This was a great spot for artsy tourists looking to explore the city! Definitely a deal as for less than $100/night you’re smack dab in the heart of the city. Lots of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, the piers at the waterfront, and the public transit station for the 1 Line all within a block or two. We took the 1 Line from SeaTac airport and only had to walk a block to the Merchants.
We walked to Pike Place Market every day with ease and the international Chinatown district. This location is centrally located to anything you’d need in Seattle.
Darcy was great at communicating and left her number for any questions.
The bar downstairs is great and has very comfy vibes. A few blocks from the waterfront so it had beautiful sunsets and it was great seeing and hearing the water. The bar tenders were nice and drinks were delicious.
We were coming from Chicago. A lot of reviews had complaints about the homeless population. We were expecting Chicago-style homeless that follow you and harass you but it was not the case. Even the vagrants were kind and didn’t really bother anyone. They just sort of minded their own business while the city went on. We didn’t even hear any sirens or unsettling crime related noises the entire time there, which was surprising coming from our danger city back home. The areas they call “bad neighborhoods” are laughable compared to other big cities.
The room itself is definitely vintage but it was very clean and accommodating. Water pressure and temp in the shower was great. The air conditioner was great and kept the whole apartment at 60.
The only thing that was kinda meh was the wifi connection but there’s a cafe a block away with wifi if you need to work.
This is definitely not a spot for people who can’t do stairs. There’s 3 flights up to the room with no elevators. We love walking and working out so it was perfect.
Don’t let the reviews about homeless or hauntings deter your choice! Definitely don’t want to miss out on staying here as it’s an absolute gem and we didn’t see a single ghost.