I've stayed at the Palihotel in Seattle twice. Both times my husband and I flew in a day ahead of an Alaska Inside Passage cruise.
The Palihotel is steps away from Pikes Place Market. It is walking distance or close to many attractions in Seattle. The Space Needle, Chihuly Glass and Gardens, Ferris Wheel, original Starbucks location, Fish Market and a ton of popular dining venues are in walking distance or just a short ride away. There is a cruise port just a couple blocks away (NCL ship was parked here), possibly walking distance if you had very little luggage and Pier 91 is about a 15 minute taxi from the hotel.
But I really like the Pali because when you arrive, you feel like you are someplace different. Isn't that the point of travel?
Our first trip to the Pali was last year. My husband and I weren't impressed with the service, but our room was ....interesting, the common areas were very nice and the restaurant was limited but the Reuben sandwich at the restaurant was very good.
What hooked us about Pali and made us stay there a second time was the location.
On our fist stay we only had a few hours before bedtime, but we were able to see some of the best known sites in Seattle!
When we realized how close Pikes Place Market was and the variety of fun things available, we were sold.
The Palihotel is not cheap, but it's not expensive by Seattle standards, and considering location and little need to taxi or rideshare it may be less expensive than a budget hotel further out of the city center. Both times we stayed we averaged about $300 for a weekend night.
The Pali has comfortable bedding, towels, robes and a kettle in all the rooms. We are going to bring our instant oatmeal for breakfast next time!
There really aren't views in the Pali, but the rooms sure are neat with huge windows.
There are rooms with bunk beds, rooms with 3 beds or 2 beds, 1 twin bed, and many strangely configured rooms.
Thoroughly review the room you are booking to make sure it fits your needs.
The style is eclectic, interesting. The common rooms are beautiful, the Hart and Hunter restaurant has a retro feel with a small but delicious menu.
Returning to this hotel we were greeted with repeat customer rewards of free drinks, an upgraded room and early check-in. We had another great moment when the piped music was Sixto Rodriguez (a bit of an obscure folkish performer from the 60's, watch Finding Sugarman to learn more about him.) We were able to have our delicious Reuben sandwich for lunch and split an amazing burger for dinner. The fries at the Hart and Hunter may be the best fries I've every tried. There is also a coffee spot (not free) in the lobby.
We also noted that the service had markedly improved. We've already booked our next Alaska cruise and a pre cruise stay at the Pali in Seattle in September.
One thing you must know...You will need ear plugs, which are provided by Pali. Even with the windows closed it is in a high traffic area of Seattle. (pedestrian and autos). Ear plugs are a must at night.
Consider the Palihotel in your next Seattle Travel Story!
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