1. PROS:-Room amenities (microwave, mini fridge, safe, ipod dock in the alarm clock, HDTV - and this is a standard room);-Good facilities (rooftop pool and Jacuzzi);-Nice restaurant and bar (we had the grilled cheese and the burger - Mmm mmm GOOD food);-Reasonable prices (we got it for $85/night for a weekend on a hotel bidding site);-Location (easy drive or taxi to anywhere in downtown Seattle, walk to sports stadiums and only 15 mins drive to Bellevue);-Free shuttle!(runs twice hourly from hotel and pickups scheduled on demand);-Reasonably priced parking ($22/nt for valet in downtown Seattle);-Free wi-fi;-Free local phone calls;-Staff are always friendly and helpful (for example, the bar staff changed one of the TVs to a hockey game we wanted to watch on request, the room service brought us corkscrew and wine glasses free of charge, the front desk provided directions and a visitor map without being asked, etc);-As a gay couple we have always found this hotel chain very gay-friendly / respectful.