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W Seattle
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Neighborhood: Downtown1112 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 264-6000
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Good location, nice bar downstairs (gets a bit loud though), new and modern decor with good service you would expect from the starwood group. Rooms are decent sized with a nice bathroom.
Parking is expensive in Seattle (about $50 overnight in any downtown hotel) so there was no surprise there. Got too drunk at the bar downstairs so I booked a room and stayed instead of cabbing it home and then freaking out at not finding my car the next morning. hahaha
Good place to stay, a bit pricey, but normal for the area. I live close enough now that I probably won't stay there again but if I do need a place to stay in Seattle, I'd definitely consider booking another room here.
Not impressed.
$45/day for overnight parking - what do you mean I have to rob the bank to pay for parking? room and bathroom is good size, but you can see the age of the property.
Location is very good, walking distance to Pike Place and many restaurants. Halloween night, hotel had a private party which attracted a large crowd of very unattractive ppl with very unattractive attitudes. I was in the elevator with this group of obese drunk girls, and they thought they were the hottest thing on the planet. Go get some lipo and rehab!
The only thing I liked was the Bliss shampoos, conditioners, facial wash and body wash that I jacked and they are now in the large drawer in my bathroom filled w/ my free variety "souvenir" from hotels around the world. :)
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Caveat - my stay was free, thanks to a friend, who exchanged points for the room.
This was my first time staying at the W Hotel. The location in Seattle is perfect - Seattle Center, Pike Place, the waterfront, the shopping area, everything is walkable.
The hotel itself is very modern and clean. Everything is dark wood, very upscale but modern looking. The lobby is small, and it has lounge type seating - it's a nice low key place to hang out.
The gym is well equipped, and each cardio machine has a TV and ipod hookup. There are also lots of nice little touches, such as turn down service, free apples in the lobby, free scented water (and juice spritzer on weekends) in the lobby, hand cleansing towels in the gym.
It's a very nice hotel without being pretentious.. perfect for the 20s-30s age range.
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Stayed there last week for 1 night. I arrived late (11:00 pm) and was tired and hungry. The lady at check-in was very nice and super fast... I had my room key after only 2 minutes. The room itself was nice but on the small side (as with all W hotels). Mine didn't have much of a view, just a few adjacent buildings. I called room service and ordered the ultimate "W burger" (what else at 11 pm at night ;-). The burger was in my room after only 30 minutes and it was really good (esp. the shoestring fries). Next morning I had breakfast in the restaurant - nothing special. During checkout the front desk manager was again very attentive and fast. Definitely will be back next time I'm in town.
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3.5 stars if I could!
The bf and I planned a short weekend vacay to Seattle to check out the sights and eat, of course. We actually booked our hotel through Hotwire and ended up with the W for our stay - it was my first time using Hotwire too - I'd recommend it!
I called two weeks before our reservation to request a king bed instead of two beds and also to inquire about parking (which is a whopping $42 a day with in and out privileges, what the hell!?). I called a second time to request an early check in. Both times I spoke to someone in customer service who talked HELLUV fast. The second time the person actually hung up on me before I could ask a second question and I had to call back.... wow. Definately not a good first impression.
The hotel is in a great location on 4th street in the Financial District about a block down from the Seattle Public Library. It's easily within walking distance to the shopping areas, Pike's Place, Pier 52 and the ferry terminals. Our check-in experience was quick and easy and everything I had requested in advance was granted - YESS!
There are a lot of complaints about the hallways being really dark and they are dark but I didn't mind them. The rooms are a little on the squished side but all the furniture is comfortable and the bathrooms are pretty spacious.
Overall the W is pretty swanky on the inside. The W Bar is located downstairs and there are cute comfortable seating areas - checkout the corner couch with the old school typewriter! The bartenders are friendly and will offer up lots of travel advice and suggestions if you ask. On the weekends there is a DJ but the music isn't too loud. I couldn't hear anything upstairs but my room was on the tenth floor so that might have been why. They also play house music in the elevator - no classical sorry. I guess it kinda gets you pumped up when you start your day in the morning..?
