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About the Hotel
226 Aurora Avenue North,
Seattle,
Washington,
United States of America,
98109,
Washington State
Rooms with Space Needle views
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Seattle - City Center offers 195 rooms with flat-screen TVs, ironing facilities, and air conditioning. Some rooms feature views of the Space Needle. Options include a Queen Suite with two full bathrooms, a separate living area, and a sleeper sofa. Disability Access Rooms have wheelchair-accessible entries and roll-in showers.
Onsite dining options
Breakfast is served from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends. Brella's Restaurant, within a 5-minute walk, offers American dishes. Bulletproof Cafe is 450 meters away.
Leisure and fitness
The hotel includes an outdoor swimming pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a whirlpool bathtub. Guests can use complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Downtown Seattle location
The hotel is in Downtown Seattle, a 5-minute walk from Whole Foods Market and 600 meters from the Museum of Pop Culture. Seattle Center, the Space Needle, and Chihuly Garden and Glass are within a 15-minute walk. The nearest bus stop is Dexter Ave N & Thomas St.
Business and convenience
Corporate travelers can use the on-site business center and conference room. The hotel provides free laundry facilities for extended stays. The Seattle Seaplanes Seaplane Base is 5 km away.
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Seattle Seaplanes;Seattle Seaplanes Seaplane Base (LKE)
1.0
mi
Boeing Field/King County International (BFI)
8.0
mi
Train
Seattle Center Monorail1700 ft
King Street Station
1.7
mi
Metro stations
Westlake Station3700 ft
Amenities
Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Parking lot
Baggage storage
24-hour services
General
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Elevator
Sports & Fitness
Exercise gym
Dining
Breakfast
Bar/ Lounge area
Children
Video games
Spa & Leisure
Swimming pool
Room features
Air conditioning
In-room safe
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Media
Flat-screen TV
Telephone
AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
Carpeted floor
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Location
226 Aurora Avenue North,
Seattle,
Washington,
United States of America,
98109,
Washington State
Map view
226 Aurora Avenue North,
Seattle,
Washington,
United States of America,
98109,
Washington State
City landmarks
Tower
Space Needle
2200 ft
Museums
Chihuly Garden and Glass
2200 ft
Garden
Seattle Center
2400 ft
Aquarium
Seattle Aquarium
1.1
mi
Planetarium
Pacific Science Center
3300 ft
Parks
Olympic Sculpture Park
3900 ft
Museums
Seattle Art Museum
1.2
mi
Broadway Theatre
Seattle Children's Museum
3000 ft
1428 Post Alley
The Gum Wall
1.1
mi
Museums
Museum of History and Industry
4000 ft
Parks
Kerry Park
1.4
mi
Giant wheel
Seattle Great Wheel
1.4
mi
Stadiums
KeyArena
2900 ft
Fountains
International Fountain
3400 ft
Events
Washington State Convention Center
5000 ft
Libraries
Seattle Public Library
1.2
mi
1010 Valley St
The Center for Wooden Boats
4400 ft
Parks
Volunteer Park
1.5
mi
Opera House
Marion Oliver McCaw Hall
2300 ft
Tower
Smith Tower
1.4
mi
Botanical Garden
Amazon Spheres
2100 ft
701 5th Ave Ste 4000
Columbia Center
1.3
mi
305 Harrison St Pacific Science Center
Sonic Bloom By Dan Corson
2200 ft
440 5th Ave N
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center
3000 ft
Mall
Westlake Center
4300 ft
Parks
Waterfront Park
1.2
mi
Square
Garden of Remembrance
4800 ft
Nearby
325 5th Ave N Seattle Center
Museum of Pop Culture
1900 ft
Gallery
Seattle Glassblowing Studio
1900 ft
Parks
Denny Park
700 ft
Restaurants
Five Point Cafe
2000 ft
415 Cedar St
Zheng Cafe
1000 ft
230 6th Ave N
Brella's Restaurant
1200 ft
200 Taylor Ave N
McDonald's
1600 ft
1950 6th Ave
Hurry Curry of Tokyo
1500 ft
825 Harrison St
QED Coffee
1600 ft
1418 31st Ave S
Top Pot Doughnuts
2700 ft
101 Stewart St
Artisan Cafe
1700 ft
2523 5th Ave
QQ Bites
1500 ft
2325 6th Ave
The Seattle Grind
1900 ft
516 Harrison St
La Parisienne
1900 ft
2507 4th Avenue
Guest Ratings & Reviews
Real Guest Experiences & Ratings
86%
enjoyed their stay & would return
friendly staff
convenient location
construction noise
traffic disturbance
8.6/10
Great
Rooms
6.4
Location
7.8
Service
7.2
Dining
6.0
Guest reviews
8.6/10
based on 39 reviews
8.0
8.0/10 based on 507 reviews
Stephen
United Kingdom,
June
2024
7.0/10
The hotel has a great location for exploring Seattle, with convenient access to major attractions. The rooms were decent, but some noise issues were a downside. The service was friendly and helpful, making the stay enjoyable overall.
