COURTYARD SEATTLE DOWNTOWN/LAKE UNION, Seattle

The hotel is situated on the waterfront of Lake Union, offering direct access to the Lake Union Loop walking and running trail. The South Lake Union Streetcar stop is nearby, providing a connection to downtown Seattle and the Link Light Rail to Sea-Tac Airport (27 km north). Several restaurants, including Mexican, Korean, and Italian options, are within a 5-minute walk. The Seattle Center, Climate Pledge Arena, and the Museum of Pop Culture are all within a 15-20 minute walk. For cruise travellers, the Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91 is 5 km east, with no hotel shuttle available - a short Lyft or taxi ride is the recommended option. Street parking is free across the street from 4 PM to 10 AM, offering a cost-saving alternative to the hotel's paid parking.

Rooms are spacious and feature a private bathroom with a bath and shower. Bedding options include rooms with two queen-size beds, and some rooms include a sofa bed (suitable for one person). All rooms have a flat-screen TV with cable channels, free Wi-Fi, a hairdryer, and heating. While the thermostat is motion-activated (automatically adjusts when you are in bed), the temperature is generally reliable and the air conditioning works well. The beds are comfortable, though some describe the pillows as soft or thin. Rooms on the second floor may have a less desirable view, and road-facing rooms can experience some traffic noise. Room service is limited to dinner orders only.

The Bistro is open daily: Monday to Friday from 7:00 to 22:00, and Saturday and Sunday from 6:30 to 22:00. Breakfast is available for purchase and offers made-to-order cooked options along with Starbucks coffee; it is not a buffet. Dinner includes items like grilled chicken sandwiches and salads, though the menu is not extensive. A bar and lounge area is open for happy hour and dinner purchases (no complimentary cocktail hour). For a wider variety, several restaurants are within a short walk, including La Palmera Mexican, Buca di Beppo Italian, and Dexter Brewhouse, all 0.5 km away.

The fitness centre is a practical on-site amenity, open around the clock with a decent selection of equipment. A solarium offers additional leisure space. There is no swimming pool, spa, or jacuzzi on the property, so travellers seeking water-based relaxation should plan to use Lake Union itself - paddleboarding, kayaking, and swimming are popular activities directly across the street. Bicycle rental is available from the hotel for exploring the Lake Union path or the wider city.

The hotel offers a range of practical services: a 24-hour front desk with safety deposit boxes, an on-site business centre, fax/photocopying, meeting/banquet facilities, and coin-operated laundry. Express check-in/check-out is available free of charge, and luggage storage is offered - useful for early arrivals or late departures. Dry cleaning is available for an additional charge. Accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible facilities and accessible parking. A concierge service can provide local recommendations. Some services (such as housekeeping) are provided every second day, which is a policy to factor in for longer stays. The hotel is also close to a Kenmore Air seaplane terminal, making it a convenient pre- or post-flight stop.