I would stay here again. I just wish the valet parking wasn't so damn expensive! We ended up parking up the street on 5th for $26/night. If you can do without a car rental I would recommend it - parking in Seattle can be a nightmare!
I love the W hotel. Each location has its own way of pin pointing the "W" experience. Coming from California, I've stayed in both the San Fran and Silicon Valley location, all three are different, yet again retain the atmosphere.
Contemporary and modern, great personal service. I will say it is catered towards non-family crowd. Perfect if you want the city experience. The service so far has been great for me. I typically stay for business trips and they accommodate all my needs weather its internet, or late-night dinners.
Speaking of which, I just tried their wild prawn mac and cheese. Savory, creamy, topped with truffle salt. It is on the more richer side of flavor, but definitely satisfying.
We ended up on the 19th floor with a great view. The service was the bomb. Never ate any food here, room service or otherwise so I can't comment about that.
What struck me as strange right away is that there is no place to put your clothes??? There is a small closet with no hangers. There was no dresser or any other place that you could unpack. I ended up spending 5 days living out of my suitcase. We called down to request hangers and they asked how many I said 10 or 15, she sounded taken aback and said that she would try. They showed up shortly after that though.
Another thing was there was no mini fridge or any way to keep anything cold. There was no vending machine or store on premesis. Obviously, they want you to eat out of the snack bar so they can charge you triple the money. I want something cold to drink when I wake up in the middle of the night. This was a problem for me.
The TV was nice with lots of channels which we enjoyed when we would take a mid day break. The room itself was very nice. They provided turn down service which is always a plus.
All in all, I will stay at another W Hotel but probably not this one. It was nice, but i need vending and cold water in the middle of the night.
Same old same old, minus a few things.
Where the hell is my mini-fridge? For the price I paid per night, I went a place I can put my water into so in the middle of the night, I have cold water.
WTH?
The Acura Experience was laughable. there is a such a small circle of area you would be allowed to use it. To add to that, the service ends at 5:30pm. Meh. they're just MDX's.
It was my birthday, the desk we very helpful and the person checking us in, evne provided 2 comp. drink passes. We requested some extra Bliss lotion and shower gel with very prompt service. The rooms were smaller than I would have liked. granted we are in the ehart of Downtown Seattle, but it wqas just a standard hotel room.. i thought the W would have larger acomidations like their other Hotels. We\lll, their AC controls are freakin' cold as hell, awesome.
We enjoyed staying here last week! Unless you are sleeping at the Hostel, finding quality inexpensive lodging in Downtown Seattle is not easy since there's a superfluity of Five Star hotels all within a 1/2 mile radius of each other. Just as with any other large metropolitan city, expect to splurge if you want to lodge close to the epicenter of things!
In the ongoing W Hotel tradition, their Seattle location is sleek, stylin, and superb! And just like the W's in other cities, many of the guests are:
Hipsters who can afford to stay here
Hipsters who can't afford to stay here but stay here any way
Over-the-hill Hipsters who want to be Hip again
The hotel has two entrances and, if you are driving, you have to use the entrance traveling downhill on Seneca Avenue to access the valet parking. Remember to stay in the far left lane!
Since it's built on a steep hill, the entire hotel really, really does have a "vertical" feel to it. The rooms are super quiet and filled with all of the amenities to satisfy the needs of both business and leisure travelers. When you're paying top dollar for a room, everything had better be awesome and it really is here:
Valets- 5 Stars: Gracious, efficient, and totally adroit with providing directions. I mentioned to the manager that we were going to Green Leaf and he whipped out his iphone and within seconds told us the fastest way to get there!
Front Desk and Concierge Staff- 5 Stars: Super Helpful, knowledgeable, friendly and patient!
Rooms- 5 Stars: Pristine, comfy, and blissfully peaceful!
