Bill's place is just how it's described. The location is great, especially if you plan on spending some time in Fremont, at the gas park, or just want to be near downtown but away from the crowd. All the tourist things seemed to be 8-12 minutes driving. If you have a car, this option is for you! Free, close parking to the house! I ended up staying 2 nights in Pioneer Square after my stay at Bill's, which was really nice too. But you definitely pay extra for the convenience of having Pikes Place Market walking distance. Overall, the best bang for your buck is Bill's house.