I swore I wrote a review before, but apparently I'm mistaken. This is our second time staying here. The first was for a Seahawks game against the Rams in '14 where we clinched home field advantage for the playoffs. We arrived early, and the gentleman manning the front desk was kind enough to get us a room well before check in and an upgrade to a deluxe room! It was a five star first visit. We later stayed at the Portland location and was disappointed in how much less the hotel included in your stay as the Seattle location did. Now I lead into why I am finally making sure I part a review. My wife and I stayed again in Seattle's location for our anniversary and again everything was as we expected. The staff is one again very friendly and helpful. We stayed in room 119, which is a deluxe corner room on the to floor. You park on the street and can keep an eye on your car. One window looks out over the sound watching the ferries go back and forth. The other over looks the street and ally way, giving you the industrial ombiance. Either way... this is our go to for getaways. read more

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This hotel is very charming! The host desk is very warm and welcoming. The terrarium, air plants and micro tank with live plants, really increase the ambiance of the hotel. Isacc was our front desk host, he is absolutely amazing. He has a engaging smile and very lovely personality. Hope you get to meet him if you come to visit. read more

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We stayed in a room with a private bath, since we weren't picking up the tab ourselves. The last time we stayed here 8 years ago, we stayed in a room with the shared bath. It doesn't look like much had changed at the Ace. They offer a complimentary breakfast (toast, Costco yogurt- careful, my husband got sick from his) and granola) and tea and coffee available at any hour in the kitchen. Belltown is fun, but LOUD esp. at 2 am when the bars close. Our room faced an alley and had a sliver view of the Sound, but still it was noisy on the weekend. The location can't be beat (great restaurants, yummy Macrina, and a short distance to the fab Sculpture Park). update: I forgot to mention the awesome scroll hanging in the lobby. Great references to pinoy nurses. read more

Ace Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This was perfect for our long weekend stay in Seattle. This stylish and unique establishment was just right for us. You walk up a long flight of stairs to get to the front desk. Later, you walk down multiple flights to get to breakfast. Parking was 2+ blocks away but you can stop out front to drop off and pick up. It's all fun and good exercise, at the same time. I would not recommend bringing giant suitcases. Our room was quite large, with a skylight to wake us in the morning. OK, This was way cool but not so appreciated after a long evening that stretched well in to the early morning. read more

We were looking for a budget friendly hotel, I've stayed at an Ace Hotel before in New Orleans so I thought this would be a good idea to try out. If you have knee problems or have a lot of luggage to bring to your room, this is probably not the place for you. We did however, get an upgrade to the private bathrooms, which I'm very glad we did. I didn't realize I had booked a bathroom I had to share with others. The hotel was in a great location, easy to walk to everything. Some of the Staff was a little awkward. The room was clean, however it was super hot. They have an AC unit in the window but it was not doing the trick. I probably wouldn't stay here again, but it was nice to save some $$ with a good location. read more

As a long time Ace fan (stayed at 4 different Ace hotels over the years) I was disappointed with my stay at the hotel. I really do enjoy the minimalist style, creative elements, and details that make it different. However, the room was incredible run down. Carpet was ripped and frayed, our bathroom's shower had "fixes" that were obvious and worn, and the door to the bathroom let all the bad noises out into the room. The "window" over the front door, let all the light from the hallway into the room, and was impossible to stop from coming in. Also common hotel items such as slippers (for the worn carpet) and lotion were not available. Our private room was also the size of a NYC budget hotel, in Seattle. To make things worse, when we checked out, we had asked the hotel staff to leave our things for half the day as we checked out at 9 am. Our bags were not left in another part of the hotel, but in a common area where anyone could have come in and taken things. I was alarmed that they staff didn't tell us this was how they would leave our things, and we would have taken them with us. Also, the hotel is not accessible for anyone with knee problems/stair issues, as there are almost two floors of stairs to get in and out. It wasn't an issue for us, but is a necessary note for anyone with issues. While I understand the rates at this location may be "less expensive" than others, we paid 275 + tax a night, which has been the average for our stays at the Ace. read more

Nice clean place. My wife and I (in our 60s) flew in late and took the early Clipper ferry to Victoria so we didn't need to stay long. We were able to comfortably walk to the ferry terminal with our rolling luggage in 7 minutes (all downhill). Bed was very comfortable. Jose checked us in and was especially helpful, carrying our bags up the stairs. Would get 5 stars except for the fact that the bathrooms (while private) are shared and not adjoining the rooms. They are clean and nicely decorated though and guests are furnished bath robes. There are sinks in the room. Light breakfast is served. So about as good and convenient as it gets without having an adjoining bathroom. read more

Excellent things can grow from excellent ideas. Though it doesn't always succeed or grow on a smooth path, it is awesome to watch a concept transform and breed new iterations of the original. That's how I would frame the Ace Hotel phenomena that's swept from west to east. I'm very familiar with the New York offspring of this Seattle original. Very cool, celeb chef in their restaurant, lounge for a lobby and some serious partners names partnered up: Stumptown Coffee in the front, Opening Ceremony in the back and more I'm sure to come. All that swagger grew out of an original hotel in Seattle. One which still offers excellent pricing for both European-style rooms (ahem, bathroom outside of the room) and Deluxe suites ($199 and worth every penny). The staff is friendly and accommodating; though please remember that the front door locks at midnight so grab that key before hitting the town! The modern design and simple but ultra cool decor feels opulent in comparison to your run of the mill big box hotels. WiFi is free to use and besides your room, you can choose to work in the front shared area with the terrarium or event downstairs in the dining area. Oh yea, in addition to WiFi and super sweet rooms, they offer a continental breakfast that includes a waffle maker and Stumptown Coffee. And a copy of the New York Times. Location-wise, it's just outside of the touristy area so Pike Place Market is only a 15 minute stroll away and the streets are very walkable. In my opinion, there's no better place to stay in Seattle for that price! Don't mess with an original. read more

My husband and I were visiting from California and decided to stay here! Tracy and Carson helped us out and really made sure we felt welcomed. I can tell Tracy truly loves this hotel and it's guests. She took the time to talk to me about the beauty of the hotel and how wonderful the city was. Carson was spunky and made us laugh! I wasn't the easiest to deal with at first because of some specifications but they handled us like true experts. This hotel is charming and located next to many attractions. read more

Let's Talk About How The Ace Hotel Was Full Of Awesome. I needed a hotel that didn't cost me a bizzilion dollars because I had to convince my boyfriend to please please please let's go to Seattle and have awesome times in the Pacific Northwest. So, off I go with my research hat on and find out I can stay at the Ace Hotel for $99 -- so I'm stoked right, and it doesn't sound so bad having to share a bathroom because the space looks hip & cool. So, we arrive in Seattle, check into the Ace Hotel and find out a couple of other cool things that I didn't know. One.) They Offer a Complimentary Breakfast --toast, granola, jams, butter, coffee, etc. Two.) There are a Bunch of Free Local Magazines in the Lobby which Rock, so that's helpful when you're killing time or trying figure out where you want to go for the evening! Three.) The Showers were never busy and there are quite a few to share, so no worries about that. Four.) The desk personal were great to talk to, played great music & were helpful pretty much all the time. Five.) Andre Has a Posse, at the Ace Hotel. Six.) Condoms & A Kama Sutra -- Classy. Love the eames chairs, minimalist appeal, and the fact that Belltown was such an awesome abeit loud place to me (you may want to make good use of the earplugs they provide you!) Wonderful stay -- be sure to hit up the Macrina Bakery across the street for the best bread I've ever, ever tasted. read more

Checked into the ACE for PAX weekend 2011. I found the place through hotels.com, so no points for me, but it was a godsend! Great location, right in belltown with lots of bars and restaurants nearby. It was a 10 minute walk to the convention center and wasn't surrounded by overpriced tourist traps (Hard Rock Cafe and Cheesecake Factory, I'm frowning at you). It was also very close to the Pike Place market and the waterfront, so big plus there too! But oh, wait, did I mention the inside? I don't think I did yet. Because the inside is filled with awesomeness. As a post-grad broke-ass youngster, staying in hotels is rarely an option for one such as me. When I can find a hostel with a private room, I'm lucky if I get more than one pillow and can find a shared bathroom with a shower that has hot water. My boyfriend and I took an economy room (what a deal those were!) with no bathroom...but ho! There were FIVE right in our hallway, each pristine, shower included, AND shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispensers in those showers! HOLY BATMAN it did not get much better than that. (Plus, each bathroom had adjustable mood lighting and a sweet sound system - points for playing Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots by the Flaming Lips.) Our room was pretty small but totally functional and awesome. There was an air conditioner in the window, jars with cotton balls and q-tips, etc., sink, AND a Britta filter! Oh, did I mention also that the bed was just as amazing as my pillowtop mattress at home? No I don't think I did...but there you go. As for noise: during the weekend we had some mad bass pumping through the room until about 10pm, but after that it stopped, and whatever white noise from the ac blocked out whatever else. (The front desk person told me over the phone that it's better to stay in the rear of the hotel if you don't want noise pollution.) If I were to stay here again, I would request a room towards the back again. And last but not least, the continental breakfast and kitchen are excellent as well! The snack machine had all kinds of fun stuff in it (chocolate bars, playing cards, pocky, etc.), and there was access to coffee/tea/hot water 24/7. And GOOD JOB Ace Hotel on providing Stumptown Coffee! Continental breakfast included the usual, as well as a bitchin' waffle maker. Goodness, I don't think I've talked this place up enough. Loved the decor, loved the service, and loved the location. If you want something really fancy, go somewhere else. If you want the best place you can possibly get on a budget, stay at the Ace! read more

I can see how this might not be the best place to stay in a heat wave (no air conditioning or fans), but I doubt Seattle has them often. I'm always a bit skeptical about "hostel" type places, but this one was great. I didn't mind the shared bathroom situation at all - in fact, I never ONCE ran into a single other person in the hallway. It was pretty quiet inside the hotel overall. The street can be pretty loud - lots of disturbed people yelling (there's a clinic nearby) and bar patrons from Cyclops Bar below. Definitely just ask for a room that's quiet, off the main street and you should be fine. The hotel is in the middle of Belltown - sort of a hipster haven, a little industrial feeling, with a coupla nice looking bars & restaurants. We were right around the corner from Mars Hill Church, which we were curious to check out. To give you a feel for the neighborhood, the church had a security guard out front. So, it's not the best. Anyway, first impressions: -STAIRS (a lot of them) are not really the first thing you want to see upon opening the door to a hotel carrying heavy bags. What can ya do tho. I'm sure space is at a premium downtown. Not a lot of room for fancy elevators in what is essentially a hostel. -FRONT ENTRANCE was bustling due to a bar / restaurant right on the sidewalk. Their patio nearly hides the door to the hotel, so you always feel like you're walking into the middle of a house party when coming "home" each night. It was a nice feeling actually. -FRONT DESK at the top of the stairs was minimalist but functional. Guy at the counter looked to be a student - laid back, young, friendly and helpful enough (not as bitter and jaded as most hotel staff often become). Guidebooks and magazines were offered in the lobby at a long table just next to the desk. -HALLWAYS were quiet, seemed fairly clean. Little icons on the walls directed you to the continental breakfast area, showers, phone, etc. -ROOMS were just big enough for a desk, a bed, a side table and a tiny little stainless steel sink with mirror. Decor is very CB2 modern. The Andre the Giant Obey image was billboarded all over the wall where a headboard normally would have been. Bed itself was comfortable enough, and the room seemed clean. Carpet was industrial style and not offensive in any way, OCD-wise. -BREAKFAST was basically Kirkland (Costco) yogurts, cereal and coffee. All were a nice addition to the relatively affordable stay. -BATHROOMS were always empty, very, very basic - mostly tile and stainless steel everything. No frills. They did offer towels, washclothes and robes in the room. Shampoo / conditioner, soap in the bathrooms. Aside from a few stray hairs in the shower (gross), you mostly don't know you are sharing a bathroom. -AMBIANCE: Music was pumped into the bathrooms. Little radio next to the bed had a place to plug in your ipod. Nice touches for us young folks. I would definitely recommend the Ace to anyone under the age of 35 on a budget. read more

I'm not quite sure what the hype is about. Incredibly overpriced for what you get. Sure, it's hip, cool and in a good location but that is pretty much it. Our room was tiny, had a horribly uncomfortable bed, pathetic pillows and an old, stinky sandwich left in the frig from the guest prior. The "cool charm" wears off after the first night when you've realized you just spent entirely too much money on a crap room. I will say the staff is great and super friendly. I cancelled our next stay there already and booked us at The W, for only $10 more a night, but where the money is well spent. I read another review that compared it to a European hostel and I couldn't agree more. If you're looking for an overpriced, glorified hostel- Ace is the place for you!! read more

Located right in the heart of Belltown... Showcased pure simplicity. Room 117 is the best room in the hotel: Has windows on two walls which provides a great view point for people watching and eaves-dropping on the drunkards at the bar below. =) The room is peacefully simple. Stark white walls, door, windows, closet, bed, sink, tiny tv, simple wall decor, the end. Where in the hell is the bathroom? The community bathrooms are located down the hall. Incredibly clean, strong, sturdy toilets, lots of counter space and outlets, with high ceilings. PERFECTO! The first night, we were FAREEZING! (Seattle in January... YOU do the math.) We slept in our coats, bracing ourselves as we slept. The second day, we found a tiny heater under a table. EUREKA! My only gripe is for the hotel parking. It's about 3 blocks away.. just doesn't make any sense. FOR ME....The BEST part of the hotel were the room keys. They didn't offer you one of those electronic swiper thingys.. It was good a old fashioned brass key with our room number on it. SIGH! How refreshing! ADDITIONALLY, they lock the front door at midnight; so if you're out partying till the wee hours in the morning, they give you a key for the front door as well. PROS: simple different ridiculously clean old fashioned with a modern, edgy twist great views walking distance from bars and nightlife CONS: inconspicuous heater read more

4.5 Got the room with the wood wall and skinny mirror that goes from the front door to the window, which is like 30 feet? This was long skinny room, as you enter the room to the right is the long wood mirror wall and to the left is a sliding door to the bathroom. Passing the bathroom you will find the platform bed facing the a rustic couch, desk, wall-mounted flat screen and a medium sized window. Above the bed there were four back lit stacks of National Geographic, artsy and useful. The room is very impressive, but the bathroom was actually just a four star. The shower reminded me of some new condo complex shower, it was just blah, no character. The lobby is ultra kewl. First you will enter the hotel and find a staircase, suspenseful. As you arrive at the top, there will be a front desk not so special, but when you turn to your left you see this long white room with high ceilings lit by a natural light from a moon roof and a long skinny tableau surrounded by chairs. This room is straight out of dwell mag. They have a cafeteria!!!!! I love it. You can get free breakfast, Stumptown coffee, tea, yogurt, granola, waffles, fruit, cereal. It seats like 15? Read the paper, catch the news on the flat screen or just lounge it up. Awesome friendly service. Also it would have been a five, but the Ace in Portland beats this Seattle location out, it just has a few more style points. read more

I've been a huge fan of the Ace Hotel ever since moving to the Pacific Northwest. I'm such a fan that I've stayed at three of the four Ace Hotel's nationwide. I first discovered this gem on a Thanksgiving weekend trip up to Seattle from Portland. I was looking for a simple, inexpensive place to lay my head for a long weekend in the Emerald City and this place did the trick. The Ace is actually better than a cheap place to sleep but also a great concept. Since that initial visit to the Seattle Ace, I have tried to stay there every time I make the trek north. And as I mentioned before, I've been to Portland Ace and the Ace Resort in Palm Springs which are both equally as great this one. The rooms are unique and plenty of options to suit your needs. The standard rooms with shared bathrooms are a great option for one person. Upgrade to the deluxe room where your headboard is a glass wall which doubles as a shower wall. Additionally, they come with a great little patio into the interior courtyard, which is great for your four legged friends. The common dining room is a great way to meet your fellow Acers in the morning barring they're not some douchey bachelor party group (Ugh, that was an awful experience). Overall, the rooms are fairly quiet especially those in the interior of the building. The staff has always be extremely friendly and knowledgable. I'm just sad that I'm now living in Texas and have less of an opportunity to visit the Ace as often. TIP: Don't always rely on the website for reservations. Give them a call, they will most likely have a room available. If not, they will put you on a cancellation list. read more

We loved this place. Friendly staff Complimentary Breakfast Cozy Rooms Modern Decor *We actually stayed at The Kimpton's Hotel Monaco our last day of the trip (almost 3* the price) and we wished that we were still at Ace Hotel. We will be back here for sure! read more

Actually heard myself say to the person at the front desk, "All hotels should be this hotel." It's like I dorked right out, right there in the communal hallway. But it's true - everything said here is spot on. Too bad it is so noisy, especially with the rooms facing the street (we were in 104), yet I so enjoyed rocking in an Eames chair, hanging out the window, waiting for my man to come home and tell me we're moving to Panama. Ideal for a weekend get away, not so much if you have to get up early for a job interview downtown. We got in last minute after talking to the W, who wanted $395 for the night. Don't upgrade for an en suite bath - not worth it. The communal showers are clean and always available. My favorite part was the bent stainless steel shelves. Scathingly, functionally formed...perfect. read more

Ace Hotel is my favourite stay in Seattle. Their rooms are so clean and beautiful, creative, and smartly designed. Everything is space efficient. I love lists, so here's everything I love about Ace below: * Friendly accomodating staff * Free breakfast of amazing waffles, granola cereal, bread, fruits, peanut butter, jam, milk, orange juice, yogurt.... And all the real deal. Not those horrible continental breakfasts you'd get elsewhere. * community kitchen and laundry room. * choice of deluxe rooms which contain your own toilet and shower, or regular rooms with shared bathrooms that are sparkling clean. * CUSHY BEDDING * walking distance to everything: Pike place, most city pass attractions (aquarium, Harbor cruise, space needle, science Center...) * walking distance to the night life, which means that if you're hungry in the middle of the night, there's a business walking distance to you to soothe your munchies. There's a ton more, but I'd just be getting down to some insane detail. They really take care of their guests, and that's the important part. read more

I love, love, love Ace Hotel. As a web designer, this hotel is a dream come true. Everything is white, in right angles, and has modified round edges. So Swiss. So clean. Ah so much white space. The exposed brick walls are painted white, the nightstand is a frosted plastic light cube, the chair in the room is an Eames-inspired rocking chair with Eiffel legs, and every room has different art work on the walls. Downstairs in the kitchen there is coffee and tea 24/7, a white vending machine, and laundry and dryer! As a New Yorker visiting Seattle for the first time to meet her boyfriend who she hasn't seen in 12 days (read: dry spell), we stayed up quite late. The next day the housekeeper thoughtfully left 2 condoms in the room. The following day the housekeeper knocked on the door. Holding up a pair of hot pink, leopard print thong underwear, she asked me, "Is this yours? I found it in a bunch of towels and thought maybe you lost it?" Isn't that just SO thoughtful? (The pair of thongs did not belong to me). The boys in the front desk and the one gal I chatted with are superb. They and the hotel are definitely the only crew that has style in an otherwise pretty cheesy part of town with a dragging night scene which I compare to a deserted meat-packing district but without the transvestites and pigeons. Thus, boring. BTW, the rates at the Ace are really good too. read more

Seems like a fancy hostel to me. Although I guess that's the Ace's appeal. It sure beats a ripoff hotel! I definitely appreciate the DIY breakfast and the Stumptown. The WiFi is pretty weak down in the Ace Space, but I actually like that as it prevents laptops from littering the tiny table-tops. Staff are cool. The parking lot is only a block away and fairly priced at $24 for my remaining 33 hours with in-out privileges. So far I am digging it here. read more

I love this place! I call it my "Seattle home" as I visit Seattle several times a year and I don't feel right unless I'm staying here. From the cheapest rooms, where you have to share a shower down the hall, to the fanciest rooms that make you feel like a freaking rockstar -- Ace is the best! Their beds are the most comfortable beds I've ever slept in, their decor is just awesome, and the rooms are very minimalist but with everything a weary traveler could need. The only negative: it's REALLY loud on Fridays and Saturdays -- there's a bar that plays loud music directly under the most affordable rooms, and there are a lot of drunken "whoohoo-ers" wandering beneath your window at night. To this day, the worst fight I've seen in my LIFE has taken place right outside the window to our room. BUT! That is to say, that's not the hotel's fault, just know that it's a lively neighborhood come night time. The upside of the neighborhood is that EVERYTHING is within walking distance. Bars, restaurants, hair salons, etc. I wish I could live at the Ace Hotel in Belltown. read more

I've stayed at the Ace at least 3 times. It's cute, in a good location and they have stumptown coffee. I enjoyed my last few stays, but it was kind of gross last time. The room was really dirty- the sheets seemed clean, but the bed skirt had a variety of stains. The wool blanket was so dusty we threw it in the corner (dust puffed out of it, gross) The king sized bed was really uncomfortable. Other rooms had ok mattresses, so maybe this is the one bad one. They used to have little bottles of nice shampoo and lotion. Now they have big pump bottles of Rudy's products bolted to the shower. No lotion, just a body wash with an aggressive licorice smell. But, I do love the breakfast in the morning with the waffle bar (cute!) and toast and granola. The cleaning lady seemed annoyed with everyone eating breakfast and turned on the tv so we could watch a Dyson vacuum infomercial. Weird. I would avoid staying in a room facing the street. It was super hot because of the radiator and we had to keep with windows open- we heard drunk people yelling/ talking on cell phones all night. The people at the front desk were really nice (they always are). I like the aesthetic, I like the spinning wall/ bathroom door. So maybe you just need to avoid the rooms that face 1st ave? read more

Location is probably best thing about the Ace. Don't come here expecting much more. Yes, the minimalist design is better than some chain hotel....but the quality of the materials are only average. Bed is super soft and pillows were pretty crappy. It will be noisy on a Sat night. There's a bar downstairs and bars and restaurants all around the hotel. Ask for ear plugs if you need to stop partying early to sleep. If you didn't ride your bike there, there is street parking and parking lots nearby. Front desk did not know where the nearest parking garage was. I have a 2F2F car and was hesitant about parking on the street. Ended up with food thrown all over it the next morning. Closest garage I think is at 2nd ave and Stewart. Also, no AC (room was toasty upon arrival) but it should cool down at night to open the windows for some fresh air. read more

Best hotel stay I've ever had. Room was spacious, good view, loved the artwork on the wall, and the bed was comfy. The shared bathrooms were cleaner than most bathrooms in a private room! Breakfast in the morning was simple, but perfect. The location is great. Easy to use public transport, close to the water, and easy to get to nightlife. And the decor is modern. But I still haven't gotten to the best part. The folks at the front desk. I am sad I do not remember their names. When I got there, the woman who was working was sooooo nice. She smiled, chatted me up, made sure I had everything I needed, and when I wandered by a little later, stopped what she was doing and chatted me up some more, making sure the room was okay. I came back a little later and asked her about restaurants and bars. She said to come back in 15 or 20 minutes and she'd see what she could come up with (she wasn't real familiar with the gay bars in town). So I did. She had come up with a ton of restaurant choices all around the area of the city I was headed to. Plus mapped out all the bars for me. She didn't have to do that. Oh, and she called a cab for me. Next morning the gentleman at the front desk was almost nicer than the woman from the night before. Chatted me up, asked me about my adventures, where I lived, etc. He had no problem letting me stash my bags while I went sightseeing that day, either (even though I'd already checked out). And the price was good. I've paid way too much at other hotels and gotten a ton less. But the value here is great. If I had more hands, I'd give it more than two thumbs up. I can't wait to stay at another Ace Hotel in another city! read more

I really enjoyed my visit at the Ace last weekend. We had the basic room without a shower/bathroom. The room comes with a sink, mirror, clock/radio, lamps, desk, bedding, fan, bathrobes, hangers, TV, etc. Everything except a bathroom. The service was wonderful and the hotel was secure. It is locked at night and there is always an attendant to buzz you in. Breakfast is free and is downstairs. It's cereal, waffles, fruit, yogurt, juice and coffee. There is also a coffee and coffee pot in your room (but no tea). Parking was $19/ for one full day (overnight included). The parking lot was a little sketchy but we didn't have a problem with any break-ins.. just some chatty Kathys waiting for the bus nearby. Location was perfect, there was on street parking available. I would stay again! read more

I wanted an inexpensive room near Seattle Center so I could afford 4 nights. The Ace Hotel in other cities had been favorably reviewed by some of my blog friends, so I happily booked a room with shared bathroom. I found it to be very clean, attractive, friendly and accessible. I was pleasantly surprised by the clean and spacious bathrooms I had access to share. I never had to wait. It was a bit of a college throwback though, to put on a robe and walk past the front desk after midnight to use the loo. My only complaint is that my street-facing room was very stuffy, easily 15F hotter than outside. I opened the windows and ran the provided fan on high all night which made it bearable, but admitted more street noise from the bar downstairs. No music or smoke, but I did wake up at closing time as the streets filled with chatty people. The breakfast was typical continental fare, and I was happy to save a few bucks each morning. One day it was quite crowded, but people kindly offered to share their table and then left me to peruse my paper. I had a cheap and delicious chicken quesadilla at the Cyclops Lounge downstairs one night for dinner. Highly recommend. Travelling alone and on a budget, this was a fantastic experience. I would stay here again. read more

A somewhat hidden gem. Stayed here last night and loved it!. You wouldn't think based on outside appearance, the quality, artsy, clean, fun room a that are inside. City / waterside views and a gorgeous home away from home feel. It reminded me of my old apartment in SF California. Shared bathrooms are clean and feel private. There is a really cute little dining area adjacent to floor level that looks out into the street. The hotel smells clean, and has a very green and garden feel to it. I loved just laying in bed, listening to the city and falling asleep !. I'll be back in two weeks!. Thank you guys for the great experience read more

Ace Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Seattle, Washington

After a rocky start with our initial check-in experience at the Ace, Amiee, the hotel's amazing manager, made it all better. She went out of her way to make up for a few initial mishaps. The rest of the staff was helpful with carrying our luggage, providing directions and tips on nearby places to eat and shop (they were spot on each time), and making sure our room was always clean and comfortable. We are already planning our next stay here! We loved our quiet bedroom with the open concept glass shower that had its own private in door patio. The complementary coffee and breakfast was a plus. The hotel's location is also perfect for exploring lots of Seattle's great neighborhoods. read more

We stayed at the Ace Hotel in September 2011. We wanted to do a grand Northwest tour and used our friends wedding as a reason. We started our trip flying into SEA and unpacking our bags at Ace. Ace isn't for everyone. It's for a budget traveler who wants to get a unique experience out of their vacation. Here's what I can tell you to prepare for your stay. Bathrooms: Like a hostel, you share them in the hallway. Before you click on another option know this: they are spacious, clean and very private. They do not feel like dingy hostel bathrooms. The counter is shiny and the showers look cool. Bathrooms are easily accessible from most rooms in the hallway. And they are plentiful. So I never found myself waiting in line to use them. However you may have to plan more carefully if you are on a tight schedule in the morning, but that's just common sense. If you're on a leisurely schedule like I was, just grab some waffles downstairs until the shower is available (see the breakfast). But I don't remember a line for a bathroom. The beds: We had an early morning flight, so nap time was first on our agenda. Their beds, were amazingly comfortable. I hadn't slept so well in a hotel before. Street life and noise level: I live in the Haight in San Francisco, with random drunk kids screaming by my window and unfortunate homeless people fighting or yelling due to mental illness. So when I saw our room at Ace was on the street, I thought "oh boy...well at least I feel like I'm at home." Truth is Seattle street life is a lot more tame than SF and it was quiet the entire night. So no worries if you need your rest for exploring or a big meeting the next day. Again, I hadn't slept so well away from home before, just thinking about my nights in an Ace hotel bed with an open window and cool fall breeze coming in, lulls me to sleep. The look: I didn't want to just stay in any hotel 6, nothing against chain hotels, but they cost just as much money as any other place. I figured if I was going to drop cash on accommodations, I wanted to stay someplace unique, local and convenient to multiple activities in the city. Ideally I could get a break in price too. Ace provided all five on my list. Plus the design of the place gave me the idea I was living the young hip urban life. The lobby which was sparse, open, natural lighting with a cool little aquarium I could look at all day. It felt welcoming. From check in, to breakfast, to bathroom, I enjoyed all areas of the hotel. The breakfast: Pretty good deal and it's not that packaged junk food provided by chain hotels. Before you venture Seattle, you can make your own hot waffles. They have juice, milk and coffee in case you can't wait to get to the million choices you have outside. Parking: The best way to discover a city is get out of your car and walk if you have the health and ability to do so. We were worried we would be burden by a two ton rental car. Where can we keep it with out spending a load of cash on parking? At Ace, there is a lot around the corner to park. The price was reasonable and we felt comfortable leaving it there all day and night. After you unpack your bags in front of the hotel, the staff will help you find it. But the lot can be packed, so on your first day, be prepared with some quarters for meters until it clears up. It might take a coffee shop trip before you go back to land your car. But it wasn't really a problem really. Once you have your car there, leave it. It will be safe. The staff: Most important of all, this hip young place isn't exclusive or pretentious, but very welcoming and kind. The staff was awesome, helpful and check in and out was a breeze. It is popular: We were lucky to get a room a week before. So plan ahead and get your room. We weren't so lucky in Portland. After staying in Seattle Ace, and continuing our trip south for the wedding, we were hoping to stay at Ace in Portland. Of course this gem of a place was booked. So plan ahead! read more

