ldsant

Welcome to FlyerTalk! There are many threads regarding this property and can be found through the master thread. I stay at this property on average, twice a month and happen to think it's one of the better properties in downtown Seattle. The Westin isn't on the "fringe" of the downtown corridor btw - it's about 3 blocks away from where the Sheraton is.

Parking is $35 per night and $30 across the street at the Athletic Club. The pool is still being renovated; they have said they expect the renovations to be finished in the October timeframe but as others have said they give passes to the athletic club down the street.

mf66

Thanks for all the tips on the Seattle Sheraton, the Welcome comments were nice too. MF

KathyWdrf

Huh? I have to wonder about what some people mean by "run-down." This property just underwent a renovation. I stayed there for one night recently also, and the hall and room were in excellent shape.

I'm a Gold too, but wasn't given lounge access. Maybe I should have asked for it. Or, maybe the hotel was too full/lounge too crowded? (As I recall, though, from a stay there several years ago, the lounge is quite spacious.)

Overall, my experience was positive, but I never got Starpoints for my food/beverage spend (charged to the room) -- so I'm having to follow up on that (annoying, because the few hundred Starpoints I'm chasing are only worth several bucks, and the time/effort expended in getting them probably exceeds the value of the points). Sent an e-mail, info I provided was ignored, had to send a copy of the folio, etc.

STM

The poster must have stayed in the Pike St. Tower, which I agree is run down. I suspect you stayed in the Union St. Tower, which has been recently renovated and is much, much nicer. I wouldn't stay at the Seattle Sheraton unless I could stay in the Union St. Tower---there is a significant difference between the two.

KathyWdrf

OK, thanks for the clarification!

ldsant

At the Sheraton tonight. Front desk staff lovely per usual. Corner room in the new tower, but it's only for one night (no real upgrade but I like this room a lot - views of the sound and Lake as well as the city). The TVs in the new tower are great - flat panel LG ones. They are making a lot of changes still in the lobby which was just redone last year and the pool is still closed.

Pummelo

Last night of my four day stay in the Union Street Tower of Sheraton. I've had a great experience and have been very pleased with the level of service and amenities. The gym is now open, with a good selection of cardio equipment and weight machines. I understand it gets quite busy during the morning before eight, but it was nearly empty when I was there after lunch. The pool is still closed pending an inspection, but seemed to be days away. Like the gym, it looks small, but perfectly serviceable if you just want to do laps.

OPebble

The Union St. Tower isn't renovated, it is newly built - completed last year ISTR.

ldsant

Pool is due to open on November 10th. Stayed there this week - had the tiniest room ever; no upgrade as a Plat, but they recognized me as always, had a nice chat with the front desk folks, and the room was on a high floor. I was there for about 10 hours so it didn't really matter. I do like this hotel; they try hard and the new lobby does seem to really promote interaction among the guests which I like. The staff just keeps getting better and better.

ldsant

The Sheraton Seattle has now placed recycle bins next to the trash cans in their room! ^ This hotel just gets better each time I stay here. I like the corner rooms high floors - just lots of light/beautiful views. This property has made huge strides in service in the last 18 months, that's for sure!

And the beds, as of today, Sweet Sleeper ones

iahphx

FYI, I just did a summer SPG "price match guarantee" here. Easyclicktravel has lots of days for $120-$130. So you can get 2000 SPG points or 10% off that rate. Downtown Seattle hotel prices seem like the highest on the West Coast these days, so it's a good deal. And everyone seems to like this renovated hotel.

Hvanv0405

just checked in last night for 2 nights. . on C&P.

Was told at 1pm (when I called about possible upgrade) that we were in a Deluxe Corner King in Union tower.

When we checked in at 10pm we found we'd gotten an even bigger upgrade to the Executive suite on the 34th floor. Excellent room. . .wish they could grant this too me our next stay in August I'll have pics soon.

cwm143

Stayed this past weekend and enjoyed the hotel very much. The lounge was closed for some special reason on Friday nite but had a nice breakfast there on Sat am. No warm foods but quite of spreed. The corner suites in the union building are nice, everything top rate except the shower which like so many places now had low preasure.
Parking is expensive but the service is swift. I love the place!

Hvanv0405

we'll be returning even sooner then Aug. Because of the new promo I decided to take a late Mother's day getaway over memorial weekend.

I'm taking my mom, mother-in-law, and my two six yr old boys (hubby staying home this trip). I really hope my luck holds out and i can show my mothers how excellent the Sheraton can be!

nytango

Frankly I do not understand good posts about the Sheraton Seattle. It is very big, busy and indifferent. We are Starwood Gold and don't expect much if anything however we got less than that. Paid for club room, got mediocre room with crappy view. Asked at check in about possible better room.. Said yes but the rooms shown were not club ( despite having paid for it) Told we got an upgrade. ( refused to understand that if you pay for that and book that it is not an upgrade) Asked about the safe in the room and was told that it was there, that we just didnt see it. They insisted it was there. It was not, they then brought one up and it didnt work.

Biggest complaint.. we went to club lounge, the attendant came over and asked if we wanted a drink.. Ordered two wines,, then when we were ready to leave got them with bill for 20$. I have never been in a club lounge that charged for wine. I asked about that in the lounge and with manager.. I was told it was a state law and that it was posted and on web site.
It isn't.. Then was told it was on the Club letter we got when we checked in, again it is not.

Worse part is the attitude that we were wrong on all counts and they could care less.