Graduate by Hilton Seattle

Close to the Neptune and lite rail, fun art.

Nothing.

the room

you had to go through a certain exit which is normally locked that staff has to open (sometimes it takes a minute). Also the parking rate is $50 per day. Plenty of paid street parking a block or two away though

I really liked this hotel itself. It has fun decor, a good vibe, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The rooftop bar is a nice bonus with great views of the city. The rooms are on the small side, the bathroom is tiny, and the room feels cramped with all the furniture. $55 for parking is steep given there are garages a 5 minute walk away that are $15 per night. The hotel is definitely showing its age, and the biggest issue is the lack of sound insulation. The walls are incredibly thin. There was a guest in the room next to us getting sick throughout the night and into the morning, and we could hear everything as if they were in our room. It was pretty unpleasant. The other issue was the smell of marijuana. Around 8 a.m. someone nearby started smoking, and the odor came straight into our room. Based on other reviews, this doesn’t seem to be an isolated incident. It’s disappointing because there are a lot of things to like here. The staff seem to be working hard and doing their best, but there’s only so much they can do when the building itself has these kinds of limitations.

The mountaineering club restaurant had exceptional views. The vibe is laid back.

It’s incredibly expensive. The parking and fees are very costly and I felt assaulted by a card on the nightstand expressing that I should offer extra money to the cleaning staff. I’m sorry but it was a very expensive stay and I paid for a clean room. Hilton should pay their staff a comfortable wage. It’s not the client’s responsibility. This is a rich corporation that can afford decent salaries.

Very charming

Elevators seem to have minds of their own