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Fourth & Seneca
Seattle, WA 98101
The W Hotel Seattle, in Seattle, is a 3-and-one-half star luxury W Hotels. Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "comfortable" and "great". Guests found the service "exceptional". What travelers said they loved: "the stay", "the view", "the place", "the location", "the service", "the atmosphere", "the staff", and "the room". Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "business". The hotel is recommended by Fodors (it's one of their hotel "Picks"). Conde Nast placed the hotel on their Gold List. The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Marco's Supperclub , Earth And Ocean , and Restaurant Zoë . Also nearby: Pacific Science Center , Washington Park Arboretum , and Experience Music Project (EMP) . Other local places to consider are Inn at the Market and Alexis Hotel.
In the heart of the city's financial and retail districts, W Hotel Seattle is a short walk to Pike Street market, the monorail, the waterfront, great shopping and theaters. Sip and savor at our award-winning Earth and Ocean restaurant. Sleep in one of our 417 large guest rooms and 9 suites, outfitted with down-cushioned banquettes and the dreamiest bed (custom pillow-top mattress with 350-thread count linens, a fluffy goose down comforter and pillows). Cleanse with Bliss Spa's legendary lemon plus sage line of amenities. Warm in our lush terry/pique spa robes. Pets are Welcome. Named to Conde Nast's Gold List; and Travel and Leisure's "500 Best Hotels in the World." With W Hotel Seattle, your wish is our command with our Whatever/Whenever service. We'll provide whatever you want, whenever you want it (really!).
Established in 1939, this fast-food restaurant still makes its legendary fried chicken with the closely guarded blend of 11 herbs and spices originally created by founder Colonel Sanders. Modern additions to...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/09/2007
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W Seattle starts setting the scene right out front, where a black placard labeled "Wheels" directs guests to valet parking. The lobby is retro art moderne: lots of frosted glass, brushed stainless steel,...
citysearch.com - expert review - 06/12/2006
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This downtown hot spot is ground zero for the beautiful and sexy, who eat well and feel fabulous. Settle into one of the enormous, semicircular velvet booths for primo people-watching. The munchies are as chic...
citysearch.com - expert review - 05/11/2006
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This cosmopolitan hotel offers the seemingly requisite haute attitude to techies, hipsters and people who like to consider themselves part of the in-crowd, as well as anyone who fancies trendy urban digs. With...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect experience for me - every time. Thank you, W Seattle, for making my frequent business trips to the Emerald City so outstanding!
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Someone's review on here stated that the W Bar is pure sex. Yeah, sure...really BAD sex. If W were my lover, he/she would be a one, maybe two night stand. The cocktailers are total teases, first of…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful stay, wonderful staff. Not much to say about this W. Typical W type of stay and service. Right in the heart of downtown.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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I'm a frequent visitor to Seattle and have stayed at the W numerous times. The last few visits have been so terrible I stay anywhere else, even though I'm a member of their points program. First off, the hotel...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As usual, a refreshing freakin' cut above. In terms of location, you can't get much better in Seattle. It's painfully centrally located. We got the usual Starwood corporate upgrade to their Spectacular…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll fully admit that I'm partial to this hotel because we got married here, but we chose it for reasons that are still applicable - The modern decor, swank lounge/bar, excellent staff and fun…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So the check-in took 2 hours! They had absolutely no rooms ready!! That's the only reason they lost a star for an otherwise perfect place! But we absolutely totally loved the rooms, bathrooms, every…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to eat: It is a good and calm restaurant. If you like that sort of thing. If you don't, go to the bar. And spend $60, easy. This is also a great place to drink: It is a crowded…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My tab was paid for via expense report, so I shant complain about the prices here. I had no idea that Seattle was such a chic place. We came on a Wednesday night during the happy hour - thankfully got…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hip, trendy, pricey,... everything you would expect from a W Hotel. My room was nicely furnished, clean, and thankfully had a good view. Definitely consistent with other W Hotels, and in a good…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well I have to say that the W Seattle is not as bad as some people say. Its trendy, yes, but I do love the Bliss products. The rooms are small but you are suppose to be out enjoying the city not in…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cozy, and shiek with high back sofas and comfy leather loungers. We wanted to have appetizers but ended up only having wine. This is a definite go back on my list for more sampling of both food and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Summary for those with ADD: "Trashy hotel for trashy people" Seriously people, you can do better. Stay at a real boutique hotel, not a Westin with too much lipstick and a coke habit.
