Name: Hotel Theodore
Address: 1531 7th Avenue, Seattle, Washington, United States of America, Seattle, King County, US
Price range: $201–$1,078 per night
Rating: 8.65

What guests think

Hotel Theodore earns strong praise for its central, walkable location and friendly staff, with many guests finding rooms stylish and beds comfortable, though several note compact layouts, especially tiny bathrooms, and generally good cleanliness throughout the property.

The Rider restaurant and lobby coffee shop are convenient and often well liked, but feedback on service, menu range, and hours is mixed; the small gym suffices, wine hour is a plus, and elevators occasionally cause delays. Guests highlight add-on destination/valet fees and that housekeeping is by request, while room service availability can be limited. The downtown area is lively with some visible homelessness, and a few guests experienced street or neighbor noise despite many reporting quiet stays. Expect a boutique, well-located stay with comfortable but compact rooms and variable extras.

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Facilities

Small but usable gym; lobby bar and coffee shop are appreciated. Elevators can be slow or down, and valet is pricey though there's a garage next door; the evening wine hour is a nice extra.

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Ellen

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really beautiful art deco hotel will all the amenities you could want. It's very conveniently located just a walk to Pikes Place Market, downtown, the waterfront, many excellent restaurants, (including Riders in the hotel), the Seattle Convention Center, the Paramount Theatre. Our room was very comfortable, with beautifully updated details. Service was impeccable. Appreciate the complimentary wine in the evenings!

10

Daniel

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Second time staying at the hotel. Great transit options near the light rail and buses. Lots to do nearby, the hotel has a nice gym, and coffee shop. Would stay again! I like the historic feel

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Amy

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Quaint boutique hotel walking distance from Link. Close to shopping and good restaurants. Gym was quiet and clean.

10

Jake

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property, the staff was super great and accommodating considering I had just had surgery. One of the elevators broke which wasn’t great but otherwise I very much enjoyed the stay.

10

Shalyn

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Right next to a parking garage for more affordable parking options. Front desk was so kind and provided a microwave so we could heat up leftover take out. Gym was small but adequate with only 3 people on a Saturday morning.

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Daniel

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

20 minutes to get elevator

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Ha Thanh

Feb 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Centrally located in a busy commercial & shops district. Only valet parking available for $55/day; however public parking lot adjacent to the hotel offered cheaper daily rate. There was a destination fees $22/day that will apply at checkout. Room amenities include coffee & teas. Ice will be provided upon request. Small gym was available on the 2nd floor. Male staffs were friendly at check-in; female staffs were curt & borderline rude when contacted via telephone regarding room upgrade.

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rebecca

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean overall Elevator was so busy and small.

10

Laurence

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Really nice for a first time traveling alone! The staff was great, printed my boarding pass, and had the microwave ready for me on the required day. The room was clean, and I would recommend the hotel—I had a wonderful stay! The only thing the hotel could improve is the gym, as it was basic (dumbbells, treadmill/bike) but lacked a squat rack or pulley system. However, that was okay! :)

10

John

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect! Just in town one night for a concert at Lumen Field. This place was just right! Short walk to great food, even walkable to the stadium and back! Also such a nice surprise to have a public parking ramp right next door!

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Cleanliness

Most guests found rooms and common areas very clean and well kept. A minority reported issues like missed housekeeping, lingering odors, or items left uncollected.

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Angela

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They charge $79.99 per night for parking + an additional $11.00 in tax. $90!! This is pure greed. It’s as though you’re being punished for staying there. It’s shameful that they charge their guests that much. Yes, there’s a garage next door but they did a pretty good job convincing us our truck may not fit in that garage. The room was very small (could barely walk around the bed) and if you have mobility issues, you will struggle. The bathroom had a constant smell of sulfur. And 1 of the 2 elevators were broken. There are lots of other options in the area, and I wouldn’t stay there again given the choice. I

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Jon

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were friendly and helpful. Location close to the Link was a plus for traveling to/from the airport and ball park. Room was clean and eco friendly

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Debbie

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property! Very friendly staff in all areas from the front desk to coffee shop to restaurant. Room was nice and clean! We were there during a super hot weekend so the air conditioner struggled to make the room cold. The bathrooms while really nice are quite small. There’s little or no counter space. But, the water pressure is excellent!

10

Diana

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Well maintained and clean.

