Here it is a year later and I'm only the second person to review this property? It's hard to believe because I am happy to report the facilities and service remain excellent as reported above by Mikeemouse. Thanks, Mike! True, the complimentary breakfast and Manager's Reception might be cafeteria grade but the price IS right. More importantly, the staff were actively replenishing the serving dishes and were attentive to requests. "More english muffins, please." My evenings were booked with pre-wedding activities so I did not get a chance to sample the complimentary beer and wine offered at the Manger's Reception (I think the meal was Sweedish Meatballs). However, as I walked by I noticed all the same guests from breakfast and it seemed to be orchestrated just as well as the morning offereings. The public spaces and exterior were always neat and well kept. (I stayed for five days and watched carefully.) The main 2-story "Great Room" is the center of activity. All the other public spaces pinwheel off of this hub--the lobby/front desk, the buffet, the exercise room, the business center, and access to the pool and patio. The front canopy facade gives the building a nice presence. Definitely a step up from some of the other older hotels I saw around the MetroCenter. It IS close to the freeway (aren't they all?) but I asked upon check-in for a room facing the courtyard and the clerk informed that, indeed, they had already booked me for such a room. And, indeed, it was quiet. While sitting in the lobby I overheard another Priceline customer question the desk clerk about check-out time and whether she needed to do anything because she paid through Priceline. The clerk was polite and discreet and re-assured the guest that all was taken care of. I was about to ask the same question (being a Priceline newbie) so was glad to have been privy to the conversation. Another guest asked for directions to local stores and, again, the clerk was well infomed about local shopping and driving directions. Guests were friendly and there was plenty of polite small talk while guests waited for their turn at the toaster or for their Belgium Waffle to finish baking. I thought that was a good sign. Minimum griping and more mingling. The worst grumbling I heard --and it was minimal--was one early morning when a few east coast early risers (myself among them) were hoping for a 6:00 am breakfast rather than the advertised 6:30 start time. So we really couldn't grumble, could we? So, to sum up, I very pleased to anounce that my first Priceline hotel experience was a good one! --a2jay
