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The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel SeattlevsSilver Cloud Hotel - Tacoma Waterfront
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Kimpton Alexis Hotel ranks significantly higher than Silver Cloud Inn Tacoma - Waterfront. Kimpton Alexis Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 85 with recommendations from 15 reviews such as Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Rough Guide.
The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle
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1007 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98104
From $127/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Family Friendly
- Multilingual
Concierge "Back on the map after an extensive 2007 refurbishment, this cozy boutique charmer offers 121 tryst-worthy rooms in a well-positioned location downtown."
OysterUpscale
"This upscale boutique hotel, featuring 121 eclectic guestrooms that cater to every possible personality, is about as perfectly located as a downtown hotel can be." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Seattle’s first self-proclaimed “art hotel” fills its 121 rooms with works selected by a Seattle Art Museum curator." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Since 1901, the Alexis has lived up to its stellar reputation as an elegant haven for those who prefer pampering."
Rough Guide "Plush decor at this top-notch hotel, as well as a spa and steam room, just south of Pike Place Market."
Star Service "Located near the Kingdome and the main shopping district, this Kimpton original was Seattle's first boutique-hotel, and Bill Kimpton's second hotel in this long-lived chain." Full review
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Each morning, guests receive newspapers; each evening, they get a wine reception; and each night, upon request, chocolates come with turndown.
Michelin Guide "This luxury boutique hotel, ensconced in a historic building, combines Northwest art and over-the-top service."
Gayot "This luxury boutique hotel isn't just near many of Seattle's major attractions --- it's also one of them."
BlackBook "Not the hippest stay in town, but rooms that showcase exposed brick and a hotel rocking the early works of Dale Chihuly on the walls? Not the stuffiest, either."
Zagat4.3
"In a "prime location" halfway between Pike Place Market and Pioneer Square, this "elegant" Downtown Kimpton boutique is "all about artistry"."
Silver Cloud Hotel - Tacoma Waterfront
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2317 N. Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402
From $149/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "Tacoma's only waterfront hotel juts right out into the bay along picturesque Ruston Way and the historic Old Town area." Full review
Frommer's "Built out over the waters of Commencement Bay, on a pier on the Ruston Way waterfront, this hotel has water views from every room." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This outpost of a Northwest chain claims a prime location, on a pier extending into Commencement Bay from the bustling waterfront."
Lonely Planet "Just a little nicer and a little friendlier than it has to be, the Silver Cloud is ideal for business travelers or those staying long enough to want to make use of the kitchenettes in each suite."
U.S. News & World Report "The 90 guest rooms and suites at the Silver Cloud Inn Tacoma – Waterfront, which juts out into Commencement Bay, boast great views of the water." Full review
