Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Unique amenities
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small rooms
Unpleasant odors

Categories

Cleanliness
7.25
Multiple reviews mentioned unpleasant smells and cleanliness issues.
Service
8.75
The staff was consistently praised for being wonderful and helpful.
Location
8.75
Several reviews highlighted the hotel's great location near attractions.
Room Quality
7.25
Mixed reviews on room quality, with mentions of cramped space.
Amenities
8.25
Positive mentions of free beer hour and unique hotel features.
Value for Money
7.75
Good value especially for the location, though some found room sizes small.
Food and Beverage
8.25
Complimentary beer in the lobby was well-received.
Overall Experience
7.75
Overall favorable with a few noted concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 07:37

Property Description

Artistic Atmosphere
Experience an artistic ambiance at Hotel Max with original paintings and photographs by Seattle artists adorning the property. The contemporary rooms are tastefully decorated with paintings, offering a unique and inspiring stay.

Fitness and Wellness
Stay active and energized during your visit with in-room fitness amenities such as streamed workout videos, yoga mat, resistance bands, weights, and a core ball. Guests can also make use of the 24-hour fitness centre, ensuring a well-rounded wellness experience.

Prime Location
Conveniently located just 1 block from the Westlake Ave & Olive Way Light Rail station, Hotel Max provides easy access to Seattle's popular attractions like the Seattle Aquarium, Space Needle, and Olympic Sculpture Park. Explore the city with available bicycle rentals for a memorable stay.

Book your stay at Hotel Max now for an unforgettable experience in downtown Seattle!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SEA

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 55 per day.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1816 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.25
Service: 8.75
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 7.25
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 7.75
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 7.75
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Pajaree • solo_traveller • th
9
Pros:

Great location close to rail and bus station. A little old but everything is nice and clean. Room space, amentity, bathroom and toilet is good and nice to stay in.

Cons:

Corridor to the room is scarry with dim light and black&white photo on the room door. It's a good help remember the room but some photos are too alarming and not good for first impression.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Edward • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • ca
10
Pros:

Staff were amazing, location was perfect to walk to not only the convention center but lots of food options and tourist locals. Parking situation isn't the best but that is more of a downtown issue than the hotel's.

Cons:

Parking, but it's a downtown issue, not the hotel's

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Eric • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Very peaceful and quiet place to stay

Cons:

The popcorn and the candy was not free

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Donohue • couple • ca
3
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Enrique • solo_traveller • us
6
Disappointing
Pros:

Location

Cons:

$100 per night security deposit which is unheard of and absurd.. The room size and very uncomfrtable bed.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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FabiolaUK123 • Solo travel • United Kingdom
10
THE hotel to be in when in Seattle if you like Grunge and lovely people
Pros:

Exactly if not more of what I expected. I choose this hotel as part of my Biritish Airways Holidays package, I am so happy I did! Wonderful location, wonderful welcome (with Alice In Chains playing in the background while checking in ❤️) by very professional and corteus staff and the room... I upgraded it to the SubPop one and it was lovely. A wonderful picture of Eddie Weddernon the room door, a record player and actual records (including a Soundgarden one) to be played! Rooms are clean and very quite. Staff is so polite I felt like hugging them. I cannot wait to return

2026-02-27 • via Tripadvisor
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chrisschutte • Couples • Anchorage, Alaska
10
Perfect crash pad for Seattle adventures
Pros:

We’ve stayed at Hotel Max on multiple occasions during short weekend trip trips to Seattle. Not only is the hotel unique and historic, but it’s centrally located to the majority of neighborhoods and activities that we like to frequent (downtown, Queen Anne, First Hill.) Rooms are on the cozier side and the bathrooms are a little snug, but everything is clean, modern, functional, and nice. Big closets too (the building used to be apartments.) Add in the cool vibe of the staff, great lobby and refreshments, and you get a 5-star launchpad for all of your Seattle adventures.

2026-02-25 • via Tripadvisor
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Lainhart-Davis • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Location, friendliness, style

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Navigate12248072173 • Solo travel
10
Hotel Max? More like Hotel Super Max
Pros:

The staff was helpful and understanding about my irrational fear of elevators
Super friendly and great location

2026-02-24 • via Tripadvisor
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shondal311 • Friends getaway
10
Can't wait for our next stay!
Pros:

Great location, very nice employees, clean rooms and so comfy. Offered a amazing lounge area to hang out and visit. Lots of places to eat, shop and be entertained. Was the perfect place to stay after enjoying a show at the Paramount. Also the security of valet parking at an additional cost, but so worth it.

2026-02-22 • via Tripadvisor
T
Travel228495 • Family
10
happy hour @ HOTEL MAX
Pros:

all the homies <3 happy hour @ HOTEL MAX

2026-02-16 • via Tripadvisor
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paulapB5065NG • Business
10
Hits all the right notes
Pros:

Great hotel. Everything is as advertised on their website. Craft beer happy hour in the lobby is a fun way to try local beers and meet other guests. Excellent location—walkable to major attractions and just a couple of blocks from the Amazon campus. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Better rates than chain hotels.

2026-02-16 • via Tripadvisor
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M8154TKdebbieh • Business • Aliso Viejo, California
10
Quirky, out of the ordinary hotel experience.
Pros:

Hotel Max is a small, quirky boutique hotel located right by the convention center. It was the perfect "home base" while I was working at a conference nearby. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was very laid back.

My room wasn't large—there weren't drawers for clothes, and the sink was tiny—but it was clean, quiet, and the beds were comfy. Since my roommate and I were only there to sleep, it was plenty of space. We loved the morning coffee/fruit and the nightly happy hour with craft beer; the lobby felt so cozy and inviting with guests chatting. Ultimately, I'm giving it 5 stars for the safety, helpful staff, and overall comfort.

2026-02-14 • via Tripadvisor
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jamille ala • solo_traveller • us
7
Additional cost, kills the deal.
Pros:

The interior looks great. Great staff too.

Cons:

No parking in the hotel and the overnight parking outside is expensive and you need to bring your luggage accross the street to the hotel so its inconvenient. There's also deposit and additional fees.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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S6972SVautumns • Couples
10
Great Location! Friendly staff!
Pros:

Great location within walking distance of a lot of Seattle must-sees. We walked to Pike's Place and the piers and had lots of food/coffee/drink options even closer to the hotel. The staff was very helpful & gave great recommendations. We stayed here while we were in town for a concert at the Paramount Theater and it was exactly what we needed for our trip.

2026-02-08 • via Tripadvisor
J
Jason • extended_group • ca
10
Great stay, will be back.
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff, nice rooms.

Cons:

No coffee machine in the room.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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E7610TDjasond • Family
10
Great stay
Pros:

Great location, ease of checking in electronically, friendly and accommodating staff. Will definitely be back.

2026-01-26 • via Tripadvisor
B
Brett • couple • us
3
would not come back
Cons:

room too cramped for two people. valet staff were just not there to justify the exorbitant amount they were charging. in general, staff phoned it in...

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Alisha • couple • au
4
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee