Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle

I booked 2 rooms for 2 nights for my family using Sonesta points. FYI -- As a Platinum member, there was no welcome gift or free breakfast which some Sonestas participate in. But I was greeted warmly by the front desk and the bell hop who grabbed all our luggage from the taxi. I did put in a request for early check-in and was able to do so. The building only has four floors and felt more like a boutique hotel than a chain. The room itself was quite large with enough space to open big suitcases if needed. Each room was a little bit different. I had a corner room, and my sister had the room next door. She had a desk in hers while I had a small round dining table. The windows were huge and let in a lot of natural sunlight. The bathrooms were clean and just had showers (no tubs in case you need that for kids). There was a fridge, but no kettle or microwave. I was able to get both a kettle and microwave delivered to my room by room service though.

The front desk staff were very friendly, and there are beautiful touches all over the hotel. There are 2 gyms, one on the 3rd and one on the 4th floor. Both are (small but) awesome, one is more dedicated to cardio but also has foam rollers and dumbbells, and the other has a rock wall, monkey bars, plyo boxes, air bike, dumbbells and kettlebells. Location was perfect- 1st Ave is lined with shops, cafes, galleries and restaurants, and you’re about 2 blocks from the waterfront park area. We stayed in the king suite which was gorgeous. Large dining table, comfortable sectional couch, and separate bedroom. The 2 things that made this hotel less than a perfect 5 stars- the shower was just inconvenient and thoughtlessly designed. Definitely went for aesthetic over function. The half glass is nice looking but water gets everywhere, but more importantly, there isn’t a single ledge to put your own items on, and it’s just a shower (not a tub) so if you’re using any sort of product outside of their shampoo/conditioner/soap, like perhaps face wash or a razor, you’re putting it on the shower floor. The other thing was the wifi was a bit spotty. With that said, I’d stay here again and highly recommend!

Great family trip in downtown waterfront area. Hotel has excellent staff. Restaurant is a bit pricey but good food. Location is good for exploring Seattle.

It’s a decent hotel in a good location. Staff nice but note the bar is not part of hotel and shuts early. Rooms are dated but ok. There is a resort fee which is annoying as it’s for “wifi” (it’s 2025! ) and two bottles of water! You do get a credit for the cafe but I hate those extras. Desk staff did waive the fee which. Was appreciated as not their fault.

We opted for a quiet nicer area. This was the spot. Close to Pike Place Market & the pier for our cruises and don't forget the water taxi to West Seattle Alki Beach! I'd stay here again. I don't care for room service food so if you're like me, prefer to bring in own food, don't let the other reviews scare you away.