I wanted to stay at the Ace Hotel, but they were full. This was a good alternative. The price was right. The location was perfect. The staff was bend-over-backward helpful and friendly. The rooms were good-small, comfy and modern. Everything was so darkly colored in the room (lots of black and dark grey) that at one point I searched for ten minutes for a black item of clothing. But I liked the color scheme. Yes, it's true about the thin walls, but thin walls and street noise don't bother me much. The restaurant was eh for breakfast--they seemed overwhelmed that is was 1/3 full. Some of the art was really cool, and some was cheesy. Overall, a good experience. read more

$200 for tiny room, animals being loud next door that management said they couldn't do anything about until the 9pm noise ordinance kicked in, shower literally "in" a closet, same with bath, non-working iron, non-working hotel safe = 1.5 hours of my time wasted and a horrible experience. read more

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1) Great location- don't bring a car! Walk, take the bus, light rail or monorail! The closest stop is a short walk away. We tried all and they were all very efficient. You can even take the train to/from the airport. 2) Excellent service- They obviously handpicked every art, furniture and little details in their lobby. They also did a great job with their staff. Everyone shines, and we were very pleased with the overall wonderful service. 3) Cool knick-knacks- Free coffee 7-9, free craft beer 5:30-6:30, gum to go, umbrellas to borrow, water at the lobby if you're parched, Cool art everywhere... Check in and get free wifi. 4) Tiny cons- nothing's perfect and in this case the small bathroom and elevator are the tiny tolerable cons. If you're petite or average size, it's not a big deal. If you're tall and a little large, you should call and ask about your options. Verdict: I'd stay here again and totally recommend this to my couple friends. read more

Great room! Booked through hotels tonight at a very reasonable price. 10 min walk to our pikes place, and roughly the same to pioneer square. Very cool and clean rooms, with great customer service at the front desk and through text. Look forward to staying here again. read more

I normally only review businesses that I really like. I generally prefer boutique hotels. But... my stay at Hotel Max is so completely unsatisfactory, I feel compelled to toss in my vote and comments. Why? Noise - we can hear everything going on in the room next door. Cramped space - tiny room. unbelievably tiny bathroom. No freebies - lots of extra expenses. $11/day wireless, $6 water, $30/day parking... Space in the room taken up by stuff I don't want to buy. Bad plumbing - after multiple attempts, the toilet still starts running randomly. Bottom line, the big negative of not getting any sleep outweighs the positives of a cool environment and comfy bedding. read more

I read some bad reviews- especially about the size of the room and the bathrooms. I cannot compare to many urban hotels. Most places I stay are at the Coast or Abroad. Totally different vibe. This trip we stayed at the Hotel Vintage and this Hotel Max. i really liked both. If I had to choose one over the other I would choose the hotel Max. For these reasons it was better: -the bed was more comfy and plush. - the room was funky and fun, something different. - the water pressure was good (hard to find) - the heat/ac was easy to use and worked well - good location. The bed was super plush and comfy. We got the queen, it was large enough (but we are both small.) A king would be better (of course) The pillow menu is kind of cool, I appreciated the "reading" pillow for neck support. The vibe here is fun, different, and I really dug the doors/halls/ elevators, etc. The lobby was neat as well. I like the hotel vintage, but it is just another hotel, with a bit of a vintage vibe. Hotel Max was Fresh. The service was great!! Everyone was attentive, helpful, and down to earth at the same time. Didn't feel fake! The location is great! It was a bit noisy throughout the night below us, don't know what the hell they were doing. But I guess I expect that being in downtown. Moderate for Seattle prices, 169 for a queen regular room. Parking, of COURSE is a pain. and Valet is expensive (same as everywhere).... read more

I thought I would love this place but I just liked it. It was comfy enough. The linens are super nice and I loved the pillows. The location was very convenient, the staff helpful. But I don't know- it just didn't wow me. It's really dark. The art schtick has resulted in a dark dark color scheme. It was hard to wake up in the morning. So if you're in town to do the whole nighttime party down thing or are a vampire this is the perfect place! Still better than a big chain in my book but not my favorite boutique hotel. read more

