Hotel Review of the Paramount Hotel Seattle
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Mar 2, 2010
Laid back, nonintrusive hotel suitable for business or vacation stays, centrally
located on Pine--3 blocks from Westlake, a block from the bus terminal ($2.75
airport transfers), and a block from Von's Martini and Manhattan Shrine, never
to be missed. Off-lobby sushi restaurant also serves conventional breakfast,
lively at night. But walking over to Pike and up a couple blocks, you're at
Tango, never to be missed on any trip to Seattle. The rooms are pleasant and
clean, with the baffling omission of a coffee maker or kettle--really a weird
thing to forget. Instead of a mini-bar, there's a small refrigerator with two
bottles of $2.50 water--drink from the tap instead. Complete personal care from
40-year veteran, bell captain Tom Fleege, a happy and gracious individual who
has been a fixture on this corner at the former Camlin Hotel across the street.
If you have the interest, chat him up--this is a modest man who has really
distinguished himself in the conduct of his life. He is the soul of the hotel,
which is not to take anything away from his colleague, Richard, or the elegant
and helpful John Hiles at the front desk. This is a well-run place. Not counting
the missing kettle!
At the last minute, we booked a conference room for a couple days. Excellent
service from the restaurant, asinine charges from AT&T for the wireless, but
what do you expect.
Hotel Review of the Paramount Hotel Seattle
Jan 25, 2010
Was going to the Paramount Theatre for a show. This hotel was right across the
road from the theatre. As I was staying there in winter, I didn't want to walk
too far or hunt for a taxi after the show.
All in all, the Paramount hotel was good, spotlessly clean, and friendly. Not
many other guests staying by the looks and feel of things. I opted for an
all-in-one bed and breakfast combo, that inc parking. I think this was a very
reasonable price, and definitely one of the best prices for a hotel of that
standard in that central location. The deal inc parking, breakfast, and internet
access. They gave me a corner room - nice and spacious, good bathroom, no decent
view - just the wall of the neighbouring hotel - but that's fine.
The breakfast - inc in the price - was good too, and we could have opted for
breakfast in bed which was nice. The restaurant on the ground floor was good for
late night drinks and appies.
Staff, esp the doorman, were all very friendly and helpful. I think it would be
a good place to stay with kids.
Great location for the Paramount and for the Conference Cnt in Seattle, and
within walking dist of all the main shops. Valet parking only - so I removed
anything valuable from my car, and they did overcharge me on my bill (!) but
were quick to correct things.
Would stay there again for the right price.
Hotel Review of the Paramount Hotel Seattle
Nov 28, 2009
I couldn't get the Grand Hyatt across the street to guarantee a room with two
beds for the weekend I wanted earlier this month, so I picked the Paramount
instead.
Pros:
1- Quick service. This is a small place and they react quickly. I had a problem
with the knob on my shower the first morning and I had maintenance at my door
within 5 minutes to fix it so I could get on the move. After I left I had a tiny
billing error on my corporate card and John fixed it over the phone with no
problems or hassle.
2- Smart layout. This is not a huge corporate hotel. Its very good for no
nonsense travelers like myself. The lobby has a nice little living room style
waiting area but only takes 10 seconds to get through to the elevators. There's
free internet tucked away to the side of the check in desk. The rooms are
stylish and the bathrooms give you privacy if you are staying with someone else
( no peekaboo showers or open tops like some of the boutique hotels are
pushing.) The windows open also if you want fresh air (big plus for me!)
3- Location. Pine Street is much easier to walk down to the Market than some of
the other downtown streets (less incline.) Lots of shopping and restaurants
within 2 - 3 blocks. Barnes and Noble right on the corner. Monorail super close.
Bartell's drugstore with trial size toiletries next to Nordstroms. The
downtowner shuttle also drops off within a block of the hotel and the new light
rail to Seatac has a stop right on Pine at one of the malls.
Cons
1- No view really. I looked out at the gray monolith walls of the Grand Hyatt.
