Cafe Disappointment - Seattle

OVERVIEW: This is an ecclectic boutique hotel located in Seattle. Conveniently located within walking distance of Downtown, the Waterfront, Pikes Market Belltown. While I had a rental car, I found myself walking most places. There 's an advantage to this as it allows you to get the feel for the neighborhoods and experience more. I have been to Seattle numerous times, specifically this area as well. However there were glass blowing shops, retail stores, coffee shops and other single-owned businesses that I have otherwise missed when driving the area and due to having to pay closer attention to traffic and less of the scenery. LOCATION: The location is perfect. Located on the Metrolink, within walking distance of downtown, the pier, the waterfront, the space needle, and any coffee shop you coukd want to go to. A convenient location that is extremely walkable and safe during both the daytime and evening hours. INTERIOR: Tastefully brightly colored. Lobby with an easily accessible and friendly front desk. Elevators are adjacent to the lobby. They have a Fitness facility, a small kitchen area, a small bar area, and very comfortable seating in the lobby. I came during Christmas, and it was wonderfully decorated to include reindeer, a tree, and a surprise. Find the elf every night and win a complimentary gift. I won the last night I was here and was extremely thrilled with the cup, hot chocolate, cake pop, and complimentary beverage coupons. This is an encouraging environment in which to have fun with an air hockey table, multiple board games, puzzles, and a Pac-Man video game old school. And yes, I did observe several people over my 4-day stay that did partake in the fun and games. It was a very relaxed environment. PARKING: There are three options for parking. You can use the underground parking which is secure and very convenient. You can park on the outdoor top deck, which I did as well. Or you can choose street parking which I do not advise. Parking is at this time of the review $42 a night. It is well worth it. There is no valet option, but you really don 't need it. There is a covered overhang that is more than adequate for four vehicles in case it should be inclement weather by your arrival or departure. When you depart, please keep in mind that it is a left turn only. You are pulling onto a one-way street. LODGING: Upon arrival you receive a spacious room with a queen size bed or two double beds and option of one bathtub or a shower and an air conditioning unit and usually a view of either the city or the monorail. I chose the city and was very pleasantly surprised the rooms were quiet. I did run the air conditioner fan just for white noise and slept like a baby. There is a small chair with an ottoman in the room as well as a very large screen TV and a huge desk. The room was extremely clean. I did not find the usual dust bunnies or hair anywhere within the room or bathroom. COMPLIMENTARY: You receive unlimited free bottled water coffee. In addition, they have complimentary pineapple infused water, which was quite tasty. They do have additional beverages and snacks for purchase. They offer complimentary umbrellas for use on those inclement weather days. They are colorful and large, making it easier for your visibility. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Outstanding. I dont say that lightly, I measure this based upon my previous stays at The Peninsula Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills Hotel, Intercontinental, Four Seasons, and Fairmont Brands to mention a few. Service with the front desk was professional, personalized knowledgeable about the area. While checking you in, they treat you as if they are a concierge. You don 't feel rushed. They answer any and all questions you have and make you feel very welcome. They have an Everything button on your telephone that was answered by the third ring . . . Every time. CONCLUSION: Will I be back? The question is, WHEN will I be back.

My wife carefully researched a good place to stay for three days while we were in Seattle, prior to going on a cruise. After checking availability, we picked Staypineapple. It was a good move as this was a fun place to be. We wanted a centrally located spot and this really worked well. We were in between Pike 's Market, The Needle, Chihuly Glass Museum and other local spots like the Starbucks Roastery. The room was a comfortable size with one huge window. A good size bathroom and shower with nice hot water and good size towels. I really liked the idea of free water that is kept in the refrigerator in the lobby and everyone gets a coupon for one free alcoholic or other type of beverage. They definitely do it right here. All these good things and a reasonable room rate. The beds were comfortable but... I prefer a thinner blanket. It 's really a good quality bed and bedding just not what I was used to. Not a horrible problem. Room was clean and team was fabulous helping us get around while also making suggestions for local eateries. We had a short walk to the dock to catch our cruise. We expected a 20 30 minute walk but it was actually 10 minutes and that was also while dragging luggage. This is a great spot and I happily recommend this place if your coming into Seattle. Kudos to the team at Staypineapple Hotel FIVE Downtown Seattle

I will stay here anytime I need to come to Seattle and I recommend it to everyone I know. The hotel is stellar, and most importantly it is SO clean and fresh. I absolutely love the beds and pillows. Every time I stay here the rooms are sparkling clean and smell like fresh linen. The beds and pillows are so comfortable. I think i actually sleep better in these beds than my own at home! All around a fantastic place to stay. Most importantly the staff and general manager are phenomenal and exemplify what hospitality is truly about. You can tell they all genuinely care about their guests and will go above and beyond to make your stay here a fantastic experience. You won't be disappointed at the staypineapple!

We stayed here for four nights while visiting Seattle. The location was fantastic, literally walking distance to most places we visited. However, the rooms had no sound proofing whatsoever! It felt like people were in our room at all hours of the night (busiest time-loudest times were after midnight). When someone showered you heard the water, as if it were in your room. Mornings you heard the cleaning people talking loudly. It looks as if it was an old hotel that was remodeled to look new. There was no rail to hold onto to get into the tub. The shampoo and body wash were very nice smelling, but the conditioner was completely water. The robes looked dirty, so we left them hanging. The bar and food were never open, when we were in the lobby, only a refrigerator with items. The towels were very nice and so were the pillows and duvets. They have umbrellas and bikes to use. I have asthma and people sat outside the front entrance doors smoking cigarettes and pot. No other way in/out of the building-I especially did not like this. The guy we checked in with barely said a word to us, and I was overcharged $200. (Found out later, it was the security deposit. Why couldn't he mention this when we were checking in? )However, the woman at the check-in counter, when getting our free drinks was extremely nice. I appreciate that you have until noon to check out. Reviews had mentioned free shuttle-there wasn't one (Lyft minimum charge was $10) and dog bags/luggage tags/cookies-we didn't receive anything like this.

Hotel Five (I guess the name is because it's on 5th Avenue? is a cute little hotel near the Belltown neighborhood of Seattle. As it's part of a Staypineapple chain of hotels, there is a pineapple theme, including pineapple-infused water in the lobby to drink. The location is excellent, roughly equidistant from Pike Place Market to the south and the Space Needle, the Chihuly Gardens, and Climate Pledge Arena to the north. Except when we got a bit tired and took a quick rideshare and one ride on the Monorail, we walked just about everywhere during our trip. Our room was spacious, with a seating area and a sleeping area, and I do appreciate the cute little pineapple-shaped device next to the bed with ample space for plugging in electronics. However, one thing I didn't like was the translucent panels in the bathroom walls that bled light into the sleeping area. This can be problematic when someone needs to use the bathroom in the middle of the night. If I ever get back to Seattle, I'll be sure to visit Hotel FIVE again.