Last minute sight seeing in Seattle and found this little gem on Hotel Tonight. As soon as we walk in we were pleasantly greeted and asked if we wanted to upgrade our room(for free). Room had great views and a record player with some cool tunes. BUT the customer service aspect ( you text them anytime for anything) was pretty amazing. Room service was so-so which was a bummer however, I talked to them about how disappointed I was with our room service and they offered me a free burger when I came back (which I definitely will). Complimentary pints at night and free coffee sealed the deal. The rooms are a bit small but very comfy and the decor very cool read more

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I've stayed at the Westin and Sheraton and decided for my sister's visit to try a boutique hotel. Yes, it's very trendy with all the original art and dark halls but since it's a reno of an old building, the space is limited. I could just turn around in the bathroom and there was no space to put my toiletries anywhere. The vent was pretty bad and the whole place steamed up quickly and the shower curtain and I got to know each other very well. I also checked 3 other rooms and was surprised to find that there were even SMALLER bathrooms. (The Westin hotel bathroom was 4 times bigger!) If you're into FENG SHUI, please check the room before you check in. Some of the furniture placement is questionable. Yes, they are designers but I'm really aware of corners and doors opening and cutting into certain areas. I'm not a Feng Shui expert but I need to feel comfortable. Our room was on the 2nd or 3rd floor but we could hear the late bar go-ers downstairs! I think I recall that we had no curtains to cover the lofty windows but only tree branches from the outside. It is nice to wake up to swaying trees in the morning but at night, the bare branches do little to shed our eyes from the street lights. So if you're not creeped out by spirits and the such, you don't need a pool and room service, by all means, this is a good bet. Just keep in mind that you're likely to pay a bit more for this boutique hotel minus the amenities than the larger chain hotels. I really don't like things hiding in dark corners when I'm sleeping. read more

Keep moving folks...nothing to see here at Hotel Max. Just a lot of NOISE!! Yes, we got a great deal through Priceline ($70 before taxes) but we were not happy with the experience. Pros: - Chic, cool art - Super comfortable bed - Nice linens - They gave us a bigger room after we asked for a king bed Cons: - The NOISE!! Paper thin walls, could hear everything our neighbors were doing/saying, starting with their alarm at 6:30a. - The queen size room is tiny - Miniature elevator, not in a cute way - Lame stair case with out lobby access - Housekeeping did not put any shampoo in the bathroom (small things count!) - Don't forget your toothpaste, they wanted to charge us $15 for a tube! I complained to the front desk about the thin walls and noise and they could care less, very disappointing. I wouldn't recommend this hotel. read more

We had so much fun on our first trip to Seattle, I had to take out the time time to write a review on Hotel MAX. First, the location of the hotel was convinent and safe. Literally, 1-2 blocks away from the Nordstroms. We took the light link from the airport and were able find our hotel with ease from the Nordstroms. We used the monorail and walked everywhere. Only UBBER'd it once to Capitol Hill. If you are also interested in getting a good work out on vacation. The OXBOX by Zum fitness is just in front of the hotel. We woke up early to drop by for a crossfit class. Second, the craft beer on tap happy hour? We were mind blown. My fiance definitely enjoyed that. What greater way to arrive then to arrive welcomed with a craft beer. Tastey craft beer to be exact! Third, the staff was so very friendly and accomodating. When we checked-in we were welcomed by BRYCE. Will never forget him; cause his birthday was the day after mine. He was very sweet and asked why were in town. I replied it was for my Birthday and he pulled some strings together and handed us a bottle of champagne. I will definitely always remember that. One of the sweetest guestures. My fiance and I truly appreciated that. " Thank you Bryce" :) We were also welcomed with some rain during our trip but the hotel provided us with complimentary umbrellas which was very convinent. The only down side is the bathrooms and the room space is small. Literally you can sit on the toilet and use the sink. The shower was also a tad bit confining. We would leave the door open when we would shower. But with all honestly we didnt really mind. Everything else compensated for that small space. The happy hour, the free wifi, the friendly staff. Plus we hardly stayed in the room. Definitely we would recommend this hotel to our friends. We will definitely be back. read more

