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# Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Lake Union – Comfortable hotel near attractions, great dining, and community-friendly atmosphere

Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Lake Union is a modern hotel located in Seattle, WA, offering a blend of comfort and convenience. With its prime location near popular attractions like the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden, this hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers. Established with a vision to provide a welcoming environment, it has become a favored choice for visitors. Guests frequently highlight the hotel's cleanliness, friendly staff, and the quality of dining options available on-site. The Courtyard's commitment to guest satisfaction is reflected in numerous positive reviews, making it a reliable option for those exploring Seattle.

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I was in town for DubHacks and late into the Hackathon decided to get a hotel room. The hotel front door was locked past a certain hour, so I needed to be buzzed in to check in, which was prompt. The layout was quieter because there's only one set of elevators with corridors branching out, so I wonderfully had the option of being nowhere near one. I made sure to book a double queen so I could put one of the comforters over the room chair since I have rather strong allergies and generally prefer no furniture in my rooms which is why I don't often stay at Courtyards. However beyond the comfortable ad clean bed, I found the restroom well sized and the counter area very well designed. Since I was only there for the day, I wasn't able to use any of the other amenities, but there was no tourism charge, and I found the price very reasonable for how clean the hotel was. Overall I would absolutely stay at this location again and we will likely do so again on our next Seattle visit.

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Great hotel! Great location! This is a place I've stayed at numerous times over the last 10 years, and recently found myself back for a local staycation. Close to downtown, very clean and always a wonderful and helpful staff. The gym is amazing and has just about any equipment you'll need for a solid workout. Above average breakfast items offered (I recommend the French toast and strawberries) Ample parking across the street and general good vibes at this hidden oasis.

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I am specifically reviewing The Bistro at this Courtyard Lake Union hotel. I will say, I am a Marriott associate from east coast and usually don't opt for hotel meals. BUT, I'm glad we decided to have both a light dinner and breakfast here. It was DELICIOUS! Ambiance is very nice, especially at dinner time. Service was fantastic and everyone we met on staff were kind, attentive and with great personalities. For dinner we ordered flatbreads which were VERY filling and we could have split them, but didn't expect such a good and well portioned serving. Breakfast we had eggs our way and my picky self with eggs got exactly how I ordered. Chef knows how to prepare eggs. Everything was delicious. Yes, pricey, but at a hotel you expect that, but I feel it was worth the price and no effort looking or walking anywhere else in a strange town.

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If you're visiting Seattle and struggling to figure out what neighborhood to stay in, look no further. This Courtyard is in an amazing location with an underground self parking garage. Easy access to all things you'd want to see and do in Seattle. Great Lake view also. Room was clean and spacious. Highly recommend.

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Ready nice hotel in downtown. Feels like a safe area. E walked to the space needle, Chihuly Garden and the museum of pop. It has a really nice restaurant in it called the bistro that's open for breakfast and dinner. A workout room, a little place where you can buy snacks and things you forgot to bring, a pool and so much more. The rooms are very comfortable. Our room was just a king so it wasn't huge but plenty big enough for us with a pullout sofa a large TV and a large king size bed. The bathroom is very nice. Split into two rooms With a real nice spacious shower room. The people behind the front counter were nice each time we spoke with him and gave us suggestions for where to go and a couple maps to get around. It's not too far from the ports and the sound as well. Very fresh looking not sure how old it is, but the rooms are nice and clean recently repainted and walls redone, our shower look to be almost new if not new. Highly recommend.

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Read this before you book: The location is great, and the front desk staff are friendly. That said, make sure to carefully review your final bill. We were charged for three items from their small shop that we never purchased. Since purchases from the shop require both your room number and name before being charged, these "mistakes" don't seem accidental. It feels like a shady hit-or-miss tactic--if you notice, they remove the charges right away; if you don't, they keep the extra money.

