We visited the Helix for a 5-night stay, returning to Seattle to visit friends and family after moving away last year. Having lived on Capitol Hill for nearly 15 years, it was critical that the place we stay be centrally located to walk to all of our favorite places. And wow, does the Helix deliver!
A 5 minute walk west and you’re at the north end of Broadway (Herb & Bitter for drinks; Witness and Deluxe for brunch). The same 5 minutes east? You’re on 15th, the “quiet side” of Capitol Hill closest to where we formally lived (Hopvine for beers; Liberty for cocktails; Jamjuree for Thai food; Rhione XIII for Italian). And a 5 minute walk north and you’re in that jewel of Capitol Hill, Volunteer Park. The central Pike/Pine area is a 10-15 minute walk south - too many favorites to mention!
The place itself is great - looks like the photos, clean, quiet, modern, and fun. And communication with the owners was highly responsive.
All in all, the Helix is a first-rate option for exploring Capitol Hill.