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Hotel Discussion Thread and Poll.
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PAX Prime Hotels are LIVE!
Book yours now at the PAX Travel Desk. Here are the details of the hotels, discuss and all that.
The photos in each spoiler are of the most basic (cheapest) room that I could find.
Crowne Plaza Seattle
1113 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 464-1980
Lowest average rate: $156.00
2.50 Blocks to Event Location
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
411 University Street
Seattle, WA
(206) 621-1700
Lowest average rate: $169.00
4.00 Blocks to Event Location
Grand Hyatt Seattle
721 Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 774-1234
Lowest average rate: $181.00
1.00 Blocks to Event Location
Hilton Seattle
1301 6th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 624-0500
Lowest average rate: $169.00
1.00 Blocks to Event Location
Homewood Suites Convention Center
1011 Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 682-8282
Lowest average rate: $175.00
1.00 Blocks to Event Location
Hotel Max Seattle
620 Stewart Street
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 728-6299
Lowest average rate: $169.00
3.00 Blocks to Event Location
Hyatt at Olive 8
1635 8th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 695-1234
Lowest average rate: $181.00
3.00 Blocks to Event Location
Paramount Hotel
724 Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 292-9500
Lowest average rate: $165.00
1.00 Block to Event Location
Red Lion Hotel
1415 5th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 971-8000
Lowest average rate: $ 164.00
2.00 Blocks to Event Location
Roosevelt Hotel Seattle
1531 7th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 621-1200
Lowest average rate: $ 165.00
1.00 Block to Event Location
Sheraton Seattle Hotel & Towers
1400 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 621-9000
Lowest average rate: $ 165.00
1.00 Blocks to Event Location
Westin Seattle
1900 5th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 728-1000
Lowest average rate: $ 159.00
5.00 Blocks to Event Location
Book yours now at the PAX Travel Desk. Here are the details of the hotels, discuss and all that.
The photos in each spoiler are of the most basic (cheapest) room that I could find.
Crowne Plaza Seattle
1113 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 464-1980
Lowest average rate: $156.00
2.50 Blocks to Event Location
- One time WiFi use in the lobby is $10.95
- Internet Access $9.95, calling back on Monday to see if we have discount
- 37" to 42" TVs. Game consoles cannot be connected.
- Closest Link Light Rail stop: 3rd Avenue and University
- In Room Movies
- Valet Parking $32 with in/out privileges, though subject to change without notice. No self-parking is available.
- Gift Shop/News Stand
- Regatta Bar with Live Music
- Regatta Grille Restaurant
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Full Service Business Center includes secretarial services, copying service, facsimile, PC/Printer services
- Free Fitness Facility w/cardiovascular equipment, treadmill, stairmaster & life cycle, universal weights
- Airport transportation should be $35 via taxi, $11 per person via shuttle one way or $18 round trip
411 University Street
Seattle, WA
(206) 621-1700
Lowest average rate: $169.00
4.00 Blocks to Event Location
- High Speed Internet Access $13.95 without tax
- 32" flat panel TVs that will work with game consoles
- Closest Link Light Rail stop: 3rd Avenue and University
- Self Parking: Available at The Olympic Garage, located at the corner of 5th Avenue and Seneca Street.
- Self Parking is $31 with in and out tell desk when you need it. $25 with no in and out.
- Valet: At the Grand Motor Entrance of The Fairmont, located on University St between 4th & 5th Avenues
- Valet parking $36
- Alarm clock and AM/FM radio with CD player
- Free fitness area, pool jacuzzi and sauna 6-9PM on weekends
- Basic rooms are 350-420 square feet
- The Georgian (AAA 4 Diamond restaurant)
- The Terrace (Sophisticated piano bar)
- Shuckers (Oyster Bar)
- Business Center Monday to Friday 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- On request: DVD Player (advance notice required)
- On request: Computer
- On request: Coffee Maker
- On request: Microwave (advance notice required)
- On request: VCR (advance notice required)
- On request: Iron & Ironing board
- On request: Cot
- On request: Connecting rooms
721 Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 774-1234
Lowest average rate: $181.00
1.00 Blocks to Event Location
- Wireless Internet access $9.95 usually, calling on Monday for possible PAX rate
- Wi-Fi in public areas is same price as above
- 25 Inch or Larger TV will work with game consoles with jack pack. Ask for jack pack during check in.
