Guest polls revealed marble/fountainy lobbies were passé – so they went with an inviting living room with iconic Vitra furnishings instead.

Restored 1901 gem in the historic West Edge ‘hood, strollable to local biggies like the waterfront, Pioneer Square and Pike Place Market.

Sleek, colorful decor evokes Andy Warhol vibes and adds a layer of whimsy.

Central location is — ahem — paramount, close to the convention center, Pike Place Market and the Starbucks Reserve Roastery.

Hot breakfast spread every day, free – plus weekday grab & go brekkie for when you've gotta jet.

Wow factor: Everyone raves about the bath tubs that fill up from a ceiling faucet.

Contemporary Northwest vibe totally captures the Emerald City mellow.

Prime U District spot near campus and all its associated good times.

Bring your furry friends along for the ride. This place is pet-friendly.

Two-room suites give you plenty of space to stretch out.

Walk to Seattle biggies like Pike Place, the Aquarium, Pier 66 and the Space Needle – all quite doable (in semi-sensible shoes).

An easy 4-min jaunt from streetcar stops, 5 from the lake and a mile from the Space Needle. But first, free breakfast(!).

Free breakfast! Yes, there’s coffee.

Just steps from Pike’s Place, the Needle and the less-famous (yet awesome) Gehry-designed EMP Museum.