My first night in the Hotel Max was kind of a mess, but this is really a story of great customer service salvaging what might have otherwise been a really lousy experience with this hotel. My first night was a little rough starting with finding out that the restaurant and 24 hour room service I'd read about during my booking process was not available, as the restaurant was now under a major renovation, followed by the discovery that one of the windows in our room wouldn't close all the way and our bathroom light was shorting out. Unfortunately we weren't able to resolve the issue that first night so we cranked up the heat and went to bed. The following day, having voiced our complaints to the hotel management, the staff found us an alternate room and offered to move our stuff for us while we were out exploring Seattle. Upon returning to our new room we were also treated to a handwritten apology note and bottle of wine in our new, corner room. Despite a rough first night in the hotel, I'd consider staying here again based on the great service we received during our stay, especially once the new restaurant opens up next month. read more

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Arrived an hour before the check in time, they said the room was available but it would cost $25 for "early check in". Seems super petty to me, this is the only hotel I've ever seen this at. read more

Wow, is this hotel hip and trendy! The lobby has super hip couches that are way comfy and ultra modern. Each floor has a different name, and on every single door you have a different piece of art done in black & white photography. So your door may have the famous Elephant car wash on it, it might have some people rockin out on it, or maybe even naked manequins. So this means when you are coming home late, you will not mix up room 503 with room 504 because you will recognize your art piece on the door. The inside of the room is just as hip as the outside. Fabulous decor with more art work. The bathrooms are super cute. The rooms do seem quite small & squishy, but other than that, nice. You can choose what kind of bible you want (Mormon, Scientology, etc) and you can choose your pillow (hard, soft, etc). I wonder if you could order one pillow of each? Now that would be cool. To be able to try out all the pillows & see which is the best. read more

I've been by the Max a million times when I lived in Seattle, but finally got to try it out last week. Let's start with the Cons: - Small room. Basically, the bed took up the entire space - Small bathroom with no counter. Let's just say I'm glad I'm not a girl and wasn't traveling with one - Wifi $12 for 24 hours. Speed is OK but not great. - No central heating / AC. My room was friggin' freezing when I entered it and had to adjust a very loud in-window machine to get it warm And now the Pros: - Nice, modern decor. Reminded me of Hard Rock in Vegas - Great location, easy walk to Westlake Center (Light rail to SEA), Space Needle, Capital Hill, and Pike Place Market - Comfy King bed, fairly quiet despite being downtown - Above average fitness center open 24/7 with TVs - Room on 10th floor, nice corner room with a view of the space needle - Good price. Paid about $100 on Orbitz, non-refundable So there you have it, Pros outweigh the cons. I was slightly let down by the room, however getting a modern room for a good price and being able to use the fitness center any time I wanted for free was a nice touch. Great happy hour at Red Fin sushi next door too. read more

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I had a love-hate relationship with this hotel. We ended up here after an unfortunate series of events leading us to miss our flight baggage check by two minutes and having to stay overnight in Seattle. We called every single hotel in the area and Hotel Max was just about the only one that would take us for less than $200 so we went ahead and booked it. Had to download an app to do so as they couldn't do it over the phone. We got there and checked in and for $150 were a bit disappointed in the place. It's cool in that it's supposed to be like a groovy, boutique hotel but they put way too much effort into the front desk and not enough into renovating the actual rooms. Much of the bedroom furniture resembles a dorm room and honestly with the loud space heater, weird wall situation (one wall blocks one bed from seeing the TV), and the whole dorm-feel.. It just kinda wasn't the vibe for a boutique hotel that was $150. I know for Seattle on a spring break night that probably isn't a bad deal, but we were expecting a bit more. The bathroom had scorching red walls and was a peculiar set-up but at the end of the night, we were grateful to have somewhere to rest our heads. Another star knocked off because this is one of the only hotels that doesn't offer a continental breakfast. There were some overpriced snacks in the room you would have to pay for if you took but other than that, there was no continental breakfast offered. However, free gumballs in the lobby. They did hold our luggage for us while we walked around which was nice, but the man taking our luggage seemed so unhappy to be there helping us that it was kind of a moot point. We would have just as easily walked to the nearest Sheraton or Westin to have them hold our bags there. Given the last-minute nature of our stay I know we couldn't afford to be choosers, but they put us in a 2-bedroom right by the elevator on the top floor and boy, that was noisy. There was a crack in the door causing light to peer in and there was nothing we could have done to prepare because through the app, you don't know anything about your room reservation until check-in. Overall, it was a place that got the job done in terms of somewhere to sleep for the (quick) night (by the time we got in so late... and no extended check-in granted), but there were enough negatives that I would not voluntarily stay here again if I returned to the Seattle area. read more