Rooms
6.0
The rooms had a nice Space Needle view, but noise was a problem with sounds throughout the night. The bathtub faucet leaked, and amenities like coffee and toilet paper were lacking.
Service
8.0
The service was very pleasant and helpful, contributing to a positive experience during the stay.
Location
7.0
The hotel's location was good with close proximity to the Seattle Center, Space Needle, and other attractions. Walking around was convenient, though the area seemed a bit run down.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience offered a good variety of items, but it felt too busy at times. The staff worked hard to accommodate guests in the packed room.
Facilities
7.0
Jennifer
United States of America,
June
2024
6.4/10
The hotel had some positives like comfortable rooms but also had drawbacks such as a small, noisy pool and a fair breakfast experience with unhygienic practices. The location was convenient, though some construction made walking difficult at times.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were comfortable overall, but with some maintenance issues like a leaky bathtub faucet.
Service
6.0
The staff were friendly but lacked in helpfulness at times, especially for families with kids.
Location
8.0
The location was convenient, close to major attractions like the Seattle Center and Space Needle, but faced challenges with nearby construction.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience had its flaws with lack of seating and overcrowding during busy hours.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were adequate, but the small and hectic pool area was a downside.
Charlie
United Kingdom,
June
2024
7.2/10
The hotel offers a good view of the Seattle Space Needle, though it's situated next to a busy main road. The rooms were cold due to old heating supplies but were ready early for check-in. The service was exemplary, especially when accommodating a packed room. The location is convenient for accessing downtown attractions but lacks immediate useful amenities. The dining options are ordinary, with limited choices and shocking prices.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms next to the busy main road were cold due to old heating supplies but had a good view of the Seattle Space Needle. They were ready early for check-in.
Service
9.0
The service was amazing, especially when working hard to accommodate a packed room with standing room only. The staff were very helpful from check-in to check-out.
Location
8.0
The location is great for accessing downtown attractions like the Space Needle, with views from the room. However, the immediate area lacks useful amenities but is close to transportation options.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were ordinary with limited choices and shocking prices.
Facilities
7.0
John
United States of America,
June
2024
6.8/10
The hotel is conveniently located near major attractions such as the Seattle Center and Space Needle, allowing for easy exploration on foot. However, the ongoing construction noise and surrounding traffic can be disruptive. The service was overall good, with friendly and accommodating staff, though there were instances of minor disagreements. The dining experience was satisfactory, offering a decent selection of breakfast options. Facilities were adequate, providing necessary amenities for a comfortable stay.
Rooms
6.0
The room was affected by the construction noise outside, leading to disturbances throughout the night. Additionally, there was traffic noise audible from the room.
Service
7.0
The staff were friendly and made efforts to fulfill my requests. There was a minor issue with one staff member regarding reservation confirmation.
Location
7.0
The location, although not ideal due to construction and noise, is within walking distance of key attractions like the Space Needle and Pike Place Markets.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was decent, with a warm reception from staff. The provided breakfast was fulfilling but did not exceed expectations.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel's facilities were standard, catering to basic needs without any notable luxuries.
friendly staff
construction noise
Roland
United Kingdom,
May
2024
7.8/10
My stay at the hotel was quite mixed. The room had everything I needed, like USB chargers and a Keurig coffee maker, but it felt a bit dated and was quite noisy with constant knocking and bumping sounds all night long. The service, however, was top-notch, with very friendly and efficient staff. The location was convenient for exploring Seattle, being close to the Space Needle and other attractions, though there was a lot of construction nearby. The dining experience was decent, with a well-stocked breakfast area, though it got crowded later on. The facilities were adequate for my needs.
Rooms
7.0
The room had all the essential amenities I required but was a bit dated and noisy.
Service
9.0
The staff were extremely friendly and checked us in swiftly.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was convenient for exploring Seattle and had a view of the Space Needle. However, the construction in the area was a downside.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was fine, with a well-stocked breakfast area that got a bit crowded later on.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel's facilities were adequate for my stay.
