Hotel Review of the Edgewater Hotel Seattle
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Mar 1, 2010
The Edgewater's best feature is revealed in its name-it sits on a pier on
Elliott Bay, giving the lobby , bar and restaurant nice views of the water with
the Olympic mountains behind. The service and rooms are nothing special however.
As other reviewers have mentioned, the hallways have a strange unpleasant smell.
The front desk staff were either poorly trained, uncaring, or both. At check in,
after waiting in a short line, when I got up to the counter the woman behind the
desk did not acknowledge me and instead took a long phone call. When she hung up
to assist me, I was told my room wasn't ready ( the colleague I was traveling
with got a room immediately) and I would be called when it was. 2 hours later
with no call I went back to the desk and purposely talked to the other person
who was working . A room was indeed ready. Having seen the rooms of 2 colleagues
mine was particularly disappointing-very small with no room to set up the
luggage rack, and no desk. I went back and asked for a room with a desk as I was
there on business. The attendant told me none of the queen rooms had desks, and
that he always warns business travelers about that (except me, I guess)-so if
you stay there (I would recomend the Marriott down the street instead) be sure
to ask for a King room. I mentioned the company I worked for and then did get
upgraded to a king room with a partial water view. The city view rooms are
depressing-so near, yet so far! The decor in the rooms is best described as
cabin cute and not my style. The room was clean enough and the bed was
comfortable with good pillows. The best part of the property besides the
location (walking distance to Pike Place Market) is restaurant Six Seven.
Excellent food and service the 4 meals I had there.
Hotel Review of the Edgewater Hotel Seattle
Feb 22, 2010
My experience at Edgewater Hotel last week was a mixed one.
I will start with bad experience. I was waken up by huge noise at 4:58 am the
first morning. The noise lasted for about 15-20 min, then became quiet all the
way to 7 am. After complaining to the front desk (I was offered another room,
but just did not bother to move as it was late), the noise was postponed to 6:30
am on the second and the third morning. I got up and opend the door, just to
find out hotel staff walking around (and talking). The noise seemed to have come
from their moving the heavy laundry carts, as they would park in the narrow
hallway during the day. That group of staff (and most probably the hotel
management) did not seem to be aware of the guests staying in the hotel. The
other factor that made this worse was the old, wooden building. It is not
sound-proof at all.
My good experience was with my daily trip to Downtown. The hotel has a van that
would send guests to the city in the morning (free of charge). The driver was a
nice person and offered a return service as long as I called him. The front desk
and the vallet staff were also very nice.
The hotel has a gorgeous waterfront view in the lobby and the reasaurant. I
believe it has the same view in those waterfront rooms (unfortunately my room
was on the street side). The room interior has a style, with a fireplace. The
location of the hotel is good if you would like to walk along the waterfront,
and visit the aquarium and the marketplace. But it is a little far from the busy
street. I would not recommend walking near the aquarium area alone late in the
evenings, as I was approached by a suspecious stranger there one evening.
Overall, this hotel needs to improve its infrastructure to claim a four-star
one. At this stage, it is a nice motel.
If you go there for a casure trip, this hotel is still on my recommnedation
list. But make sure you have the waterfront rooms and stay far away from the
room 101. If you are on a business trip, not a good idea to stay there.
Hotel Review of the Edgewater Hotel Seattle
Jan 23, 2010
I reserved this hotel through priceline and I should say it was one of the worst
4-star hotels I had ever seen. The decoration was not to my taste, which is not
really a big deal. The main problems were:
1. The sink in the bathroom, the water would not go... so it would flood in less
than 60 sec of running the water.
2. No bathtub in the "DELUXE" king bed rooms. Imagine we paid extra to upgrade
the room from normal queen to a DELUXE king... :(
3. The water pressure in the shower did was very very weak, never saw such a
weak shower in my life. It took me 30 minutes to get all the shampoo out of my
hair.
4. The TV remote did not work.
5. The TV cabinet door would not stay open to watch TV. We had to stuck
something in front of it to keep it open.
6. No coffee table or dining table or nothing. We had to eat on the bed... Very
hard with the little one.
7. Very noisy. Every time the neighbours opened or closed their doors it was
like they were in our room. We could hear everything in the hall ways.
8. Very expensive valet parking (but to be fair, we knew that before we go).
$33+taxes for each day. But when priceline gives that to you you have no choice
anymore.
9. Was not worth the $80+taxes (per night) we paid priceline, and $10+taxes (per
night) for upgrade. I cannot imagine who would pay their regular $200+ prices
for this low quality.