- Closest Link Light Rail stop: Westlake
- Self parking must be cleared directly with the parking garage each time a vehicle exits
- Self parking: $28 per night plus tax (does not include in/out privileges)
- Valet parking: $39.44 per night including tax (in/out privileges included)
- Complimentary 24 hour StayFit fitness center
- An in-room safe for your laptop
- iHome stereo with iPod dock
- Electronic blackout drapes
- Doorbell
- Full stocked Refrigerator. Can get an empty fridge for $5 for your entire stay.
- Hotel has three restaurants one of which is the Cheesecake Factory
- Starbucks Coffee
- In-room coffeemarker
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Featuring a four-fixture bathroom with soaking tub and separate glass-enclosed shower
1301 6th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 624-0500
Lowest average rate: $169.00
1.00 Blocks to Event Location
- High speed internet access $10.95 per day
- 32" flat screen HD LCD Televisions that work with gaming consoles
- Closest Link Light Rail stop: 3rd Avenue and University
- Self parking is $29 a day
- Rooms are approximately 300 square feet and are all non-smoking
- The desks have European adapters in them along with internet plugs and a regular outlet
- In-room safe to fit most laptops
- Hospitality Center with coffeemaker and mini bar
- 250 Thread Count Sheets
- Black-Out Curtains
- Video game consoles
- Rollaways not allowed in rooms with 2 beds
- Hilton clock with adaptor for portable MP3
- Top of Hilton Restaurant offers full city view while dining
- Airport transportation: Taxi - $30 each way, Shuttle - $18.00 roundtrip per person
1011 Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 682-8282
Lowest average rate: $175.00
1.00 Blocks to Event Location
- Formerly an apartment building converted in 1999.
- All suites include full kitchen w/refrigerator & icemaker, oven, cook top, toaster, dishes & flatware, pots & pans
- Complimentary Wireless High-Speed Internet Access Throughout Hotel
- Two 32 Inch LCD HDTVs in suites, one 32 inch in regular room. Game consoles will work.
- Closest Link Light Rail stop: Westlake
- Valet or self parking $25 per day; rate subject to change
- Clock Radio w/ MP3 Connection
- Black-Out Curtains
- Complimentary breakfast buffet
- Heated outdoor pool closed for renovation
- Free Fitness Facility includes an indoor and outdoor spa
- Airport transportation $27 by taxi, $8.50 by shuttle
620 Stewart Street
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 728-6299
Lowest average rate: $169.00
3.00 Blocks to Event Location
- Guests must be at least 21 years of age to check-in
- This place has amazing style! Check out their video page!
- Wireless Internet access $11.95, provide the front desk with your business card & get free WiFi!
- 42" flat panel TV, not sure if game consoles will work. Input switching might be the problem
- Closest Link Light Rail stop: Westlake
- Valet Parking with in/out privileges $30
- The very plushest robes
- Private bar
- Organic coffee and teas
- Spiritual menu offering inspiration for most any religious or spiritual beliefs
- Free 24-hour business center
- Free 24-hour fitness center
- 24-hour room service
- The Red Fin (Asian fusion restaurant)
- More than 350 original paintings and photographs found throughout our Seattle hotel
- Airport Transportation: Taxi $35, Town Car 'Limo' $40 For $5 more I'll get a limo!
1635 8th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 695-1234
Lowest average rate: $181.00
3.00 Blocks to Event Location
- High-speed wired and wireless Internet access $10 a day
- 37-inch flat panel TV can be used with game consoles
- Closest Link Light Rail stop: Westlake
- Valet parking only: $34 per night plus tax (in/out privileges included)
- Refrigerator
- 8,000 sq. ft. gym w/complimentary access & state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment & free weights
- Sauna and steam room are free for all guests
- Urbane (Northwestern cuisine)
- Urbane Coffee & Wine Bar
- 65-foot non-chlorinated lap pool (saltwater purification system), whirlpool
- In-room safe for laptop storage
- iHome Stereo with iPod dock
- Bricor water-reducing showerheads that conserve water without compromising water pressure
- Deluxe bath
- Airport Transportation: Taxi approx. $30 - $35, Shuttle Express to/from $21.00
724 Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 292-9500
Lowest average rate: $165.00
1.00 Block to Event Location
- High-speed Internet access ($9.95 per day)
- If you don’t have wireless, the front desk can provide you with a wireless bridge during your stay.