Great location, I walked all over the city and loved it. Nice staff. Clean but small rooms (at least the 1 BR). Gym is decent, new cardio equipment with TV's and enough free weights for most gym rats. There was a ball and two mats as well. There is a water machine with cold water so I filled my bottle up all the time. The biggest gripe I had with the room was the setup of the bathroom. The sink was directly under a small glass shelf that prevented me from leaning over the sink for various bathroom activities: washing face, shaving, etc. The rooms are not centrally cooled, so if you want heat or A/C, it runs continuously and isn't the quietest either. I used it to drown out any city noise as I enjoyed one of the four different pillows. The elevator does seem a little slow but that's not too big a deal. I really would have liked to use the stairs but this is the first hotel I have used where the stairs to the lobby are for emergency use only. Not sure if this is some kind of homeless prevention measure (like all the bathrooms with keycodes at public restaurants and businesses), but I felt really lazy taking the elevator for 3 floors. You also need your roomcard to use the elevator. I'm fine with that. I loved all the art and especially the full length images on every door. Why don't more hotels try to use actual art to decorate instead of abysmal Thomas Kincadesque "art" or other boring vanilla prints? Heck, I am sure that local artists would kill to have that kind of exposure. Sounds like a business in the making.... You heard it here first. I know that my colleague brought their dog and enjoyed having this option. I heard no animals barking or making noise throughout my week long stay. Thank God. Red Fin, the attached restaurant, was nice and worth eating a meal at or meeting someone for drinks. WiFi worked well, about average for a hotel. I did have to often reenter the username and password at least on my phone. My computer did not lose the authentication maybe but once or twice. The place is definitely more swanky of a hotel than I am used to, but for the length of time I spent there (1 week) it was a treat to myself. Glad that work payed for it, ha ha. read more

The pretty pictures on the website are deceiving. The actual room is underwhelming, when compared to the photos. The number of staff, & therefore, the upkeep of the hotel is only passable. The most basic of standards are met: Bed is comfortable, if a tad bit too soft. The linens are decent quality. The bathroom is tiny, but the water pressure is good. There's a fridge, a TV, a safe, a desk, & it's clean. I'd stay here again if the price was right. read more

Overall, this is a lovely hotel, with a super convenient location. The lobby is particularly warm and cozy, especially on a rainy grey winter day. My room is a bit small, but manageable. read more

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Stayed here for 3 nights visiting from California. First great location easy to get everywhere we walked and took Uber a few times. Front desk was awesome got us in our room 2 hours early thank you. Room and bathroom pretty small didn't bother us were on the run every day. Bed and pillows were very comfortable. 2nd floor has a workout room so I got some time on treadmill. The free craft beer is awesome we made it for 2nights. The restaurant next door is a little pricey but we hit up their happy hour and I had the wild mushroom burger probably the best burger I've ever had. Go their just for that and then tell me how right I am. Loved this place will be back when in Seattle read more

