HI - Seattle at the American Hotel

Liked the proximity to public transportation, kitchen, clean rooms. But overall it looks dingy, grimey and run-down—-like the rest of Seattle. Also the rooma were SO hot that it was difficult to fall asleep. Those tiny fans next to the beds do nothing.

87%

I telephoned the hostel in Seattle on Thursday before my booking on Wednesday night to cancel the room I had reserved. The receptionist said that she had canceled my reservation. I am very familiar with the American Hotel hostel in Seattle, and have enjoyed my stays there.

90%

I really liked the little fans next to each bed- I haven’t seen that before, but it was so nice to have! Also the reading lights by each bed are great- not all hostels have those. I liked the credit-card operated washers. Nice variety of hang-out spaces. Location near Amtrak- excellent! I think you should let people use the elevator more often, though. Also, not a bad thing, just kind of odd to me- I felt like when I saw the hostel in person, it didn’t look much like how it does on the website.

100%

Liked several bathrooms on each floor especially individual rooms. Appreciated staff keying my card for elevator access (I am 77 and 4th floor hike not fun). Living room still pretty much a downer. Seems like it is mostly closed and unappealing, but kitchen and nearby common areas very handy & much used. Ate at several places nearby: inexpensive and tasty. Mostly love the location for access to public transport of all kinds. OFO was having severe problems with vandalism. Will return.

97%