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Red Lion Hotel on Fifth Ave Seattle

4 stars
1415 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
115 reviews
Adventurous in Seattle!

The Red Lion hotel was is in the perfect location of downtown Seattle. It's smack dab in the middle... See full review

  • JanicaRabbit
  • Feb 11, 2013
Fabulous

Your staff were funny, polite and extremely helpful. I would recommend this place to my family and... See full review

  • Kykyann
  • Jan 22, 2013
Residential comfort in the heart of the city
Most of the shopping, dining and sightseeing delights of the Emerald City are a short distance from Red Lion Fifth Avenue. The 297-room hotel prides itself on serving both leisure and business travelers. Recently renovated, the rooms feature residential-style decor. The lobby, complete with fireplace, is equally inviting.
Highlights
  • Rooms with views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains
  • High-speed wireless Internet access
  • Full breakfast buffet (fees apply)
  • Pet friendly (fees apply)
Rooms
The recently remodeled rooms at the Red Lion on Fifth Avenue hotel feature contemporary, comfortable decor. The rooms have Red Lion's Stay Comfortable pillow-top beds outfitted with cream-colored cotton sheets. Bathrooms boast granite counter tops, high-pressure shower heads and Bath & Body Works toiletries. Each room has a 37-inch plasma TV, alarm clock with an iPod docking station, Wi-Fi access and a small refrigerator. Most rooms afford views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains.
Features
The Red Lion Hotel on Fifth Avenue is walking distance to Seattle's cultural, business and shopping attractions, including the ornate 5th Avenue Theatre and the classic Paramount Theatre, the famous Pike Place Market (with the world's first Starbucks coffee house), the Washington Convention & Trade Center and over 10 million square feet of retail shopping including Macy's Northwest and Nordstrom flagship stores. The Monorail to the Seattle Center's Space Needle and the Experience Music Project (EMP) is just steps away. The Benaroya Hall and Seattle Art Museum are a few blocks away from the hotel. The hotel is also positioned for convenient Fifth Avenue access to Qwest Field, home of Seattle Seahawks football, Safeco Field, home of Seattle Mariners baseball, and Seattle Storm basketball. The hotel is one mile from Seattle University, 6 miles from the University of Washington and its Medical Center and 6 miles from the campus of Seattle Pacific University. Both the business center and fitness center are open 24 hours a day, making it possible for guests to work or workout when the mood strikes.
Dining

The Red Lion on Fifth Avenue hotel features two restaurants, the fifth floor Frolik Kitchen+Cocktails (Opening April 2013), including downtown Seattle's largest outdoor dining deck and seasonal summer entertainment on the patio, and Elephant & Castle British Restaurant & Pub. Hotel also offer Red Lion's Hot Breakfast... and don't forget, kids 10 and younger eat free with each adult.

Transportation
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (14 mi/22.4 km)
  • Boeing Field/King County International Airport (5.8 mi/9.3 km)
  • Sound Transit Link Light Rail Westlake Center station (0.1 mi/0.2 km)
  • Downtown Airporter shuttle service (fees apply)
Attractions
  • Pike Place Market (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
  • Seattle Aquarium (1 mi/1.6 km)
  • Pacific Science Center (1.1 mi/1.7 km)
  • Space Needle (1.1 mi/1.7 km)
  • Seattle Pacific University (6 mi/9.6 km)
  • University of Washington and Medical Center (6 mi/9.6 km)
Business
  • 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access
  • Washington State Convention Center (0.1 mi/0.2 km)
Policies and fees
  • NOTICE: The new restaurant Frolik Kitchen+Cocktails will open in April. During the construction of the restaurant, food & beverage service will be available at Elephant Castle on the lower level of the hotel. The hours of operations are as follows:
  • Breakfast: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM and Saturday & Sunday 7:00 AM - 12 Noon
  • All-day Dining: Sunday - Thursday 11:30 AM - 12 Midnight and Friday & Saturday 11:30AM - 2:00 AM
  • In addition to our restaurant, the Fitness Center on the 5th floor is will be expanding and moving to the 4th (opening in April 2013).
  • An early departure fee applies if guest departs prior to scheduled date. Please verify departure date at check-in. The Red Lion on Fifth Avenue hotel is pet-friendly. A non-refundable fee per stay is required. This fee is waived for service animals and Red Lion R and R club members.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Red Lion Hotel on Fifth Ave Seattle Rooms