I stayed here for five nights in June '13 and my experience was a mixed bag. But that bag was filled with mostly loud, smelly, things. On the plus side, the staff members were friendly and helpful. It's also a fantastic location, very close to the water and convention center, and is cheaper than other hotels in the area. I stayed there because it wasn't on the bed bugs registry. Now for the complaints. There are no quiet rooms at this hotel. It's surrounded by busy, loud streets with and heavy-use bus lanes. The windows are single-paned and don't close tightly, so it sounded like I was at street-level. I also heard my neighbor coughing, not to mention hearing bass music/TV throughout the night. The old window air conditioner helped mask the noise. During my stay I began to think of the hotel as the "surprise smells hotel." The lobby has an odd musky funk to it. With my window cracked I could smell cigarette smoke (I doubt it was from the street, since I was on the 6th floor). That vintage window air conditioner (with no thermostat) that was go good at masking bus noise pumped out a sour, mushroom-ey odor. This led to a nightly sophie's choice: nasty smell or noisy room? The room itself was small but manageable. However, thank goodness I am a petite person, because otherwise I'm not sure how I'd fit in that tiny shower. The bed was comfortable, but the chair was horribly uncomfortable. There were some deferred maintenance issues going on, but overall the room was fairly well kept and clean. In sum: It wasn't bad enough to run screaming into the arms of the more-expensive hotels nearby. But I won't go back. read more

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The style of the hotel is trendy and cool. The staff is great and the location in the heart of downtown is perfect. However, for the price of the rooms they are ridiculously small. The bathroom is the size of an airline stall. The shower is roughly 3 foot by 3. The AC is window mounted so you are forced to listen to it buzz by the bed all night long. All in all it's simply too expensive for what you get...this is my first time in Seattle and there must be better value hotels in the area. It's just really tough for me to recommend this hotel to anyone. read more

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Having never been to Seattle, I wasn't sure which hotel I should stay at, especially when they were all so expensive. After asking around, I learned that my company has a deal with this hotel where staff can get a room at federal government rate. Huge bonus, the hotel is only down the block from the office. The staff here are super nice & helpful. The room is a little small but it is clean & very well-decorated. And the bathroom - oh the bathroom - it was the cleanest one of all the hotels that I've stayed at. One note, some of the rooms face into the very nearby office buildings so be careful to close your blinds. On my way back to San Francisco, the front desk called me a car to take me to the airport but it never came because the driver got the wrong information. After waiting for 45 minutes and checking with the valet on the status multiple times, he nicely called me a taxi...which never came either. Eventually, I walked down the block to the Westin and got a taxi there. Throughout this whole ordeal the staff was helpful, cordial, and even apologetic; even though it's not their fault. Thank you! read more

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They're clearly attempting to be a hipster-esque, cool hotel. Loved the lobby and the employees were awesome and helpful but that's where it ends. For over $500 a night total, I want a room that actually fits two people in addition to the king bed. My travel mate and I were constantly having to get out of each other's way because of all the tight fits in this room. It's obviously a very old building that they attempted to renovate into something musicians and artists might like. But with the janky window unit AC that looked like someone had wiped something that came out of their nose on it, the claustrophobia-inducing elevator and the stunning view of the parking lot across the street, I'm not sure who this experience would appeal to. I'd say maybe Lilliputians, but even they would have to constantly get out of each other's way in this room. I will say I wouldn't have been nearly this unhappy if I hadn't paid over $500 for this terrible experience. read more

Good service by a few. This lady didn't explain hidden resorts fee, beware, they just ask for your card and don't give breakdown costs. They charge facilities fee ($20), room tax ($3.12), and Seattle tourist assessment ($2.00) PER DAY. Facilities fee is charged so they can serve "complimentary beer and coffee" daily... so take advantage of it cause it's really not complimentary since they charge us daily. Rooms are small, it's a historic building so... be aware. Honor bar is NOT free, they hide the menu with prices soooo... yeah another scam. We left the hotel and they did not send the receipt. I had to email them to ASK for it. BTW, lady never replied to me... so pretty bad service via email. Lobby smells good, so I'll give them that. Overall, it's an OK hotel to stay at since it's in the middle of Seattle. read more

