Hotel Max
Seattle, Washington
Denny Triangle
Vibe
A neon-lit stacked-drum sculpture anchors the lobby, while portraits by Seattle photographers turn the hallways into galleries.
“Sub Pop quarters”
Photographic door murals and a neon-lit drum sculpture turn circulation spaces into galleries.
Sub Pop rooms bring Seattle's music culture into your stay through label-selected vinyl.
The 1926 Vance Hotel shell retains buff brick, terra cotta ornament and classical cornice.
In Denny Triangle near Westlake, with Pike Place Market and Paramount Theatre within walking distance.
“Works by Seattle artists, including a collection of Seattle rock photography, adorn the walls of the public spaces, and every guest room’s door is covered in a full-length black-and-white photo print.”
Rooms
Sub Pop rooms pair photographic door murals and framed posters with record players and vinyl selected by the Seattle label.
Wellness
The second-floor fitness center has Peloton bikes and free weights, while loaner bicycles take your workout into Seattle.
“Straddling Belltown, a hipster land of plenty (artful coffee shops, in particular), and the well established Pike Place Market, this Beaux Arts design beacon trades in fine art—and fine-tuned service.”
Backstory
The original Vance Hotel took its name from Joseph Vance, the lumber company owner and Seattle developer who commissioned it.
Eat & drink
Cut Club serves steaks, oysters and cocktails in the corner restaurant space beside the lobby, where guests gather for local craft beer.
The neighborhood
Denny Triangle puts you near Westlake, with Pike Place Market and the Paramount Theatre both within walking distance.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.