Completely unsatisfied. (Staff were nice and friendly though). I totally loved
the Silvercloud lake union and wished I would have stayed there.
Stay away, specially if you have young kids.
Hotel Review of the Edgewater Hotel Seattle
Dec 14, 2009
This hotel was beautiful. What else can I say? I stayed on the first floor and
then moved to the 3rd. The first room was gorgeous, but the walls were a little
thin. My 3rd floor was much quieter. The rooms were identical, but I had a
better view the second time around. Ask for a room higher than #1. If you can
get waterview even better.
Hotel Review of the Edgewater Hotel Seattle
Nov 28, 2009
We stayed 3 nights at this hotel. Location is fantastic and we had a beautiful
view out on the bay. Loved the room except we were wondering how much a patio or
deck would add to the bill. We loved the sounds and smells of the bay. Our first
night we just sat by the fire and looked out the window! Magnificent. I don't
want to stay anywhere else! The room was comfortable and we loved the decor and
the optional open bath. We received nothing but outstanding service from all
employees. We did not visit the restaurant but we did sample the room service
menu. The items we received were delivered in a timely manner and the food was
delicious! The Location is within walking distance to most attractions and those
that are not it is easy to hop on the frequent passing transit system which is
free during the day. There is a charge for parking at the hotel but we decided
our vehicle was much safer there than the alternatives. Its much easier to get
around Seattle using the transit system opposed to trying to drive and park. The
hotel even has a complementary shuttle offering to transport you to and from the
Seattle attractions. We didn't have a need to use that service as the weather
was quite accommodating. I definitely recommend this hotel as the best in
Seattle but only if you enjoy sounds and smells of the bay! There are many boats
coming and going at all hours and there is the aroma of the sea water and the
activity on the bay.
Hotel Review of the Edgewater Hotel Seattle
Nov 19, 2009
The website for this place doesn't do it's justice. I was a little bit afraid
that this hotel would be for old folks but I was wrong. It's actually very
refreshingly hip, yet cozy and has the personality that larger chain hotels lack
incredibly. The staff here was also very personable and "human". The lounge
called "67" is very cool for drinks or food anytime. There are seats right next
to the water and it was very chic. I could imagine some great nightlife here
during the right time.
Hotel Review of the Edgewater Hotel Seattle
Oct 27, 2009
We stayed on the first floor with a balcony and a fire place. It was great,
except that you can hear the water lapping up against the walls at night. Maybe
it would have been better if I stayed on the upper floors. Also, we had some
trouble with the fire place but I'm sure if we stayed there longer, we would
have got the hang of it. Also, we could hear people walking in the room above us
at night, so that was a disruption.
Overall though, I would stay there again and am really glad we went there.
Hotel Review of the Edgewater Hotel Seattle
Oct 12, 2009
As we pulled in late at night we were a little hesitant - it is clearly a 1960s
hotel updated. The lobby was fantastic and the view simply spectacular. The
staff was courteous and helpful. The room was delightful. Updated amenities
including a fireplace and a lvery nicely decorated bathroom. A delightful place!
Hotel Review of the Edgewater Hotel Seattle
Sep 15, 2009
We stayed 5 nights at The Edgewater. Our room looked out over Elliot Bay and we
loved opening our large sliding window and just taking in the view and sounds of
the bay. The decor is what I would call Pacific Northwest. I loved our bathroom,
specially the shower made from slate stones. The service was great. The lounge
has a great happy hour (if you don't want to spend a lot of money on drinks, do
not order Premium brands) and have terrific appetizers at a very affordable
price. The restaurant itself offers great food and best of all, you can choose
to have 1/2 portions in case you have stopped at the lounge first. The location
is great with easy access to many places. The only thing I thought could have
been improved in the room is the "drawer" space and the fact that they don't
have free Internet in your room but do have a business center down the hall
which has it. That's so retro! |
Hotel Review of the Edgewater Hotel Seattle
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Sep 12, 2009
We stayed here with our senior parents for one night as we were booked on the
Clipper to Victoria, B.C. the next morning. We got a Junior Suite close to the
lobby. The room itself was basic with city view, a nice package price, and our
parents were very pleased with the amenities. However, when time came for us to
pull out the hide-a-bed we had nothing but coils to sleep on. Our parents were
already settled in so we tried it, and got very little sleep. The other surprise
was the $400 pre-auth on my credit card (for one night), which I had to have
adjusted the following morning before we went into Canada (at 6:30 a.m.) We did
eat in the lounge, and found the Happy Hour menu affordable. The Greek salad was
very good. This was our third time staying at this facility, because the
location is so good. The management does have a comment card from us, and we
await a response regarding the "hit & miss" experience we have had with this
hotel over the years. |
Hotel Review of the Edgewater Hotel Seattle
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Sep 3, 2009
We enjoyed our first evening as a married couple in this beautiful hotel. The
luxury accommodations in this waterfront lodge provided us with a lovely view of
the Harbor and the ocean.