Small rooms. Excellent service. Artsy design. Hotel Max is a fancy looking hotel. There is modern art everywhere, even on each and every room door. The staff is friendly and extremely accommodating. Every request we had was addressed literally within five minutes. We got to the hotel around 11am, and were able to check in early. The room they had available for us that early we were told was a bit bigger, and next to the elevator, but the sound was negligible. I was skeptical about the elevator noise, but it really was negligible! We were given a room immediately adjacent to the elevator, and I pretty much never heard anything! The room itself was pretty small, with a queen bed, big flatscreen tv, and a small bathroom with a standup shower. There was a mini bar packed with goodies, and a combo AC/Heater unit attached to a window. We had a not so great view of the back of the building next door. Things were tight, and the closet was small enough that the hangers could only hang at an angle. It was still enough room for a weekend getaway though. One of the coolest things there is two menus in the room-- one for a variety of pillows, and one for your choice of spiritual literature, which ranged from the standard Bible and Koran to the Bhagavad Gita and a Scientology book. I'm not exactly sure how much it cost per night because I got an Orbitz package deal, but i'd guess around $80/night. Not so bad, especially with the great location. Hotel Max is within walking distance of everything! We were also told our room came with complimentary wifi access. Score! Hotel Max is also a promo participant on Foursquare-- if you check in and show the front desk, you get entered to win a free stay, as well as get a coupon for $20 off your next stay. I would definitely consider returning to Hotel Max the next time I make a trip to Seattle. read more

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Rooms are not worth it, the location is great ... everything is dated and not comfy, would stay somewhere else,

I found this hotel after reading several reviews. I have to say.... Our stay has exceeded our expectations! We are blown away by the extremely friendly and accommodating staff here at the Hotel Max. We have stayed in several big city hotels and have not ever had an experience quite like this one. Joey, at the front desk was phenomenal and extremely helpful. Hotels need more Joey's in this world!!! Free happy hour beer... Comfy pillows Extremely clean Eddie Vedder pictures Great music in the lobby I love this place!!! read more

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This place was very disappointing. I'm sad we booked through Hotwire because we ended up being stuck here for 5 days. The room was tiny and when we asked to be switched to 2 beds they refused. Staff was mediocre and unhelpful.. the only cool thing was the rock theme of the hotel. When we checked out they hit us with a per day "amenity fee" for "coffee and the gym" the location is great but look for something else in the area! read more

Overall, I think the money you save would not worth the hassle you get into. Pros: - great location - reasonable price Cons: - tiny rooms - noisy - elevated bathroom with sharp stairs (you can cause serious injury if you are not careful. I strained my big toe on the first trip) - no thin layer blinds to let in light but keep privacy - poor bathroom lighting for shaving. - cluttered desks with little space to work in room - locked fridges. You need to ask for a key to open the fridge read more

We were in Seattle for pleasure and couldn't have asked for a better location to stay. We took the monorail from the airport and could walk to this hotel with our luggage! Any staff we came in contact with was friendly and the decor is super trendy! We also liked the artistry on all the doors. A nice change from run of the mill hotels, which are also nice. We had a corner king room and yes, as other reviews note, they are small and so are the restrooms but sufficient for just the two of us. The craft beer nightly socials are a great touch. We enjoy trying local brews and meeting new people which is exactly what we did. read more

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Nice Hotel, great location. Very retro. We had four people in our room and it was a bit small. My wife said it was a little hard to get ready because of the lighting and the counter was small in the bathroom. read more

not the best or most luxurious, but for someone like me, it was 90s counter culture Nirvana. didn't know much about hotel max just knew it was a modern boutique hotel, think "indie" hard rock hotel seattle. i was sold when I walked in and saw the art drum kits, and was just in awe to see Krist Novoselic bass and their Sub Pop stand, then to have some of seattle's greats on the room doors... was just,... to the cool do not disturb sign that I wanted to take with me. c'mon! it was like staying at the EMP or MOP. the wife couldn't have picked a better place to stay. don't know if it's still taboo to talk about what happened in Seattle in the late 80s and early to mid 90s. what was going on there was my generations San Fran and London of the late 60s. unlike NYC in the mid to late 70s which was a small movement. the early to mid 90s was a true generational counter culture movement that was full of hope, and we all know how that ended. thank you hotel max for embracing what made me love Seattle. read more