10

Ronald

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean. Service was great and staff was friendly.

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Melissa

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I loved our room. The bed and the pillows were my favorite. They were incredibly comfortable. Our room was spacious and very clean. We enjoyed our stay.

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Tamie

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The stay was nice but the towels and bathrobes were rough and itchy. When we went to our room there were 2 dirty wine glasses near our door. When we checked out the next day it was still there.

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Ashley

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was nice enough (small). It was cute and well decorated and I liked having the nespresso machine in the room for a quick coffee! The first room we were given I turned on the tv and the screen was cracked/broken and there were like cat scratches on the leather of the headboard which really cheapened the room. I called the front desk and they sent someone to fix it, then had us into a different room of the same caliber. This one oddly had the same cat scratches on the headboard. The TV worked this time but the remote power button didn't work so you had to turn the tv on manually which was only mildly annoying. Other than that the room and shower were clean but the cleaning lady didn't come and make our beds or bring new towels or anything while we stayed for the two days, but maybe this is just something that they do in Canada. I liked that at 5pm they give you a glass of complimentary wine. I'm pregnant but my husband got to have my glass, so he got to try both white and red. The location is kind of sketchy at night. On the way back to the hotel from the baseball game I saw people smoking what I am assuming was meth and it was 10:00pm, but I can hardly blame the hotel for that because I think that's just the city in general. Likely will try somewhere different next go around.

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Aaron

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Found hair in our bed that in no way belonged to either one of us! Was waiting out front for our food to be delivered and bar tender came out and said we couldn’t wait out front with our drink

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Carldesha

Nov 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was clean and quiet. Great, friendly staff.

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Rooms

Stylish rooms with very comfortable beds, but many note compact layouts and especially tiny bathrooms with little counter space. Some mention noise from streets or neighbors and occasional HVAC or TV quirks.

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Claudia

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel Theodore was an excellent boutique property. The hotel lounge and rooms were clean and beautiful. The art and furniture throughout the hotel was charming. The gym was well appointed. The hotel is conveniently located. All of the attractions and dining options we had planned were within walking distance. The room and bathroom were small, but we were able to manage (we stayed in a deluxe room). I did not have a car, so I can’t speak to that experience. I would definitely recommend this hotel to others.

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Emma

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Incredibly tiny room and bathroom, probably smallest I have ever seen, so keep that in mind if you are carrying a lot of luggage-there is nowhere to put it. Other than that, clean room in a great location, helpful staff, good view, valet parking was nice.

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April

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel. Very clean and very quiet. We were impressed that we did not hear other lodgers or outside noise. The rooms are small, but the beds are super comfortable.

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Maria

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Ok hotel, great location. Rooms really small.

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Andrew

May 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is well-located within walking distance of Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, Capitol Hill, and transport links to the Space Needle and MoPOP. It occupies an older building that has been modernized while maintaining an aesthetic theme that honors its historical roots. Our room was comfortable and clean, albeit on the smaller side and somewhat cramped. I suspect I'm not the only guest who has inadvertently bumped their shin on the strangely oversized wooden bed frame. Overall, the stay was a positive experience, but I'll be seeking accommodation with more spacious rooms for my next visit to Seattle.

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Min

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The ventillator/ heater system in the room was very loud. Couldn’t sleep while it was on.

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Sandra

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, super small room - less than 2 feet between the corner of the bed and the wall - bumped into the wooden bed frame many times already.

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Steven

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Tiny room

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Debra

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was well located, the rooms clean, quiet, roomy and in good condition. The bathroom room was very small and the shower extremely tight plus it leaked lots of water all over the floor. Extremely poor layout. The bed and linens were very comfortable. The hotel employees were always kind, happy and helpful. They are this hotels biggest asset!

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victor

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was good except bathroom is tiny! No sink counter space.

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly and accommodating, with early check-ins, upgrades, and helpful staff. Still, some guests experienced curt responses, slow restaurant or valet service, and inconsistent follow-through or communication.

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Angela

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great. Claire and Kristi greeted us upon check in with a smile. Very nice. Room is comfortable. Just a very nice stay. The only negative was the hotel restaurant. Avoid at all costs. It is very expensive, the food so so, but the staff well let’s just say leaves alot to be desired.

