khabah

Starting a dedicated thread for the upcoming Hotel 1000 Seattle, LXR Hotels & Resorts.

This hotel was formerly Loews Hotel 1000, and will be joining Hilton on August 19th, 2021.

khabah

acarney

Always nice to have a hip modern hotel join in the Seattle area... but love this little jem...

"Daily Mandatory Urban Destination Charge will be added to the room rate and includes:Premium guest internet access; daily in-room bottled water; one hour of golf simulator use; unlimited local and long-distance phone calls."

Does ANYONE make long distance calls any more... did you drop your cell phone in the ocean? Golf simulator... really want to be forced to pay for that.... curious if someone that is disabled can argue they shouldn't have to pay for that fee...

WasKnown

Here's the official site: https://www.hotel1000seattle.com/

Surprisingly looks like an excellent hotel in a city that does not have many other excellent options. The game room/golf simulator makes me suspect there are residences in this hotels.

outgoing

As I noted in the other threat given that prices are only slightly below Four Seasons they're going to have hard time IMO (or to be more precise twice as much as for many of the top and actually really good Hyatts). Fairmont is also much cheaper and there are other reasonable options in Seattle for like half the price. Plus I'm starting to get really confused about what this LXR brand is supposed to be. I mean this ex-Loews is not even close to Biltmore or (hopefully) Roku that is supposed to mimic Aman. On the other end of the spectrum you have Oceana and Habtoor where you pay top $ for pretty mediocre product based on my experiences and reviews of others.

WasKnown

LXR is Hilton's soft luxury flag (like Marriott Luxury Collection). It means nothing. There will be good LXRs but also many bad ones.

pzpa

Daily Mandatory Urban Destination Charge... wow! I thought it was a joke until I went on their website and checked for myself.

acarney

The only thing useful with that is the water and MAYBE the internet access (though now adays that even is questionable with cell phones and most plans including hot spot data now). If they want to tack on extra fees at least make them slightly useful; a "mandatory" credit to the lounge or something like that...

Would be really curious if someone that was disabled or had mobility issues could ..... about the golf simulator fee and get that replaced with a credit for something else....

florens

Those mandatory charges (+ the taxes on top of the charge) are a scam and I will never stay at a property that has them as a result.

A basic room would cost 400$ but in the end one would pay over 500$ for a one night stay. Ridiculous.

khabah

Hilton has issued an official press release for this one.

khabah

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LXR Hotels & Resorts Reveals Plans to Enter Seattle

Hotel 1000 to debut in August as part of Hilton’s luxury collection brand

July 26, 2021 - SEATTLE - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has signed an agreement with the new owners of Hotel 1000 in Seattle. Lighthouse Investments and ESI Ventures with equity financing from Kildare Partners acquired Hotel 1000 last month and plan to transition the property to LXR Hotels & Resorts, in August. LXR Hotels & Resorts feature a selection of unrivaled luxury properties that thrive independently, each providing a unique and locally immersive experience. The collection was developed based on demand for top-tier properties that retain their unique identity and market prominence in the luxury space, and that are backed by the strength of the Hilton enterprise and its award-winning Honors program.

“As the debut LXR Hotels & Resorts property in the Pacific Northwest, Hotel 1000 signals Hilton’s commitment to expanding our luxury portfolio in sought-after urban and resort destinations,” said Feisal Jaffer, global head, LXR Hotels & Resorts. “During the course of 2021, we will welcome five hand-picked new members to the LXR collection, a testament to our focus on curating a selection of independent hotels and resorts that offer a bespoke experience for our discerning guests and drive superior returns for our owners. LXR embraces properties with unique aesthetic and design, while amplifying their position within the destination as an authentic immersive experience.”

Located at the intersection of First Avenue and Madison Street, Hotel 1000 is ideally situated in Downtown Seattle just steps from the waterfront along Elliott Bay, and is one of the most conveniently placed hotels in the Waterfront district near Pike Place Market, Seattle Art Museum, and the bustling shopping and business districts. The thoughtfully designed 120-room hotel allows guests to take in panoramic views of the Seattle skyline from their rooms featuring its signature pedestal bathtubs, glass showers, and custom residential furnishings.

Property highlights include its destination restaurant and bar, All Water Seafood & Oyster Bar featuring fresh, local seafood and an impressive wine cellar showcasing regional wines. The hotel offers multiple premium amenities and comforts along with a full-service spa and fitness center, sauna, and salon. The property also features seven flexible event rooms, a boardroom and an all-weather greenhouse terrace which adds up to 9,100 square feet of meeting and event space for guests to create memorable gatherings of all sizes and occasions.

The hotel will join the award-winning Hilton Honors guest loyalty program, allowing more than 115 million members who book directly with Hilton to earn Points for hotel stays and experiences, plus instant benefits including contactless check-in with room selection, Digital Key and Confirmed Connected Rooms.

For more information about Hilton, please visit newsroom.hilton.com.

About LXR Hotels & Resorts

LXR Hotels & Resorts is a collection of independent luxury properties that each represent their unique location and offer a singular travel experience native to its place, history and tradition. Found in the world's most alluring destinations, LXR Hotels & Resorts connect legendary properties into an exclusive network of hotels that are set apart by an unrivaled commitment to personalized service and elegant, yet locally immersive experiences for their guests. Each hotel in the collection remains steadfastly true to its heritage and culture, providing a luxurious base of exploration for the passionate, yet discerning adventurer. LXR Hotels & Resorts is part of Hilton, a leading global hospitality company, and each property benefits from the strength of the Hilton Enterprise and its award-winning Hilton Honors program. Visit lxrhotels.com to learn more.

bimmerfreak0

Just booked for the 31st of August. Let's see if they have their act together or not. Also interesting how they don't list suites yet I know they have them.

lowfareair

Yes, the top half of the building is residences, the bottom half is the hotel.

rogo

I don't think this was an excellent hotel before it got Hilton flagged. I never heard a word said about it one way or the other.

Without a huge remodel, I suspect it will remain ordinary.

Single_Flyer

It's a nice hotel in Seattle; was well regarded when it opened and Seattle didn't have as many luxury boutique hotels.

WasKnown

Any stays after it was flagged as a LXR?

bimmerfreak0

I stayed there two months ago after the swap. It was an excellent location (I had work at the Federal building a black away). Otherwise the hotel was absurdly corporate. Lacked anything interesting. Restaurant was of course closed because God forbid they be open on a Monday or Tuesday. Breakfast was meh. Overall it was worth it exclusively for the location. Nothing "wrong" with the room but nothing "great" either. It was ABSOLUTELY NOT luxury. I joked with a friend how they should have branded it as a standard Hilton. Minus the pretty lobby, there was nothing in the hotel above a corporate owned Hilton. For me, that was the nail in the coffin.