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Sixth Avenue Inn: Traveller Reviews

2.0 of 5
2000 Sixth Ave., Seattle, WA 98121
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Ranked #60 of 124 hotels in Seattle
4.0 of 5 stars 321 Reviews
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  • Space needle(12)
  • Friendly and helpful(11)
  • Pike Place Market(8)
  • Front desk staff(7)
  • Great location(7)
  • Street noise(4)
  • Rooms are clean(4)
  • Gentleman club(4)
  • Tourist attraction(3)
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LilMissTraveler
Los Angeles, CA
Senior Contributor
24 reviews
15 helpful votes
“Great hotel in a great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2010
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So long as Sixth Avenue Inn keeps their prices low, this is an AMAZING value.

I don't know what some of you people expect. Your reviews are really off the mark. Some of you people think you can pay $50 for a five star hotel and I don't know why your expectations are so skewered. You get what you pay for.

With the Sixth Avenue Inn, you actually get a significant value for $50 a night (what I paid).

First, the hotel is situated in a fantastic location, just blocks from Pikes Place Market and shopping centers, close to the freeway (for those with a rental car), and close enough to the action but far enough away from the chaos.

The hotel has clearly been renovated and the lobby is quite nice. The outside looks rather shabby but once you walk in, you're greeted to bright lights and a very friendly staff. The staff was fantastic and accommodating, and especially the cleaning staff was lovely.

As for the room itself, I had a Queen room and it was a big, cushy room, more than ample. The carpets looked new, as did all of the furnishing. Do you get a mint on your pillow and lots of amenities? No, but hello, you're paying far less for it.

I really only needed a room to rest my head as I was out of the hotel for 18 hours of the day. So I was thrilled with my room.

I will say that the BIGGEST downside to this hotel is that the walls/floorboards seem to be VERY VERY thin. I could not get much sleep because I could hear the person above me stamping back and forth in their room. I have to assume that all they were doing was walking back and forth but I could hear it very loudly. Initially, I was pretty upset and considered asking to have my room changed. But then I guess I got used to it and ended up just dealing with it. But next time, I will probably change rooms and not be so lazy about it. I am sure that the staff would have changed my room for me.

Also, there were really loud, drunk people in my hallway but they didn't wake me up as I got in late myself. They quieted down after a while so I have to assume management took care of them.

The bathrooms are a bit small here but it's not a big deal.

Wireless Internet access is free and the service was pretty good. They appeared to have two computers in the lobby with Internet service. There is also room service and a restaurant attached but I did not try either.

Between the loud floorboards and the thin walls, plus the street noise, this hotel can be a bit noisy and I'd strongly suggest earplugs. But you really cannot beat this deal for downtown Seattle.

I found plenty of street parking for my rental car. They do charge $15 for parking.

Again, the location is key. Being within walking distance to Pikes Place is a real luxury. Plenty of places to eat, drink, and enjoy Seattle. The area is more than safe and I was walking around at 2 am (I got hungry) and felt fine.

I would definitely come here again, despite the loud floorboards. I'll just bring earplugs.

  • Stayed February 2010, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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SixthAveInn, Director of Rooms, David Luong at Sixth Avenue Inn, responded to this review
6 March 2010
We greatly appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback about your experience with us in Seattle and the Sixth Avenue Inn. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed our great location, our friendly staff, and new renovations. Even with all of the fantastic things you mentioned about our hotel, we would like you to know that your feedback from the neighbors, to the floorboards do not go unrecognized. The Sixth Avenue Inn will do our best to include your mentions in our ongoing renovations, as well as our continuing goal to make sure that our guests have the best possible experience in Seattle and the Sixth Avenue Inn. In the future, we would be more than happy to move your room to a floor of your preference if available. It sounds like you took full advantage of your time in Seattle, and would love to have you as our guests again in the future. Thank you again for your kind words about the Sixth Avenue Inn and we hope to see you soon!
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Fiddle01
Calgary, Alberta
1 review
1 helpful vote
“WOW!! This place is great!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2010
1
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From the moment we checked in, throughout our stay right till check out all the staff provided smiles and cheery hellos. The room was comfortable and clean, great value for the price. The location couldn't have been better for us, a short walk to Pike Place Market an even shorter walk to the monorail and the downtown core. Around the corner to Grayline for the airport shuttle. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. This is certainly a place to shortlist if you're looking to stay in Seattle.

  • Stayed February 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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SixthAveInn, Director of Rooms, David Luong at Sixth Avenue Inn, responded to this review
2 March 2010
Thank you so much for leaving feedback about your stay at the Sixth Avenue Inn. Your kind words are very much appreciated. Our staff is always happy to assist you in any way that we possibly can, and love welcoming our guests to Seattle. Our prime location is one of the best things that our guests always mention to us. As we are right in the heart of Downtown Seattle, you can walk to all major attractions, and if not, Seattle's fantastic public transit system runs conveniently near our hotel. We hope that on your next trip to Seattle, you think of us again at the Sixth Avenue Inn!
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wdfhjld
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
“great value for money but bring your earplugs!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2010

great location, friendly staff, big rooms but if you are a light sleeper bring earplugs. Creaking floors, thumping feet, neighbours tv, running fans and the road noise ... Why don
T they have double glazing?
Very easy walk to most places including the conference centre and downtown.