I really don't get some of the complaints about small rooms at Hotel Max. I recently stayed there and went into the experience expecting the worse, but ended up with a room that was larger than some of the reviews had me believing. There was plenty of space for things like luggage and clothes (yes, the room does have a closet) and moving around the room was not an issue. It was perfectly comfortable. The only correct thing I read about, though, was the small shower. However, if you've ever visited Europe, you've probably seen this before. It's typical in older buildings. This, though, was also a non-issue with me. What really makes Hotel Max special, though, is the level of service given to its visitors. Although I booked the hotel through Hotwire and not through the hotel's own special rate for free wi-fi, I still received free wi-fi during my stay. The wi-fi was also good, unlike many hotels. I successfully streamed several television shows from Hulu while there. I was on the 3rd floor, and yes, there was street noise. Hello! You're in the city! However, I used the a/c unit, which wasn't as noisy as previously claimed, but adequately drowned out traffic. I tend to be a light sleeper and I slept very well during my stay. The elevators - Again, I'm confused as to why some reviewers complain about waiting for the elevators. I never had to wait more than a few minutes. The location is also superb. You're only about 5-10 minutes away from Pike Place Market and a few blocks away from the Westlake area, which connects you to the rest of the area via Light Link or to Seattle Center (and the Space Needle) via Monorail. There are also plenty of great dining options around (if you don't fill up at the market, like I did) and there is also a coffee shop on every corner. read more

Fun, hip and relaxing setting. Dim lighting in lobby for smokey, modern and trendsetting feel. Concierge are casual style dress with super friendly and professional vibe and were ready to help me with any questions I had. All of this; served with a smile. Much better service than average. Great choice in art taste in lobby and unique Gumball machine, very retro. Room had an amazing view with a feel that is very much in the heart of the city where things are happening but still quiet in the room. Really liked my stay here a lot. I highly recommend this hotel for a fun stay in Seattle that also includes some peace and privacy once in your room. The hotel, from the lobby to the concierge to the room itself had a positive and relaxing ambience. The best way I can explain it is, it was a feel good experience from the moment I walked in the door. Bon appa-sleep!! read more

I don't understand the bad reviews, other than except to say clearly they've taken them to heart because this place is awesome. I have no idea what I paid (it was booked for a work trip). But I had a lovely stay. Super friendly staff, free happy hour in the evenings, and coffee in the mornings. Comfortable rooms and EXCELLENT room service from the restaurant next door. read more

Funky and eclectic boutique hotel in the Denny Triangle area, close to downtown, SLU, and Capitol Hill. Have been to Millers' Guild a number of times when I lived here and always thought that Hotel Max would be a great place to do a stay-cation, so on a recent trip back as a tourist in my old town, decided it was time to really experience it. Was originally opened as The Vance Hotel and Provenance did a total renovation in 2005. Was prepared for small room, but with the Queen bed it actually had more space than I was expecting, we were in a corner room as well, so that may have had something to do with that. We were on a lower floor by request since my GF is extremely acrophobic, but we didn't notice the street noise at all. Only thing that was a draw back for my 6'2" frame was the bathroom and shower. Had to step up into the bathroom and it was about the size of an airplane bathroom with a shower stall attached. They really did the best they could with this old building, it was just a bit of a challenge come shower time for me, and the water really ended up all over the floor in quite a puddle. They also have an amazing pour over coffee staffed bar in the AM and free local craft beer in the evening. A great experience if you are ready to deal with the few eccentricities of lodging in a hotel built in 1926. read more

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I had the pleasure of staying here one night last week. We drove up from Portland and navigated our way through Seattle to find the hotel. I loved driving up to the hotel and seeing the large bright sign. I loved the lobby! The front desk staff was extremely friendly and helpful. We did not know the area well and they recommended a few great restaurants to us. I loved the decor in the hallways. The walls were dark and highlighted beautiful art. The rooms were great too! I almost did not want to leave the hotel because my bed was so comfortable! They had a great pillow menu to make sure you were comfortable. If you're going to Seattle- stay here! The hotel is romantic and elegant. read more