Housekeeping- 5 Stars: Totally willing to accommodate special needs and requests (I sleep with lots of pillows and prefer a really cool room temperature).
Dining- 5 Stars: If you don't want to overdo in the restaurant for dinner, the "Bar Bites" during Happy Hour are super yummy, affordable, and they also come from the SAME kitchen!!!
Value for the Dollar: 2-3 Stars: Here's where it gets a little tricky-Hotels will raise or lower their prices according to occupancy demand. Even though there was a conference in town, some of my associates were staying across the street at the Fairmont for $30 less per night!
Would we stay here again? Surely! But I would also check and double-check the rates of at least three similar hotels in the area first!
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I was pretty satisfied with my recent stay here on a business trip.
Checked in pretty late on a monday night. When you walk in in the evening, the lights are low, and conditions are perfect. The check in was smooth with a nice face to greet me at the front desk. Not a lot going on in the lobby, but it was a Monday night - probably not the typical event type of night.
Cruise up to my floor, and soft blue lights filter out along the hallways. Frankly, it was challenging to find my way around or read the directional signs. But my room was located at the end of the hall.
The rooms are nice and spacious. Nice lounge section with a built-in couch by the window. The space was relaxing as soon as I stepped in. The appointments in the room are not as flashy as I would expect from a W property, but it was still quite contemporary and comfortable. Looked like an upgraded hotel, based on the crown molding and other components.
Ordered room service; it was delivered promptly. And the food was quite good. It seems actually prepared by a chef and not out of an incebox. The fries were sooooo good, totally recommended!! Well stocked refreshment bar with good top shelf booze and plenty of snacks.
Stayed just one night, seemless check-out process. Cabs waiting at the door. Really a nice stay and experience overall.
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This is my 100th review, so I hesitated to write a review until I found a special place - and I just discovered it in Seattle this weekend.
Let me just say - this hotel is so swanky and modern, without being overstated. The lobby and hallways are dark and there's electronic beats always playing (similar to Virgin America). The rooms themselves are spacious - we had a room on the 25th floor with amazing views of the Public Library. There are 2 big beds, a built-in couch by the huge window, a small refrigerator, flat screen TV, and big bathroom with BLISS toiletries.
This hotel is centrally located and easily accessed by a shuttle to the airport, or buses. My friends and I had a blast here - it may sound ghetto, but about 7 of us squeezed in here and passed out here after a night of pounding shots, w/ plenty of room to spare.
My one gripe is that, for 2 nights, the sheets smelled like FUNK. Like, gym smell. You know, that moldy smell when you don't dry your towel all the way? Or that gross smell on some dudes who haven't showered in a while but try to mask the stink with cologne? Something was definitely off. But the third day, the sheets smelled perfectly fine. Must've been the dryer?
Anyway, service here is great, and they have 2 brand new Acura MDXs that can take you to places. It's called the Acura Experience. Not quite as baller as a limo or a pimped-out-escalade, but whatevs. It was a free ride!
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Location - 5 stars
Room - 4 stars
Amenities - 4 stars
Service - 2 stars
Bar/Lounge - 3 stars
Cost - 2 stars
Overall Experience - 3 stars
The W Seattle is a very small hotel compared to the W in Westwood (Los Angeles) and New York. It also doesn't come with the same exclusive bar/lounge and glamorous clientele either. My biggest complaint, however, was the service. I had gone downstairs to get some coffee and saw that they had run out. When I mentioned this to the concierge, he acted annoyed that I was bothering him about the coffee. Long story short, I never got my coffee.
But the rooms themselves were modern, clean, and stocked with all the amenities (including travel size Bliss products) you'd expect in a high end hotel. I don't know if I would pay full price for the rooms here but if you can get a good deal or have hotel points, its great location (10 min walk from Pike's Place or the Piers) makes it a good option when visiting Seattle.
