If you want to stay near the waterfront or be near the Amtrak station, this is a great location. The stairs are very steep for handling luggage so don’t plan on having a lot. We found some good restaurants in the area, especially the German Alstadt one within an easy walk. If you are planning on going to the Space Needle area, plan on a 30 minute walk. But the Pike Market area is only about a 15 minute walk. It can be a bit loud at night due to the make-up of the area and the bar downstairs, but it served as a functional place to stay.