Deluxe - King
Deluxe King offers one king bed. Deluxe View Single King Non Smoking. 350 square feet. Features a Sealy Stay Comfortable plush pillowtop bed, with views of Elliot Bay, Puget Sound, and the Olympic Mountains. Amenities include free wireless Internet access, 37" Flat Panel TV, Eco Fresh Pure bath amenities, refrigerator,Keurig Coffee Machines, work desk and chair, iHome docking station, iron, ironing board, hairdryer, robes and Satellite TV offered.
Deluxe - Queen
Deluxe Queen offers two queen beds. Deluxe View Two Queen Non Smoking. 350 square feet. Features Sealy Stay Comfortable plush pillowtop beds, with views of Elliot Bay, Puget Sound, and the Olympic Mountains. Amenities include free wireless Internet access, 37" Flat Panel TV, Eco Fresh Pure bath amenities, refrigerator, Keurig Coffee Machines, work desk and chair, iHome docking station, iron, ironing board, hairdryer, robes and Premium Cable or Satellite TV offered.
Standard - King
Standard King offers one king bed. Tower King Non Smoking. 350 square feet. Features Sealy Stay Comfortable plush pillowtop beds, with city skyline views. Amenities include free wireless Internet access, Eco Fresh Pure bath amenities, refrigerator, Keurig Coffee Machines, work desk and chair, data ports, alarm clock/radio, iron, ironing board, hairdryer and Premium Cable or Satellite TV.
Standard - Queen
Standard Queen offers two queen beds. Standard Two Queen Non Smoking. 350 square feet. Features Sealy Stay Comfortable plush pillowtop beds, with city skyline views. Amenities include free wireless Internet access, 37" Flat Panel TV, Eco Fresh Pure bath amenities, refrigerator, Keurig Coffee Machines, work desk and chair, iHome docking station, iron, ironing board, hairdryer, robes and Premium Cable or Satellite TV offered.
Standard - Queen
Handicap Queen offers two queen beds. Handicap Two Queen Beds Non Smoking This 350 square feet room features Sealy Stay Comfortable plush pillowtop beds, with city skyline views. Amenities include free wireless Internet access, 37" Flat Panel TV, work desk and chair, iHome docking station, Keurig Coffee Machines, iron, ironing board, hairdryer, robes, and Satellite TV offered. ADA features include bathroom handrails, handheld showerhead, lever handles, lowered peepholes, Braille room numbers, TTY and TDD kits available as well as shower chairs.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Concierge
Pets allowed
Activities
Health club
Dining
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Business center
Conference facilities
Internet
Wireless internet
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

47.6099 -122.3348
Area served
Downtown Seattle.
Nearby airports
Sea-Tac Airport (SEA).
Area description
The Red Lion Hotel on Fifth Avenue is walking distance to Seattle's cultural, business and shopping attractions, including the ornate 5th Avenue Theatre and the classic Paramount Theatre, the famous Pike Place Market (with the world's first Starbucks coffee house), the Washington Convention & Trade Center and over 10 million square feet of retail shopping including Macy's Northwest and Nordstrom flagship stores. The Monorail to the Seattle Center's Space Needle and the Experience Music Project (EMP) is just step away. The Benaroya Hall and Seattle Art Museum are a few blocks away from the hotel. The hotel is also positioned for convenient Fifth Avenue access to Qwest Field, home of Seattle Seahawks football, Safeco Field, home of Seattle Mariners baseball, and Seattle Storm basketball. The hotel is one mile from Seattle University, 6 miles from the University of Washington and its Medical Center and 6 miles from the campus of Seattle Pacific University.

