Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center
Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center
226 7th Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
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#87 of 112 hotels in Seattle
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Experience the essence of Seattle at Fairfield Inn & Suites Downtown Seattle Center. Ideally located in the heart of the city, our hotel offers easy access to iconic attractions like the Space Needle, MoPOP, and the excitement of Belltown's dining and nightlife. Plus, with Climate Pledge Arena just steps away, you're at the center of all the action. Enjoy modern comfort in our well-appointed rooms and start your day with our complimentary breakfast. Our friendly staff is dedicated to ensuring a delightful stay. Explore Seattle with ease from our central location. Book your stay now!
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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Business Centre with Internet Access
Baggage storage
Newspaper
24-hour front desk
Car park
Wifi
Breakfast buffet
Vending machine
Non-smoking hotel
ATM on site
Express check-in / check-out
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Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
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Non-smoking rooms
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Green
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Location
226 7th Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
Getting there
Great for walkers
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I had reservation for 7/6 - 7/12. The guest services gentleman on duty, literally said 10 words to me. We got to our room and realized that the vanity is outside the bathroom. Hair in the sink, tub and behind bathroom door. Yuck!The bathroom had no ventilation either. Double Yuck!
I had an invoice from the hotel in my email that night charging me for 1 night 7/5 - 7/6. I went to the desk and spoke with a young lady who said I was being charged for a “no show” night and didn’t want to even talk to me about it and said to call the corporate office. I called the office the next day, and explained everything to Annette who apologized for the mix-up as she could see my original reservation. During the course of the week, I received additional bills via email as the kept braking down my stay every couple of days. I am home now and the charges were reversed. My original reservation was for $2,368.81 yet I was charged $2,380.83. Will be calling the hotel.
Although we had maid service every other day, our trash was never emptied and was overflowing by week’s end. The tub filled with water when showering so you are standing in 4 inches of water by the end of the shower. The walls seem very thin and there were several nights that you heard running and conversations in the halls good part of the night. I like a firm mattress so I thought the bed was very uncomfortable. Breakfast was pretty good and the line moved fairly quickly. I think the layout of the area could be done differently for better flow. Trash can near the door would be helpful. There were two near the buffet and when it was busy, guests had to fight the lines to throw the trash out.
I had an invoice from the hotel in my email that night charging me for 1 night 7/5 - 7/6. I went to the desk and spoke with a young lady who said I was being charged for a “no show” night and didn’t want to even talk to me about it and said to call the corporate office. I called the office the next day, and explained everything to Annette who apologized for the mix-up as she could see my original reservation. During the course of the week, I received additional bills via email as the kept braking down my stay every couple of days. I am home now and the charges were reversed. My original reservation was for $2,368.81 yet I was charged $2,380.83. Will be calling the hotel.
Although we had maid service every other day, our trash was never emptied and was overflowing by week’s end. The tub filled with water when showering so you are standing in 4 inches of water by the end of the shower. The walls seem very thin and there were several nights that you heard running and conversations in the halls good part of the night. I like a firm mattress so I thought the bed was very uncomfortable. Breakfast was pretty good and the line moved fairly quickly. I think the layout of the area could be done differently for better flow. Trash can near the door would be helpful. There were two near the buffet and when it was busy, guests had to fight the lines to throw the trash out.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip:Â The breakfast area can get crowded. Allow enough time.
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Response from Tim Annan, General Manager at Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center
Responded Dec 4, 2023
A5975JUdianeg, Thank you for your candid review of your July stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center. I apologize for the issues you encountered, particularly with room cleanliness, billing confusion, and the level of service. These matters have been addressed with our team to ensure our standards are consistently met. We're pleased you enjoyed our breakfast and appreciate your suggestions for improving the dining area's layout. Rest assured, we're committed to making the necessary improvements for a better guest experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and demonstrate our dedication to guest satisfaction.
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My check in was very quick but the girl working did not explain anything regarding charges or make any conversation. When I looked over at the other line, the other front desk agent was having a wonderful talk with the guests. That was unfortunate. We went to our room and only one of the bathroom lights was working and when we showered the water was cold. We went to bed thinking that we wouldn't worry too much and maybe the next day the water would be warmer. We went out the next morning not returning until evening but on the way by we asked if the water and lights could be looked at. Our room had not been attended to and nothing fixed. The bed wasn't made and we had no new towels. I went down to the front desk to ask for more towels but thought I would also let them know about the other issues. We spoke to Abraham, who was wonderful. He was surprised when I told him the issues and asked if we would mind changing rooms for our trouble. We packed up and he stopped by with a new key and some snacks. The member service he provided was unprecedented. We can't thank Abraham enough for making our trip so enjoyable.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I decided to proceed with booking based on location alone. The view of the Space Needle from the room can’t be described as no words would be fitting. You won’t be disappointed if only a view is what you seek.