- 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable, HBO, Pay-Per-View movies, and Nintendo
- Game consoles cannot be connected to the TV
- Closest Link Light Rail stop: Westlake
- Movies and game systems available in all rooms
- Rollaways not available in rooms with 2 queen beds
- Covered valet parking $27 per night, $32 after tax
- Breakfast buffet available from 7am - 11am
- Blowfish Asian Cafe (Reknown Asian restaurant and Sushi bar) My wife has lips like a blowfish...
- Fitness Center
- Alarm with MP3 capability
- Children under 18 stay free with existing bedding when accompanied by an adult
- In-room safe (accommodates most laptops)
- Waffle-weave robes
- Airport Transportation: $26 by shuttle, $38 by taxi
1415 5th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 971-8000
Lowest average rate: $ 164.00
2.00 Blocks to Event Location
- Complimentary wireless internet access in guest room
- New 37" flat panel TVs that will work with video game consoles
- Closest Link Light Rail stop: Westlake and Benaroya Hall are equally close
- Secure, self underground parking is available for a fee of $35.85 including tax. Garage clearance is 6'2
- Terrace Garden serves meals daily 6:30AM-10PM. Drinks & appetizer specials from 4:30PM-6:00PM
- Elephant and Castle restaurant provides genuine English Pub charm and entertainment
- 24 Hour Business Center that's free for the first 15 minutes then $4.95 for each additional 15 minutes
- Free 24 Hour Health Club
- Room Service available until 10PM
- Coffee Tea Maker
- No in-room safe
- Plush terry robes
- Signature Roaring Start Breakfast Buffet starting at $4.95
- Airport Transportation: Taxi $45, shuttle $18.00 per person roundtrip
1531 7th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 621-1200
Lowest average rate: $ 165.00
1.00 Block to Event Location
- Wireless internet access is offered at $9.95 per day. Free wireless in the lobby.
- TVs are brand new flat screens under 30" and they have 'no inputs' on them
- Closest Link Light Rail stop: Westlake
- Valet parking $26+tax overnight
- No in-room safe
- Fitness room with free weights, treadmill, elliptical cross trainer and cycle machine
- Airport Transportation: $27 via taxi, $8.50 per person via shuttle
1400 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 621-9000
Lowest average rate: $ 165.00
1.00 Blocks to Event Location
- 32" LCD flat panel television not sure if game consoles can be connected
- High Speed Internet Access in Guest Rooms (USD 10.95 per day)
- Closest Link Light Rail stop: Westlake
- In-Room Movies and Video Games
- Rollaways are not allowed in rooms with 2 beds
- Valet $40 (was $38) inclusive per night for overnight guests
- Complimentary Sheraton Fitness Center and Indoor Heated Pool Access
- Fitness Facility
- Restaurant
- Starbucks Coffee Maker with Cups and Tazo Teas
- In room safe large enough for a laptop
- Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed with Sealy Luxurious Sleeper System Mattress
- White 300-thread count linens
- Airport Transportation: $38 via taxi, $11.00 each way/per person via shuttle
1900 5th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 728-1000
Lowest average rate: $ 159.00
5.00 Blocks to Event Location
- Wireless & Wired High Speed Internet Access ($9.95 per day)
- TVs are plasma screens (over 40") and game consoles can be connected
- Closest Link Light Rail stop: Westlake
- Valet parking: $39 per 24-hour period in secure garage with in/out privileges
- Self parking: $36 per 24-hour period in secure garage with in/out privileges
- 325 square feet basic room
- The Coldwater Bar and Grill showcases fresh seafood and Northwest cuisine
- Fifth Avenue Corner Café serves light fare throughout the day
- 24-hour fitness rooms and an indoor splash pool with a spa tub
- In room safe large enough for a laptop
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Business Center
- Rollaway Bed (Upon Request)
- Coffee Maker with Starbucks Coffee
- Westin Heavenly Bath, complete with double shower heads
- Bathrobe
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I stayed at the Executive Hotel Pacific in 2007 and 2008 and it was basic but tolerable.
I had much more fun in 2009 at the Sheraton. There are just so many more of US there.
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There are 12 hotels. Can a poll have 13 options in it (one for Other)?
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Also I was just in Seattle at the beginning of March I'd advise if you get in at a normal hour to look at taking the Link Light Rail from Seatac Airport rather then the expensive shuttle services. We paid 2.50 each and it was a nice, 30 minute ride with a view into Downtown.
