Art deco amplifiers
A two-story installation of vintage amplifiers rises beside curved lobby woodwork, mixing Seattle music references with Art Deco curves.
“One of the few great hotels outside of the central Downtown corridor.”
Where it shines
Notable
A two-story vintage amplifier installation joins curved lobby woodwork and scalloped headboards.
Notable
Original terrazzo floors preserve the 1931 Edmond Meany Hotel beneath its university colors.
Listed
Mountaineering Club pairs rooftop cocktails with a wraparound terrace; Poindexter anchors lobby coffee.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The rooms are comfortable but stop short of ostentatious luxury — this is still the U District, after all...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
U District Station sits across the street, with Neptune Theatre and the University of Washington within walking distance.
The rooms
Almost all rooms have corner views over the city, while scalloped headboards and fanned bathroom mirrors echo the building’s 1930s origins.
The gym
- Gym
- 24-hour fitness center; bicycle rentals included in the mandatory destination charge. Equipment brands and class schedules are not established.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Poindexter Coffee pours morning espresso in the lobby, where long plaid sofas sit beside bookcases and a fireplace.
How it began
Former sixteenth-floor guestrooms became a cocktail lounge, with Pacific Northwest landscapes carved into the wooden bar front.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.