HI - Seattle Hostel at the American Hotel

Pleasant
Traveller Type: solo traveller

Very Good
Traveller Type: solo traveller
  : Best location. Near lots of delicious restaurants and subway access
  : There were no curtains covering between beds so there was no sense of privacy.

Very Good
Traveller Type: solo traveller
  : Fantastic location. Literally around the corner from the light rail and other public transit. Walking distance to great eateries and cafes. The staff was always pleasant and helpful.
  : This is re: the private room w/ shared bath. The shared bath is with the entire floor, which was clean but for the urine smell. The soap dispenser on one side was not filled at least from one day to the next. You’re getting a room/bed to sleep in, and it serves that function perfectly. No a/c but the windows do open (no screens).

Very Good
Traveller Type: solo traveller
  : Social/community areas were great, with a fully-equipped kitchen and plenty of space and entertainment. The free breakfast was a nice surprise. Rooms were very clean and 6-bed dorm was spacious enough when near capacity. Bathrooms and showers were clean. Great location next to the light rail/bus station for easy transport to/from the airport. Staff were helpful and friendly.
  : A few things to note: - if you have a late arrival/departure, the desk isn't staffed after 8 pm so you'll need to call a number to get checked in (they are responsive though). If you store bags for a late flight, you need to get them before them- once breakfast ends, the staff pressure you to leave the main dining area for cleaning/floor mopping, so don't plan to hang out/work in that area (there are other, less roomy areas to do so though)- bathrooms/water were closed from 5-7 am, which is difficult if you wake up early or need to use the bathroom then.

Very Good
Traveller Type: solo traveller

Fair
Traveller Type: family with young children
  : Good location and walking distance to train station and waterfront
  : It was a little stinky and surrounded by hobos

Very Poor
Traveller Type: solo traveller
  : The check in guy was rude, kept talking to coworkers instead of to me, gave me no info like btw there’s a fan by your bed. I checked in at midnight so I couldn’t see, it’s a heat wave and hot as hell in the rooms. He didn’t tell where the kitchen was, I had to ask for a towel and he was rude about giving it to me!
  : Staff, amenities, room

Very Poor
Traveller Type: solo traveller
  : Kitchen area is good for social networking and it is good.
  : Better to have screen window to avoid too many flyers enter into the room.Fan in the summer is essential but in 4 beds room 50% of the fan doesn’t work.Kitchen facilities also need maintenance.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: young couple
  : Great location, friendly and helpful staff, bathroom towels availability, clean bathroom, snacks at breakfast
  : No air conditioning

Good
Traveller Type: solo traveller