Sadly all other parts of my experience there were just meh. On-site parking has increased but has not been updated on their website. There aren’t any safes inside the rooms. I left my bag in the room like most guests do and I’m 100% sure housekeeping went through it. Although breakfast is served we weren’t able to enjoy it before heading out because other guests setup at the tables like they had nowhere to go so those tables were their second home. Employees aren’t to blame but how do you go about asking others guests to move so you can eat too? My final disappointment was the terrible coffee being offered at the hotel. As Seattle is known for coffee selection I had higher expectations.
Overall the experience wasn’t terrible but it wasn’t the best either considering the price point. This location gives me motel vibes.
Sadly all other parts of my experience there were just meh. On-site parking has increased but has not been updated on their website. There aren’t any safes inside the rooms. I left my bag in the room like most guests do and I’m 100% sure housekeeping went through it. Although breakfast is served we weren’t able to enjoy it before heading out because other guests setup at the tables like they had nowhere to go so those tables were their second home. Employees aren’t to blame but how do you go about asking others guests to move so you can eat too? My final disappointment was the terrible coffee being offered at the hotel. As Seattle is known for coffee selection I had higher expectations.
Overall the experience wasn’t terrible but it wasn’t the best either considering the price point. This location gives me motel vibes.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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My family and I spent 4 nights here before getting on our Alaska cruise. Our 6th floor room was very quiet. Big, comfy beds. Super clean. Seems newly remodeled. Our bathroom layout was weird - just a tub/shower and toilet in the bathroom. Sink and vanity space were outside the bathroom. Awkward but totally manageable. I would recommend the hotel install a shelf or a few hooks for things in the actual bathroom. Breakfast was crowded on the weekend but well stocked and my daughter was able to get a gluten free Udi's brand bagel in the packaging. The hotel is 4ish blocks from the Space needle complex. Very easy to walk there. Lights/ crosswalks at each intersection. Walking distance to many places to eat. Very safe feeling area. Easy to get an Uber pickup. ( Its pretty flat in this section of Seattle so even my parents who are in their 80's did fine walking around. Just fyi, the area around Pike place market has some steep hills - take care of your oldsters!)
Staff was very helpful with info on places to eat, pharmacies, etc. I'm pretty sure the hotel does NOT have its own shuttle service but the front desk seemed able to help arrange rides to the airport and train station. (Between Uber and independent cab services, we had no trouble getting around all of Seattle.)
We enjoyed Seattle as much as our cruise and if we ever come back I would totally stay here again.
Staff was very helpful with info on places to eat, pharmacies, etc. I'm pretty sure the hotel does NOT have its own shuttle service but the front desk seemed able to help arrange rides to the airport and train station. (Between Uber and independent cab services, we had no trouble getting around all of Seattle.)
We enjoyed Seattle as much as our cruise and if we ever come back I would totally stay here again.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip:Â Breakfast hours change on weekends and it gets crowded!
Ask for their favorite pizza places if...
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Ridiculous pricing with taxes. Poor breakfast quiches every day. Bombed out /construction area surrounding hotel. Walk through homeless encampment to get to restaurant/Whole Foods. Spotty cleaning service and I do think they have some homeless vouchers going on so your paying $$$ for poor cleaning? So disappointed… I waited a month to post this… try someplace else and drive into the center city if you must.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Don’t go here
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We stayed her prior to going on a cruise. Convenient to the dock. Rooms were clean and well kept. They have a sign which reads rooms are only serviced every other day when a guest is staying over. In most hotels there is never enough light at the desk. This was a little better than normal. The only odd part was that the hallway and room carpet was not easy to move rolling luggage across. Free breakfast. The single serve plastic wrapped waffles were really good and they had oat milk in a separate carafe. Little quiches were nice as well. They have to keep the doors locked since the City of Seattle has a homeless problem That is the cities fault not the hotel's. The Space needle and armory or only a block or two away.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Room Tip:Â Ask for a room facing the Space needle
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Arrived Friday evening and had to wait 15 minutes to check in because there was only one person working. With the exception of the gentleman, all of my interactions with front desk were hostile and unwelcoming. It’s of my strong opinion the ladies working the front desk went out of their way to create obstacles for reasons unbeknownst to me. I’m Canadian where our debit cards don’t have our names on them. From having my card rejected to my room being “forgotten” by housekeeping - these are unnecessary obstacles caused by the rude girls working the front desk. The other thing is the guest laundry is wayyyyy too complicated. What ever happened to simple coin laundry? This was a very frustrating and disappointing stay. Will not stay here again.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Tim Annan, General Manager at Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center
Responded Jan 26, 2024
RyanKubeska, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center. We are truly sorry to hear that your stay did not meet the high standards of hospitality and warmth we strive to provide to all our guests. Please accept our sincerest apologies for the wait you experienced upon check-in and for any perceived unwelcoming interactions with our front desk team. This is certainly not reflective of the Fairfield culture of warm hospitality. Rest assured, your feedback is invaluable and will be used constructively to improve our guest service training, ensuring that all future interactions are friendly and professional, as expected from our brand. Regarding the issues you faced with your debit card and room housekeeping, we understand how these inconveniences can impact your stay. We are reviewing our processes to ensure smoother, more efficient handling of such situations in the future. We appreciate your feedback on our guest laundry system as well. While we aim to provide modern amenities, we realize the importance of simplicity and ease of use for our guests. Your comments will be taken into consideration as we continually work to enhance our facilities and services. We hope you will consider staying with us again. We would love the opportunity to provide you with the exceptional experience that so many of our guests have grown fond of. Please feel free to reach out to me directly if you would like to discuss your concerns further or if there is anything we can do to restore your faith in our hotel.
