SkiAdcock

This is showing up under the new hotel category on Marriott website. It's currently open. Cat 6. Website says exec lounge is closed on the weekends.

Has anyone stayed here? Trip report? What do they do for brekkie when lounge is closed? It's got a M Lounge.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...iott-bellevue/

"Seattle Marriott Bellevue is conveniently located in Downtown Bellevue, just 6 miles east of Seattle in the heart of Bellevue's shopping and restaurant scene. The hotel is located within .5 miles of the majority of Bellevue's corporate offices.

Take an advance look at the new Seattle Marriott Bellevue. Our full service hotel has everything a traveler in the Seattle, WA area needs for a relaxing and productive visit. Each of our 384 spacious guestrooms feature modern amenities like complementary high-speed wireless Internet, 55-inch HDTVs with a wealth of channels, mini refrigerators, and laptop-size safes. Our hotel’s Great Room and M Club Lounge provide a welcoming atmosphere in which to meet with friends and colleagues. We’re ready to welcome you with a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor swimming pool, and a business center, too."

SkiAdcock

Talked to the property. Elites get buffet brekkie in the restaurant on the weekend.

Cheers.

dgreen12

Staying the weekend at this newly opened property.

Nice facilities, workdesk on wheels in our room.

Offered free breakfast in restaurant or points due to weekend M lounge closure. PAG also offered.

Pool will open "in the spring."

fishferbrains

Have stayed at this property a few times. I find it a bit stark, but my girlfriend really likes the modern design.

As others have noted, the lounge is closed on weekends, but the free buffet meal in the nice lobby is pretty good.

Nice positive staff is another benefit.

Points Scrounger

Just got back from breakfast, a very nice one in the M Lounge, not restaurant: eggs, sausages, bacon, root vegetable medley (instead of potatoes); pastries, oatmeal, cold cereals, fruit. Terrific local hot sauce for the sausages! Plenty of seating, nice atmosphere, attentive staff.

Room was what I booked, only quibble is the lack of nightstand space. Something I've not encountered before: guests can log into their Netflix accounts on the plasma TV.

Had dinner to meet an AMEX promo minimum charge. Prices were about what I'd expect, and the portions seemed generous to me.

4PM checkout was included with my e-checkin.

Staff are incredibly friendly!

SkiAdcock

Thanks for the update. Much appreciated.

Cheers.

LoganFlyer

I'm looking at a two week stay here. Everything looks good except the $35/night valet parking charge, with no self-parking option at all. Any way around that, e.g. lots in the area?

VA1379

From my past visits to Bellevue, WA, I would say you are out of luck for alternative parking. The Marriott is at the edge of the downtown area, and parking there is often tied to a retail area or hotel. It isn’t like other cities with a lot of independent garages.

The Redmond Marriott is not as nice, but you can actually park on the street for free if you are willing to walk about a quarter of a mile or so from the hotel.

tomatogrower

I am looking at a weekend trip to the Seattle area, likely staying in Bellevue to save some $$$. I have SPG Gold (and matched Marriott Gold). How does this property compare to the Westin and the AC? Also, looks like the parking here is valet only - is that fee eligible for MR points?

Thanks!

LoganFlyer

I can't compare to the other properties, but I can tell you that when I stayed here last November, I got points for the valet parking.

msp3

Having never stayed in Seattle suburb properties, is this a good location to burn some cat 5 nights if I'm going to be doing typical touristy things in Seattle? Does having a car make a difference?

LoganFlyer

Unfortunately, this hotel is not near any of the touristy attractions in Seattle--it's on the wrong side of Lake Washington. There might be an express bus downtown, but otherwise your options would be extremely limited if you stay here without a car. I would not recommend it as a base for a Seattle vacation.

JNelson113

Any recent stays here? How is the lounge breakfast? Thank you!