We stayed here while visiting town for my sister-in-law's college graduation from UW Seattle. It is a lot like the W Chicago...in that it is very sleek, swanky and modern. I really loved the atmosphere here...it was almost like a night club at night and just relaxed during the day. Whenever we called "whenever wherever" we got exactly what we needed in a very timely manner! And I LOVE the Bliss bath products...awesome! And I also loved that it was across from the Fairmont where we happened to eat a few times...YUM!
Overall...good location (close to Pike Place, shopping, etc.) and great atmosphere!
I'm tempted to give this place two stars, but I'm feeling generous at the moment.
Loved. . . The Bliss bath products (although I would have expected mouth wash at a quality hotel). The Tivoli radio and iPod dock: NPR was never so mellifluous. The gym: small, but excellent equipment (sorry, can't remember the brand) and equipped very well for a complete workout. The location: a bit touristy, but who are we kidding -- we ourselves were tourists.
Indifferent about. . . The service: I would have preferred less friendly and more responsive. The scene: brought back fond memories of our time at the W Union Square, but that was a lifetime ago.
Hated. . . The lack of light in the hallways -- a personal injury lawsuit just waiting to happn. The $15 they charge single-account wireless. Ridiculous, when it costs them no more than a few cents a day to provide it for free. And they charge you for each computer! Thank jah for my iPhone.
As far as W's go, I'm pretty well-versed, thanks to my jet-setting ways. ( Not really. I just have to travel for work a lot. It's not as great as it sounds)
But take my word for it, this W is a sad excuse for a W. At check in (after a flight from Seoul), we were advised the room wasn't ready (at 5pm) because the Shower Curtain Had To Be Replaced. My friends, I don't want to know what happened in my room to require the shower curtain be replaced. Or even consider the possibilities. Counterperson, you are not being informative, just making me uncomfortable.
The room had a tiny bathroom--this is in one of the corner suites that they advertise heavily-- with a motel-level tub. And, of course, the new shower curtain. Compared to the W in Hong Kong, where you can steep in a jacuzzi tub while singing along to Dreamgirls on the wall-mounted TV (not that any one would actually do that), this was a total let down.
The piece de resistance was when they didn't express launder our trip-weary clothes as requested. This ended up causing insane stress while we rushed around trying to buy proper clothes to attend a graduation or risk showing up in t-shirt and jeans, which was all we had left that was clean.
We're now back home. The laundry is still MIA. We are totally bummed.
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This was my 3rd time staying at the W. Yes, I admit I'm loyal when it comes to either Hyatt or Starwood hotels, which is why I picked the W. Then again, check their website for specials and offers. We got a great rate for Memorial Day weekend at roughly $160/nite. Considering the weekend featured Folklife, SIFF, and the Giants/Mariners games, we could've easily paid more, which is why I'm marking this as pricey.
*If you fly to SeaTac and wanna save some dough getting to downtown, take the Grayline and stop at the Fairmont; the W is just across the street. $18 bucks roundtrip is a steal.
What I liked:
-friendly concierge to assist with check-in, printing boarding passes, and providing maps.
-free one-time ride in the Acura downtown. FYI, it only starts at 10am and goes as far as Cap Hill. Also, availability is limited, but courteous service.
-rooms are very comfortable. Loved the couch by the alcove and the Heavenly beds are, well, heavenly. Flat screen TV and I'm set, wooo!!!
-W lobby has comfy chairs and couches, and you gotta love the mood lighting throughout the hotel
-W hotel bar is small but intimate; has variety of tables and a DJ spinning tunes during the week.
What could've used improvement
-fitness center is a bit small for my liking; also, it might help to have a restroom/changing room nearby.
-bathroom was very nice, although a lil small for my tastes; then again, I didn't upgrade, so I assume the corner rooms and suites have larger bathrooms.
-took a lil longer to get our backs that we left at concierge, but maybe cuz it was Monday when most folks were checking out.
