Name: Hotel Theodore
Address: 1531 7th Avenue, Seattle, Washington, 98101, United States
Price range: Under $200 per Night

TL;DR

Atmosphere: Eccentric, thoughtful, and comfortable boutique hotel in Downtown Seattle.
History: Housed in the old Roosevelt Hotel with decades of guest history, modernized in 2017.
Common areas: Stylish leather furnishings, tasteful murals, artistic touches, and calm lighting.
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From the outdated neon sign on the top of the building to the complimentary use of both umbrellas and bikes, this Downtown Seattle boutique hotel has the perfect balance of eccentricity, thoughtfulness, and comfort.

Hotel Theodore’s premises hosted guests for decades in the old Roosevelt Hotel (as per the glowing red letters crowning the building).

Its 2017 ownership change maintained the welcoming atmosphere while modernizing the space.

The common areas feature understated yet stylish leather furnishings, tasteful murals and other artistic touches, and low lighting that keeps the spaces calm and sophisticated.

What are the rooms like?

Rooms: 153 rooms with a wide range from standard to 2000 sq. ft. penthouse suites.
Variety: Superior Rooms and King Studio Suites for mid-level options; penthouses with decks, hot tubs, and artwork.
Amenities: Coffee/tea makers, robes, slippers, Bluetooth speakers, big-screen TVs, honor bar drinks, eco-friendly bath amenities, ADA options.
Luxury features: Clawfoot tubs, water views, pull-out couches, cozy living rooms for larger suites.
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There’s a great variety of rooms, from the smaller, standard offerings to a 2000 square foot penthouse complete with wrap around decks, a hot tub, and original artwork. Superior Rooms and King Studio Suites are excellent halfway points.

The most basic rooms and suites include coffee and tea makers, robes & slippies, bluetooth speakers, and big-screen TVs. The beverages in the honor bars are locally sourced and delicious, the bath amenities eco-friendly.

The larger, more opulent options include features like clawfoot bathtubs, stunning water views, pull-out couches, and cozy living rooms. There are also ADA options; contact the hotel for more information.

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What are prices like?

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And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?

Coffee: Made Coffee in the lobby, high-quality Seattle-style.
Dining: Rider restaurant for hotel guests and outsiders, seafood-forward, well-prepared, classic and signature cocktails.
Bar: Large, open-concept kitchen view, ideal for independent travelers or couples.
Fitness: 24-hour gym, complimentary bikes, wellness kits, and a complimentary cocktail on check-in.

You’ll have two excellent options for keeping yourself fed. Made Coffee can be found in the lobby, handing out exactly the quality of coffee you’d expect from Seattle (read: high).

They also offer some snacks for takeaway if you’re eager to get moving.

For those with a bit more time, it would be a shame to miss Rider, which is a big draw for hotel guests and outsiders.

The bar area is large and comfortable. It faces the open-concept kitchen, making a perfect spot for independent travelers or couples.

The bar menu is full of well-done classics and delectable signatures. Don’t miss the goat cheese-stuffed olive martinis or the spiced reposado tequila and cold brew Pick Me Up.

Food is seafood-forward and perfectly prepared, from crudo to chowder.

Sportive guests can enjoy 24-hour fitness center, or enjoy complimentary bike loans to get the old heart rate up and explore the city at the same time.

A wellness kit will be waiting in your room on check-in, as well as a complimentary cocktail.

How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Location: Heart of Seattle, near Downtown and Belltown.
Nearby attractions: High-end shopping, food, museums, Centennial Park, Olympic Sculpture Park, ferry terminals, Seattle Aquarium.
Transport: Westlake rail station connects to multiple lines for exploring the city, Queen Anne, Capitol City, and Ballard neighborhoods.
Discounts: Nearby Art Museum and Museum of History and Industry.

Hotel Theodore is in the beating heart of Seattle, an easy distance from some of the city’s most exciting attractions, its vibrant center, and Belltown, its nightlife headquarters.

Downtown is an excellent place for high-end shopping and some of the best food in the Pacific Northwest. There are plenty of museums and some excellent sightseeing just outside the doors of the hotel.

Westward, you’ll find ferry terminals and the Seattle Aquarium. You’re fairly close to Centennial Park and The Olympic Sculpture Park, also.

The hotel offers discounts to the nearby Art Museum and the Museum of History and Industry.

Westlake rail station lies just a few minutes’ walk away, and connects to multiple different lines taking you throughout the city.

Take it up to Queen Anne, over to Capitol City, or even across the water to the lovely, relaxing Ballard neighborhood.

And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?

Some things guests liked:

”The decorative theme was great and the smell in the lobby was fantastic. The staff was friendly, welcoming and helpful. It was a great stay….”

”Great comfortable stay. The ambiance, the cozy yet luxurious feeling, the bed was very comfortable, in the city center and walkable distance to restaurants….”