We (two of us) stayed at Kia's for five nights in late June, and had a great time. The space is well-designed and very comfortable, check-in was simple, and Kia was very hospitable. There are some gritty pockets in the surrounding neighborhood, but I don't feel like it's much different than what you would expect in any urban area. There are some very attractive public spaces nearby, and the waterfall park right next door is great. I'd definitely stay here again should I come back to Seattle.