Ace Hotel SeattlevsCrowne Plaza Seattle-Downtown
Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Ace Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown Area. Ace Hotel scores 89 with accolades from 17 reviews including Concierge, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
Ace Hotel Seattle Show All Reviews
2423 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98121
From $75/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The Ace Hotel, in the heart of Belltown, is the city's hippest economy hotel." Full review
Concierge
"Like its sister properties in Palm Springs, Portland, and New York, the 28 ultrahip rooms at Seattle's Ace exemplify high design on a small budget."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This petite 28-room boutique in Belltown was the first hotel of the hipster-friendly Ace Hotels mini-chain, and it was designed with young, hip budget travelers in mind." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This hotel, situated in a historic building in the heart of Belltown, appeals to guests who prefer location over luxury."
Rough Guide
"A Seattle favourite with modern white minimalist rooms in the heart of Belltown."
Fodor's
"The Ace is a dream come true for both penny-pinching hipsters and folks who appreciate unique minimalist decor." Full review
Star Service
"Geared to the hip young voyager with a tolerance for small accommodations and communal baths...and kitchens—the complimentary earplugs and condoms in the welcome kit are a fun touch." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Ace Seattle is located in the heart of Belltown, near downtown and within walking distance of the Seattle Center."
BlackBook
"Design-driven boutique crashpad rocks hotel fanatics, chic travelers' (vintage argyle) socks."
Afar Magazine
"Ace Hotels—whose growing brand epitomizes a cool, unfussy, überhip hotel stay—debuted at this site in 1999, and it has become a kind of template for the company’s trademark style." Full review
Crowne Plaza Seattle-Downtown
1113 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
From $96/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness
"A reputable chain hotel with well-appointed rooms and trendy boutiques. An easy walk to the Convention Center."
Star Service
"Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown competes head-to-head with its neighbor Hilton Seattle, and its rates and facilities provide a dependable address for midrange travelers here on business." Full review
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Be sure to book a renovated room until all of the work has been completed.
Zagat
4.0
"The "incredible views" of Seattle and "fantastic" service "exceed expectations" at this "classy" Downtown chain link boasting an "excellent location for business or sightseeing"."
Gayot
"This Crowne built its local kingly reputation on its high level of service and a great location."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, the upper-middle-range Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown Area is a modern high-rise hotel with 34 floors all upgraded and renovated in 2014." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This 34-floor downtown skyscraper is more business-like than ostentatious, although a 2014 renovation has upped its ante somewhat." Full review