All in all a good stay. If you don't need all of the bells and whistles but
still like a little style to your room, I would recommend this place. It did the
job.
Hotel Review of the Paramount Hotel Seattle
Nov 10, 2009
We were very impressed with what we got for the price we paid. The hotel is
recently remodelled and the rooms are very clean and modern as is the hotel
lobby. The location is excellent being just a short walk to Pike Place and
various neighbourhoods for shopping and dining. The restaurant is excellent -
with 7 hours of happy hour specials a day - who could argue?! The only thing
keeping this from being a 5 star review all the way around is that we could hear
the person in the next room peeing. Not the most romantic thing to hear as
you're lying in bed. Other than the thin wall between rooms, it was an excellent
stay and we'd definitely stay there again.
Hotel Review of the Paramount Hotel Seattle
Oct 27, 2009
I've stayed in most of the mid-priced hotels in downtown Seattle, and this
hotel, physically (rooms, lobby, etc.) is comparable to the rest. The location,
however, was excellent, as we were attending a concert at the Paramount Theater.
After the concert, the hotel's restaurant, Dragonfish, was packed and was a
BARGAIN! They had late-night "happy hour" and we had several beers (total of 5)
and at least 5 aps and our bill was under $30! The food was great and the beer
were micros...yum.
The bellman, older gent, was, if anything, overly friendly, but I'd rather deal
with that than a snob. The desk guys were okay. We stayed on a package from
their website that included parking for a $1 (which pencilled out cheaper than
the AAA rate plus regular parking fee) and they put us on a high floor in a
corner room, which we were happy with. The room was on the small side, but
completely adequate. The only odd thing is the coffee and coffee maker is neatly
stored under the TV, but you have to carry it over the the bath vanity in order
to find a plug-in....no biggie, though.
Overall, this is a decent place if you can get a good enough rate. I did like
the fact you actually pull your car into the hotel's courtyard when checking in
versus having to pull up to the curb on the street to remove your bags, etc. You
are somewhat protected from the rain and weather that way and it doesn't feel so
rushed.
Hotel Review of the Paramount Hotel Seattle
Sep 25, 2009
This hotel is a great value. It is quiet but has all the comforts of a 5 star
hotel. The service was excellent. The location is perfect for the business or
the vacation traveler. The fitness center was a bit small-my only concern. I
will stay here again. |
Hotel Review of the Paramount Hotel Seattle
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Sep 22, 2009
An extremely comfortable location, walking distance to almost everything. We
needed to catch a cab to the Safeco field (US$10 with tip). The bed sheets were
great. We stayed in the basic / standard Guest room, with a King bed, but it was
definitely luxurious, and we are people who normally enjoy staying in the
Fairmont Hotel chains around Nth America. |
Hotel Review of the Paramount Hotel Seattle
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Sep 17, 2009
The Paramount is understated- the lobby is small and cozy and the location,
while close to everything downtown, is subtly placed. I knew the hotel as a
family member had stayed there before, but wasn't familiar with it's details.
We were very pleased when we got to our room- quite spacious with a king bed
that honestly gave us such a great sleep that we meant to ask the front desk
about the mattress brand and bedding.
