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Guests Reviews Watertown Hotel Seattle
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29 December 2011
We stayed at the Watertown while in town visiting my son for the holidays. I
found everyone to be friendly and helpful. When I found out that the continental
breakfast had been discontinued recently, the clerk offered vouchers for free
breakfast at their cafe. The king size bed was firm and the most comfortable
I've had at a hotel, but I did flind the very slick sheets to be a little
annoying, as the comforter slid off at night and things became untucked. The
Keurig coffee maker In room was nice, as were the bathrobes. We enjoyed our view
of the city at night. I can't wait to return in warmer weather, when we hope to
make use of the complimentary bikes.
Watertown Hotel Seattle Guest Reviews
28 December 2011
I stayed at the Watertown Hotel while visiting my son for Christmas. My room had
a wall of windows that overlooked the Seattle skyline including the Space Needle
with it's Christmas tree on top and Mount Rainier. The room was well appointed
and clean with a comfortable bed, plush towels, spa bathrobes, keurig coffee
maker and Tammy Bahama bath product dispensers. The staff was friendly,
courteous and very helpful. The hotel is within walking distance to the
University of Washington, shopping and restaurants. The Pineapple Cafe within
the hotel has the usual coffee shop fare (lattes, bagles, croissants). I had a
wonderful breakfast a block from the hotel at the Portage Bay Cafe which had
organic, local choices. Being vegetarian I am always looking for somewhere that
offers more than a salad or veggie burger. I found Pizza Pi in the U District
while on this trip. It is all vegan food. I had the best pizza. I will
definitely stay at this hotel on my next visit.
Watertown Hotel Seattle Guest Reviews
22 December 2011
I stayed 2 nights at the Watertown hotel while in town for business at UW. The
hotel location is perfect for it's close proximity to campus, UW hospitals, and
downtown. For under $100, the hotel is a steal! The room was much nicer than it
looks in the pictures. Great layout, very nice bathroom. Bathrobes, Keurig,
fridge and microwave were a plus, not to mention free wireless and parking! It's
the best deal and nicest place out of all of the surrounding hotels if you ask
me. The cafe in the lobby opens early if you want a latte or pastry before you
head out, although within a square mile, there are plenty of fantastic food
options. The room was quiet and the bed was comfortable. I was pleasantly
surprised by how nice the hotel was, and definitely think it's the best bang for
the buck!
Watertown Hotel Seattle Guest Reviews
19 December 2011
We have stayed at the “Watertown” every year for the last 5 years. There were 3
things that separated them from the other hotels in the area; continental
breakfast, Aveda bath products, and free parking. When we heard that they no
longer offered continental breakfast we almost cancelled our reservation as we
were nervous what else had changed since “Pineapple Hospitality” took over. We
decided to go for it, and have just finished a three night stay.
The staff at the front desk were just as great as always. The room was
immaculate. The luxurious towels and bedding are still there. The Aveda bath
products have been replaced by “Tommy Bahama Exotic Coral” dispensers (I have
sensitive skin, but found these products did not bother me). There are Keurig
coffee machines in each room, with “Tully’s” coffee and “Celestial Seasonings”
tea. There is also free Starbucks coffee and Tazo tea after 2PM in the lobby,
which is a nice treat.
We went down and checked out the “Pineapple Café” the first morning, and were
the only guests there. We were really disappointed in the selection and quality.
There were mostly pastry items and bagels, but unfortunately, everything we had
tasted and felt like it was previously frozen. Not good at all. I suggest you
walk a couple of blocks up the street and buy fresh items from “Trader Joe’s”
for breakfast, as it’s much better value.
All in all, we will definitely be back next year. We love the location, the
rooms, and the staff. We really did miss the breakfast, but thankfully there are
other options around. I can still whole-heartedly recommend this hotel.
Watertown Hotel Seattle Guest Reviews
15 December 2011
I struggled with how many stars to give since the hotel isn't bad but it sure
isn't what it used to be. I've been staying here for almost ten years now, at
least 20 nights a year and up until this year, I'd never stay anywhere else. But
unfortunately, the hotel was purchased by Pineapple Hospitality and it's not the
same.
The bad. First, there is no more free breakfast, there's a crummy little "cafe"
that serves the basics, but if you want something other than Starbucks coffee,
go across the street. Even the Starbucks isn't free until 2:00 in the afternoon.
Second, the shampoo. They used to have great Aveda products, but now they have
soap/shampoo/conditioner that all smells like a cheap Pina Colada. Take my word
on this, YOU HAVE TO BRING YOUR OWN SHAMPOO ETC. The stuff they have is really
really bad. If you like a hot shower, you might be disappointed, sometimes the
water is almost hot but some mornings just tepid. Not a chance that you could
take a hot bath though with what comes out of the tap. Internet can be quite
variable. Some days pretty fast, some days painful. I've frequently had to go
down to a cafe if I had work to do which required a good fast connection.
The good. The staff is generally friendly and the housekeeping staff is the best
anywhere. All of the housekeeping staff have been here for years and they
remember me by name when I come and the cleaning is impeccable. The towels are
fluffy and big, the beds good, the room layout is unique and not at all sterile,
and there's free underground parking (though I was told they have talked about
starting to charge). Compared to the other choices in the area it's still a
great deal. If you like to walk to dinner there are many choices within a mile
so the location is hard to beat.
So compared to what it used to be--I'd give it one star. Compared to other
places in the area, I'd give it 4. I'm on the lookout for somewhere else to stay
(and if they start charging for the parking I will) but probably not in much of
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