Nearby points of interest

  • Seattle Art Museum: 0.2 mi
  • Pike Place Market: 0.3 mi
  • Omnidome Film Experience: 0.4 mi
  • Frye Art Museum: 0.5 mi
  • Port of Seattle: 0.9 mi
  • Space Needle: 1 mi
  • Pacific Science Center: 1 mi
  • Experience Music Project: 1 mi
  • Seattle Children's Museum: 1.1 mi
  • Key Arena: 1.2 mi
  • Safeco Field: 1.3 mi
  • Seattle Asian Art Museum: 1.7 mi
  • Bruce Lee Grave Site: 2 mi
  • Gasworks Park: 2.4 mi
  • Washington Park Arboretum: 2.5 mi
  • Seattle Art Museum: 0.2 mi
  • Pike Place Market: 0.3 mi
  • Omnidome Film Experience: 0.4 mi
  • Frye Art Museum: 0.5 mi
  • Port of Seattle: 0.9 mi
  • Space Needle: 1 mi
  • Pacific Science Center: 1 mi
  • Experience Music Project: 1 mi
  • Seattle Children's Museum: 1.1 mi
  • Key Arena: 1.2 mi
  • Safeco Field: 1.3 mi
  • Seattle Asian Art Museum: 1.7 mi
  • Bruce Lee Grave Site: 2 mi
  • Gasworks Park: 2.4 mi
  • Washington Park Arboretum: 2.5 mi
  • Museum of History and Industry: 2.9 mi
  • Henry Art Gallery: 3.4 mi
  • Burke Museum of Natural History: 3.7 mi
  • Woodland Park Zoo: 4.1 mi
  • Ballard Locks and Botanical Garden: 5 mi
  • Discovery Park: 5.5 mi
  • Museum of Flight: 6.6 mi

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
The Red Lion Hotel on Fifth Avenue is a full-service convention hotel. The meeting and banquet facilities include 15,000 square feet of flexible space, featuring state-of-the-art presentation systems, rich dcor and expansive views. The eleven meeting rooms include 10 breakouts and the Emerald Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 600 people in a theater format. Professional conference specialists are on-site to take care of all your needs, including audio/visual equipment and full-service catering.

Dining

Frolik Kitchen+Cocktails
A unique venue with a contemporary, urban feel, relaxing space embodying the downtown Seattle vibe. Breakfast 6:00AM - 10:00AM Lunch 11:00AM - 4:00PM Dinner 5:00PM - 10:00PM Room Service 7:00AM - 10:00PM
Elephant & Castle Pub
For a casual lunch or late night dinner, visit the Elephant & Castle Pub with outside entry from the lower level of the Hotel. Cozy up to the fireplace or relax on the patio and let the authentic English cuisine tease your taste buds.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (115)

Ratings and reviews for Red Lion Hotel on Fifth Ave Seattle

Overall score

3.9 / 5
115 out of 115
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.8
Value:
4.1

90% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
MissB
Business
Portland, OR
May 7, 2013

Surprise in downtown.

I booked the hotel for the location, but I would stay here again for many different reasons. The staff were incredibly helpful and allowed me very early check-in prior to a business meeting. Overall, I highly recommend this hotel for any business or leisure travel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Red Lion Hotel on Fifth Ave Seattle

Reviewer score

3
Deerfield
Olympia, Washington
Apr 29, 2013

Uncomfortable Stay

The thermostat in room worked fine first night; second night we could NOT get it to cool down resulting in an uncomfortable night. Of two queens, a fitted bottom sheet not used on one. Decor of the room is dark wall covering. Finally, as annoying as anything else, the small refrigerator enclosed in a cabinet, sounded like, "Darth Vader" with breathing difficulties! Seriously! We did not much like the remodel of the dining room; seems for cafeteria-ish than sit down dining. For central downtown and theatre stays, this is the perfect place.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Red Lion Hotel on Fifth Ave Seattle