The Dragonfish Cafe in the hotel is simply awesome. We almost scratched plans
for sightseeing just to take part in the happy hour but decided on just having a
drink (spicy wasabi Bloody Mary!) and returning for a nightcap after a trek
around town. When we returned to the hotel and the Cafe, it was obvious that it
was a popular spot for locals and hotel guests alike. The sushi was good and the
drink selection interesting and yummy . We retired to our room happy campers
and, as mentioned, had a surprisingly excellent sleep. The Paramount has clearly
invested in the details. I would absolutely return next time I'm in Seattle. |
Hotel Review of the Paramount Hotel Seattle
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Sep 14, 2009
2 nights at the Paramount Sept 10-12, no complaints. We arrived at 2PM and the
room was ready. Upon check-in we were greeted by the Concierge and offered a
city map and some discount coupons. Although we didn't use the Concierge service
we were greeted every time we entered the lobby and asked if we required
assistance. The room had 2 double beds, mattress too soft for my taste, flat
screen TV, mini fridge, coffee maker and nice bathrobes. It was quiet at night
and the A/C worked well. The bathroom was small but nicely designed in that the
sink/mirror area is separate from the toilet/bath/shower area. This is a nice
feature when 2 people need to get ready. The room and bathroom were very clean
and well maintained. It appeared as though they were recently renovated. The
location, at 7th Ave and Pine was perfect for exploring and using transit to go
elsewhere. Booked a Travel 55 rate off the hotel website directly plus $27 per
night for parking. The rate was very reasonable compared to other hotels in the
area. If you are there mon-thu there is a better rate including parking for $1
on the hotel website. The Asian fusion restaurant attached to the hotel is not
bad for Happy Hour. 30% discount from 2-3PM and then Happy Hour 3-6 and 9-1. We
tried a few items: vegetarian spring rolls and chicken satays and they were good
.. fresh and not greasy. Probably would not go to Dragonfish if I was not
staying at the hotel. I will stay at the Paramount again when I return to
Seattle |
Hotel Review of the Paramount Hotel Seattle
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June 16, 2009
I was happily surprised at the paramount hotel. first off, the location is
stellar. easy 8 block walk to pike place market. the lobby is sort of lacklustre
but the rooms were tastefully updated and very clean. we asked and were granted
an upgrade to a corner king executive which was pretty spacious. the beds were
comfy and nice bathroom amenities. only thing I did notice was in the hallways,
as soon as you exited the elevator there was an odd smell but once you got
inside your room it was gone. I would definitely stay here again. |
Hotel Review of the Paramount Hotel Seattle
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June 14, 2009
The Paramount has large, comfortable, clean rooms. A great location for shopping
in Seattle and close to Pike Street Market. The experience there was very good,
we plan on staying there on our next Seattle trip. |
Hotel Review of the Paramount Hotel Seattle
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May 20, 2009
Quiet, convenient - especially for convention center, attractive, relatively
small and personal feeling, unlike typical giant convention hotels. If you are
on a budget, pay attention to room taxes as they are really stiff in Seattle.
Noisy heating/cooling system. |
Hotel Review of the Paramount Hotel Seattle
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May 6, 2009
I have to say that I was quite pleasantly surprised by the Paramount Hotel. I
had difficulty securing a reservation at the major chain hotels in downtown
Seattle, so I made a reservation at the Paramount (which is part of a small
chain, called Coast hotels, of mostly West coast properties). I made the
reservation with hesitation, because the room rate was quite affordable in
comparison with other things in the area, but the level of service and the
quality of the accommodations matched those of more expensive properties nearby.
The lobby of the hotel is quite small, but well-appointed. My guest room was
great -- well-designed, nice furniture, good work space, etc. Best of all, the
bed was incredibly comfortable! It was really one of the most comfortable beds
I've encountered in my travels. I found the staff very polite as well. The only
thing I didn't care for was the fitness center, which was sort of a dungeon in
the basement. Considering the value and other positive aspects of my stay,
however, I will stay here again when business takes me to Seattle.
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Hotel Review of the Paramount Hotel Seattle
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Apr 29, 2009
While I'm sure it would have been a nice place to stay, we opted not to take the
chance. My son and I were in town for a convention and when we went to check
into the room, I was told that they HAD to, due to HOTEL POLICY, charge my
credit card an additional $120.00 to cover incidentals and any damage that may
be done to the room. Mind you, this was a "charge", not a "hold". Then I would
have had to wait for the credit to be sent to my bank. I decided to go somewhere
else and after much discussion with the desk clerk, he finally agreed to let us
cancel, and not charge us one nights room rate. In this economy, I think I would
have opted to "hold" the cc number for the deposit and taken the sale. |
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