the top, there will be a front desk not so special, but when you turn to your left you see this long white room with high ceilings lit by a natural light from a moon roof and a long skinny tableau surrounded by chairs. This room is straight out of dwell mag.
They have a cafeteria!!!!! I love it. You can get free breakfast, Stumptown coffee, tea, yogurt, granola, waffles, fruit, cereal. It seats like 15? Read the paper, catch the news on the flat screen or just lounge it up.
Awesome friendly service. Also it would have been a five, but the Ace in Portland beats this Seattle location out, it just has a few more style points.Listed in: Hotel, motel, holiday innnn
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Review from Ella B.
Los Olivos, CA
6/20/2007
We stayed at the Ace in Oct 2006 - our 2nd time in the Emerald City. It's a very convenient location and we loved the low-key minimalist deco. (A large departure from our first trip where we stayed by the water at a 4 star hotel).
We could have stayed at one of those "stuffy" 4-5 star places for about the same price, but we decided to go more "modern" this time and we did not regret it.
We chose the shared baths b/c we were there for 4 nights and that adds up! but the bathrooms were clean and we never encountered a line - personally i would recommend flip flops, but that's just me. The staff was super helpful and LOVED the Cyclops bar & Marinca Bakery; also that we were a 5-7 min walk from all the bars and restaurants - not to mention just a few blocks from all the other key sites in Seattle.
We also dig that there wasn't a bible in our room but other things instead... definitely made our stay fun! :)
The breakfast was pretty decent, cereal, juice, toast, just enough to get you started and still have room to enjoy all the great food in Seattle.
I would definitely stay there again.