All in all, W Seattle is probably one of the top 3 hotels in the city. Great location in downtown, close walk to ballpark, downtown, or PPMarket. Here or Grand Hyatt is where you'll spot celebs, so keep your cell phone camera nearby. Will definitely come back here again in there's availability and at a special rate.
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I am a loyal SPG member and love staying in Westins and W hotels. I stayed at the W Seattle for one night for a company event. I was greeted by pleasant attendants and everything was ready very quickly. I went up to my room in a breeze. I loved the posh decor with metalics and lots of purple. The bejeweled and colorful pillow was a nice touch on the white bedsheets. Bed was comfy, bathroom a good size and small sofa was nice. Didn't have anything to complain about. The lobby bar had plenty of people having a good time. It was very lively and fun.
Also ordered room service around 1:30am. I was starving and couldn't find a place open outside so decided to order food. Very expensive! However, the grilled cheese panini I had was mouth watering. I doubt it was because I was super hungry, my taste buds still work well during those times. It was just a beautiful blend of 4 types of cheeses and melted together. MMMMM!
They also have a car service in an Acura SUV that takes you anywhere within 2 miles. Nice touch and saves you the cab money. =)
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Maybe its because I'm from Richmond, VA where we still have old hotels that aren't really remodeled, but I LOVED this hotel. I stayed here the first 2 nights I lived in Seattle while I was waiting for my apartment to become available. The front desk staff could not have been friendlier. What made my stay even better was http://orbitz.com messed up the reservation (not the hotel) but the hotel bumped me to a suite regardless of the mistake. I ended up getting moved from a normal double bed room with no view to a King Sized Suite higher up with a huge space needle view.
Location is good too, its only a couple of blocks walk to the entertainment district.
This is the review for the lounge at the W. Sleek, dark and sexy. You can have fun in a big group or just go on a prowl on your own. Hey everybody needs a little lovin' right? Martini was about 15 but pretty stiff. I wasn't feeling the music but thank god they did not blast it. Perfect for having conversation with friends and just chill. Plus the place is dark enough so everyone looks sexy, comfy couches are perfect for make out sessions... but that's just not classy. LOL
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I normally stay here when in Seattle....I luv the trendy bar-like lobby and restaurant. I generally get a corner room with an incredible view of the ocean....
Rooms are very comfortable, trendy and service is outstanding..even got free valet parking....
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I stayed at the W Seattle about two weeks ago, and this is my first W experience.
It's smaller than what I expected (the hotel itself), but that doesn't matter. We stayed on one of the higher floors and had a great view of the city.
For people who complained that it is a dark hotel with no service, it's not true. It does have a "dark" dim look to it, but I think that's the ambiance they are trying to create. Why do people pay more to eat in dimly lit restaurants? That's just human subjectiveness, I guess.
My one complaint is that I wish the front door was automatic. We checked in pretty late at night, and I had a hard time dragging my luggage in through the door when it wasn't automatic. I'm a weakling. LoL
The room was great; we had two nice beds and a nice couch. The bathroom was clean, and that's all that I ask for!
There are apples for you to eat at the front desk; just come grab one if you need a snack. They are EXTREMELY waxy though, so wash them.
There was even a car service to take you around... we used it one way to a tourist destination and loved it. Hey, it saved me cab money!
Bliss products were great.
All in all, I give this place five stars. Would I stay here again? DEFINITELY.
This is a pretty cool hotel. I havent stayed at another W but I have been in their foyer and club/restaurant and know what you should expect. They create a hip atmosphere and a unique hotel experience. They create the feel of a small boutique hotel experience. Make sure you tell them that you dont want the Daily News delivered to your door every day or they will charge you $.75 or something every day (insignificant in the scheme of things but unnecessary-unless you want the paper). Their lighting in the halls is interesting. They are dimly lit. It almost makes you think the lights are messed up but its just the atmosphere that they are trying to create.
