Stayed for 5 nights, I paid extra for the "higher floor view" (after you book a standard room, you get an "Upgrade Me" email, where you can request an upgrade for a lower price, depending on availability). The view was amazing.

The location is great, and the front desk check-in attendant (I think she might have been Russian) was extremely helpful.

Shuttle buses stop at this hotel (to/from the airport, and tour buses)

The room was well size, modern and clean.

The price was good in comparison to other hotels (such as the Hilton across the road), which is why I booked it. The Subway next door was convenient for a quick snack.

Only complaints:
- No free water bottles at all in the room (but there is a fountain in the lobby).
- A bit noisy - lots of doors closing in the hallway, and I think the stairwell (which was next to my room). I could also hear the toilet flushing in another room.
- The lifts didn't appear to have keycard security. I'm not sure if this is atypical.
- The shower head was a bit too low.

No breakfast included. Had a corner room so the views were pretty good, great sized clean room. Bed was very high off the floor, had to lower myself down from it and I'm 5 foot 3. Room was noisy though, could hear traffic all night and the neighbours not only flushing the toilet, but using it too! Not good at all - needs more soundproofing. Signs re: ice machine location were wrong, even staff didn't know when asked. Staff seemed to be constantly changing so only spoke to them at check in and check out. Liked ice water in reception. Quiet expensive for what and where it was. Very slow elevators. Location was very hilly and steep.

I stay at this Hotel on a regular basis and I am always impressed by the modern comfortable rooms and the super location, central to all the attractions downtown Seattle has to offer. The Pike Place Market is an under 10 minute walk and every fabulous shop and restaurant very close as well. Most important to my stays are the friendly staff lead Mr. Da’Corrie Gay who always goes out of his way to make my stay wonderful! He treats me like family and always spends what ever time and effort to his guests are happy. He is certainly a rising star in the IHG network, and I look forward to each stay at this hotel made much better by him. I highly recommend this hotel in downtown Seattle.