Just stayed one night there for the cool atmosphere and a romantic get away. Ended up having paper thin walls and hearing neighbors laughing (of all things that should be happening in a room) until 4am. Phones in the room were very confusing to use to notify staff of disturbance. On top of that our bed was very middle pounded and totally needed to be flipped. Rooms are very small and especially the bathroom. Once morning came and time to check out the staff didn't even ask me how my stay was. I had to tell them how bad it was. They comped our over night parking fee but that was 50% off from the Travelocity deal anyway. LAME. read more

I am currently staying here now, thanks god I will check out tomorrow!!!! You can hear anything from your room like (sex, Tv, flushing toilet, talking, yelling, Elevator etc.) and it's not like only from next room it's upstairs, downstairs it's crazy!!! Here is the trick!!! Turn your window AC on it's laughter then any other. This was my first time in seattle. I had to stay in this neighborhood but surprisingly there are many hotels here (I guessing had to do more research before I book my hotel) I loved the city I will definitely will be back to Seattle. NOT TO HOTEL MAX. Thanks. I hope this will be helpful for others. read more

Nice front desk staff... rooms are small like an old midtown manhattan hotel. Not worth the money... pseudo amenities like "craft beer hour". How about some space to open the ironing board without being trapped and having to climb over the bed to walk around it! read more

Imagine a displacer beast from the secound monstrous compedium encountering a blast spore (NOT to be confused with an eye of the beholder, or evil eye) in the cthulu world of the terror on the orient express. Now, if you're BOLD ENOUGH, imagine the ear shattering noise that would erupt once a cthulu master summons forth a legion of caecodemons to do battle amongst the churning steel wheels, the displaced space jaguar hides, and the throat closing aggressively airborne molds of the blast spore. That, in a nutshell, was what my stay at Hotel Max was like. Except all good. The room rate was outstanding, and despite the fact that the hotel lacked a video game arcade and masseuse, I got along quite nicely, and the clean sheets and pure atmosphere soothed me. You can come to the Hotel Max with the intention of bringing forth "the rock", but do not be alarmed if the Max responds, in kind, with equal portions of "roll". read more

Before I moved to Seattle, Hotel Max was my #1 accommodation choice for any visit. The rooms are clean, quiet, and comfortable, the staff is accommodating, and while the rates are not cheap, they are certainly in line with any other hotel of this caliber in the Pacific Northwest. Visit during the offseason (late fall until mid-spring) and usually you can come away with a really great price. Comparing rates for my last stay, it would only have been $40 cheaper to stay at Holiday Inn. By the airport. Far from everything. And without any character. Not much of a price difference for a unique, comfortable, modern room in the center of everything. I'll take Hotel Max any day. read more

This hotel was perfect for my boyfriend and I's one night stay in Seattle. Location is perfect in downtown. Cabs and Uber arrive within minutes and you are quickly transported to the waterfront, pikes, and the space needle. The staff are young and very attentive. They will text you and any request you have are at your fingertips. The rooms are small but very clean and comfortable. I loved loved loved the soft, plushy king sized bed. There was a weird burnt smell of our floor but I was stoked we got a corner room at the end of the hall with a sweet view of the street and high rises. It was quiet at night but some early morning typical city noise (garbage trucks, traffic, car alarms). No big deal. Overall, I would recommend this hotel if you are planning a short stay. The price and location are right! Bonus: free craft beer 5-6 everyday read more

My boyfriend and I stayed here for two nights. We had a really nice stay from start to finish. The staff were very friendly and available by text while we were out and about - they even helped us arrange a delicious anniversary dinner at Goldfinch Tavern with an excellent table and champagne waiting for us when we arrived. We enjoyed the happy hour with great local beer and morning coffee. The location is perfect - walkable to most downtown attractions. My only complaint would be the window unit AC - it was loud and ineffective. read more

Place is a'ight. I got a great deal on my room. Tiny room. Walls are kinda thin, as I was kept up hours past my bedtime due to the 'cardio' activities going on next door. Friendly staff, though. They have a sushi bar next to the lobby as part of the hotel - I didn't get a chance to try it (thanks to Tom Douglas' restaurants), but hear around town that they're known to be one of the better sushi bars in town. read more