Reviewer score

4
Nicky nicky nicky
Hoquiam, WA
Apr 16, 2013

Downtown Seattle couples getaway 2013

This is a great location for the 5th Ave shows or downtown shopping. Walking distance to Pike Place market and the water front. We took the train to a Baseball game, $4 with less than a three block walk. Rooms were brand new with all new furniture. Bed was not installed safely and front desk was notified. Customer service was average.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Red Lion Hotel on Fifth Ave Seattle

Reviewer score

4
DJ Martins
Bellingham
Apr 16, 2013

Great Stay

I would have given 5 stars except they didn't have a room ready for us until over an hour after check in. Everything else was great.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

The Elephant & Castle in the bottom of the hotel is open late and serves food

Review of Red Lion Hotel on Fifth Ave Seattle

Reviewer score

4
Relaxed foodie traveler
Central Washington
Apr 7, 2013

Awesome location and beautiful remodel!

This hotel was much better than I expected, based on other stays in Seattle and stories from friends. They have apparently recently remodeled, and the place is sleek, contemporary, with some vintage accents. The staff is pleasant and helpful. The restaurant just opened, so the servers are still figuring some things out, but very friendly and open to suggestions. The room was comfortable with a super-soft bed, updated, well-lit bathroom, and great view. The only complaint was a hot-water issue the morning of our departure, which was apparently hotel-wide. Parking is valid until 4pm the day of your departure, so you can get out and play without moving your car! Downstairs/next door is a great pub with friendly staff and happy hour deals. It's only a couple blocks to Pike Place, so you are in an ideal location!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: In Hotel

Elephant and Castle is a great pub connected to the hotel; cozy vibe, happy hour deals, and open late.

Review of Red Lion Hotel on Fifth Ave Seattle

Reviewer score

3
Birthday in Seattle
Seattle, WA
Apr 5, 2013

Seattle

The bed was so comfortable- it made it hard to get up in the morning! Other than that, the room was just average. The TV reception was pretty bad and the walls were bare (where's that cheesy hotel art?!). There is no A/C (or even just air!) in the room. Also, there is no vending machines with snacks- just soda... Since room service closes at 10pm, a vending machine woulda been nice :) I paid less for a room at the Warwick hotel in Seattle last month and am regretting not staying there again this time. It has character whereas the Red Lion is just generic and stuffy.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Red Lion Hotel on Fifth Ave Seattle

Reviewer score

4
Moo'
MN
Mar 18, 2013

Great experience!!!!

This place is AMAZING!!!! all days that i stayed, towels were as brand new...no noise....clean ... perfect location for shopping, exploring the city, best restaurants and so forth. It is so easy to travel to space needle, the market and many other places.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: In Hotel

The only down part i encountered, $40 per night for parking!!!!! ghrrr.....if you plan to stay within town, do yourself a favor of not renting a car...u can walk arround and use train/busses to commute

Review of Red Lion Hotel on Fifth Ave Seattle

Reviewer score

4
milky on tha one
seattle
Mar 14, 2013

Family birthday

The staff was great the location was what i needed i loved the stay overall the parking fee a little overpriced but the hotel wads great. At that price rate in my opion the parking shoukd be at least half price i mean 9 dollars for 15 minutes a little stiff.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Red Lion Hotel on Fifth Ave Seattle

Reviewer score

1
Atlanta in Seattle
Atlanta, Georgia
Mar 2, 2013

Very frustrating

They are renovating the hotel - but did not mention it when booking the room. No restaurant, no fitness center, loud elevators and workmen. I feel like it was a bait and switch.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Red Lion Hotel on Fifth Ave Seattle

Reviewer score

5
JanicaRabbit
California
Feb 11, 2013

Adventurous in Seattle!

The Red Lion hotel was is in the perfect location of downtown Seattle. It's smack dab in the middle of fabulous shopping and mouth watering food with a gorgeous view from our suite! Totally loved it, I had an amazing 23rd Birthday out there!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

If you love seafood and want a fun environment definitely go to The Crab Pot. It's right by the water,upbeat and delicious!!

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