Best Hotels near Archie McPhee, Seattle

We stayed at this motel in July 2019. It was completely unclean. There was a loaf of bread in the dresser along with a dirty fork and other garbage. There was mold and fuzzy stuff on the toilet, the shower was dirty and something red and sticky in the drawers. We were not going to be in the room except at night, which still made us cringe not knowing what might be on the bedding, and after our first night they wanted to relocate us to another room as we were leaving for appointment. Were actually irked that we did not have time to pack up our stuff and move for them - they had a booking problem. In addition, their “breakfast” was non-existent and the coffee was either out or cold. Will never stay there again!

Great place: excellent location, very clean and nice set up. Good value for the price.

We have stayed in this gem of a hotel at least five times now, and it is consistently excellent. Seattle offers many lodging options, and this hotel has become our favorite. We love this small chain and have stayed in nearly all of them. This Seattle hotel is the jewel in the crown as far as we're concerned, not necessarily because it is the most fancy but because the staff always go out of their way to make the experience a genuinely welcoming one. The pineapple theme is charming, and this particular hotel layers in a fun 60s theme that is upbeat and nicely done. The rooms and lobby are always immaculate, the bedding among the most comfortable of any upper-end hotels, the amenities are appealing without being pretentious. Self-Parking is safe and easy on the premises, creative snacks are offered at the desk, and the rates are among the most affordable for an area that is often challenging. We hope that someday they are able to bring back their breakfast and cute bar. The staff is consistently helpful, genuinely warm, and consummately professional, going out of their way to find ways of making our stay memorable. This particular University Inn managed to do this even in the worst days of the pandemic lockdown when we had to be in the area for serious reasons. We really appreciate the kindness and high quality that the management of this hotel manages to find in exceptional caliber of its hotel staff, especially at a time when so many organizations are struggling to keep even minimum staffing levels. Thank you Staypineapple University Inn! We look forward to coming back whenever possible!

We were anticipating a better experience due to its rating. The hotel appears that it has been renovated, but is now looking dated and a bit worn. There’s $20 per night garage parking under the hotel. Check in was fast. The room is larger than average, with refrigerator, coffee maker, and microwave. The bath has a tub shower and a unique motion sensor fan. Our room had a view of the building next door 6 feet away, but no street noise at least . Lots of cute pineapple themed items could not make up for the very marginal king mattress. Also some hallway noise until after midnight. Unless you need to be next to the university, you should check other options, until it gets some updates.

The price is reasonable, the room is clean and comfortable, the bed is soft enough, the location is convenient, and the service is friendly. However, the parking fee is high and you can park on the roadside overnight, and the breakfast is very poor.

We stayed here before our Alaska Cruise and had a very good experience. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Rooms include a mini fridge, Keurig coffee maker, iron, and safe. Dove bath products are provided. Hair dryer is attached to the bathroom wall. The front desk staff were so polite and professional at every interaction. We did pay for the package that included breakfast at Toast and Toast restaurant next door to the hotel. Food was good and generous portions. Coffee is not included so take a little cash with you. Short walk to the Space Needle. Upon check in, we signed up for the shuttle to the cruise port for $10 a person plus tip. Driver was on time, very friendly. Although we did see a few homeless people, we never felt unsafe.

Sweet spot in the heart of Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. Small but very clean and comfortable rooms with kitchenette and espresso (pod) machines. Lots of restaurants and bars within walking distance. Major transit (bus) stops also within walking distance.

Good place to stay, close to downtown and semi easy to get in and out of when driving. 12 min drive to downtown Seattle, made for quick trips to most places to visit. Would stay here again. Slept well.

We stayed in Seattle on New Years. We had a reservation, and not only was it 15 degrees out and heat wasn’t turned on prior to arriving, but the back window was open. I slept with my long sleeve, under jacket, and thick over coat. The room finally warmed up by the time we had to leave in the morning. It was a fine for just a place to stay for a night, but it wasn’t a great way to start the new year.

A newer Hampton. Spacious with a great exercise room, pool and hot tub. Breakfast was better than the usual Continental with Portuguese sausage. With the door open you could hear the traffic but the hotel was built well and I couldn’t hear the traffic or noise from rooms.