Angielena greeted us and gave us a tour upon arrival. It's a delightful historic building with high ceilings, wood floors in the bedrooms, vintage light fixtures, and tasteful decor. The accommodations are pleasing without being fussy; simple but not austere. The Golden Sun room has a mini fridge, toaster oven, and microwave. Artwork is hung around each room and in the hallway - showcasing not only Angielena's beautiful work but some of the other artists as well.
There is a real sense of community here, whether you're staying one night or many. Sharing kitchen space made it easy to connect with other guests and artists. The back porch is lovely first thing in the morning with your tea or coffee; and later in the evening with a friend.
A few items of note : the entrance into the hotel is a full flight of stairs and there is no elevator. The view out my window wasn't the best (a restaurant supply company yard filled with used equipment), and the Georgetown neighborhood is quite close to the King County Airport. Planes on approach are sometimes pretty low - which is why there is sometimes the "Georgetown Pause" in the middle of conversation while the planes fly in. I didn't mind any of those things - but do be aware that this is not a quiet, pampering hotel. Rather, staying here is a way to insert yourself right into the funky vibe of Georgetown!
Georgetown is a colorful, vibrant neighborhood that is still a little on the wild side. If you like to listen to live music, enjoy good food, good drink, and shop for excellent artwork, you'll enjoy staying here. It's close to the downtown area, just a short drive or bus ride away. There is a wonderful chocolate maker right across the street (Fran's). The Georgetown Trailer Park Mall is right out the back door on weekends (which is a sweet attraction in its own right) and the neighborhood has lots of fun shops and places of business. The Museum of Flight is close by - and of course lots of other cool things to see. I really enjoyed the proximity to many attractions.
I stayed here with my teen, and didn't worry about my safety. We did a fair bit of walking in the area, as his summer camp was a few blocks away. SANCA circus camp was fantastic, and being able to stay within walking distance was PERFECT!!
Angielena is a wonderfully warm person and I am really grateful I had a chance to stay here. I will be back - that's a certainty. I've discovered a lovely host, made a new friend, and find that I love Georgetown and the people there. The Golden Sun room was my home for two weeks, and I miss it already. What a great experience!!