Ace Hotel SeattlevsGraduate Seattle
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Ace Hotel ranks significantly better than Graduate Seattle. Ace Hotel scores 89 with praise from 17 sources like Star Service, Fodor's and Gayot.
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
Graduate Seattle Show All Reviews
4507 Brooklyn Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105
From $79/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"The 16-story Hotel Deca is one of Seattle's hippest hotels, and it offers excellent value. Consequently, it's one of my favorite hotels in the city." Full review
Fodor's
"Guest rooms are done in a modern-meets-deco style: Sky Level rooms have great views of the Cascades and the skyline to boot."
DK Eyewitness
"This award-winning hotel has 16 stories and designer rooms that offer comfy digs and great views of the U-District, the Space Needle, and the downtown skyline."
Star Service
"This boutique operation is on the larger end of scale, but is one of Noble House Hotels' Seattle trifecta offering colorful accommodations and trendy service in the University District." Full review
Gayot
"A $2 million renovation in 2007 transformed this hotel into a nicely priced tribute to Art Deco --- with a warm, Pacific Northwest feel."
BlackBook
"City level rooms feature views into the heart of the University District while Sky level rooms enjoy panoramic views across Lake Union."
Travel + Leisure
"With its proximity to the massive University of Washington and 85-year history, the 158-room Hotel Deca is a solid and stylish choice for families visiting the campus." Full review
Jetsetter
"Historic 1930s sleep in Seattle’s University District, with Art Deco–inspired interiors and a new American eatery." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Set in an impressive Art Deco tower block. Expect quirky retro-chic design, and a great outdoors-themed rooftop bar and restaurant serving up stellar cocktails and even better views." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"One of the few great hotels outside of the central Downtown corridor." Full review