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The Westin Seattle

Average Price: $127  
 
Hotel Class:
1900 5th Avenue
Seattle, 98101 View map  
4-Star Hotel Rank: 9 of 20
Average review rating: 3.88
OpinionWell Value Index: 6
Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (4) , Expedia (94) , MyTravelGuide (1053) , Priceline (1910) , Travelocity (15) , TripAdvisor (1077) , YahooTravel (80)
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Wireless Traveler Insight - Free Internet
Appears in 128 comments. 
74% wrote positive comments about wireless
The following words were used in comments with Wireless:
free (81)   good (6)   hotel (25)   internet (37)   liked (6)   lobby (45)   location (6)   nice (6)    
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1. Free wifi in the lobby only works when you get the password from the reception not a nice thing.
"Location is great " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/20/2012 Vote      
2. There's free WiFi in the lobby area and paid WiFi in rooms.
"Great room and location " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/12/2012 Vote      
3. Even cheap motels have free wifi.
"Good views, but left a bit to be desired " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/10/2012 Vote      
4. We were not happy the Wifi was not free, but its not the end of the world.
"Great views, nice rooms, and friendly staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/11/2012 Vote      
5. Free Wifi also was fast and safe.
"Wonderful Hotel in a great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor   1/5/2012 Vote      
6. It did irk me that they charged for Wifi in the room when it's free in the public spaces.
"Excellent Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor   12/4/2011 Vote      
7. I was happy to use the free wifi in the lobby area.
"Amazing views & location! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   11/21/2011 Vote      
8. No free wifi in rooms, only free wifi in the lobby.
"Nov 12, 2011 " Read full review on TripAdvisor   11/14/2011 Vote      
9. For example, WiFi was free in the lobby, but you had to pay a charge to use it in the rooms.
"Good location, decent hotel, but expected more " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/15/2011 Vote      
10. Wifi was available for free in public areas, which I used but that was really inconvenient.
"Great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/14/2011 Vote      
11. WiFi is free in the lobby area and approx.
"Decent place, conveniently located " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/11/2011 Vote      
12. The down side is the lack of free wifi, and the parking.
"Great location, amazingly comfortable beds, gracious staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/8/2011 Vote      
13. I think they were a bit slack with the internet wifi as you had to sit in the lobby with 100 other people to have it for free or you have to pay for it for $9.95 which i thought was stupid.
"it was a great size but a bit dated " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/31/2011 Vote      
14. The hotel itself has a very nice lobby that always has folks in it due to the free wifi there.
"Nice Hotel in downtown Seattle " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/13/2011 Vote      
15. Free Wifi worked for my friend's phone but I wasn't able to connect on my iPhone the entire stay.
"Central location, walking distance to shopping/night life " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/4/2011 Vote      
16. The rooms were very clean, the beds were comfortable, and I loved hanging out in the lobby (for the free wifi) and at the bar.
"Great customer service!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   7/27/2011 Vote      
17. Free WiFi in foyer.
"Beds are heaven! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   7/13/2011 Vote      
18. No wifi in room (even though the front staff told us it was free).
"Great rooms, horrible service. " Read full review on TripAdvisor   7/4/2011 Vote      
19. My husband and I took our laptops down a couple blocks and had coffee and doughnuts at Top Pot and used their free wifi.
"Pretty Good " Read full review on TripAdvisor   6/20/2011 Vote      
20. If I didn't have the hairs in the bathroom, wasn't in front of the elevator and the Westin had free wifi, I would have given this a four or even five rating.
"Pretty Good " Read full review on TripAdvisor   6/20/2011 Vote      
21. Pay for internet access in the business center when there is free wireless in the lobby (ask for the password from the concierge)?$7 to store your own food in the mini-bar (you can get a free mini-fridge instead by phoning down for one).