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Hotel Max was booked on a last minute deal. It boasts as a boutique hotel in downtown Seattle. Because we booked last minute our room was outrageously priced at over $500 CAD. The hotel has a musky aroma when walking in which can be off putting to some. The decor is great. Very industrial modern vibe with dark wood details, framed guitars and vintage bikes. The elevators are tiny but they market this as a feature with cool decals to "group hug" because of the tiny quarters which is cool. The halls are very vintage retro. With cool lighting and big prints on the room doors all down the hall. The rooms however were VERY small. Enough room for a bed and a small bathroom. An old school air conditioning unit that perches our the window sits at the window sill blowing semi cold air and the settings on ours seemed to not work to turn down the fan speed etc. The bathroom has very little space here for toiletries especially for those travelling as double occupancy. Coffee is available in the lobby in the mornings which is nice. No amenities other than a small fitness room. For the price we paid for the night, we weren't that impressed. Other hotels that were better stays and were cheaper were much better in my opinion. This is a pass if there are other hotels priced within the same range. read more

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Great location! Near so many restaurants, Pike Market place, shops, etc! The rooms are lacking in space but everything was so clean and modern! The service is excellent. You walk in the lobby and you are immediately asked if you need help. Warning...the rooms are a bit pricey and NOTHING is included. Wifi and parking are extra...and I think parking you have to find on your own or you have to valet it for $30 bucks a night. The guy in the lobby was nice enough to give me the wifi code for free...for all 3 nights of our stay! Although the location was nice...I don't know if I'd stay here again due to the price and the lack of amenities. read more

I arrived at the Hotel Max last week and realized that I had previously stayed there a few years ago. Seattle hotel rates seem to be all over the map these days, particularly with Amazon and many other large companies moving downtown and, on this particular week, everything was either sold out of extremely expensive. The Max isn't necessarily a compromise, however, as it's a well-located, full-service hotel in the heart of downtown. The common areas are trendy and well-decorated with eclectic art. Staff is incredibly helpful when it comes to check-in or any other request. We had a last second request to utilize a meeting room and they were very helpful and accommodating. You can certainly tell that this is an old building, but they've done a great job keeping it up. The biggest downside of the hotel is that the rooms are very small, but for one or two people who are exploring the town or there on business, the space is sufficient. Bathrooms are quite small, as well, but filled with good quality linens and bath products. Rooms are tastefully decorated with a unique variety in the mini bar and a different types of lighting. Earplugs are provide to get a better sleep, but the street out front is quiet at night and I didn't hear anything. They provide Tivoli Audio clock radios for those who like good radio sound in the morning. The star of the establishment is the restaurant downstairs. Breakfast is great, as is their cocktail menu. It was buzzing on an ordinary Wednesday night. Another plus is the free beer social nightly...who can pass that up? There are hotels with larger rooms and more amenities in Seattle, but in regards to service, location and quality, I rate Max 4 stars because it's excellent value for the money. read more

I'm not sure why anyone gave less than 4 stars. We didn't have problems hearing our neighbors or with the hotel being old or not upgraded. Our room was excellent. 8th floor. Nice city view. The bed was very comfortable. The shower was small but who cares. I wasn't doing cartwheels in there. The staff was so nice and accommodating. We loved the beer at the free "beer hour". The location was ideal. I would HIGHLY recommend this hotel. read more

We loved our stay here! Friendly happy hour with amazing host! Thank you for making our stay special even with a toddler!

This hotel reminded me of a low-end W, or even hotels I've stay in overseas, usually in Japan. Lots of color, but the rooms are tiny. Very, very, very tiny. In Japan, this would be 3 Taitami mats, or something like that! Anyhow, it was the only place with availability on this particular trip (tells you something), and, it was inexpensive. I probably would only stay here again, if everything else were sold out! read more

I understand the concept and remodel restrictions of this hotel and at the same time ditto the sentiments and description of Linda M. The Queen of Art rooms are much smaller than described by reservations and this was a very significant disappointment. The bathroom is a 1-person-at-a-time space and knowing this ahead of time may be helpful to some travelers. The heater - a/c units are loud and lack sufficient temperature control and turn-off. There is the amenity of a pillow order service. If you need an extra blanket you'll need to call for one. The greeting and service is very good. The Aveda bath products are nice. The Hubba Hubba Hanky Panky Romance and Gaycation! packages are clever and support the sexy diversity of our city. read more

