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Hotel Review of the Marqueen Hotel Seattle
July 22, 2011
Pros: It's in a great location (the sushi restaurant around the corner is
outstanding, by the way); the suite is a great size for young children, with
French doors that allow for privacy after they've gone to sleep; the kitchenette
is a nice feature; the daytime staff was always super friendly and helpful; the
noise-reducing windows work as advertised — no problems at all with street
sounds.
Cons: In general everything is just a little old and worn (which is fine if
you're looking for that); the night time staff was hit or miss, sometimes not
even acknowledging our having entered the hotel lobby; it seems a little pricey
for what you get; there are stains on the carpet in the hallways; the breakfast
fare is little better than what one would get in a budget chain motel.
Hotel Review of the Marqueen Hotel Seattle
July 22, 2011
I had stayed here a number of times over the past four years, then I showed up
with a reservation and they said they were "overbooked." How does one overbook a
hotel? It seemed like a Seinfeld episode: "Anyone can take a reservation. The
key is keeping it."
And even after I had stayed there for many days, they did not care.
If you have stayed there before -- like I did -- they have changed. Don't trust
them.
Hotel Review of the Marqueen Hotel Seattle
July 21, 2011
The MarQueen is in a building that is about 80 years old that has been lovingly
restored. What that means is that it's kind of like going to a hotel as it was
back in about the 20s. The building was NOT just gutted and a new hotel build
inside the exterior walls of a very old building. The result if fun but its
probably not for everyone. If you want everything to look ultra-modern, the
MarQueen is not for you. If you're in for some luxury from yesteryear, it's a
grand place to stay.
One fact to its "restored" basis is that although it is three stories, there is
no elevator. So, the busmen really earn their tips helping people with bags.
Another is that all the fixtures in the bathroom look old. (It's not original
equipment but new equipment made to look like something from the 20s.) Some
folks may not like that.
There is a kitchenette in every room. However, I doubt that many people use it
extensively.
It's in a fun neighborhood with lots of restaurants, bars, and things and people
to see. The "room service" for the MarQueen comes from one of the restaurants
for breakfast, another for lunch, and yet another for dinner. That includes a
late-night bar scene. We'd stay here again when given the opportunity
Hotel Review of the Marqueen Hotel Seattle
June 13, 2011
Big rooms, convenient location to food and nightlife, very friendly and helpful
staff. Hotel was very unique.
Hotel Review of the Marqueen Hotel Seattle
June 12, 2011
Thanks to here we found this hotel. It was a Great location...Walking distance
to the Seattle Center! (10 minutes) This is where the Space Needle is, I
recommend eating dinner here!! Delicious. There are other eateries around every
corner. Also Seattle has a great public transportation system. The buses are
like clock work. We stayed 2 nights here. The Marqueen at one time was an
apartment complex. So your hotel room looks like a small apartment with a
kitchen. :) We were only there 2 nights so didn't use it much, but good to have.
They also offer a car service which we utilized to take us to the pier 91 and to
the airport. Ask about it! It was well worth it. If and when we ever make it
back to Seattle we will definitely stay at the Marqueen again! Oh, and we faced
the busy Mexican restaurant we couldn't hear it. So the windows are sound proof.
And as far as that bat goes... too crowded!! |