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Donna

May 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Booked a delux King was given a room with 2 double beds. This was our 30 wedding anniversary and in that room we couldn’t even sleep in the same bed. Called the front desk and was told there was some damage done to the king room so that’s what we got. It took arguing and a manager and the best we got was a queen room. Hotel was nice but will never stay there again and will not tell my friends/family to try it

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Graeme

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is my go-to hotel in Seattle, the property is impeccably maintained, the staff are gracious and professional, and the location is perfect for any downtown stay.

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Jake

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was staying here to recover from surgery and the staff have been wonderful.

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John

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Friendly and helpful staff.

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Julie

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Evening receptionist was cool at best. When I called the front desk for Wi-fi info after we checked in, I was told she had emailed it to me. I advised her that I did not want to turn my phone on at 11.30pm (which would incur me $14 CAN ) for 30 minutes of service. She advised me to try a laptop….which I did not have with me. Same receptionist was confused about ordering a cab and finding extra capsules for the coffee maker…it all seemed like such a chore to he. After returning home I had to email and ask for reversal of the hold they put on my credit card when we arrived. That took a week. Then was surprised to find destination fee on my credit card - $30+taxes USDper night. We were not advised of this at time of booking, check in or check out. Hotel was scrupulously clean. Bedding was superb. Bathrooms smaller than on a cruise ship. One tiny glass shelf for any toiletries etc. coffee shop and restaurant had wonderful food but tremendously expensive!$30+ CAN for a sandwich, yoghurt and latte. Riders restarauntwas $175 CAN for 2 drinks and scallop entree. Definitely an expensive place to stay.

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Aaron

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property and the room were fabulous. No pool or hot tub but the room was fabulous. Staff were not up to par. There was no warm greeting at check in, although they were able to get us checked in early. The parking valets were running around, not holding doors for guests, not allowing guests to leave the elevator first. The staff at the bar were not well organized, it took us 20 minutes after being seated to get a drink order in. At check out there was no personal touch. From a staffing perspective the property did not match its start rating.

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Active

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location/clean room near all places and walkable to pike place. Very quiet room with coffee maker. The bell man was so nice and bring all my luggage’s to my room. He was very polite. The front desk gentle was nice, but chatting to other staff & I did not feel he wanted to help me so much when I asked about the recommendations of the restaurant. I just wish i could feel taken care of a little more.

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Luiz

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Service was horrible. No room cleaning unless you ask for. I needed a meal one day, called the restaurant no one answered. Called front desk they told me to use the QR code. There was none in the room. When I finally got one downstairs took me to a website that was not working. They sent someone to my room who said would go talk to the restaurant and would come back. I waited for an hr. No one showed up. I just crossed the street to get a sandwich.. easier. When I got there I watched a homeless person walk in, grab what they wanted and walk out as the owner screamed.

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Sherrilynn

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was a breeze, and perks from my hotels.com membership (free room upgrade, $19 credit at the hotel restaurant) were readily offered. Valet parking was swift and simple and they kept our bags for us after checkout when our business at the convention center ran past. checkout time. Room was very reasonably priced for location and view. Highly recommended.

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Location

Central and walkable to Pike Place Market, the convention center, light rail, and shopping. Several note visible homelessness and feeling uneasy at night outside the hotel.

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Sandra

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

It’s unfortunate to see all of the homelessness in the area. We definitely didn’t feel safe being out late at night. That’s not the problem of the hotel but of the condition of our country. The hotel was lovely.

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Vanessa Barbara Emilie

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay and upgrade. Excellent location too. Will stay here again for sure!

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Debra

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel Theodore is located in the downtown area, which makes it accessible to shopping and sightseeing venues. It is clean and has wonderful staff. Hotel Theodore is prefect for one person, but a bit small for sharing. Overall, my stay was pleasant. I would recommend this hotel.

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Andrea

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Hotel Theodore was in an ideal location to access the best of downtown Seattle. The hotel itself has classy decor and friendly staff to welcome us. We liked the boutique feel and the unique vibe it had to offer.

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LuAnn

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient to Pike’s Place, waterfront, and shopping!

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Kevin

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, quiet, close to transportation and city features. Safe and welcoming.

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Samantha

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The windows are not great you can really hear the street noise Lots of homeless folks in this neighborhood and times we didn’t feel safe

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carrie b

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel Theodore was close to shopping, dining, the piers,landmarks and transportation.