I stayed in the rooms with a bathroom- I like how they emphasize being different. in the first room i had, the shower was behind the bed, separated by a glass wall and I had a mini outdoor porch area. the 2nd room I had, the shower and toilet had a sliding closet door as a door partition between them(also with a glass wall toward the bed). so if you're going by yourself or as a couple, awesome - if you're going with a friend, reserve the individual dorm rooms or get a room with twin beds or else you'll be seeing your friend taking a steamy shower. breakfast was very basic, cereal and waffles with milk and orange juice or you can just grab the cliff breakfast bars and water bottles that they provide in the room if you're on the go. I do think that with the price, they should provide just a little more with the breakfast and/or more things in the room. The hotel is in a good location in the middle of belltown which is within stumbling distance of all the nightlife woohoo! Big points for that. Also it's within walking distance of Pikes market and the rest of downtown. DO NOT use the parking lot they offer. It is 2 blocks away and close to being under a highway where you sometimes see homeless people hanging around. I was walking to my car and witnessed a car being broken into. I walked passed and reported it to nearby policemen at a Starbucks. *Seattle visitor tip* There are lots of self park- parking lots. From the last 3 times I've visited, some homeless and criminals will pose as parking lot attendants and get you a parking ticket at the price shown. The only benefit to them is that they know exactly how long you are going to be away from your car so they have time to break in. I'm really surprised that Seattle police or even media haven't exposed and fixed the problem. If you have a car, park in one of the lots along a major street(like 1st), there's free parking on Sundays along the street. read more

What a great spot, in a fun neighborhood. We stayed in one of the rooms that had a little private courtyard- a nice surprise. My one criticism of the hotel is that our room was super stuffy, so being able to open a door to the outside really helped to freshen things up. In our room, the bathroom was behind what can only be described as a secret spinning wall... a change of pace from the usual, um, door you might find at other joints. Breakfast is included- it's just really basic coffee/juice/toast, so don't expect anything fancy, just something to start your day off right. As someone quite unfamiliar with Seattle, I found the little guide in the guest room to be extremely helpful, particularly the part where they provided directions to a great jogging route along the water. The next time I'm in town, I will DEFINITELY stay at the Ace. read more

The Ace is fantastic! Personally, it's a 5 star, but I recognize a few things that might be a downside to others. Now, allow me to address the concerns first of all, and why I think they're no big deal. 1.) It's up stairs. 1 flight of wide, clean, clear and easily climbed hardwood stairs. If you pack like you're moving in then you'll have to carry all your crap up once and down once. Get over it. If, however, you use wheels to get around then you'll likely be out of luck. We had carry-on luggage and had no problems. 2.) Street noise. If you are not accustomed to the sound of traffic then you will have a rough time sleeping here without ear plugs. The building is old, with large windows, and is located downtown. That's why you want to stay here, right? Get some ear plugs or learn to love the sounds of being in a city. 3.) Shared toilets. In the central area of this building you will find a whole bunch of single-seater private, locking restrooms, most with showers. Each is sparkling clean, and if you happen to find one that isn't you can just step into the one next to it. Rarely are they in use. Lovely music is piped in and all necessary showering products are free in dispensers in the shower stalls. You may wish to wear flip flops if you packed them, although I didn't and I was fine. A bathrobe is provided, but will not cover very tall or chubby/fat people well enough. Just walk down the hall in your jammies, you'll be fine. I never even crossed paths with anyone while I was there! 4. Parking is a few blocks away. Hey, listen up. You're in an amazing city with great public transportation. Ditch your car and explore a little! We stayed at The Ace for my 30th birthday in early December and had a great time. There is a reason that this hotel has condoms in every room with mini Kama Sutra books available at the front desk: it's sexy. Clean lines, sparse yet functional design, lots of white space, and big windows out over the city streets make this a great place sleep, explore and shag. It's an easy walk from many of the best sites in Seattle, with cabs and busses right nearby. Stop for great bakery across the street, or walk up to the Pike Marketplace. Jazz clubs are 2 blocks away. Babeland (to supplement your sexy stay) is a short cab ride, or a strenuous uphill hike, and very worth the effort. read more

Totally worth staying at! The common bathroom thing creeped me out, until I realized you just get your own huge bathroom down the hall, and its totally private, and really spacious and clean. Rooms were a fine size, and location and price can't be beat. Also, the staff were some of the most interesting, friendly people! The only complaint? Bring ear plugs, because the traffic downtown is loud and right by the window. read more

Cute hotel near the ferry and the free breakfast is nice. A lttle too minimalist in the decor for my taste and the room was small but a good value for the cost and location. read more

What a great stay. I was a having a tough time deciding between Ace hotel and Hotel Max for my first Seattle trip and I am beyond pleased that I stayed at Ace hotel. My husband and I stayed for four nights and never had an issue. In fact, by the end of the stay we felt at home. The Ace is so inviting, location is perfect, beds and pillows super comfortable, and the breakfast is great to get your day started. We stayed in Room #29 (private room w/a patio, but no windows). The fact that the room had no windows would make the room stuffy, but once the a/c was on it would clear fairly quickly. I fell in love with the room, every time I used the restroom I learned something new. Did you know "rote" is a learning technique based on memorization? neither did I. The room also had a speaker you could connect your phone to, it came with a huge amount of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash from Rudy's (a barbershop located next to Ace). The only thing is they do no have a fridge in the room, but if you were thirsty and didn't want to walk the 30 second walk to the liquor store there's a vending machine right downstairs that also sells guitar strings incase you have a guitar emergency. Yes, it has a few hostel rooms, but that doesn't make the Ace any less than perfect. Everything about the Ace hotel made my trip. The location perfect! There's a bar as soon as you walk down (Cyclops lounge), across the street a liquor store and next to that a pizza joint (Belltown Pizza) that serves cocktails and pizza until 2am, and just another block up a row of bars. Ace Hotel is an easy link ride from the SEATAC ($3.25), my husband is not a fan of walking lol, but he even said how convenient it was to get around from the hotel. We had passed by Hotel Max and glad we stayed at Ace hotel due to everything near it. I will gladly stay at Ace hotel again without a hesitation. read more

I have stayed at the Ace-Seattle and I have enjoyed my stay each time. It is in a good location, close enough to Pikes Market to walk and close enough to the Ferry should one want to go to Victoria BC. The staff is nice, the bathrooms are clean, and the standard rooms are moderately priced (if you book in advance of course) My only beef with Ace is that the beds in their standard rooms are very uncomfortable and way too hard. Also their choice of blankets and bed linen are very scratchy and uncomfortable. It feels like a military blanket. I often need to bring my own so I can sleep. Tips when staying at Ace--SEATTLE 1. Do not get a room facing the street or you will need to use the earplugs they provide to drown out the noise from the loud bars below in order to sleep. 2. Bring an extra blanket or pillow in winter. If they simply change the beds I would stay at Ace more often. read more

Over the Christmas holidays I booked 6 rooms for my boyfriends birthday party. Friends were coming from Vancouver for the night so we needed somewhere cheap and easy to stay - Ace Hotel proved to be what we were hoping for, and more. After arriving at the funky hotel Ed at the front desk had picked up on the birthday theme for the weekend and upgraded my boyfriend and I to our own room / bathroom! The room was funky with our own little outside space and a shower directly behind the bed with only glass to separate the two - cool. Ed did his best to ensure our party was all placed around the same area so we could go back and forth from one another's room easily. After the big birthday bash we made our way back to the hotel and certainly did not end the night quietly. Despite the fact that we were likely being annoying and loud the staff were very nice and pleasant when they asked us to keep it down a little bit at 4 am - fair enough. The next morning Ed was back at the front and all smiles. I have honestly never been to a hotel where everyone working there was so nice! The hotel is close to Pike Place Market and really anything you want to do DT. While some may not be into the shared bath there is room to upgrade and still stay within a reasonable budget. All in all it was a great weekend and all 10 of my friends and I thought the hotel was perfect and would definitely be returning next time we need a hotel in Seattle. Ed, if you are reading this, thanks for the hospitality and keeping the bf's surprise guest a surprise! read more

This is not a "Hilton-type" of hotel and that's okay. We stayed 3 nights and had a great time. Ace Seattle has an attentive staff that happily made suggestions each day of our adventures--not to mention the super clean room and free breakfast. This place is really close to everything and a cab's ride from what it isn't. Hit up the following because they're all within walking distance: SAFECO (Mariners game), Seattle Aquarium, harbor tours, Space Needle, Pike Place Market, EMP Museum, Seattle Art Museum, plenty of shopping. Well done, Ace Seattle. P.S. Don't mind the hipsters, they'll grow out of it. read more

Loved this place. Loved the location. Stayed here years ago when it first opened...gotta admit, the revolving WALL revealing the bathroom is AWESOME. Can't wait to return. Love Seattle. Love Washington. Love the Ace Hotel. read more