I'd be lying if I didn't have an overly romanticized vision of what to expect when thinking of spending a night in a Buddhist temple, but I was ultimately satisfied. The experience is fairly comparable to that of a hostel, simple beds, not a ton of privacy, etc, but more importantly, it is of comparable cost, and for a single night's rest it fit the bill.

Guests are expected to leave between 8am and 9ish which might be early for some travelers, but it's stated clearly in the various terms prior to booking that you should expect that.

The temple is located in the heart of Seattle's Chinatown/International District, and this location makes it both appealing and unappealing in some ways.

Being located off of several train and bus lines, it's extremely easy to get to and from the temple via public transit, however there is a great deal of noise that all these vehicles make which may disrupt the rest of those who sleep lightly.

Travelers are provided bedding in the form of a nice fold up single mattress, pillows, blankets, sheets, etc.

Electricity is a bit scarce in terms of locating available outlets, but there are a few around for those who don't have any other power solutions.

As others have mentioned, there are no showers, so try not to have a strenuous day before arriving as you'll need to stay that way the next day.

It's a neat and affordable way to get a night's rest and the money ultimately goes to supporting the temple, which gives a bit more warm fuzzies for me compared to the usual hosting situations.

Pros:
Convient location, interesting concept, very affordable

Cons:
No shower, must leave early in the morning, noisy night traffic

For travelers on the cheap and or for those who find themselves with unexpected layovers, this Buddhist temple might be for you!