Mel's place was spectacular. The apartment was super clean and ready earlier than we expected. It is located in a very convenient area in Capitol Hill and is an easy walk to our favorite places to eat, 8 oz Burger and Pagliacci. Also the best coffee we had the entire trip, Analog, is right down the road (easy walk). Mel's place had everything we needed and more. We arrived much earlier than check in and we were able to store our luggage on site so we didn't have to haul it around the city. The area is very safe as well. If we return to Seattle we will definitely stay here again!