A good deal on a hip hotel in downtown Seattle - we got 4 nights for the price of 3. Although it's in an old building, Hotel Max has done what it can to update and class it up. Although for sure a unique, hipster place, it wasn't too over the top. The rooms are very small and the bathrooms even smaller - but everything was clean and the smallness was well advertised to us before we showed up. The staff was VERY friendly and we liked the coffee in the morning and beer reception in the afternoons. The location is prime - you can walk to almost everything in downtown and easily Uber everywhere else. read more

The basics: Classy hipster feel, ultra friendly boutique hotel close to everything. The decor is fantastic, dark and warm with bright reds and oranges to pop against the mostly black walls. Black and white photos are everywhere - including the lobby, bathrooms, and the door to your room - and represent a wide variety of themes: eclectic, abstract, romantic, bygone-era-class and glamour, and more. We made our reservation using a group rate (read: no experience with the place, but it was recommended and we received a 50% discount off the normal rate). The website looked cool and it seemed to fit our needs and wants (trendy, centralized, affordable). "Thank you, Miss Musing... your confirmation number is..." I landed before my friend so I decided to go straight to the hotel and check us in. I took the train from the airport (a wonderfully scenic ride; highly recommended) and arrived at a station only a few minutes walk to the hotel. Perfect. The check-in process was fast, easy, and the staff are fabulous. They were engaging, had their own personalities (none of that monotone-hotel-desk-lack-of-sparkle found at so many places) and, I found, a bit of a quick wit. I probably spent half my time at the desk just laughing and talking. The bell staff were both efficient and gentle with my bags, just as engaging and personable as the desk staff, and delivered me and my trappings to the room with a smile. The room was small but ultimately comfortable and cozy, having the same dark decor, color pop theme as the rest of the hotel. Two queen beds (someone else said full? They were fairly sizable; I think they were queen) with a large bedside table and plenty of space between them. In fact, there was quite a lot of open floor space. The beds were placed on the outside of the room as much as possible: one just under a window and one as close as possible without hindering the doors to a freestanding wardrobe. A good size desk space with an Aeron-style office chair and all the appropriate accouterments, full size dresser (wherein the mini bar is tucked away) topped by a large, flat screen TV, and an ottoman/bench (additional seating, if necessary) filled out the space. The bathroom was extremely tiny, but workable. I am tall, generally speaking, at about 5'9". My friend is 6'4" in his stocking feet. Imagine a bathroom that, including the small tub/shower, is maybe - maybe - 36 square feet? Very well appointed, but very, very small. Whether we needed cabs, our rental car from the valet, directions, or a recommendation on food or drink, the staff was always on point and ready to be of assistance. The personality stayed throughout the weekend; it wasn't just a welcome wagon gesture but a true, ongoing, friendly exchange with people who didn't just work there, but who love their hotel and their city and want to share it. The beds were comfortable and inviting, very plush and cozy. The general area was quiet and lent itself to relaxing without a lot of city and traffic noise. Close to Pike Market, among other things, it seemed people liked to walk in that area as opposed to drive (something we rather enjoyed as well). The hustle and bustle wasn't a problem because it was seemingly nonexistent. Other than a protest rally the last morning we were there (not the hotel's fault), we seemed to sleep well and enjoy the chill vibe of the area very much. The restaurant off the lobby, an asian-fusion themed sushi/tapas bar (to get its own review) is a great complement to the Hotel Max and we patronized it happily. FYI: Wi-fi and valet parking are up-sells. They were included and/or discounted in our rate, so be sure to check the details when you book so you are aware ahead of time. I had a great weekend and the Hotel Max was definitely one of the reasons. I am looking forward to visiting again. read more

This place is amazing! It's in a great part of town, the staff is friendly and knowledgable! The decor is funky and artistic! The room was clean and large (for Seattle hotel rooms). The bed was super comfy! The shower had great pressure! Very conveniently located near pikes, and the Seattle center. And a block from the train to the airport! We fell in love with this place as soon as we walked in! The vibe was high end, nirvana was playing lightly in the background. The lobby was clean and neat, and the front desk staff was friendly and efficient. We arrived at 11am, and check in was at 4pm. They offered us a complimentary umbrella to use during our stay. They offered to hold our bags. The attached restaurant had very interesting and delicious. And they barrel age their own alcohol! We were able to check in at 3. The elevators are a little tricky.... But not that difficult! Our room was neat and larger then we expected! They had a darling little mini bar, and offered complimentary ear plugs. (The walls are thin, but we brought our sound machine, so we didn't even notice it. The bed was super comfortable!!! The bathroom was small, but efficient! And the tub was a decent size! We loved our stay here! We will be coming back! And have already recommended it to friends!!!! Oh, Ya, the best part... They offer complimentary craft beer every evening!! Yep, you read it!!! FREE BEER!!! And good stuff too! Not the cheap stuff(not bagging on the cheap stuff, just love the good stuff!) read more