Horrible. Tv' channels not working hotel-wide so they made movies complimentary. I had a free half hour and wanted to watch news. The antique window a/c unit was the heat supply; no thermostat so my choice was too hot with it on, or too cold. Broken door latch (had one working one), dead outlet in bathroom so I used hairdryer in bedroom. Good front desk service. But I'll never return. read more

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This place looks all right in pictures, but the walls are super thin, and you can clearly hear the people on either side of you. The window units are super loud, too. The rooms are tight, and the bathrooms are pretty uncomfortable. There isn't much room to set out your stuff or move around. Do yourself a favor and spring for the Weston or someplace like that. It's worth the extra $20-30 a night. read more

Hotel Max is well located in the middle of downtown Seattle, with an easy walk to shops, restaurants, etc. Max has as genuinely friendly and helpful staff as I've seen. When checking in and checking out, their quick to help with bags, grabbing a cab, or whatever else if needed. Good place to get a comfortable rest. Max is in an older building which has been completely remodeled. However, when an old building is remodeled, it can lead to odd configurations, including very small bathrooms, elevators, and accomodations in general. What sticks out the most is the progressive styling, which can be too much for some people people. If you think the Days Inn provides a blue print for what a hotel should be, you may not like it here. Black and red decoration is used without abandon, and walking through the dimly lite hallways is like walking through a night club. Lastly, art is everywhere. From the card-keys to large images printed on the front of each room's door, the hotel is an excercise in creativity. Overall, I do like this place, but it's because I'm a pretty progressive, 30 something year old, art apprecitaing person. Also, after staying in a few hotels, I know what clean, fresh linens, good pillows, and a comfortable matress are. This place has them. I just wish I could turn around in the shower. Pros: Unique styling Friendly, helpful staff Clearn, higher end accomodations Excercise facility with treadmills, elipticals, yoga balls, medicine balls, and dumbells Good sushi restaurant downstairs Cons: Unique styling (depending on your outlook) Old building with small rooms Thin walls, sound will travel Teeny-tiny bathrooms Excercise facilities are missing a back machine and/or pull up bar (yeah, maybe just I notice this, but I have high standards for workout facilities) read more

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F%$@ THIS PLACE! Not only are their rates obscenely high (almost a thousand bucks for 2 nights, with fees & taxes), when I showed up, they told me they charge 50 bucks a night for parking. Their lot is very sketchy; there were 2 homeless people sleeping there when I pulled in. EVERYWHERE there are signs that say something LIKE (paraphrased): Hotel is not responsible for damage or theft for cars parked in this lot. There must have been problems down there. This hotel is huge; they have only 14 spaces, 2 of which are for electric cars only. What do the other people do? Also, they charge $100 damage deposit "just in case there is any damage" to the room. My shower curtain almost fell off the wall so I called right away to cover my ass. There are 2 things I hate in hotels/motels: shower curtains that stick to you when you are showering, and lousy shower heads. Welcome to room 917 at the Hotel Max. The rooms are postage stamp-sized. I could BARELY walk around my bed. My knees hit the bath tub when I sat on the pot. There are 2 elevators, both of which hold (if you squeeze in) 3 people. Really, stay somewhere else. Or bring a box and sleep on the street, it'll be nicer and it won't cost you 500 bucks (plus parking). F Hotel Max. Should be Hotel Min. read more

I'm a petite girl so Hotel Max was perfect for little ol' me. The shower especially. Upon first walking in, the first word that comes to mind is "red." The lobby is all red and it's fabulous. So not like a Hilton or Hampton Inn. My husband and I stepped into the elevator after checking in and were instantly reminded of hotels we've stayed at in Europe. Rather quaint. Our room was lovely! I am a huge fan of the orange bedspread (reminds me of my beloved Cowboys from Oklahoma State) and the Aveda products. Because of my military rate, I also got a voucher for a free breakfast every morning. Can I get a Hooah? What I loved most about the place was its location. It's such an easy walk to Pikes Place Market and all the lovely eateries. If you forgot something and need an excuse to shop (like I always do), Pacific Center is right around the corner. Love it! Hotel Max is a wonderful place to stay while visiting Seattle. It's artsy, quirky charm is addictive. Uber-soft pillows help too. read more