Arthur
United Kingdom,
May
2024
7.2/10
The hotel offers clean and comfortable rooms with an amazing view but had considerable stains on the carpet. Although the service was very fast and friendly, the noisy environment, including knocking and bumping sounds throughout the night, was a major downside to an otherwise enjoyable stay. The location was fantastic for accessibility to Seattle sights, yet the dining experience was subpar with limited choices and unhelpful staff.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were nice, except for the considerable stains on the carpet with an amazing view. However, the noise throughout the night was disruptive.
Service
9.0
The service was very fast and friendly, with helpful staff around. Despite the noise issue, the staff were definitely the top point of my stay.
Location
9.0
The location was fantastic for accessibility to Seattle sights, being close to major attractions and within walking distance to many points of interest.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience wasn't great, and the staff was not very helpful. Even though the variety of choices was good, overall, it was subpar.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were decent, but the noisy environment affected my overall experience.
Peter
United Kingdom,
May
2024
5.8/10
The hotel had a few drawbacks like stuffy rooms facing an alley with no fresh air and a small, noisy pool always full of kids. The breakfast was average with staff not being very courteous. However, the room was not as clean and spacious as expected.
Rooms
5.0
The room I stayed in faced an alley and felt stuffy, and the window didn't provide any fresh air. It was also smaller than anticipated and not as clean as I would have liked.
Service
6.0
The staff, while friendly, could have been more attentive and courteous during breakfast. They did not provide the level of service I would have expected.
Location
7.0
The hotel's proximity to downtown was convenient for walking, but the immediate surroundings lacked amenities. The location was okay, but not outstanding.
Dining
5.0
The breakfast was just fair, and the staff didn't handle replenishing the food very politely. There were also hygiene concerns like uncovered hair while serving food.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were average overall; nothing particularly outstanding to note.
helpful staff
cramped rooms
Dale
United Kingdom,
May
2024
5.8/10
My stay at the hotel was mixed. While the location was excellent for exploring Seattle and had a great view of the Space Needle, the rooms were disappointing with cramped space, lack of fresh air, and unhygienic conditions in the dining area. The service was average, with some helpful staff but also some unhelpful interactions. The dining experience was enjoyable but got crowded, and the facilities were just satisfactory.
Rooms
5.0
The room I stayed in for four nights was cramped, stuffy, and faced an alley with no fresh air. The swimming pool was small and always full of noisy kids. The breakfast was fair, but the staff didn't show proper etiquette while replenishing the food.
Service
5.0
While one staff member politely gave directions, the overall service wasn't very helpful, with mixed interactions from different staff members.
Location
8.0
The location was excellent, allowing me to walk to Seattle Center, Space Needle, and other attractions easily. The view of the Space Needle from the hotel was fantastic.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was great, with tasty dishes and friendly staff, but it could get pretty crowded at times.
Facilities
5.0
The facilities were subpar, with the dining area being unhygienic and other amenities just average.
Joe
United Kingdom,
April
2024
5.0/10
My stay at this hotel was quite disappointing. The room was far from the elevator, small, and facing an alley with no fresh air. The swimming pool was always crowded with noisy kids, and the breakfast experience was subpar with staff being pushy and unhygienic practices observed. However, the service, especially from Cuba, was pleasant and helpful.
Rooms
5.0
The room was very small, cramped, and stuffy with no fresh air.
Service
7.0
The service, especially from Cuba, was friendly and quite helpful.
Location
6.0
The location was convenient to the Space Needle complex but had ongoing construction causing inconvenience.
Dining
5.0
The breakfast was fair, but the staff lacked etiquette and the experience was not pleasant.
Facilities
5.0
The facilities were lacking in terms of room cleanliness and staff assistance.
Callum
United Kingdom,
April
2024
7.4/10
The hotel rooms were clean, organized, and had a good working AC, located in the back building. The service staff politely directed me to the 'Holiday Inn Express & Suites Seattle-City Center' and although the rooms weren't ready yet, they remained pleasant throughout. The hotel's excellent location offered easy access to Seattle Center and was within walking distance of Pike Place and Westlake Center. The dining experience was great for an early start but got crowded later, with a bit of a struggle to keep up with busing tables. The facilities were well-maintained with organic Quebec cheeses available.
Rooms
8.0
The room served in the morning was large and comfortable.
Service
7.0
The service was pleasant, and the staff was frantically searching for a clean room.