"Great staff, location, but too pricey. " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/24/2011 Vote      
22. WIFI SHOULD ALWAYS BE FREE.
"This place is a keeper! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/5/2011 Vote      
23. Wifi is expensive, but the lounge is open and free.
"Westin Workout Room A Treat! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/27/2011 Vote      
24. Convenient location, expensive parking, requires facelift & free wireless Internet in rooms.
"Close to monorail & major stores. " Read full review   3/15/2011 Vote      
25. WIFI was not free in the room.
"Accommadating staff, lovely clean rooms with views, convenience. " Read full review   3/5/2011 Vote      
26. No free WiFi - 7 bucks for the day.
"Great view, good location, good thing they're updating " Read full review on TripAdvisor   2/26/2011 Vote      
27. No free WiFi - 7 bucks for the day.
"Great view, good location, good thing they're updating " Read full review on TripAdvisor   2/26/2011 Vote      
28. No free WiFi.
"Location " Read full review   12/9/2010 Vote      
29. Only flaw was wifi/Internet service was very slow and died one night for hours - and they charge $10/day for connectivity, which is free at even low-brow hotels.
"Good desk and layout. " Read full review   11/5/2010 Vote      
30. Free wifi in the lobby.
"View of city. " Read full review   9/27/2010 Vote      
31. The free wifi in the lobby was nice, and the free boarding pass printing.
"Wonderful! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/20/2010 Vote      
32. The free wifi in the lobby was nice, and the free boarding pass printing.
"Wonderful! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/20/2010 Vote      
33. We ended up within range of some free wifi in our 28th floor room.
"Recommended " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/19/2010 Vote      
34. We ended up within range of some free wifi in our 28th floor room.
"Recommended " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/19/2010 Vote      
35. Free wifi available in the lobby.
"Recommended " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/19/2010 Vote      
36. Free wifi available in the lobby.
"Recommended " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/19/2010 Vote      
37. Lower class hotels offer free wifi and computers.
"Great Views, Room, Location.. " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/17/2010 Vote      
38. Lower class hotels offer free wifi and computers.
"Great Views, Room, Location.. " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/17/2010 Vote      
39. Concierge is very helpful and can get you to near the front of lineups at some of the popular restaurants aroundPool is small, but is indoors, very clean with its own changing rooms and lockersDisadvantages, free wireless internet only in the lobby.
"Long weekend stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/2/2010 Vote      
40. Concierge is very helpful and can get you to near the front of lineups at some of the popular restaurants aroundPool is small, but is indoors, very clean with its own changing rooms and lockersDisadvantages, free wireless internet only in the lobby.
"Long weekend stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/2/2010 Vote      
41. Free WiFi issues.
"The convenience of being walking distance to places we wanted to visit. " Read full review   7/30/2010 Vote      
42. There is no free wifi or wired internet.
"Very good centrally located hotel for tourists " Read full review on TripAdvisor   6/21/2010 Vote      
43. Free WiFi in the lobby.
"Room was great. Spectacular view of Space Needle. Plenty of shopping and restaurants nearby. Safe area. " Read full review   5/15/2010 Vote      
44. Does not have free WiFi in the rooms.
"Great desk/work space for the business traveler. " Read full review   5/10/2010 Vote      
45. The only negative would be the lack of free WiFi in the rooms, although they offered it in the lobby.
"The bed was incredibly comfortable! And I had a view of the space needle from the room. " Read full review   4/27/2010 Vote      
46. The only downside was that the WiFi was not free.
"Loved how close it was to the transit center and other points of interest. " Read full review   4/27/2010 Vote      
47. Free wifi in the lobby, although you can pay for the internet access in the room.
"Fine hotel, would stay here again " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/27/2010 Vote      
48. Free wireless is only available in the hotel lobby.
"Great view of the city. " Read full review   4/13/2010 Vote      
49. There were a lot of people taking advantage of the free wifi in the lobby.
"Very nice experience! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/6/2010 Vote      
50. Number three - no free wifi in the rooms.
"A Seattle Gem - but not my first choice " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/23/2010 Vote      
51. I also feel like free Internet access should be standard in this day and age, paying an extra $16 per day for WiFi feels like a money grab.
"Decent, great location - but nothing special " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/8/2010 Vote      
52. WiFi is only free in the lobby (this should be a perk in a 4 star hotel)so I would not say this hotel is business friendly.