I stayed here 'cause it had a hipster music vibe and was more chill. It was built in 2006. Pros: * Nice lobby that is modern cool and somewhat alternative. * Gum Ball Machine * Really nice staff * Very affordable * Doors have cool photography * Most touring bands stay here, therefore, you will more likely bump into someone. * Reasonable wifi * Free Craft Beer in the lobby (when we went)' * Expensive but secure valet parking. * Very central location. Cons: * Extremely small washroom and shower, almost the size of an airplane. I was scared to take a shit in here 'cause it was so small, therefore, went a lot to public toilets. * Channels were slim. * Very bare minimums in terms of complimentary toiletries. read more

Hate to sound negative and critical but the stay I had and subsequent contact with the general manager regarding my stay is highly unsatisfactory. 1. No parking is offered, had to use a pay lot across the street which was half the price of their valet service. 2. Room was unclean, found crumpled papers on the floor around the bed. Makes me wonder if housekeeping even cleaned the room after the previous guest! 3. The best was extremely uncomfortable. Complained to front desk and was told that most people prefer an ultra soft mattress. Later learned from the GM that they had a number of defective mattresses including the one in my room. 4. Bathrooms are poorly designed, could not use the toilet without having to sit or stand at odd angles due to the sink being in the way. 5. Shower .... some new kind of ultra compact, space age body cleaning device that you wear? I am not a big person and had trouble turning and moving around inside the stall. 6. No stairway to the lobby so had to always wait for the painfully slow elevator (paint dries faster than these lifts move!!) 7. Follow up by the GM after filling out the customer survey and comment form. He responded very quickly to my complaints and made an offer but after 30 days with no further response or sign of anything being sent to me in the mail pertaining to his offer makes me doubtful of their commitment to providing quality customer service or the desire for repeat business. Oh and just so that you know ... everything is an extra charge ... surprised they did not charge for the toilet paper or towels!! Also as Denice R. noted room descriptions do not accurately match what they have on their web site so be warned that you are likely to get a much smaller (claustrophobic is more like it) room than what you see online. Overall not impressed with the hotel especially for the prices they charged ... but then again I am sure they acquired and redeveloped the property at the height of local real estate market and (over)paid top price. **UPDATE** Thank you for the update Jim. read more

After the whole ordeal with the rental car, I can happily say that I was satisfied with my stay. The unique decor, friendly staff all made my weekend in Seattle very pleasant. The hotel is very clean, every room we've seen is very modern. The beds are very comfortable and clean. Millers Guild for room service was amazing. We usually don't get room service, but we figured, why not, with their enticing menu of comfort foods. We liked the availability of the front desk through text, which allowed us to remember what their answers were when we asked them questions (like when late check out was, where should we go to eat, etc). It's a decent walk to Pike Place, to shopping at Nordstrom, and is across the street from a Starbucks, so the location of the hotel is very convenient. Thank you for the pleasant stay, bummer that the incident with the car occurred. read more

Wanted to provide a further update. We were taken care of based on our earlier experience this past Saturday returning to Hotel Max. The room was great and Topher in particular took excellent care of us. To be clear our issue was never with the hotel itself or even the staff prior. Read through our earlier review to understand, but they certainly went out of their way to make our last experience excellent. Thanks for all the attention - it is greatly appreciated! read more

Great place to stay. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend. Free coffee in the AM is great. Free craft bear in the evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 was a great blonde beer, and is different everyday. Will come back sometime soon. Great place to stay. read more