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I travel to Seattle frequently, and the W has become my hotel of choice, even though all of my business is out on the Eastside. It's worth dealing with crossing the bridge to stay here. Why do I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its surprisingly hard to find a hotel that will allow someone in the 18-20 range to checkin. So when I was desperately looking for a room to stay saturday night the thursday before (!!), I ended up…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I've stayed at enough W Hotels to know that they're all about the same, which is most of the reason why people stay in them. You know what to expect, and you know what you're paying for -- which…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The W hotel in Seattle is what you would expect from W's.. trendy, hip, fun, buzzing. We stayed here for a weekend a while a go and had a great time. The vibe is pretty cool from the main lobby…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The drinks here are sexy. The glasses on the frou frou drinks are rimmed with sugar, perfect for licking off, licking your lips of that sweetness. My favorite one being the rose drop. Pair that with…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The W hotel bar atmosphere is sex...good looking people, laughing, drinking...bodies swaying to the music...nice cocktails... I know there is some hot action going on upstairs in this hotel after you…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Interesting in drinking a mediocre $14 glass of wine? Boy, have I got a bar for you! My friend's $13 cheeseburger looked pretty good although I do not eat the cute animals, but not $13 good if you…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a pretty good stay at the W Hotel. The decor is clean, modern and hip. The Bliss Spa toiletries are fantastic, and service at the front desk was cake. A couple of tips: find street parking,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you make the most of out of your Seattle vacation--and when I say 'most' I mean shopping, dinning, drinking, biking, kayaking, urban hiking--you want a great place to rest your weary head (if you…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always been a pretty cheap traveler preferring to skimp on my hotels in favor of using the money for other diversions. But when my brother clued me into a deal to get discounted rooms at The W…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stayed for 2 nights at the W in May 2008 and had a great experience. There were a few small mis-steps, which really shouldn't occur at the W, but overall we were pleased. The lobby is nice, although…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very niiiiiiice! Rooms were spectacular, with close proximity to some of the busy Belltown spots Pike Place. The clientelle seemed low key for a Starwood hotel, and I liked how everyone was very…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've stayed at most of the W Hotels in the country (and outside) - at this property a number of times and have always enjoyed it. Good service, unpretentious, Bliss products, good sized rooms that…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we love w hotels! the hotel was within walking distance to pike's market and the downtown shopping areas. the bar was a great place to people watch and the drinks were excellent. the staff was…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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I stayed at the W for a business convention (zzzzzzzzzz). From the minute our cab dropped us off, it was show time. The entire staff are well trained and in the business of catering to people. I know this...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've stayed here twice and enjoyed both stays immensely. The first was for a bachelorette party (not mine), and the second was for our wedding night (yes mine). The rooms are fantastic, mellow, modern…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I thought I was back in San Francisco when I visited the bar in the W Hotel. I was welcomed by great music, diverse and happy crowd, and a spicy, pomegranate drink that was made by Hideki "Dank" Anpo…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a truly beautiful hotel. It has a soothing, modern decor, and if I remember correctly, it just smells nice. How pleasant. They also have Bliss spa amenities in the bathroom, which is indeed…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ooohh, cool furniture. Oooohh, good looking people in their lounge area. Ooohh, hip music in the hallways. Ooohh, Bliss Spa amenities!! I can imagine why the W is such a hot spot. Its also a great…
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a conference here this past week. The W hotel never disappoints. Swanky bar, plush pillows, comfy beds, Bliss Spa amenities and delicious catered food. They really go above and beyond with…
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This W property does not disappoint and thus I continue my love affair with the hotel chain. Courteous and efficient service (morning coffee arrived in less than 10 minutes ) with fantastic ambiance…
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The W is FANTASTIC if you're looking for upscale without the pretentiousness of the usual 5 star. Definitely a great 'go to' place if you're looking for a little classy fun in downtown Seatown. I…
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
well well well... *a super comfy robe that really tries to hinder you from going out
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I do love the W. It's always a reliable and swanky place to stay. It's not my FAVORITE hotel, but I really can't complain too much. Our room was nice and spacious, with one king bed, amazingly soft…
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I fought the urge to do the following: *To jump on the bed
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
want to feel like a celebrity? want to sleep in a place without breaking that bank?