"Circular towers so no long hallways to rooms. " Read full review   2/5/2010 Vote      
53. There's free wireless internet in the hotel lobby for hotel guests.
"Loved the location " Read full review on TripAdvisor   2/2/2010 Vote      
54. Location is good, business facilities were good and free wireless Internet in the lobby.
"Location is good, business facilities were good and free wireless Internet in the lobby. Good and helpful staff. " Read full review   11/27/2009 Vote      
55. Wireless internet was available free in the lobby, but in the room prices were too expensive.
"Perfect location! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   11/26/2009 Vote      
56. The hotel has free wifi in the hotel lobby, but there's a fee for it in the rooms.
"Great location for shopping and dining in the heart of downtown Seattle " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/28/2009 Vote      
57. The only thing that was disappointing was the WiFi was not free as in most other hotels.
"Impressed with Downtown Seattle Westin " Read full review on Expedia   10/13/2009 Vote      
58. The next time we need a hotel in downtown Seattle, we will consider The Westin, but will check other hotels in the area for comparable rates and free WiFi.
"Impressed with Downtown Seattle Westin " Read full review on Expedia   10/13/2009 Vote      
59. Surely a 4 star hotel should have free wireless Internet.
"Very convenient to get to from the airport on light rapid transit. " Read full review   9/20/2009 Vote      
60. There is free Wifi in the lobby, and if you don't have your own laptop.
"Great location! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/8/2009 Vote      
61. I really resent having to pay for internet in my room when you can go and get free wireless in the lobby coffee shop.
"Weekend In Seattle " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/12/2009 Vote      
62. Negatives: In-room internet access is expensive ($10 per day) however, you can access their free wireless in the lobby.
"Great Hotel - Would stay again " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/8/2009 Vote      
63. The lobby has free wireless access.
"Great location. " Read full review   8/5/2009 Vote      
64. The lobby is super comfortable (at times a little busy, but, most hotel are!) you can get wifi for free at the lobby, we didn't want to pay $16 for wifi in the room.
"Mixed feelings! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   7/21/2009 Vote      
65. the lobby area whilst busy is very comfortable and offers free wifi to guests.
"Great location - good value " Read full review on TripAdvisor   7/16/2009 Vote      
66. No free WiFi.
"Location. " Read full review   7/4/2009 Vote      
67. Pleasant and relaxing lobby featuring free wireless Internet access.
"Free wireless Internet in the lobby is a very rare and valuable amenity these days. " Read full review   6/30/2009 Vote      
68. Wireless internet was available for free in the lobby and restaurants, but for a fee in the room.
"Comfortable, Convenient Stay in Seattle " Read full review on TripAdvisor   6/8/2009 Vote      
69. The bed was very comfortable, the TV was nice and big (flat screen) Starbucks coffee and assorted teas in the room, free wireless if you bring your computer.
"It was a comfortable bed " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/31/2009 Vote      
70. No free wireless.
"Perfect location, great views, love Westin beds. " Read full review   5/28/2009 Vote      
71. We also used the free wireless service available in the lobby.
"Great View! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   1/23/2009 Vote      
72. Parking is ridiculous ($35 a day!) and there is no free internet in the room - wireless or wired.
"Not a good choice " Read full review on YahooTravel   12/4/2008 Vote      
73. However, we found out that they provided free wifi in the lobby which makes up for it.
"Great Place and Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/13/2008 Vote      
74. The only complaint I had was that they don`t have free wireless internet in the rooms and they charge you for internet use in the business center.
"Westin in Good Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor   7/22/2008 Vote      
75. We caught Tron!)We didn't use the health club, restaurants or concierge services, but the free WiFi in the lobby was a big plus.
"Great stay, awesome view & locaton " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/14/2008 Vote      
76. We caught Tron!)We didn`t use the health club, restaurants or concierge services, but the free WiFi in the lobby was a big plus.
"Great stay, awesome view & locaton " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/14/2008 Vote      
77. You`ll do better finding a coffee shop or bookstore that provides free WiFi (they`re everywhere in Seattle).
"Great Location + Excellent Amenities = Must Stay Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/28/2007 Vote      
   
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