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.
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