Residence Inn Seattle Downtown/Lake Union, Seattle, Downside

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Residence Inn Seattle Downtown/Lake Union	Average Price: $129 Check Rates

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800 Fairview Avenue North

Seattle, 98109 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 4 of 72
Average review rating: 4.54

OpinionWell Value Index: 5

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (15) , MyTravelGuide (236) , Priceline (134) , Travelocity (5) , TripAdvisor (238) , YahooTravel (8)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	Recent comments complained about parking fees.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. downsides are that the underground parking is a complete rip-off.

"Consistency on Lake Union (with a catch) " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/27/2012 Vote

2. Really, no downsides except the expensive parking, but if you are a biz traveller, no Biggy.

"Very nice place to stay! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/17/2011 Vote

3. One downside of this hotel was that there were no restaurants to speak of within a short distance (especially for walking).

"A really nice place to stay near lots of Seattle fun " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/12/2011 Vote

4. We did not have a lake view or balcony but I didn't consider that a downside.

"A really nice place to stay near lots of Seattle fun " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/12/2011 Vote

5. Only downside was that I tried to use the hot tub and pool a few different times only to find it was full of children.

"Breakfast was very good. Lots of choices. " Read full review 11/25/2010 Vote

6. The only downside to this hotel was that there was an additional $19 charge for on-site security parking, but I soon found out during our stay that parking in Seattle anywhere is more precious and about as expensive as gold.

"Excellent, more than expected " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/31/2010 Vote

7. The downside was the bed felt as if it had been used quite a while -- you tended to slip off to the sides where the imprints were.

"Great value " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/18/2010 Vote

8. Only downside was $19/day parking fee.

"Terrific Stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/8/2009 Vote

9. The only downside was all the hotel guests that brought their dogs.

"It was easy to get to. There is street parking available. A quick cab ride to downtown. " Read full review 5/6/2009 Vote

10. The only downside was all the hotel guests that brought their dogs.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 5/6/2009 Vote