Location
9.0
The location was excellent, close to Seattle Center and the Space Needle complex.
Dining
5.0
The dining was kind of a free-for-all with other guests, and the staff struggled to keep up with busing tables.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were good, provided easy access to Seattle Center.
Roy
United States of America,
April
2024
6.4/10
My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The location was excellent, close to Seattle Center and the Space Needle complex, but there was traffic noise to be aware of. The rooms were missing a locker, faced the highway, and were warm due to a faulty air conditioner. The service was a bit disappointing with some staff being rude, but others were very helpful. Dining was a free-for-all experience with staff struggling, and the facilities were decent. Despite some drawbacks, the proximity to beautiful sights in Seattle was a major plus.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were quite warm because the air conditioner didn't work very well and were facing the highway.
Service
6.0
The service was a mix with some staff being rude and unfriendly, while others were very helpful and assisted with our questions.
Location
8.0
The location was excellent, close to Seattle Center and the Space Needle complex, but be aware of the traffic noise.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was kind of chaotic with guests and staff struggling, but the spare ribs were a highlight.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were average with no specific standout features.
Jenny
United Kingdom,
March
2024
7.4/10
The hotel provided a mix of experiences, with clean and comfortable rooms but a few quirks like a past smoking room and outdated decor. The service had its ups and downs, with some friendly staff but others lacking local knowledge. The location was a strong point, offering a great view of the Space Needle and easy access to key attractions. The dining experience was praised for fresh breakfast offerings, and overall, the facilities were satisfactory.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms, despite being a mix of clean and comfortable, displayed signs of being smoking rooms in the past and were somewhat outdated.
Service
6.0
The service had a varied range, with some very nice staff members but others lacking local knowledge and causing minor inconveniences.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was excellent, with a great view of the Space Needle and walking distance to many tourist attractions.
Dining
8.0
Dining was a highlight, with hot and fresh breakfast options that exceeded expectations.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities met expectations and were satisfactory for the stay.
Nelson
United States of America,
March
2024
8.6/10
My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The rooms were so comfortable, and all the staff was very pleasant and helpful. I would definitely stay here again. Despite some weekend crowds, it was a great experience; however, the room size could be a bit small for a family.
Rooms
8.0
The room I stayed in for four nights was cozy and comfortable.
Service
9.0
The service was top-notch, from the desk people to the valet, everyone was great, especially Cuba.
Location
9.0
The location was perfect for sightseeing, within walking distance to many of Seattle's main attractions.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was enjoyable, especially with the best breakfast I've had at a Holiday Inn Express.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel facilities met my needs perfectly and added to the overall positive experience.
Reginald
United Kingdom,
February
2024
7.4/10
My stay at the hotel was overall pleasant. The rooms were clean, organized, and the AC worked well, but they were a bit small and not entirely clean. The service varied from polite and helpful to slightly unsympathetic interactions. The location was convenient for accessing downtown attractions and transportation like the Link light rail system. The dining experience was enjoyable but could get crowded later. The facilities were decent, offering a satisfactory experience overall.
Rooms
8.0
My room was clean, organized, and had a good working AC, providing a comfortable stay.
Service
7.0
The service I received was a mix of politeness and helpfulness, though there were slight fluctuations.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was convenient for exploring downtown and accessing transportation options, enhancing the overall travel experience.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was enjoyable overall, but it could get crowded during peak times.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities of the hotel were satisfactory, meeting basic needs during my stay.
James
United States of America,
February
2024
5.0/10
My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The rooms were ready when I arrived, but they felt cramped and stuffy, facing an alley with no fresh air. The swimming pool was small and always full of screaming kids. The breakfast was fair, but the staff pushed in front of you to top up food and didn't speak politely. On the bright side, the rooms offered a good view of the Seattle Space Needle, which was a nice touch a month before my visit.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms were ready upon arrival and had a good view of the Seattle Space Needle, but they felt cramped and stuffy, facing an alley with no fresh air.
Service
7.0
The service was friendly overall and very helpful with suggestions, but there were some instances where the staff lacked politeness during breakfast.
Location
6.0
The location was convenient for accessing downtown and close to the Space Needle and other attractions, though the area had a lot of construction and some streets were closed, making it a bit challenging to move around.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was subpar with poor breakfast options and some instances of unhygienic practices among the staff.
Facilities
5.0
The hotel lacked proper facilities upkeep, as seen when the door of a food container fell off and there was no immediate assistance provided.