Okay
4,0
Pros:
Location. Clean.
Cons:
Strong smell in my room. The shared bathroom has low water pressure. The bathroom is cold.
Good
7,1
Pros:
It’s a historic hotel. I think if you know that going in, it’s a fun place to stay. It’s not super luxurious (tiny shared bathroom, creaky bed, clinking pipes, etc), but was fun to stay a night in. All the weird parts gave it character. It seems like most of the building is original, which is cool. The furnishings were lovely.
Cons:
The check in process was confusing. I was handed a stack of bookings and told to find mine, which wasn’t in the stack. They then took my credit card info on paper, which didn’t feel super secure, especially because I’d already booked online. Then we bumped into someone later who needed to verify the price I’d gotten online. I rolled with it as I’ve stayed at non-chain hotels before, but the chaotic process bothered my partner.
Excellent
8,0
Pros:
Comfortable beds. Historic building. Close to train station. Friendly staff.
Cons:
Needing to wait for the keys to be brought to the building.
Mediocre
3,8
Pros:
The location
Cons:
Check in process, the room, the bathroom, staff wasn’t bad just the cleanliness and outdated rooms
Poor
1,0
Pros:
There was no breakfast served and I still got billed as if we had breakfast
Cons:
No tv or shower or bathroom in the rooms
Mediocre
2,9
Pros:
Nothing. Would never recommend this place.
Cons:
We had tried to book this room after my friend had drank too much and got sick. I figured it was safer for neither one of us to get in a car. Figured we'd find a place to stay and get up in the morning and drive. While doing paperwork my friend got sick in a TRASH CAN, not on the floor, not on furniture, in a trash can! The guy flipped out and refused to rent us a room. I get not liking puke but its not like we made a mess and we were trying to be SAFE and do the right thing by not getting behind a wheel after drinking. He called his manager and she refused to rent to us as well. He kicked us out and we had to sit on the curb until I could find a better hotel to take us. Fyi which we did and my friend DID NOT puke all over the place. So panama hotel lost my business.
Excellent
9,0
Pros:
Very unique experience. Very comfortable.This place is perfect for the adventurer. The old fixtures are cranky but delightful.
Good
6,5
Pros:
It was quiet. Clean. Close to the track. Like stepping back in time before all the distractions of modern life.
Cons:
No tv. Internet. A/c. The price was lower than other places in the area but way to high without having any modern amenities to offer. Also don’t care for sharing a restroom or shower with the floor. But I’m simple. I can do without.
Mediocre
2,5
Pros:
Location and that was the only thing.
Cons:
Had to wait a half hour to check in, room wasn’t ready and when we were told it was ready, it was dirty. Blankets were dirty, I have pictures. Bedding was dirty, I have pictures. They write down your credit card info and take copies of your drivers license. Which I don’t get why. The facilities are dirty, and shared. And there’s no tv. Waste of 200$ I would’ve rather slept at the train station.
Mediocre
2,0
Cons:
No bathrooms in room. No tv. No amenities. No clean sheets. Internet service was lacking. No elevator.
Okay
4,2
Pros:
I liked that the proprietor loves her property and is proud of it. I love the history of the property and the antique furniture all around. The staff is very friendly at the hotel. The tea room is very interesting to look at and the tea selection is amazing. They have complimentary bottled water available and reliable, free wifi. Easy walk from Centurylink Field.
Cons:
The hotel only has double beds, our room only had one two-pronged outlet (the hotel did loan us an adapter so I could plug laptop in), you can't get coffee on location before 8:00 am, and if you get more than one beverage with your "continental breakfast" at the tea room they charge you, (even if one of you didn't eat), there was a fire detector that needed a new battery that beeped all night, the key to the ladies bathroom was very very "tricky" and someone kept closing it (owner told me to leave it open so I wouldn't have to mess with key), the water that filled the tub was brown, the bed was so small and bouncy that I almost fell off twice, and the room had a radiator heater that doesn't warm up until morning, then sweats you out of your room. I didn't mind the stairs, but some might mind the two tall flights up to the lobby, then one more to our second room floor (basically, our second floor room was equivalent of fourth floor with no elevator.) This is at the most, a $70 a night hotel in any other city, but I guess the location helps? Keep vigilent if you walk around Chinatown at night. Fun and interesting, but you have to stay aware of your surroundings.
Excellent
8,0
Pros:
it was cozy and very close to where i had to go.
Cons:
that i had to walk down the hall to use the bathroom.
Okay
5,1
Pros:
Pretty, historic 1910 building, with lots of history and character, most of what you see is no newer than 1950s. Leather stairs, ancient wooden railings, feels like walking back in time. Nice staff, good breakfast. Interesting art and stories. Natural light, eco-conscious. Interesting location (edge of China town, walking distance to Pike place, surrounded by excellent Japanese food).
Cons:
Price: given the low level of maintenance, it would have been a perfect place to crash for about half the price (which I've heard is about what it was 10 years ago). After tax, I paid just over $100 for a single room; totally appropriate for the region, but...If they're going to keep the current price, they should have enough money to fix up the basics. Here's my list of things I'd want fixed: 1. Shared bathroom doors should close and stay closed, as should the stalls. Locks on said doors would also be a good idea. 2. Carpet shouldn't block the door to a room when opening. 3. Do not use bungee cords to hold together the otherwise beautiful antique furniture. Likewise with the particle board. They can afford to do it right. 4. Better wifi coverage and reasonable speed. 5. Repaint dirty walls. I think you get the idea: the gorgeous, well-loved historical building deserves much better care, and so do the guests. I really hope that the owner, who seems to be a lovely person, takes this kind feedback to heart. A little attention to the basic details would go a long way to helping this place live up to its potential.
Excellent
8,0
Pros:
Cool place, I like these folks
Cons:
Maybe change the bed frames
Good
6,0
Pros:
The Panama Hotel is truly a living museum that tells the story of the first Japanese American immigrants to the United States. Talking to the owner, I was impressed with her knowledge of Japanese American history and her desire to educate future generations
Excellent
8,0
Pros:
Good price, close to rail and bus system. Good price compared to the other hotels in Seattle. I traveled alone for business, so it was a good choice for me to stay here. However, I would not recommend for anyone other than solo travelers on business.
Good
7,6
Pros:
Staff is very helpful, great complimentary breakfast. It's a historical building with a lot history behind. Like living in a museum...
Cons:
The restrooms are one per floor, each room has a sink only. The hotel has an air of an old building.