This is a very old and colorful area. Yesler Way where this hotel is location is on the original skid row. This was orginally a muddy road that logs were dragged (skidded) up to get to Yesler's mill. Thus, the term skid row was was given to this area. Loggers and millworkers being lonely at times liked to frequent the business that sprung up around this area. They also got a bit thirsty!!!

I previously lived in Seattle for about 15 years. I rode or walked by the hotel several times and never gave it a thought. Was looking for a hotel close to the train station, by the bus stop, and close to the waterfront. You step out the door of the hotel and turn left walk about a block and your at the ferry terminal on the waterfront. You walk out the hotel door and practically next door is the bus stop for FREE bus service within the Downtown core.
The Klondike Gold Rush museum is also in the area. They sometimes offer free walking tours that include a trip to the top of the Smith Tower (originally the tallest building on the West Coast). If you walk north up 1st Ave about 6-7 blocks & at the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) and the Pike Place Market.

The rooms were small, but the hotel was built in the early 1900. The room was immaculate, and because of something we were given an upgrade to a deluxe room with city view. We got in about 9pm and walked to the waterfront. Ivars is open until late. We found a really good deal. They extend their Happy Hour on Fridays til closing. Well drinks, wine are $3.00. Limited menu but I got fried oysters for $4.95, can get Fish & chips also for 4.95 with view table looking out as the ferry terminal.

We will definely recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to Seattle. The most beautiful city on the planet!!!!!

Great location, though as already mentioned, pioneer square attracts some dodgy looking characters, although I must say they never intimidated us. A gentle 'sorry, can't help' to any beggars was enough. Our first room smelt fusty and unclean, the second room smelt like a brewery! Needless to say we had the windows open constantly. Bed lumpy and uncomfortable. Bathroom nice and clean but small. Staff friendly and helpful. Good complimentary, continental breakfast. Quaint with lots of character, but not the best Best Western i've stayed in.

One of the more affordable and better hotels in the city of seattle. I had a great time during my stay because of great service and friendly employees. The location is convenient and parking is cheap. I give this hotel an A+