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Our stay was fine, but a lot of things around the hotel were broken. An elevator was out of service one of the days and the ice machine by the stairs leaked water making the carpet damp. The keys to the room door didn't work consistently, and the door itself made a loud noise closing. The lobby had speakers playing music so loud that the audio was fuzzy and distorted (when asked, someone at the front desk mentioned that the knob for the system fell off, so there wasn't a way to fix it). Nothing terrible, but I'd expect more at this price point. Otherwise, the room was quiet, the bed was comfortable, and the shower was hot.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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I just left a short stay at this property and despite paying a premium price I was greeted with disinterested staff who was more concerned by what was happening on their cell phone than greeting guests. Don't expect daily housekeeping despite $300+ nightly room rates.
Room was clean and modern but I must have had a herd of elephants on their summer migration above me because that's the only explanation for the noise at 6am.
The morning breakfast offerings were dried out and and mostly inedible by 7:30 am and consisted of prepackaged breakfast sandwiches (which they unwrap and put in a chafing dish to dry out) and these jalapeno cheese souffles that get hard as a rock and are inedible.
Nice to have secure parking at a reasonable rate under ground. No explanation of why they lock one of the elevators as associates only especially when they aren't doing daily housekeeping.
I'll choose a different hotel in Seattle on my next trip. There was no value in this property.
Room was clean and modern but I must have had a herd of elephants on their summer migration above me because that's the only explanation for the noise at 6am.
The morning breakfast offerings were dried out and and mostly inedible by 7:30 am and consisted of prepackaged breakfast sandwiches (which they unwrap and put in a chafing dish to dry out) and these jalapeno cheese souffles that get hard as a rock and are inedible.
Nice to have secure parking at a reasonable rate under ground. No explanation of why they lock one of the elevators as associates only especially when they aren't doing daily housekeeping.
I'll choose a different hotel in Seattle on my next trip. There was no value in this property.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip:Â Top Floor for less noise
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The Fairfield Inn and Suites Downtown is in a good location very near the Space Needle and Chihuly Gardens. The front desk people are lovely, the breakfast is good, and there’s app-operated laundry available on each floor. It misses being a five star experience for me because of the somewhat awkward configuration of the rooms: the king had huge amounts of unused space while the queen double was kinda crammed. There are some good restaurants nearby, but not much in the way of groceries. Overall, though, a fine hotel and a nice choice for visiting Seattle.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Uber is quicker and cheaper than taxis
There is a secured garage parking with a fee and elevator from garage to lobby/guest rooms, room card is needed to access the elevator
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C$196 - C$402 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
holiday inn express seattle city hotel seattle, holiday inn seattle
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Holiday Inn Express Seattle City Center
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United StatesWashingtonSeattle
NUMBER OF ROOMS
200
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center
Which popular attractions are close to Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center?
Nearby attractions include Space Needle (0.4 km), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center (0.4 km), and Museum of Pop Culture (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a fitness centre.
What food & drink options are available at Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center?
Yes, a parking garage, paid private parking on-site, and paid public parking on-site are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center?
Conveniently located restaurants include Tilikum Place Cafe, Petra Bistro, and Zeeks Pizza.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center?
Many travellers enjoy visiting King Street Station (2.6 km), West Point Lighthouse (6.2 km), and Blue Moon (4.9 km).
Is Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.