W Hotel Seattle [Master Thread]
Nov 16, 2008, 6:31 pm
#151
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: WOH (G)lobotimized, SPG Tarnished Gold
Posts: 498
Last edited by Somewhere Over the Atlantic; Nov 16, 2008 at 6:33 pm Reason: factual correction
Nov 16, 2008, 6:32 pm
#152
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: Mucci (for services to Gin), VS Au, SPG Plat, Hilton Diamond, Avis Pref+, Hertz 5*
Posts: 980
http://tripplanner.metrokc.gov/cgi-b....pl?resptype=U is your friend.
$1.50 all in and the Express takes just under 30 minutes.
Nov 16, 2008, 7:30 pm
#154
In memoriam
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Seattle WA
Programs: Kimpton IC, Hyatt Diamond, Gold Marriott, Lifetime Platinum Starwood
Posts: 8,665
Yep, you can get the 194 (Express) or 174 (non-Express) from 2nd & Seneca (2 blocks downhill).
http://tripplanner.metrokc.gov/cgi-b....pl?resptype=U is your friend.
$1.50 all in and the Express takes just under 30 minutes.
http://tripplanner.metrokc.gov/cgi-b....pl?resptype=U is your friend.
$1.50 all in and the Express takes just under 30 minutes.
). Can I get on the bus right at the arrivals section?
Nov 16, 2008, 8:32 pm
#156
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: Mucci (for services to Gin), VS Au, SPG Plat, Hilton Diamond, Avis Pref+, Hertz 5*
Posts: 980
Nov 16, 2008, 8:35 pm
#157
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: Mucci (for services to Gin), VS Au, SPG Plat, Hilton Diamond, Avis Pref+, Hertz 5*
Posts: 980
I've never taken the bus from Seatac downtown, just the other way.
BTW You'll love VX, try and secure yourself a T-24 upgrade to 1st and prepare to have your socks knocked off.
Nov 17, 2008, 1:06 am
#159
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: Mucci (for services to Gin), VS Au, SPG Plat, Hilton Diamond, Avis Pref+, Hertz 5*
Posts: 980
Probably one for the VX forum but seeings as we're already here, when you try to OLCI go try and select a 1st class seat and if it is available you will be given the option of paying $50 to upgrade!
Dec 9, 2008, 10:44 pm
#160
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Northern California
Programs: AA Gold, AS MVP, Platinum SPG, Platinum Hyatt, Silver Marriott, Avis First
Posts: 86
Just a quick update on this property :
They have completed the fitness center renovations. They now have brand new equipment - 4 treadmills 4 ellipticals a couple bikes and free weights. Very nice equipment - he nicest I've seen in a Starwood property.
Seems kool korner rooms are the standard upgrade for plats. I've gotten them the past 3 times in a row now after making plat. Also on this stay recieved a plate full of fruit from the GM with a signed card. Nice touch!
If it wasn't for the parking and the traffic in the morning to Bellevue, I'd stay here every week!
They have completed the fitness center renovations. They now have brand new equipment - 4 treadmills 4 ellipticals a couple bikes and free weights. Very nice equipment - he nicest I've seen in a Starwood property.
Seems kool korner rooms are the standard upgrade for plats. I've gotten them the past 3 times in a row now after making plat. Also on this stay recieved a plate full of fruit from the GM with a signed card. Nice touch!
If it wasn't for the parking and the traffic in the morning to Bellevue, I'd stay here every week!
Dec 10, 2008, 1:53 pm
#161
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat, SPG Plat
Posts: 19
Good to hear the fitness center has completed its upgrade as the old one was starting to get a bit tired.
In terms of upgrades, I stayed at this hotel probably 25 times this year including ~15 as a Platinum. Got a corner room about 1/2 the time and an upper floor the other half. Unfortunately never received a suite - so I am guessing that upgrade is rare for this property.
In terms of upgrades, I stayed at this hotel probably 25 times this year including ~15 as a Platinum. Got a corner room about 1/2 the time and an upper floor the other half. Unfortunately never received a suite - so I am guessing that upgrade is rare for this property.
Dec 17, 2008, 9:42 pm
#162
Join Date: Sep 2006
Programs: USAir Gold, Delta Slvr, *Wood Plat
Posts: 68
Back at my favorite W for another few nights... no fruit basket and note from the GM this time... I guess that's a one time deal? Should I ask *nicely* for the 500 points instead of a Plat welcome gift? All in all, great spot and highly recommended for anyone asking.
Dec 18, 2008, 10:34 am
#163
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DC and Texas
Programs: Delta,SPG, Hyatt
Posts: 543
going to W Seattle
Going there next week for 5 nights. Thanks for all the comments. Will report back. 
...does anyone know how easy it is to get the Acura to take you somewhere and is the W Seattle busy during Christmas time?
...does anyone know how easy it is to get the Acura to take you somewhere and is the W Seattle busy during Christmas time?
Dec 18, 2008, 12:29 pm
#164
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: OKC
Programs: DL Silver, SPG Plat, HHonors Gold, Marriott Gold, Avis Preferred
Posts: 214
The Acura is really easy--just call or walk down to the lobby, and they will put you in the queue. The most we waited in May was 20 min, and most of the time it was ready for us. Keep their number handy as well, because they will do pickups around town depending on how busy they are.
Jan 1, 2009, 11:25 am
#165
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DC and Texas
Programs: Delta,SPG, Hyatt
Posts: 543
update on W Seattle
Stayed 4 nights recently. Booked cheapest room and upgraded to a Fabulous room on 23rd floor with an awesome view of the bay and needle as a Gold member. Used the Acura service and Gym. Gym was nice, new equipment and fresh fruit to eat...wish they had bottled water. Manager of the hotel was outstanding. I needed $10 dollars to pay for a cab ride and the ATM was disabled. I asked the front desk if they could add the $10 dollars to my bill and give me the cash. Front desk clerk said "NO" and manager said yes, no questions asked. Outstanding service.
Overall statement...was nice, but not my favorite W.
Overall statement...was nice, but not my favorite W.