We recently stayed at this hotel booked through hotwire for 3 nights (reported Hotwire hotel win). I was a little worried before after reading about the fact that rooms booked hotwire might get the lower-graded rooms within the entire hotel. And in this case, we would most likely get the older tower. We arrived at the hotel around 2pm (an hour before the usual check-in time). The line-up to check-in went smoothly. It only took us 5 minute in the line. The staff asked if we wanted a upper-floor room or lower-floor, and we opted for the upper-floor of course. We did indeed get the older tower, but on the top floor (26th). Our window was facing the other tower, we could see the Cheesecake Cafe (Sidenote: It opens till 11pm. The staffs there were amazingly friendly. One night, we decided to have a late dinner around 11pm, and most places were closed already, we got to the place across the street at around 10:55pm, and the server was super awesome to let us in). Anyways, the view wasn't spectacular, but the room comfort exceeded our expectation. It was at a comfortable temperature. It included 2 double beds (for 3 of us). It would probably be a little tight for 2 larger-built people to share one bed. Nevertheless, the bed was very comfortable to sleep in with warm blankets. There was a complimentary small bottle of waterin the bathroom each day (The larger bottles sitting next to the TV were 5USD each). I wouldn't say the room was spacious though, there wasn't that much room between the end of the beds to the desk. But there were empty spaces on both ends of the room to lay our luggages flat. Like others have mentioned, free 45-min access internet in the lobby with printer. Pool was really small though (opens from 5am-11pm). But the hot tub was fantastic with strong jets). It was a good view from up there though consider that it's on 35th floor of the new tower. The hotel was situated in a convenient location to the Pike Market (10 min walk) and shopping district (There's H&M & AE right across the street!). We arrived in Seattle via Amtrak. The walk from the Union Station (Amtrak stop) to the hotel was a good 20-30 minute, uphill walk...it was quite a walk considered each of us had 1luggage with us, and it was dreadful having to drag them up the steep street. So if you have lots of luggages going from Amtrak station to the hotel, taking a cab might be a good idea. My guess is it's prob less than 10 bucks to cab over. Oh, the walk to Pike Place is relatively flat compared to the eastern side of downtown, so it's not a hard walk at all. So overall, for 99USD each night booked through Hotwire, we had an amazing experience. I would definitely recommend others to stay there.