Now I have a real question for the PAX Prime veterans: what is the cheapest way to get from the airport to a hotel? I called the Ramada and they don't run an airport shuttle, and said to budget $45 for a taxi. Is this accurate? Is there any recommended airport shuttle service that I could save money by calling ahead and reserving with?
I can have up to 40 options, list them all off for me and the number of days you want it to run.
I haven't been to PAX Prime, but here is a primer on walking around Downtown Seattle.
During the day from 6 AM to 7 PM the buses in the Downtown area are all free (yes absolutely 100% free) assuming its a year round thing. After 7 PM its not much like 1.50 or something and they run till midnight. There are TONS of buses in downtown so trust me its not hard to catch one.
Walking in Seattle also isn't hard, as long as you're not walking up the hill. Hills in downtown in some places are INCREDIBLY steep. But with that said we went to Seattle for a week at the beginning of March without a car and got around just fine between walking and using the bus system.
As for getting from the airport to downtown my recommendation is the Link Light Rail, its like 2.50 and takes you as far as westlakes center. From there you could hop a bus or get a significantly cheaper cab.
Edit: Here is a page with a map of the free ride area in downtown Seattle: http://metro.kingcounty.gov/tops/bus/ridefree.html
Tons of good food and drink on the way to and from the hotel to the WSCTC and it's less expensive.
Another vote for Link Light Rail. Seattle folk do not seem to be buying into this very much so it's never crowded and dirt cheap. Drops you right into downtown at Westlake.
Important note!
Make sure you contact the hotel and ask them which Link Light Rail stop is closest. We made the mistake of not doing this and going all the way Westlakes, only to find out our hotel was across the street from Pioneer square and nearly seven blocks away. o_O
It was definitely a doh moment.
I shall do so. I have not called the hotels yet, but when I do, I will add this to my list of questions.
The first post is under construction still. I am going to dinner and a movie tonight so it will probably be finished tomorrow.
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I'll look around for a picture of the basic room. There is a travel site I can go to for pics taken by guests.
I found a picture of the basic room that was taken in November 2009.
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Nothing wrong with a 15 minute walk.
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We stayed a bit far away for PAX East this year, but I think this time we want to stay a bit closer to everyone else. Try to break out of the anti-social thing we have going on the rest of the year.
Hyatt and Sheraton are equal distance to PAX.
Hyatt is a nicer hotel, but if you're looking just for some place close and dont care about anything else, Sheraton is cheaper.
I'm torn actually because the staff at the Hyatt rock, but $64 for the trip is a bit lame.
But then again Crowne Plaza is cheap and has plenty of rooms for PAX goers as well...
I wanna be near the con center and in the same hotel with the heaviest PAXer presence...
Decisions decisions...
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The same thing should happen at some point this year.
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Well im still waiting to see if any of my friends/family make the decision to shit or get off the pot, but im expecting to have atleast 2 extra spots.
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Since I am attending solo (wife snickered at that, but I’m the only one in my group interested) that is what I'm wanting as well. I think I'll leave my reservation at the Hyatt and change if necessary.
For anyone who is interested, The Homewood Suites is awesome. Rooms are huge, very nice, and the free breakfast there is unmatched. It's full hot meals that aren't terrible quality. They also have flatscreens in the rooms with A/V inputs available for consoles. We ended up hooking a 360 in our room last year. There's free Wi-Fi and the front desk was nice enough to bring us an ethernet box up so we could connect the 360 too. The only reason I'm considering other hotels is because I'd like some variety. If your thinking about Homewood I'd definitely recommend it to anyone.
HOLD ME!
That's all the convincing i needed. Homewood it is.
The Grand Hyatt is very nice; bathroom is as epic as they say. It's also where the main PAX VIPs stay so you tend to see them here and there. I rode the elevator with Bill Amend and was able to tell him how much I liked his panel and his comic. That was a nice experience.
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If my friend is as generous as he was during our last Games Day trip, he may spring for the hotel.
*laughs* Yeah, I was originally considering posting a picture of the basic rooms the MNC stayed in for PAX08, but I wanted to wait until a REAL picture could be posted first, cause the guys were kind of assholes to each other:
Locking Dover in the bathroom: http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Bressnia/Seattle%20and%20PAX%20August%202008/Aug%2028/n691102069_731686_3491.jpg
Trashing the other room: http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Bressnia/Seattle%20and%20PAX%20August%202008/Aug%2028/n691102069_771179_696.jpg
(Thank god Brian and I got our own room in the other tower!
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