The place is architecturally beautiful, nicely decorated, and in the heart of downtown Seattle. I was able to walk to the pier, the marketplace, and to some great restaurants in the area. As other reviewers have mentioned, with that prime location comes some night time street noise (I was there on a Friday night). If you are a light sleeper, ear plugs are helpful. If you are driving, parking is doable on the street, just be sure to carefully follow the signs.