ONLY NEGATIVE: If you are allergic to down this hotel can kind of suck. Online their beds look amazing. Only thing is that those pictures are of their all down bed comforters. If you ask for no down, the bed has no comforter, which SUCKS! It makes the bed so much less comfy. Im not sure why they cant buy some non-down comforters.
POSITIVE: Pretty central to all downtown locations. Easy to walk to Pioneer Square and to Pikes. I liked the daily refreshments in the lobby.
Five paws up for sure! I know it doesn't equate but it's the yelp rating system even if a dog only has 4 paws! Just think of it as one dog and a buddy's paw or 5 dogs with one paw up! Either way, my dog and I love this place.
I have a long history with this hotel chain. Being that in my previous profession I traveled to NY every other month, they became my home away from home!
This particular location, although located in my home city, I have used as a little get away on a few occasions. In fact I spent my wedding night here before we flew out to Italy for the honeymoon.
The rooms are large and modern, the beds are as heavenly as they advertise, the bathrooms are clean and spacious and I love the complimentary Bliss bath products! Not to mention, the staff are more than accomodating and make you feel completely welcome.
The best part of all and one of which I wasn't able to take advantage of until recently is that they are DOG friendly! Not only that, they go out of their way to spoil your pooch not only via room accomodations but also by partnering up with City Dog Magazine and having Mutt Mixer cocktail parties.
Last night's Valentine escapades included a dog wedding complete with an altar and an ordained pastor! So quirky and totally fun! There was a great mix of people and pooches and everyone got along. The W staff brings out house made gourmet dog treats as well as human treats. They had decadent cup cakes however mistakenly brought out the doggy version first so when the people cakes came out, it caused some confusion and my poor little guy gave me such a beggars stare that I had to walk away to enjoy my strawberry goodness!
They accomodate the dogs and their owners in every way possible to include little turf potty stations out front, complimentary poop bag pods and water bowl stations complete with W bottled water.
Definately stay tuned for the next Paw-ty via City Dog Magazine because I can think of nothing more fun than partying with my Pooch!
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*Ring, Ring* Concierge: "Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening, what is your wish today?" My first W Hotel experience was in San Francisco and then Seattle and it NEVER disappoints. The W is a sexy, swanky boutique hotel that will make you feel like a rockstar.
Pros:
- Decent sized rooms with flatscreen TVs (but really, why are you gonna come all the way to Seattle to watch TV for?)
- Ridiculous customer service. Our shower didn't drain AT ALL so we called the front desk who immediately sent someone to fix it for us (we probably could've had the option to move rooms but we were with a bunch of people and had booked 3 rooms next to each other so opted to stay) and then comped us room service (for inconveniencing us) the next AM which was out of this world delicious and piping hot.
- Bliss toiletries - need I say more? (the set they provide you will run you $25 at sephora)
- Swanky, cool lounge on the first floor gives you an option at night if you don't want to step outside the hotel (I've had drinks there on several occasions and have never experienced an issue getting drinks like some of the other reviewers have mentioned)
Con:
- Wouldn't really bring children around, maybe this is more of a personal request. Trix are for kids and the W is for grown-ups so let's keep it that way.
Bottom Line: If you want great service, do yourself a favor and stay at the W and not some crazy monstrosity like the Sheraton that has like 1200 rooms meaning you'll wait forever and a day for anything like getting your car out of the garage.
I like the W hotels okay, but I think they should offer more water options in the room that that $8 bottle of Voss (in 2005). Especially in Seattle, for goodness sake. Just get some local water with recyclable bottle...we don't need water imported from Norway. Keep the Bliss products or change to Origins or Better Botanicals.
There is a special place in my heart for this hotel, I stayed here for my best friend's wedding, and have positive memories. I know they let someone switch rooms because they felt it would be noisy since too close to elevator, and the switch didn't appear to be a problem. The decor is kind of dark! Especially the elevator. Its weird because Seattle is kind of dark and one would think they would attempt to make it bright but they just went with it. Elevator light like a movie theater during the trailer for a bad cop movie. I prefer the decor of The W in Chicago.