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KRIS

Nov 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the vibe of this hotel it was very nice, clean and the decor was very cool. Loved that it was within walking distance of Pike Place Market and some shopping which we took advantage of both. There is some homeless near the hotel where we saw people doing drugs, so it felt a little unsafe at times, especially walking our dog in this area as we were concerned about her picking something unsafe off the ground and ingesting it. Overall very happy with the hotel and its proximity to fun and interesting places to visit in the downtown Seattle area.

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John

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect! Just in town one night for a concert at Lumen Field. This place was just right! Short walk to great food, even walkable to the stadium and back! Also such a nice surprise to have a public parking ramp right next door!

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Dining

Rider and the lobby cafe get many compliments for tasty food and drinks. Experiences vary due to limited vegetarian options, slow or unfriendly service at times, and restricted room service or breakfast hours.

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Lauren

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Service was great, room was beautiful, and restaurant was amazing

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Angela

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great. Claire and Kristi greeted us upon check in with a smile. Very nice. Room is comfortable. Just a very nice stay. The only negative was the hotel restaurant. Avoid at all costs. It is very expensive, the food so so, but the staff well let’s just say leaves alot to be desired.

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Jacelyn

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No breakfast included even though booking states it is. On site restaurant and cafe were also not open for breakfast. Front desk not polite or helpful when inquiring about breakfast.

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Felicia

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a comfortable stay. The hotel is in a convenient location, which made it easy to walk around. We were a bit taken aback by limitations on certain amenities though. E.g., room service isn’t available until 11 am, and housekeeping is by request only, with some warning to guests that full-service may require 24 hours notice and would be on a first come, first served basis.

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Maria Ria

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful shower, bathroom, great huge clean bedroom. The restaurant RIDER serves great chilean seabass and crudo seafood plus wonderful servers and receptionist! Across Starbucks and close to Alder & Ash breakfast buffet, Sheraton Grand! So convenient for a lady like me having solo trips.

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Cindy

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel Theodore is in a great location if you have a conference nearby! I just wish the restaurant had more options for vegetarians and vegans!

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Julian J

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

One of the best hotels I’ve stayed in a while. I loved the ambience and service, friendly staff and attentive to guests needs. The cafe, the bar, & restaurant were outstanding and it is centrally located. They have complimentary wine from 5-6pm. I would definitely stay here again.

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Hannah

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed at Hotel Theodore before and elders very pleased with our experience. We were less fortunate in our experience with this stay, however. There was no fan in the bathroom—and if there was one that was linked to the lights there was no indication of it working. When an attendant came to look he just said, fan? No… we then ordered room service from Rider, which was regretful. Not only did they forget half of the most expensive entree ( the pork chop came with no sauce which I selected with the order and no fingerling potatoes) and the salad was missing one of the components. When I called the front desk to resolve the issue they transferred me to the restaurant which nobody answered. The room service line on the phone in our room went to a dead line and there was no way to contact the restaurant or room service through the online ordering application, really unfortunate for a 175.00 room service bill. On top of this, when we ordered food to pick up from the lobby cafe in the morning, we arrived at the cafe to find that the online ordering doesn’t work and they didn’t have the menu items we ordered anyhow. Might forgo the Theodore next time.

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Steven

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well located and comfortable. Very good restaurant.

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Jorge

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A wonderful option when in Seattle, super walkable location to the market and all other spots, hotel is beautiful, stylish, super clean and comfortable, room was super! Plus the restaurant downstairs is superb!!

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Month	Average price
January	$153
February	$177
March	$186
April	$212
May	$242
June	$352
July	$341
August	$251
September	$241
October	$199
November	$163
December	$138

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14 $330	15 $580	16	17 $291	18 $251	19 $273
20 $244	21 $389	22 $1,078	23 $704	24 $339	25 $274	26 $238
27 $233	28 $330	29 $319	30 $358

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $298	2 $336	3 $331
4 $297	5 $275	6 $319	7 $319	8 $310	9 $262	10 $305
11 $313	12 $308	13 $262	14 $224	15 $224	16 $201	17 $204
18 $204	19 $267	20 $323	21 $328	22 $313	23 $248	24 $269
25 $312	26 $285	27 $216	28 $239	29 $268	30 $221	31 $219

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Room, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Partial View)

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (View)

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

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