The bar, and the sitting area provide a comfortable relaxing way to spend an
afternoon before heading out into the Seattle nightlife.
The claw foot tub was a wonderful end to the day. With sliding doors that open
into the room with a gorgeous view of the water.... it was breath taking. A
perfect place for our honeymoon. And easy access to the Clipper Ferry for our
trip the following day up to Victoria, BC.
We can't wait to go back!! |
Hotel Review of the Edgewater Hotel Seattle
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Aug 24, 2009
We stayed two nights in a city view room overlooking the front entrance. Whilst
we didn't have the glorious views of the bay like my sister's room, it was
beautiful to see Seattle lit up at night.
The room was surprisingly large with two (small) double beds. It made for a
rather cosy couple of nights. The bathroom was modern and well finished.
The hotel is a mix between a lodge cabin and a metal and glass. The combination
works surprisingly well. They have made full use of the view of the bay.
We ate only breakfast at the hotel, and the eggs Benedict were superb. You have
to ask for a children's menu - as it is not offered automatically, and is a
fraction of the cost of the adult menu. There was a wedding going on on one of
the evenings, so a good evening to go down the pier walk and make our way to the
Crab House. Superb service there, and the crab legs were amazing.
The hotel staff were polite and efficient - and would be happy to stay there
again.
Enjoy. |
Hotel Review of the Edgewater Hotel Seattle
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June 18, 2009
This hotel was exactly what we were looking for during our 4 night stay. We
decided to upgrade to a waterfront room and we were not disappointed! I love the
cozy sitting room beside the front desk area, and the very chill bar/restaurant
within the hotel. The room itself has a plush 4 post and beam bed, desk,
fireplace and tiled bathroom, also a balcony overlooking the water. The front
desk and concierge were very helpful. They picked up every time we called. The
one negative is the daily valet fee if you have a vehicle. Overall, it was a
wonderful stay. We were close to everything! |
Hotel Review of the Edgewater Hotel Seattle
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June 10, 2009
The view is gorgeous!! The rooms are pretty good, a bit small but with enough
space. Very well located and minutes away from nice restaurants and downtown. A
bit noisy due the location |
Hotel Review of the Edgewater Hotel Seattle
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May 12, 2009
We stayed the a the Edgewater and I must say it is a beautiful hotel. Its in a
great location on the waterfront, with convenient access to great restaurants
and about a 15-20 minute walk or so to Pike's Place and downtown shopping. Space
Needle is close by too.
The staff is friendly and accommodating and the rooms are decently sized with a
cozy fireplace and spacious bathroom. We booked this hotel and got it for
about $95 (taxes included) You can upgrade your room to a waterfront view for
$50, but since we stayed for 1 night and were out and about, we opted to stay
with our city view (front of hotel).
If you're in town for a few days, I'd recommend getting the Seattle City Pass if
you want to save money and skip lines. We did 4 out of the 6 attractions in 2
days, and even squeezed in a Qwest Field tour and shopping as well. I recommend
the Argosy Harbour Tour--the best view of the city! Just make sure the weather
is clear that day.
Also there is a free bus that rotates every 20 minutes or so right in front of
the hotel. This can take you down up and down the road if you are visiting the
International District etc. |
Hotel Review of the Edgewater Hotel Seattle
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May 3, 2009
Loved the hotel and the service was fantastic. Everyone was extremely helpful
and courteous. As many of these reviews will tell you, the rooms are very small.
In spring and summer, you don't get much of a fire in the gas fireplace, since
it is also the room heater. The little "in-room" goodies (bar, snacks, rubber
duck, and teddy bear) were way expensive. The parking charge was a real surprise
at $30 per night. Also, the restaurant is nice but plan on about $40-60 per
person for dinner. Another surprise on the car rental was all the taxes added up
to 30% (11.9% airport tax). Tourism tax (9.7%), plus sales tax (9.5%), on the
room added up to 18%. Washington really rakes in revenue on their tourists. |
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