  • Stayed February 2010
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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SixthAveInn, Director of Rooms, David Luong at Sixth Avenue Inn, responded to this review
2 March 2010
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave feedback about your stay at the Sixth Avenue Inn during your time in Seattle. I am glad to hear that you had a good experience with the location, staff, and room. I am, however, sorry to hear that you had noise issues during your stay here. As we are located right in the middle of downtown, light sleepers can be effected by the street noise on busy nights. If you decide to stay with us again, we would be happy to provide you with complimentary earplugs and move you to a different room if it is available. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to have you as our guest again!
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Brisvegas_Boarder
Vancouver
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
“pleasantly suprised by Sixth Avenue Inn”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2010

My friends and I went to Seattle for the weekend and booked a cheap room through a website that ended up being at the Sixth Avenue Inn. The location of the hotel is great, we were originally going to stay somewhere near the space needle but were glad that we choose this location instead.

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food and service at the bar/restaurant was great and the meals are value for money plus they do room service.

The room itself was clean and comfortable. It's not the newest or most upmarket hotel in town but it was a great base and place to sleep. I would recommend it to other travellers looking for good, cheap accommodation in Seattle.

  • Stayed February 2010, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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SixthAveInn, Director of Rooms, David Luong at Sixth Avenue Inn, responded to this review
2 March 2010
On behalf of the Sixth Avenue Inn, we would like to thank you for your feedback about our hotel. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed our location. As we are located in the heart of Downtown Seattle, everything from restaurants, shopping centers, and major downtown attractions are located within walking distance from the hotel. We are also glad to hear you enjoyed our restaurant, which has grown to be a favorite spot for the local residents and businesses. Thank you once again for staying with us at the Sixth Avenue Inn, and we would love to have you as our guests again in the future.
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aldworth6306
Chicago
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Great hotel for the price!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2010

My husband and I stayed her on an extended weekend trip in October. It was perfect for our needs. Walking distance to almost everywhere we wanted to go, and if it wasn't walking distance, then it was just a few minutes to 3rd ave where all of the buses ran. It was also across the street from an Airporter stop, so we were able to easily get to and from the airport. The rooms were clean and comfortable and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We never once passed by the front desk on our way in without being greeted, or on our way out without a "have a nice day". And we were in and out a lot! The front desk staff was also very helpful with directions and recommendations on where to eat or sites to see. We didn't use the internet in our room, but we did use the computers in the lobby. It especially came in handy when it came time to print our boarding passes for our trip home. We knew we wouldn't spend much time at the hotel so we weren't looking to spend much money on one. But our time spent there was always pleasant. If you're looking for an inexpensive hotel walking distance to just about everything, we'd highly recommend this place. We're planning to return to Seattle next summer, and we'll definitely be staying at Sixth Avenue Inn again.

Oh one more thing. I remember reading negative reviews here first complaining about the strip club across the street. But decided to take a chance and stay here anyway. Our room faced the club and my husband didn't even realize it was there until I pointed it out on our last night. There was no loud noise and with our curtains closed there was no problem with the neon signs. And the club is actually on the back side of the hotel, not in front, so you'd never even have to walk passed the place. And the area was NOT "shady". In face, there was a very upscale restaurant across the other street (can't remember the name right now) with Lambos and Ferraris parked out front. Not your typical "shady neighborhood" vehicle. I'm from the southside of Chicago. I know shady when I see shady, and this area was not shady. So don't let the proximity to the club discourage you. It really was not an issue AT ALL.

  • Stayed October 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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SixthAveInn, Director of Rooms, David Luong at Sixth Avenue Inn, responded to this review
2 March 2010
Thank you very much for taking the time to write such detailed feedback about your stay at the Sixth Avenue Inn! Your kind words are greatly appreciated. As our hotel is centrally located in Downtown Seattle, the public transit system is a fantastic way to get around. I am glad to hear about your greetings from the front desk. We aren't the largest hotel in Seattle, but that allows us to give our guests individual attention and help you in any way that we possibly can. I am also happy to hear that you took advantage of our complimentary business center ,as we know printing boarding passes at the airport can be very time consuming. Lastly, thank you for clarifying the area our hotel is located in. We are located in the heart of Downtown, and there is a diverse range of businesses located around us. This includes the primary shopping district, located 2 blocks away from us, as well as five star restaurants within walking distance. We thank you once again for staying with us at the Sixth Avenue Inn, and look forward to your stay with us this summer!
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