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Pricey but hey, it's W. It definitely carries through the W theme. Dark lighting, music at the check in and living room. Dark wood paneling. Orchids. Very sleek.
I think you either like it or hate it here. I like it. Flat screen LG tv. A large desk to do work with the wish kaleidoscope. The sitting area by the window. The plush bed (pillows lost a bit of their feathers). A clean and well lit bathroom with tons of Bliss products! Centrally located in downtown with a Starbucks across the street, Wells Fargo diagonally and the Purple Cafe a few more steps away.
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"Welcome to the W Seattle, what is your wish."
Ahhh....this was the greeting I received upon entering my hotel.
Whatever/Whenever is the motto for this recognizable brand, and I should have really embraced it.
My wish was to have a clean, comfortable room, with minimal noise, and a decent view. They got most of it right. My room was standard, full of bliss products-perfect for a bath. My view=parking lot. Luckily and unlike the W in NY, It was quiet, and I was able to close my blinds and REEELLLAX.
Swank, swank, and more swank, but what's with climbing the stairs to get to the lobby. Not very functional...but it was a nice stay.
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Our first experience with the W hotels and it definately lived up to the hype. The rooms are very nicely designed and has really nice ammenities. There was a nice couch and a huge flat screen also. The room lighting was a little dark, but I think thats the look they were going for.
Also you gotta love the bliss body products.
The location is also reallly great. Its about a 10 minute walk to Pikes Market and the water front.
Very hip. Oh so hip. Did I mention that this place is hip? Aside from how hip it is, good location and very helpful (and of course, hip) staff.
Spent a couple of days in Seattle for our New Year celebration, and decided we would bunk at the W downtown.
I'm a fan of the W - the big comfy rooms with their large and plush beds and Bliss goodies stocked up in the bathroom. The Seattle W was great, but still not as fabulous as San Francisco.
I didn't experience any of the bumps that other Yelpers talked about in their reviews. In fact, I think I received the best customer service at this particular W! They even let us check in a few hours early!
My only small complaints - it's time for them to change the towels out in the rooms, they're not as plush and soft as the other W hotels I've stayed at. AND, their room service late night menu is boring and waaaayyyy overpriced. We ordered room service one night and a grilled cheese wound up costing close to $25!
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If I could, I would happily move into the W Hotel. :) I have such warm feelings for this place. I dunno what it is about it but it just makes me feel so happy.
So I LOVE that the W is pet-friendly but this worked against us the first time we stayed here. There was a dog next door that I guess was left alone cus it barked and yelped and whined for hours on end. It was sooo frustrating. And of course we discoverd this after our first night so we were pretty much settled in our room and didn't feel motivated to pack up and move. When we checked out at the end of our stay, I told the front desk about our experience (in a totally benign tone of voice) and my response? "Well, the W is a pet-friendly hotel." (In a totally snooty tone of voice.) Hmmm...not nice.
The second time we stayed there was much better. Service was ok, there were no barking dogs, and it was my birthday weekend. :) We had a great time and we were able to walk to dinner at Union, then drinks at Boka.
I LOVE the decor, the location, and the Bliss products at the W. But I subtracted one star for the service. I think they can definitely stand to warm up their service a bit.
Just came from a 5 day stay there for a long weekend.
Everyone at the hotel was very nice and the stay at the hotel was just as I thought it would be.
Yes, this is a $$$ hotel and I was ready for it - so it didn't bother me as much since deciding to stay here it's a part of it.
I did figure out 1/2 way through the stay I realized that you can get free Internet in the W Living Room area so that really helped out so I didn't have to pay $15 for Internet in the room.
Oh! The Acura Experience that gives you free rides all over downtown and worked out well for us since we didn't have a car in the city....and saved on taxis.