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some girlfriends and I decided to steal away from our hectic lives and spend a girls' night at the W. The rooms were wonderful and the service was impeccable! From the soft robes to the wonderful…
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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Go to the W Hotel/Seattle for many reasons: Great Bar. Comfy rooms with million threadcount sheets (exageration), great pillows, excellent staff. Just feel comfortable here. Probably the greatest thing about...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When you walk through the doors to the W Hotel Bar you leave Seattle. I think they call it a portal. Try it the next time you're bored and think you might want to leave the dreary NW for sunny…
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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My husband surprised me Saturday night by booking a room at the W after our holiday party downtown. We checked in at 10pm, so our experience was mainly the room for our short stay. The bed was comfortable,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is the best hotel i have ever SEEN not to mention stayed the night in. So, why don't i give it 5 stars?? Because of $12 water and popcorn coming up to your room with an apple, salt and pepper, and…
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great hotel just bring your night vision glasses! The room was larger than I thought it would be. We stayed in 608. we had a view of the Fairmont pool and I guess that is fine sine the blinds…
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My recent trip to Seattle was spent in the comfort of the W Hotel. It's centrally located to a lot of fun things to do, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere is like being at a party!…
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm all about the drinks and truffle fries here. HELL YEAH! Get dressed up with one of my girlfriends and it's a hell of a time hanging out at the W bar. You see all kinds of characters, and well, it's…
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so update time, I really did try and break the W cycle and spent a large chunk of last year staying at the Westin. I came back to the W because I got fed up of being treated like conference cattle…
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I've never been in a room at the W. I've only been drunk in their lobby occasionally, and that I can say is fabulous. Whatever people might say about the hotel itself, it is a cool place to go hang…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad for a Boutique hotel. But I have stayed in quite a few and well it is all becoming a little over bearing. Why do we need to hear dance music (old tunes at that) 24 hours a day in the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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I've been to the W Bar 3 or 4 times for Happy Hour, and it's generally very good. My girlfriend always gets the Emerald Drop, which is a Happy Hourt special, and she swears by the thing - I prefer to stay with...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was a little disappointed with our visit. First of all they screwed up our room and put us on the 5th floor rather than the 19th. And the techno music blasting in the lobby was a little much,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I spend almost half of my nights in hotels (no, I'm not a hooker - well not exactly). Anywho, this is my favorite US hotel, hands down. It's nice without being too over the top, centrally located…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
All the lovely things about The W have already been said here -- Nice rooms, good food and central location. I agree and think it's overall a good place to stay. However, if you are traveling for…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to admit this, but I just don't think I'm cool enough to stay here. Lucky me, I stayed at this W on business once about 3 years ago for 3 nights (way before I actually moved here to Seattle)…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great hotel, great view- great for status holders to live up in style for the evening. A DJ spins on Wed nights in the lobby, and the crowds are great. Please stay if you can :)
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As others have said - the staff tries wayyy too hard to be cool instead of just being friendly and helpful. Funniest/saddest story of the stay was a woman who was staying down the hall from where we…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Date: July 2007 Who: 2 adults, 2 kids
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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I am so over the W thing. I know - the dark lights, mode furniture and pounding music was the "thing" in the 1990's, but I'm done. After walking a city like Seattle, i don't want to open a lobby door with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is not a review on the rooms, but the on the bar downstairs. Very nice and trendy decor but small and kind of cramped. When I ordered shots of Hennessy I believe they gave me a double shot…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
W Seattle is not for everyone, that's for sure. At happy hour the music in the lounge is loud, the lobby smells of sweet lit candles and the hallways are dim with spots on framed photographs that are…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cute place. Kind of a modern look for the new money set. The designer decor is nice, but oddly matched for the building. I kept looking around and was wondering what this place was before being a W.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good sized rooms for a W, nicely laid out for my purposes. Flat screen TV right above the desk. Work and watch a little ESPN at the same time - convenient. If you can, ask about the view your room…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When you go anywhere, there are expectations on prices, and certainly for the price you pay, the interior and bed are unbelievable! The service is something to work on though. For example; I did not…
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
[UPDATE: the hooker that propositioned me here the other week confirms that this is officially the most cheesy shit ever. the good news for the W is that the people who stay here are unlikely to use…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
W's have a reputation of being trendy and hip. While the hotel itself was nice, I didn't think it was anything special. The valet parking staff and the maids were particularly friendly. It's too bad…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When the W concept was first rolled out, it was nearly the only game in town. The cool and hip and the wannabe cool and hip flocked there. The Seattle W is for sure one of the better hotels in town…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Seattle W is mostly everything you'd expect from the name: dark, moody, trendy... unfortunately it's starting to show it's age. For example: there's an LCD TV, just not mounted on a wall. It's…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the W, it is so modern and snazzy! I stayed here around Christmas time a few years ago and it was a weekend filled with fun. Beautiful decorations, wonderful rooms and service.