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This is a Funky Hotel. Funky in a good way, easy to reach from the Light rail station. Although the the rooms are a little small it was no big deal. It was very clean and has a friendly feel to it. The afternoon free beer is a plus, and when they found out my wife doesn't drink beer they got her some wine. The staff was great and was always attentive. If you go here you have to meet Jamey she is the best. Try to get a corner Room and one away from the elevators. If and when we visit Seatell again we will be sure to book this Hotel. read more

Tiny bathrooms. Uncomfortable to shower and can't sit straight on the toilet cause you're body is hitting the sink that almost overlaps with the toilet. Tiny bathrooms. Friendly staff. Rooms just ok. Not terrible. read more

Swanky hotel centrally located in downtown seattle attached to the asian restuarant/bar Red Fin is a great place to stay if you need a place to crash after a night out in seattle or possibly to recommend to out of town guests. The hotel is fabulously decorated with pictures of the seattle grunge scene and old seattle signs. The rooms are nice with windows overlooking seattle. One of the best things about this hotel is rather than just getting a regular old bible you get your choice of religous literature and the list is quite impressive. You also get your choice of pillow preferance and can chose from a varity of options in this area as well. Definetely a lot more fun than you regular boring seattle chain hotel. read more

Nope. Rooms are TINY, and if you're on a low floor, it'll seem as if the city buses are driving through your room! Staff we uninterested and unhelpful. I'd rather stay at the Westin next door if I am going to get impersonal service. Not going back here... read more

Love the style of the hotel. Great location downtown to all the shopping and touristy things to do. The room itself is for sure small if you get the standard queen bedroom but the room had a great modern feel it was CLEAN!!! The towels were great! The bed nice soft and firm. The customer service was amazing! When I'm back on Seattle I will be staying at the Max! read more

Much like Portland's Hotel Lucia (part of the same family of hotels), this is a trendy, modern hotel with a great location and teeny rooms. Well, it wasn't just the rooms that were teeny - even the elevators were a squeeze! Hotel staff was very friendly and accommodating. Room was modern and nicely decorated, but also fairly small for $150/night. As long as we're talking about price - I find it odd that there was no sort of breakfast included with the hotel, though that seems to be the norm with expensive hotels. Can somebody please explain why cheap hotels are more generous than expensive ones? I wasn't a fan of having the shower be in a different room than the bathroom, and the shower was absurdly cramped. I'm a fairly skinny guy and I just barely squeezed in. The shower was my biggest complaint. The bed was very comfortable and well pillowed. Walls did not provide much sound isolation. How do I know this? You know how much of this hotel is red, and red tends to inspire passion? Well, let's just say that the couple in room 711 were very inspired the first night, and the couple in 707 were similarly inspired the following morning. Location is close to public transportation and lots of good places to eat. Overall, a nice place to stay. The biggest fault I have with it is the teeny shower, and it sounds like there are a number of different room layouts so that's probably not a problem for most rooms. The price is a bit high, but not offensively so. I'd come back, but I'd call ahead and try to get a room with a bigger shower! read more

My husband and I booked a weekend get away in Seattle . We found Hotel Max on Groupon for 135.00 a night. Which would have been a good deal! But when you get to the hotel they inform you that they charge 40.00 a day for parking. Because we don't know the area we paid the 40.00 a day so we didn't have to search out a cheaper place to park our truck. The staff was very friendly. The rooms are very small and the bathrooms are microscopic! We got a king deluxe room. Which is the bigger rooms. But it was still very small. The room is clean and the bed is comfortable. The beer social from 5:30 to 6:30 is nice but I don't drink so for non drinkers there is nothing for you except water. The location is amazing however. It is so close to everything! Would I stay here again? Probably not. I could stay at a little more expensive hotel that has parking and some amenities. *I had to edit this review! Upon checking out of the Hotel Max the lady at the front desk told us that since we booked through Groupon we didn't have to pay the parking fee of 40.00 nor did we have to pay the resort fees! So, this was a great deal! If you plan on staying down town I suggest you book through Groupon! read more

We loved our stay here! The staff was consistently very friendly and helpful, even greeting us at check-in with a local beer! The hotel was quiet we never had any problems with noise and the only complaint would be that the rooms are pretty small. I enjoy boutique hotels but the bf prefers spacious rooms, either way we didn't spend too much time in the room anyway, we would definitely come back. read more

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