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Love the W signature stuff... the bed, the bliss toiletries, the bathrobe, the service. Whatever/Whenever - we got reservations at the nearby restaurant and we were offered the Acura service for a ride anywhere to downtown, but our friends were already on their way.
We got upgraded from Wonderful Room to a corner cozy so we had two walls of windows.
Location is excellent if you are visiting Seattle. It's basically walking distance or a short car ride anywhere.
no complaints but not 5 stars. the pillows are really flat.. I had to use 3.
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As usual, a refreshing freakin' cut above.
In terms of location, you can't get much better in Seattle. It's painfully centrally located. We got the usual Starwood corporate upgrade to their Spectacular room, which is their third-tier room, from what I recall.
Big plusses: above-average bar, free shoeshines (if you ask real nice), decent gym, it's SUPER-quiet, free umbrellas. Staff here is nice, and totally relaxed. They don't freak out about stupid stuff (like if you want to remove all the teeny liquor bottles from your mini-fridge and stuff bottled water in there).
Minuses: A teeny bit noisy (I was on 20th floor, not far from the elevators). but that's only because I tried to take disco naps during much of the day!
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I love this hotel. it's walking distance to everything. The beds have pillow top mattress. It's got a great bar for at night. The only thing is the parking is $44 a night. i think it should be free parking if your a guest of the hotel.
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So the check-in took 2 hours! They had absolutely no rooms ready!! That's the only reason they lost a star for an otherwise perfect place!
But we absolutely totally loved the rooms, bathrooms, every little thing such as the shower and tub and tap and water pressure - all done to perfection! The little bay couches in the room made them so nice.
The concierge, restaurant and lobby are all amazingly good as well! So was the service everywhere except for check-in!
One of my favorite W hotels by far and I wish every hotel I ever stay at is benchmarked to this one.
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Really liked this hotel! We only stayed for a night after a fancy event downtown and it was beyond lovely. I loved the bliss products, sophisticated atmosphere, and room service. We didn't have the best view, but the whole experience was too nice for that to take away from it. The bed was super comfy and I appreciated the little details like the iPod player on one of the bedside tables. We were impressed!
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When you make the most of out of your Seattle vacation--and when I say 'most' I mean shopping, dinning, drinking, biking, kayaking, urban hiking--you want a great place to rest your weary head (if you make it back that night). Staying at the W Hotel will give you the tranquility you require. The hotel is spotless, relaxing, trendy and will meet your amenity needs--including iPod dock, Bliss products, gym equipment, flat screen tv and dvd player (if you're boring or hung over).
The staff is also very warm--from the doormen and desk clerks who always welcome you and smile, to the concierge (Heidi) who gives excellent recommendations, to the handyman that has a great story about someone putting an iron through a wall.
Can't go wrong when staying here--unless you open the bottle of $10 water by your bed. You'll regret that.
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I had a pretty good stay at the W Hotel. The decor is clean, modern and hip. The Bliss Spa toiletries are fantastic, and service at the front desk was cake.
A couple of tips: find street parking, don't waste $30 bucks a night when you can be parking nearby for free. Sure, you'll have to move your car by 9AM, but there are a lot of nearby parking lots that have $15 a day early bird parking. Another tip: if you're only going online to look up directions, reviews, etc., take your laptop downstairs. You can get free wifi in the lobby, you only need to get a password from the front desk.
The location of this hotel couldn't be any better. It's a short walk to most tourist destinations (Pike Place, etc.) and if you want to go further out, the highway is right around the corner. If you got the money, book your stay here. For everyone else, I'd shop around a bit before you fork over your credit card.
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Decent price and GREAT location. Within walking distance of everything, including Pike's Market. I'd definitely come back.
Service- Excellent.
Bar/Restaurant- Great food although I can't remember what I ate now. At night the bar is pretty crowded. After a night of exploring, we got drinks at the bar and sat in the adjacent lobby area mingling with the locals.
Rooms- Pretty spacious. Good amenities, Bliss toiletries, robes, comfy beds. Modern furniture.
