Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Lake Union

Hotels
Residence Inn
8.6 (916 reviews)
800 Fairview Avenue North , Seattle , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Parking is expensive
Game room cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.51
Rooms were very clean and the hotel maintained hygiene standards.
Service
8.68
Staff were friendly, accommodating, and provided a helpful service during the stay.
Location
9.02
Centrally located with easy access to nearby attractions and transport.
Room Quality
8.47
Rooms are comfortable with ample bedding and clean facilities.
Amenities
8.5
Adequate amenities including pool, game room, and gym.
Value for Money
8.36
Great value for the price considering room quality and included breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.51
Breakfast included a variety of options, with something for everyone.
Overall Experience
8.78
Generally a great experience with minor issues that did not overshadow the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 15:57

Property Description

Luxurious Lakefront Stay

Modern Rooms with Stunning Views
Experience the comfort of fully equipped kitchens, private balconies, and panoramic views of Lake Union in every room.

Relaxation and Recreation
Indulge in a swim in the indoor pool, unwind in the hot tub, or stay active in the fitness center. Children can enjoy the on-site activity center while you take advantage of laundry services.

Convenient Location
With a prime spot on Lake Union and proximity to attractions like the Westlake Shopping Center and the Convention Center, Residence Inn Seattle Downtown/Lake Union offers the perfect blend of serenity and convenience.

Book now for a memorable stay by the lake!

Important information:

Parking fees differ for stays longer than 30 days. Please contact the hotel for more details.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.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 916 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.51
Service: 8.68
Location: 9.02
Room Quality: 8.47
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.36
Food and Beverage: 8.51
Overall Experience: 8.78
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Barbara family_with_children us
9
Good quiet. Centrally located.
Pros:

The breakfast was good and good sitting.
We liked the location we used uber and it worked well. The road construction was a bit difficult to deal with when we were trying to find a restaurant along the water.

Cons:

The daily price seemed very high I reserved this two bedroom suite back in February. Maybe the soccer game influenced the Price I don’t know?

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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karen family_with_children us
8
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Kristi extended_group us
10
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Karolis solo_traveller lt
9
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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James family_with_children gb
8
Great staff and overall good value hotel
Pros:

Great location by lake and walk distance to many attraction’s

Cons:

Little dated and needs a little TLC

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Robert family_with_children us
7
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Heaven couple us
1
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Benjamin family_with_children us
8
Dirty balcony and broken elevator
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The girl at the service desk

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Juana family_with_children us
6
Pros:

The central location of the hotel is great. Easy to get to downtown, great restaurants nearby and easy to travel via uber or ebike/escooter. This is our second time staying here and the breakfast and coffee are good.

Cons:

The room had a smell to it, it would benefit for the hotel to invest in filters and spray the rooms. We had a very noisy neighbor, they partied all night. I did let the staff know and it calmed down temporarily but started up again. It was very disruptive and did not let me sleep.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Stefan solo_traveller ch
8
Pros:

Direkt am Lake, und die City war für uns Fussläufig zu erreichen.
Das Zimmer war sehr geräumig und gemütlich, es hatte eine kleine Küche und ein grossen Kühlschrank. Fernseher im Schlafzimmer und Wohnzimmer, geräumiges Bad und ein grosser Kleiderschrank.
Das Frühstück war auch gut.
Uns hatte es an nichts gefehlt.
Und das Hotelteam war immer zur Verfügung.
Danke.
Ein tolles City Hotel, um Seattle zu erkunden.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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74kristir Family Oregon
8
Relaxing & Quiet Extended Stay
Pros:

Location is great for a quick cable car ride to downtown Seattle and the Space Needle. We were 20 minutes to the airport in the morning. The front desk was very helpful and accommodating as we had to bring my husband there to recouperate after a major surgery. They went the extra mile and got our room ready quickly so we could check in ahead of schedule. We had a 2 bedroom 2 bath suite with living room, and kitchenette. The beds were so so comfortable! Each bedroom had their own bathroom - it was an ADA room that had a shower in a tub, with grab bars and shower wand, no seat for sitting. If you are in a wheelchair and are not able to step over the tub and stand in the shower - this room type may not work for you. The kitchenette had a cook top and there was a sauce pan, cook pot and skillet, glasses, cups, coffee pot. Full size refrigerator and a freezer on top. We were near the Laundry room and there were three washers and 6 dryers. They had laundry detergent you could purchase. The breakfasts in the morning offered eggs, potatoes, muffins, or small donuts, oatmeal, rice, cereals, a waffle station, juices, milk, fruits that were most likely frozen at one time and fresh apples. The coffee was amazing, delicious. The bar offered small bites at night - flatbread pizza, chicken wings, salads and deserts. The bar had beers and some and liquor choices. There was also a BBQ area and if you asked the front desk team they would clean it and fire it up for you. The foyer had a wonderful fountain and it was a peaceful place for us to recouperate and for my husband to practice walking with a walker as the hallways were so wide and he could practice to do laps on our floor. The front desk staff was so friendly and helpful. We enjoyed getting to know them. There are a couple of parking garages onsite and I would recommend as the off street parking was sketchy. It was a quiet place and we enjoyed our stay. The area is across from a walk way by the water. There are a couple restaurants nearby. This is a nice relaxing spot. Great for families as they have swimming pool and a recreation room for kids and families to play. Great for families.

2026-07-29 via Tripadvisor
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Monika Ildiko extended_group hu
5
Van min javítaniuk.
Pros:

Uszoda hosszú nyivtatartása. Szoba tisztítása.

Cons:

A koszos padlószőnyeg kiábrándító. A recepció ügykezelése nehézkes.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Rashmi extended_group us
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Maria solo_traveller us
8
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Patricia family_with_children us
10
Great for our sightseeing and to board our cruise ship.
Pros:

Breakfast was perfect for all of our family. Ages from 8-73. It was a good way to start our day.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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adamh609 Family
2
Avoid this overpriced and understaffed hotel
Pros:

This is a mismanaged hotel. The staffing is completely out of sync with the service that a hotel of this size needs to provide. This shows up in many ways, most notably the breakfast. It is chaos with no staff keeping things in stock. People are eating strewn about the lobby like hurricane evacuees trying to eat what they could find. The hotel makes no effort to keep things clean, it is quite disgusting. If you need something from the front desk or housekeeping you may need to ask 2-3 times. Nor do they even answer the phone. I understand that certain amenities do not come with the “budget” hotel experience. But this place charges luxury downtown prices and is barely able to even deliver a budget experience.

2026-07-19 via Tripadvisor
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Alex extended_group us
10
Very helpful staff, front desk lady who checked us in was super helpful and made the experience great!
Pros:

Right on the waterfront, great view from the balcony and close to space needle and the market.

Cons:

Parking

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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JIA family_with_children kr
9
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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100christina Family
10
Excellent two bedroom suite
Pros:

Excellent two bedroom suite for large group. One room has a large king. One room has two queen. Connected by a living room and kitchenette. Sofa is a full or queen size pull out that is reasonably comfortable. Room is clean and spacious. Bed was so comfortable that I woke up confused thinking I was at home in my own bed. Lol. Continental breakfast was standard — clean and food always has a fresh supply. Staff very friendly. Only thing weird is our room was not cleaned by house keeping crew daily. It did not bother us as we prefer no daily cleaning. Another downside is not many eateries and no laundromat around hotel. It’s downtown skyscraper. Hotel allowed us a late check out on our departure day which I really appreciate. Would stay again and highly recommend.

2026-07-11 via Tripadvisor
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Tina extended_group us
10
Excellent two bedroom suite
Pros:

Five people in a two bedroom suite was very comfortable. Room is clean and spacious. Beds comfortable. Staff very friendly. Allowed late check out which I appreciate.

Cons:

Wish more restaurants and laundromat around

2026-07-11 via Nuitee