The Boylston Hotel Capitol Hill

Hotels
9.4 (626 reviews)
1517 Boylston Avenue , Seattle , US
+1 (617) 300-0956

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Clean and comfortable rooms
Helpful amenities
Cons:
Noise issues
Limited staff presence
Challenges with early check-in

Categories

Cleanliness
8.9
Many reviews mention cleanliness positively, although one highlighted concerns about the area around the hotel.
Service
9.5
Some issues with locating staff and getting assistance were noted, but overall service experience was acceptable.
Location
9.9
Multiple reviews praised the location as excellent and ideal for various attractions.
Room Quality
9.2
Rooms are generally described as clean but small in some instances.
Amenities
9.7
Amenities like locker boxes for luggage storage and clean facilities received notable praise.
Value for Money
9.3
The pricing seems acceptable for the location and offerings, but some feel it could improve.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Comments regarding the absence of breakfast options contributed to a lower score.
Overall Experience
10
General sentiment from reviews suggests a positive overall experience despite some minor concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-16 08:23

Property Description

Prime Location in Capitol Hill District
Sonder The Boylston, nestled in Seattle's Capitol Hill district, offers a convenient stay just minutes away from major attractions like CenturyLink Field and the Washington State Convention Center.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
Stay in air-conditioned rooms featuring modern amenities including free WiFi, a coffee machine, and plush bed linen. The private bathrooms add a touch of luxury to your stay.

Proximity to Key Landmarks
Explore Seattle with ease as this hotel is close to Westlake Center, Space Needle, and Columbia Center. Additionally, being just 2 km from the airport, Sonder The Boylston ensures a hassle-free travel experience.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience in Seattle? Book your stay at Sonder The Boylston now!

Important information:

After confirmation, The Boylston Hotel Capitol Hill will reach out to guests through a secure link to gather some information regarding the guests stay. The Boylston Hotel Capitol Hill may require the guest to provide a photo of their government issued photo ID. Guest will receive more details from the property management prior to arrival. Please note, the layout, furniture, and decor of your space may vary from these photos. There's no elevator, room service, or cable. We've provided a Chromecast for streaming.

The Boylston Hotel Capitol Hill offers all guests the ability to book housekeeping services on-demand for a nominal fee. This ensures you can enjoy an uninterrupted and environmentally sustainable stay. Housekeeping services must be scheduled via the The Boylston Hotel Capitol Hill app, 24 hours in advance.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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 626 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.9
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 9.2
Amenities: 9.7
Value for Money: 9.3
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 10
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Vincenzo Luigi • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Such a nice hotel in Capitol Hill, the room was super clean, the bed was really comfortable and the guys at the help desk very kind. Higly recommend

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Charlene • couple • us
8
Clean and comfortable hotel in a lively neighborhood, easy walking distance to nearby attractions.
Pros:

Excellent location, check in and check out were very easy, and water/coffee pods/tea bags/extra towels were located easy to restock your room with whatever you needed on each floor. The room was clean and comfortable. Ear plugs were available if we needed, however, even during a busy holiday weekend we didn't notice any excessive noise. Plenty of bakeries, coffee shops, restaurants and bars within easy walking distance. Easy walk to the convention center and Pike Market as well.

Cons:

This was not an issue for us, but to be clear that there are no elevators and so it was a walk up several flights of stairs to our 5th floor room, may be more difficult for those with mobility issues. The only concern for us was that the floor of the shower was very slippery when wet, it could benefit from a non-skid bath mat.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Jada • couple • us
10
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Attila • solo_traveller • hu
7
Pros:

Location was perfect

Cons:

The PIN used to open the door didn't always work.
The fixed shower heads, the way restroom was built.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Radzevicius • solo_traveller • lt
9
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Josephine • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • solo_traveller • us
6
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Oliver • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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brian • couple • us
10
Pros:

great location, walking distance to sports arenas (if you can handle a 30-40 min walk), easy access to transit, awesome neighborhood.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Charles • solo_traveller • es
5
Pros:

Staff were helpful.

Cons:

The room. Very little space. Shower located in the bedroom.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Leilani • couple • us
8
Great base for a couple exploring the city
Pros:

Very helpful and friendly staff! Thoughtful touches like a code to the building and luggage storage after checkout, white noise machine, water station, tea, and amenities like extra Kleenex on each floor. Comfy bed. Great location -- we walked all over the city and were near so many good restaurants and coffee.

Cons:

Space is a bit cramped though I think they made the best of it. The scented soap is nice but very strong. The stairs gave us a good workout, being on the top floor, but we knew what we were signing up for, and there was a lift for luggage.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Ben • couple • us
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Soma • solo_traveller • ca
6
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • us
10
Fantastic! I would stay here again anytime.
Pros:

Didn’t eat breakfast. Loved the location. Very walkable.

Cons:

Loved it all! Very friendly staff!

2026-07-26 • via Nuitee
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Clinton • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Super clean and very friendly staff

Cons:

No separate shower lights and kept turning off by themselves

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Kody • couple • us
9
We loved it the staff was amazing
Pros:

It looked so nice and clean

Cons:

Not much

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Thahira • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Code entry was nice

Cons:

I had to search for my code

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee