Axel’s take
Spacious suites and helpful staff, but current renovations make this a qualified pick.
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Axel’s rating: 7.7/10 · A practical 3-star all-suite hotel near the convention center and I-5
This practical 3-star all-suite hotel is a good fit for families and convention visitors who prioritize space over style. Expedia and Booking.com guests consistently praise clean, comfortable rooms and friendly staff, while Tripadvisor reviews also highlight generous layouts and breakfast. Separate sitting areas, microwaves and mini-fridges make the suites useful for longer stays. The convention center is nearby, though the waterfront sights involve longer, sometimes hilly walks.
Right now, renovations are the main catch. Marriott confirms guestroom, exterior and public-space work daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with breakfast relocated; Expedia lists completion around May 1, 2027, subject to change. The gym is closed through November 30, 2026. Traffic noise affects some rooms, breakfast can get crowded, and parking costs extra. We'd consider it for a practical city base, but skip it for daytime relaxation or a reliably quiet stay during construction.
- Rooms
- Spacious, functional suites with sitting areas, microwaves and mini-fridges; road noise varies by room.
- Cleanliness
- Generally a strength across major guest-review sites, despite occasional negative reports.
- Service
- Friendly, helpful front-desk staff are a recurring positive across sites.
- Amenities
- Breakfast included; no pool. Marriott lists the gym closed through November 30, 2026.
- Fees and surprises
- Parking costs extra; renovations affect guestrooms, exterior and public spaces, with breakfast temporarily relocated.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Google. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
1800 Yale Ave, Seattle
Convenient for the convention center and freeway access; waterfront sightseeing requires a longer, hilly walk.
Amenities and check-in
Breakfast included; no pool. Marriott lists the gym closed through November 30, 2026.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- No pool
- Breakfast (free)
- Restaurant
- Fitness center (free)
- Self parking (extra charge)
- Accessible parking
Additional hotel policies
- Optional charges: Valet parking fee: USD 30.00 per day (in/out privileges)
- Hotel policies: Deposit: $50 per room per night
- Note: Bar/lounge Business center Dining venue Fitness facilities Front desk Lobby
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Seattle Downtown/South Lake Union — Seattle, United States
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Seattle Downtown/South Lake Union is a practical 3-star all-suite hotel near the convention center and I-5 in Seattle, United States.
Address: 1800 Yale Ave, Seattle. Property ID: 1450929.
Prices and availability
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Axel's take: 7.7/10
Spacious suites and helpful staff, but current renovations make this a qualified pick. A practical 3-star all-suite hotel near the convention center and I-5, scored for what it is.
This practical 3-star all-suite hotel is a good fit for families and convention visitors who prioritize space over style. Expedia and Booking.com guests consistently praise clean, comfortable rooms and friendly staff, while Tripadvisor reviews also highlight generous layouts and breakfast. Separate sitting areas, microwaves and mini-fridges make the suites useful for longer stays. The convention center is nearby, though the waterfront sights involve longer, sometimes hilly walks.
Right now, renovations are the main catch. Marriott confirms guestroom, exterior and public-space work daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with breakfast relocated; Expedia lists completion around May 1, 2027, subject to change. The gym is closed through November 30, 2026. Traffic noise affects some rooms, breakfast can get crowded, and parking costs extra. We'd consider it for a practical city base, but skip it for daytime relaxation or a reliably quiet stay during construction.
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Best for: Families wanting extra room; Convention visitors; Longer stays with simple kitchenette needs
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Watch out for: Active renovations and temporary gym closure; Traffic noise in some rooms; Paid parking and busy breakfast periods
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Location: Convenient for the convention center and freeway access; waterfront sightseeing requires a longer, hilly walk.
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Rooms: Spacious, functional suites with sitting areas, microwaves and mini-fridges; road noise varies by room.
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Cleanliness: Generally a strength across major guest-review sites, despite occasional negative reports.
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Service: Friendly, helpful front-desk staff are a recurring positive across sites.
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Amenities: Breakfast included; no pool. Marriott lists the gym closed through November 30, 2026.
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Fees and surprises: Parking costs extra; renovations affect guestrooms, exterior and public spaces, with breakfast temporarily relocated.
Axel's opinion of SpringHill Suites by Marriott Seattle Downtown/South Lake Union, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Google. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About SpringHill Suites by Marriott Seattle Downtown/South Lake Union
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- SpringHill Suites
- 1800 Yale Ave, Seattle
- Guest rating: 4.1/5 on Google from 1,813 reviews (location 4.6/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Seattle, Washington King Street Station: 7 min by taxi · Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: 18 min by taxi · Seattle Art Museum: 4 min by taxi · Chihuly Garden and Glass: 8 min by taxi · Seattle Center: 8 min by taxi · Kenmore Air - Lake Union: 8 min by taxi
- Optional charges: Valet parking fee: USD 30.00 per day (in/out privileges)
- Hotel policies: Deposit: $50 per room per night
- Note: Bar/lounge Business center Dining venue Fitness facilities Front desk Lobby
- Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Fitness center (free), Self parking (extra charge), Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Business center, Meeting rooms
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Seattle
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Bed in Dorm (male dorm) (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Bed in Dorm (female dorm) (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Economy room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Economy Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room — room photo 1
- Standard room — room photo 2
Standard Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room — room photo 1
- Standard Single room — room photo 2
Standard Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
- Standard Triple room — room photo 2
Standard Quadruple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
Standard Double room (bunk bed)
- Beds: bunk bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room (bunk bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (bunk bed) — room photo 2
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
- Standard Triple room — room photo 2
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
Standard Sextuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 1
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 2
Standard room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room (sofa) — room photo 1
- Standard room (sofa) — room photo 2
Business room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Executive room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Executive Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Executive Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Suite
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Suite — room photo 1
- Suite — room photo 2
- Suite — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Suite — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Suite — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Suite — room photo 3
Single Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Suite — room photo 1
- Single Suite — room photo 2
- Single Suite — room photo 3
Triple Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Suite — room photo 1
- Triple Suite — room photo 2
- Triple Suite — room photo 3
Quadruple Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 2
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 3
Family Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Family Suite — room photo 1
- Family Suite — room photo 2
- Family Suite — room photo 3
Double Suite (bunk bed)
- Beds: bunk bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Suite (bunk bed) — room photo 1
- Double Suite (bunk bed) — room photo 2
- Double Suite (bunk bed) — room photo 3
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Twin Suite (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Twin Suite (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Twin Suite (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Twin Suite (twin beds) — room photo 3
Triple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Suite — room photo 1
- Triple Suite — room photo 2
- Triple Suite — room photo 3
Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 2
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 3
Quintuple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quintuple Suite — room photo 1
- Quintuple Suite — room photo 2
- Quintuple Suite — room photo 3
Sextuple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Sextuple Suite — room photo 1
- Sextuple Suite — room photo 2
- Sextuple Suite — room photo 3
Quadruple Family Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Family Suite — room photo 1
- Quadruple Family Suite — room photo 2
- Quadruple Family Suite — room photo 3
Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Suite (sofa) — room photo 1
- Suite (sofa) — room photo 2
- Suite (sofa) — room photo 3
Single Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Suite (sofa) — room photo 1
- Single Suite (sofa) — room photo 2
- Single Suite (sofa) — room photo 3
Quadruple Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Suite (sofa) — room photo 1
- Quadruple Suite (sofa) — room photo 2
- Quadruple Suite (sofa) — room photo 3
Standard Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Suite — room photo 1
Standard Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
Standard Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Suite (sofa) — room photo 1
Business Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Business Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Superior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Superior Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Single Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Quadruple Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Quadruple Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Executive Single Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Executive Quadruple Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Executive Double Suite (bunk bed)
- Beds: bunk bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Executive Triple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Executive Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Executive Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
- Executive Quadruple Suite — room photo 2
- Executive Quadruple Suite — room photo 3
Executive Sextuple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Executive Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Executive Quadruple Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Grand Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Apartment
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Quadruple Studio
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Studio (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Cottage (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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