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We really enjoyed our stay here. The room was clean, tidy, and trendy. But small. Really small. The room was big enough for the king-sized bed that was in it, but there was also tons of other furniture taking up all the extra space, so there was not enough room for all our luggage to be out all at once. One entire wall was taken up by this credenza/desk combo and two extra chairs (an office chair and cushioned ottoman thing) that we never used. The TV could have been mounted on the wall to save space, but instead they chose to put it on this bulky credenza thing. If our stay had been any longer than the two nights it was, the space would have definitely become an issue. But other than the space issue, the hotel was very nice. It had everything we needed and then some - plus it was super stylish. The color scheme of grays, blacks, hot pinks, and oranges was very chic. The location was absolutely ideal - walking distance from Seattle Center and the waterfront. We barely had to pay for transportation the whole time we were in Seattle. We feel like we got an excellent hotel and a great deal for the amount of money that we paid. It was a truly great experience! read more

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Came here with 3 other girls and shared a two double room. The hotel is very modern, hip and chic. The location is great! It is walking distance from restaurant's, a nice wine bar 600ft away and the shopping center of Seattle. The room itself was very clean and nicely kept. The bathroom was tiny! Any my girlfriends said the outside street noise can get loud and the thin walls don't help drowning out the sound. A few great perks of the hotel, a fairly large lounge equipped with board games and freshly brewed coffee every morning. Highly recommend grabbing a cup to go. The elevators are really small it can get crowded easily and or take a while to actually get on because of the small space. Be prepared to be buddy buddy's with whoever gets on. If you have a rent a car don't bother valet parking with the hotel you can find street parking easily a block or two away. It will cost at most $10-$15 a night Overall, had a good experience here. I would recommend it to friends visiting Seattle read more

Hotel Max was the first boutique hotel I've ever stayed in. I never knew what a boutique hotel really was until I stayed here so here's my take on the whole concept while specifically using Hotel Max as my example. My first impression can be summed up in one word: unique. The lobby and hallways were on the darker side, which made me feel like I was in a modern, trendy lounge. All I needed was a cosmo to seal the deal. The artwork was really cool and gave the hotel great character. Each door to every guest room had some piece of black and white artwork printed on it. You can tell that the hotel was just a renovated old hotel just by the size of the elevator; it was tiny and could barely fit more than two people. The rooms were small. I stayed in the "Queen of Art" room (ie. a room with a queen size bed) and it was much smaller than the average hotel room one would find at the Holiday Inn/Marriott, etc. When I first walked into my room it smelled very dingy and old. We had to air out the room for about an hour. One very negative aspect about my room was the bathroom! It was tiny! The shower stall BARELY fit two (in shape) people! Trust me...I speak from experience, hehe. You basically have to crawl over the toilet to get into the stall. The sink was awkward and there's hardly any counterspace to put a single toothbrush. Not to be mean or rude, but the hotel (in general) would not do well for overweight people. I'm just being honest. Moving away from the bathroom, the bed was decent and comfy enough for me. And yes, there is a dildo that you can buy for 10 bucks (batteries are extra). The gym was great. It had two ellipticals, two treadmills, a yoga ball, two mats, and free weights. The eillipticals and treadmills also had individual TVs. It was all very basic but all in working condition. Staying on the positive side, the location is perfect! It's a few blocks from all the cool shops and from Pike's Market. You can hop on the monorail, which is a couple blocks away, and take it directly to the space needle. No need for a car. Although there is a ZipCar directly across the street from the hotel if one has the urge to zip around the city. Overall, my guy and I had a decent stay. I personally would not stay here again, but I wouldn't necesarily tell people not to check it out. Hotel Max is definitely unique and has a great concept. I just wish the room/bathroom was bigger. read more

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This place is overpriced and is nothing special, their rooms have few things that make it look newer than it actually is.

Quaint is perfect word to describe Max. I booked this hotel together with my plane ticket and the overall price seemed to be lower than any other hotel in the center of Seattle. I'd like to give Kudos to the hotel staff who were probably the nicest people I've ever met (I should probably note here that I'm from New York). Upon my arrival, the person at the front desk, quickly deducing that I'm a tourist, provided me with a detailed map of Seattle and circled all major sites to visit and where they make the best chowder. He also noted that I was traveling with a friend and upgraded us for free to a room with 2 queen size beds - something that cost about $100 more when I was booking the trip. The hotel decor is gorgeous! And not only in the lobby - the 'lavishness' continues to all floors, which have rocking posters on all its doors and dim lighting to set the mood. Yes, the rooms are tiny and the shower is claustrophobic but the plush beds and the exquisite decor of the room more than makes up for all the deficiencies. Things to note: a Greyhound station is block away, about 15 minute walk to the Space Needle and the Pike Place Market. All in all, a perfect lodging for a Seattle vacation! read more

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The nightmare begins on a Friday. We check in. Front desk agent is a delightful and friendly female who just started Monday. We like her. After some nice banter, we head to our room. Our room is the size of a large walk in closet. It's comfortable enough. I see right away that there's hair stuck all over the bathroom wall and ceiling. We go back to the front desk. The delightful female gives us an "upgrade". We're happy with the prospect and feel lucky that she's so nice. Our new room is slightly bigger with a decent view. But - why are all the bed pillows stacked on chair? Well, ok, no biggie, housekeeping just forgot the final touches. The bathroom is a hoot! It's in two separate tiny rooms! Yeah! One has the shower, and the other has the toilet and sink. When you sit on the toilet your knees touch the door. Weird, but ok, it's part of the fun. There is a single tiny glass shelf to put my bathroom items on. Everything just comes spilling off it and into a sink that looks like a metal mixing bowl. The unwiped walls are so close to the sink that bathroom gunk is stuck to it. I wiped it up because I didn't want the front desk to think we're were trying to complain our way to the penthouse. The room also has NO real dresser or place to put your things. There's a unit with the tv on it, and it's got two tiny drawers and a mini fridge. The fridge is packed full with beverages for sale, so we can't fit our own stuff in it. These rooms are truly too small to be packed full of mini bar stuff. We come back tired and ready to relax in bed. We turn it down, only to find it hasn't actually been made! We didn't notice. There's no sheets! Just the blanket on top and a pad over the mattress. Again, we have to make a trip to the front desk. For our inconvenience they give us a credit for $30 to enjoy at the hotel bar. They said just charge it to the room and it'll be credited. They told us they were sending someone ASAP. And they did, a man arrived to help, but the poor guy was not a member of housekeeping. He is very nice and apologetic. But he only brought one sheet. We need two, and we ask for new pillowcases too because at this point we don't know if the bed was actually clean when we got there. He went to go get more stuff and we ended up making our own bed. At this point, I am really starting to get irritated at the whole BS situation! The guy has assured us that he would tell the general manager about what went on. Can I also mention we paid $450.00 to stay in an ill prepared closet and make our own bed? Exasperated, we decided to go have a beer at the hotel bar. I ask the waiter, "Do you have a hazy IPA on tap?" He just nods, "Sure, sure, IPA, I'll go see which one is more hazy". Wait, what? Does he think I'm being funny? He is a Seattle bartender, and the hotel has a craft beer hour - does he NOT know what a hazy IPA is? He comes back with two beers, sets them down, saying "Hazy, and less hazy". Ummm. No. No. No. Im positive he just gave me whatever IPA they had on tap. These two beers, tax, plus a $4 service fee to charge to the room, and tip, took almost all our complimentary $30 credit. TWO BEERS???? This was seriously the final straw. At this point I conjured up a mental image of myself throwing a stool through the glass window and getting arrested. The thought actually makes me smile. In the end, the bed was actually pretty comfortable and we slept late. I was ready to wake up Saturday and check out, instead of staying until Sunday as planned. I was so steamed. I was going to DEMAND a full refund. My husband talked me down. He's so good at that. We made a point of staying away from our hotel as long as we could, so we didn't have to be in it. The whole place felt like the twilight zone. I changed our Sunday train tickets from 2pm to 730am, just so we could go home as soon as possible. Never again. Never. I have such a bad taste in my mouth. I wish I had a hazy IPA to wash it down. read more