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I'm just now getting on the hotel review train. Overall, I would not stay here again . The room size is pretty small, but it's definitely doable. The check-in and parking is what frustrates me . I travel with Marriott a lot . Whenever you book a hotel if you go under amenities it has parking and it usually list how much parking is for and if it is on site, indoor garage, etc.. ---- I checked in and no one told me that it was extra for parking . They just asked if I was parking a vehicle with them and what type of vehicle. -- When you park your car and you take the ticket , it does not say anything about it being paid. It just says take your ticket by the front desk for it to. " validated". And then, as you're walking back from your car, you have a sign on the door that says overnight parking is $40. -- Personally, I think that it is a form of manipulation to hide the parking cost . For me the room tonight was. $160. As you can tell by my review so far... I am thorough about details. The guy who checked me in was nice, but he didn't mention anything about the parking like I said earlier . Hotel does not have a pool so that is a turn off in rooms are kind of small but other than that it is a pretty decent stay. The hotel does have a restaurant, but the menu is very limited . Drinks are somewhat spendy but who cares. I will dispute the parking charge at a later date, but beware. $160 stay to a $200 stay. Only benefit is not Marriott points.

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I am unsure why the staff were so aggressive. They must have been having a hard week. When I asked if they knew anything about the parking behind the hotel, the staff immediately launched into a speech about how the hotel isn't liable for anything that happens out there. It seemed like they didn't know how to answer a question without adding a lot of extra detail that didn't actually address my original concern. Regarding the parking, which I didn't bring up with the staff since they made it clear at check-in that I would be charged for it: the advertisement stated parking was included. I thought it was odd to advertise "included parking," as this wasn't a Disneyland location or a high-demand area. When I arrived, I was informed I would have to pay $40 per day, and then, when they found out I had rented a 4Runner, I was told it would be $50 per day to park in the so-called "oversized" lot. I have to say, calling it oversized is a bit of a stretch. I feel like I have more parking in front of my house than what they offered in their "oversized" lot. Watching some of the F-150s try to squeeze into a space was pretty funny, though. "Luckily," I guess, I was only charged $40 per day. Honestly, these hidden charges when booking are so shady. I would have been fine paying $60 per day if they had just been upfront about it instead of surprising me at check-in. Just charge what it's going to cost. A parking space isn't a luxury when you're providing a hotel for travelers--it's expected. This is Seattle, not Japan; you don't have a great transit system that would make it feasible for travelers not to rent a car. The room was clean, the bed was comfy, and it had a decent view. No pool. The gym was okay, but if you could get a Peloton, that would be appreciated. The lack of daily cleaning and laundry service is ridiculous. There were two adults and two kids in this room. I get it, you "care about the environment" and you're totally not trying to cut corners with staff, but please understand, I like to take a shower every day, sometimes more if I plan to work out or enjoy my day. Kids are messy, and I don't like staying in filth. Oh, and when I got there, I was told I had a "ten-dollar credit" per day because I was part of the Bonvoy program that I could use at the grill or market. Cool, except on the last day, I was told I had a twenty-dollar credit. Whoops.

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We stayed here for a night while visiting the city and found it to be a reasonably nice Marriot close to lots of Seattle attractions. We were in town to attend a show and didn't want to drive home after. Our king room had clean linens, a nice bathroom, and was quiet. A better view of the water could be gotten on the other side of the hotel, but ours was facing a parking lot with some long-term homeless housing units. Our room had everything we needed, though pillows were pretty uncomfortable, and coffee/tea selection was a bit sad. The toiletries smelled great, though, and check-in and check out were easy. Parking garage is pretty small, but apparently, there is a lower level, too, so if you have trouble finding parking, be sure and ask. It's walking distance to the water, lots of shops and restaurants; however, the city can be unsafe at times recently and there are lots of ubers for hire. Restaurant and bar in the hotel looked nice, and the gym was beautiful and luxurious. Overall, it's a pretty decent Courtyard Marriot.

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As I make reservations for this year's NYE trip to see those Space Needle Fireworks!! I realized I never left a review. this was an absolutely amazing hotel combo. That was the fact that there's a giant parking spot right across the street to avoid expensive shallow parking double bonus. Did you have a nice gym and a beautiful atmosphere and walking score and leave keep in mind there is no pool or hot tub... stay at Marriotts when possible and I will say this did not disappoint, and they always do a lot being very accommodating and their app is top-notch. Rings are clean and staff is friendly no complaints. We're back on round 2

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