If you want to stay in a contemporary room with the latest technology in the downtown area of Seattle, THIS IS THE PLACE. Sony plasma televisions on the wall of each guest room have excellent sound and HD programs, however you may find as I did, to be glued to the hotel's personal channels showing HD photographs of scenes from around the world set to soothing music. Mention you like golf to the excellent staff at the front desk when you check in, and when you enter your room, classical music will be playing and the television will be set to the channel showing the greatest golf courses of the world. There are approximately a dozen channels that feature photographic slide shows on subjects from sailing to hiking to tropical resorts. Seriously cool. Of COURSE everyone will mention the bathroom with the glass wall opening into the bedroom and the tub that fills from the ceiling, this is a luxury, spa like setting and the bathroom is almost as state of the art as their technology. WIFI is throughout the hotel's common areas and in each guest room. The telephones are VOIP technology with guides to the hotel, the area and the nightlife right on the phone screen. Ask the front desk for a water view room if possible, facing west, although I imagine the city view rooms are just as spectacular. The hotel restaurant, BOKA is a wise choice for happy hour (with tapas-style "urban bites" for half price as well as the drinks). A golf club with two golf simulator bays is in the lower level of the hotel along with their fitness center and spaaaah (as they call it). Plan to check out the golf simulator during happy hours weekdays for 1/2 price golf and drinks, almost feels like your on the course. The staff is unbelievable, service is efficient and professional, the only delay in any service is getting your car from the hotel valet (as they have to park it off-site). The hotel's location is at 1st and Madison, an easy walk to Pike Place Market, the Seattle Art Museum, the waterfront, ferries and numerous restaurants. Rates were decent for this level of service, around $200 per night, ask for the AAA discount, it's not officially offered, but the great reservations people will give you a discount to match. Call them now if you are planning a trip to Seattle for business or pleasure.

Lovely spacious rooms with relaxing colour schemes and fascinating bath room with the electric blind to shield me from the office workers. :) What a shock when the column of water descended from the ceiling!
Did not enjoy the food offering in BOKA- very oily winter veg with lovely white fish- yuk. Breakfast was more acceptable with the mini buffet. No bread though only pastries. Don't understand why US hotels do not bother withhealthy eating? I had to be very careful what I chose to avoid nausea nad indigestion . Maybe I am spoiled on this side of the pond?
Considered the spa offering but rooms very pokey so passed on that. Got my nails done at a local salon up the road- VERY reasonable.

Fantastic hotel. Wonderful service.

Plus:
* Great location
* I arrived early, and while my room was not ready, they were very accommodating regarding my desire to change and freshen up.
* I had a corner room, and while other corners would have a view of the water, my room was great. Lots of room, big TV with art/music channels, very very comfortable.
* Very comfortable bed. Prompt room service.
* Nice area for breakfast and drinks
* free high speed internet, wired and wireless.

Cons:
* Parking was pricey
* None that I can think of.

For any business/pleasure downtown, this is a great place to stay. Highly recommended.

We stayed here over the long MLK weekend in January 2008. Everything met our expectations. The staff was professional, friendly, and very helpful. The location made seeing Seattle on foot easy. The room was wonderful (great design and a great bathroom) and had a great view of Elliot Bay and the Olympic Mountains across Puget Sound. We also enjoyed the spa services and Boka restaurant, which was quite excellent. We will definitely stay there again the next time we go to Seattle.