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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My husband and I came here for our honeymoon and it was a wonderful stay! Definetly a cool modern place. We only planned to stay 2 nights then stay at a beach house after, but after hearing about how the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This hotel is a winner - from the welcome mats that change with the time of day (Good Afternoon segues into Good Evening as the sun goes down), to the location and decor. My room is beautiful. I want…
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed here a few weeks ago when I was in Seattle for work. Wow, what a swanky hotel! The hotel has a very sleek modern New York thing going on (dark lighting, dark wood, modern furniture, upbeat…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed here when I was down in Seattle for a job interview (and yes, I took the job so I'm here for good). The vaulted lobby is complete with dark drapes, dim lighting, and a dj, making me more…
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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This hotel is just awsome it has everything & much, much more. The service there is excellent. I stayed there 1/15-1/19/2007
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you come to the W Seattle you have to arrive on a Wednesday night! Great atmosphere with a DJ, scented candles, fireplace going, very hip and cool. My only complaint is that I requested a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great rooms that set the mood for a romantic evening - dim lighting, Bliss spa products, nice linens, comfy pillows, etc. - not to mention that the full length mirror (in my room anyway) was a "skinny…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Escaping from a second story remodel project to the W Hotel over Christmas was the best choice ever. The staff were open to our lugging in all of our presents and decorations and setting up our room…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live here on Wednesday nights for SIP... =) The W Hotel bar is a great, trendy place to enjoy your gin & tonic. The resident DJ is MB (Mitch). They occasionally bring in other local talents like…
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've stayed here on 2 seperate occasions, and it's one of my favorite hotels in Seattle. Modern and stylish hotel rooms, close to Pikes Market and downtown shopping. Only downside is the rooms are a…
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very nice place to stay, lux rooms with great views in a good location. However, I didn't realize there were so many Euro-trash wanna-bees in Seattle until I visited this bar! It is a nice…
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Beware. No one is happy to work here. Confidential (more or less) employee surveys show an abnormal amount of total dissatisfaction. In particular, several upper management folks are singled out…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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This has become a good place to meet up with friends downtown, especially if you work downtown. The vibe is good for maintaining conversation and the drinks are good enough to keep you there. I try to go early...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Bar for before going out venues...Meet a date or a coworker...Fabulous design :-)
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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We stayed here on our wedding night this September and were really impressed. The hotel itself is beautiful and very elegant feeling. The staff was friendly and made a special effort to see that we were happy...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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they actually let me take my great dane in the bar while i had a drink with a date! the staff was great and the drinks were strong.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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The staff at the W was rude from my first day through the last. Everything at this hotel is outsourced. If there is any kind of problem the staff will do nothing about it. Their standard saying is, "That is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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My husband and I went here for our anniversary and from the moment we checked in to the moment we left, the service and ambiance was amazing. I didn't want to get out of bed every morning, the bed was so...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The W in Seattle made me want to get naked, and I'm not trying to be funny (okay, maybe). The lighting, the music, the decor, it just made me want to strip down and run around. I was not the only…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nice luxury hotel in great location in downtown Seattle. If you can get a corner suite go for it, as it is so nice to have most of the corner and surrounding walls made up of windows. My room had a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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Amy and I are in Seattle a few times a year. We stay at The W Hotel whenever we are here. The hote...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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I put my parents up in this hotel when they are here. It's great fun. The decor is super chic and ...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever been somewhere where things go so ridiculously bad that you wonder if you're on a hidden camera show? Welcome to the W Seattle. Ha. It's true. For example, after checking in we got on…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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Bring your hippest black clothes and you'll fit right in here. I really like the W hotel