Hotel Crocodile & Crocodile Music Venue

We didn't realize there wasn't an elevator...you have to haul your luggage up quite a few stairs before you can get to the lobby. We struggled with our large suitcases- but they offered to help lift.

Property and staff was great. My only need was coffee. Coming from a different time zone, I was up and ready for coffee long before it was put out in the lobby. Kurigs in the room would help.

Love the location! Hate the parking situation! Expected at least some guest parking but there was none.

Really cool hotel! Modern and clean and close to attractions. There is no elevator so you have to climb a few flights of stairs (not a big deal for us, but could be for luggage heavy travelers). The staff was very accommodating letting us check in early. We highly recommend!

Nice and clean room, conveniently located to everything Seattle has to offer. Only downfalls are no designated parking so have to pay for street parking and no elevators so pack light so you don’t have to lug suitcases up two flights of stairs like us smucks 😅(all this info was included in description, I just can’t read it seems)

Very secure building. Not much staff around.

Very nice spacious room - luxe furnishings and well equipped. No show when we there - very quiet. Lobby was a cool place to have a drink and relax. Heavy suitcases and stairs was only downside but we knew that.

I absolutely loved this hotel! It's so homey, it feels more like an apartment. The shared lobby space is cozy & warm & there is free candy in bowls all over the place! You can pick out a record or cassette, grab a drink @ the bar & relax. The rooms are above a live music venue & they give ear plugs in your room, but honestly - I found the music sort of soothing. The bands were done by 12:30am every night. The Here-After is my new favorite Seattle bar, with a comedy stage / movie theater with nightly acts. The hotel in the perfect area, within walking distance to Pike Place & the Space Needle - and right across the street from the Cyclops, which is a close 2nd favorite bar. There is not a front desk, but there was staff there every day, as well as a room you can go into for extra towels/sheets/toiletries/anything you need to replenish. The rooms are very cleaned, have heated bathroom floors & apart from the music downstairs, very quiet. There are great views if you're on the Elliott Bay side of the building. You will have to pay for parking somewhere, or be available to move your vehicle after the free street parking hours are up. Overall, this was an excellent stay!

Fantastic venue! I do wish there was a way for hotel guests to get into their concert without going outside and waiting in line - it’s boutique with only 13 rooms - you’d think they could accommodate for that - especially when it’s cold or the weather is ridiculous like it was during the Dessa concert 😅But that said, it was beautiful, the furnishings were nice - the bathroom sink fixtures were loose, pretty, but need to be tightened so easier to use. Everyone was super helpful and responsive! Great place at a GREAT price! So happy we got in.

The Crocodile is different than most chain hotels I’ve been to, but in the best possible way. First, check in is as easy as entering a unique code at the front door that is also the code to your room. No need for a keycard. When you come up the stairs, there’s a cute lobby area with lots of cozy seating, a record player with lots of vinyl records to choose from, and complimentary coffee and candy. The rooms themselves are decorated so nicely. Everything was clean and in working condition. I have no complaints whatsoever about this awesome little hotel. We will for sure be coming back for a longer visit and cannot wait. The only thing to note is there’s no elevator so if you have a ton of luggage be prepared to carry it up 2 flights of stairs :)

Had a fantastic stay at the Crocodile while in town to see a concert at Climate Pledge, it was walkable. Lots of nearby food options and a Belltown bodega across the street. I got dinner from Al Basha which I highly recommend it was great. The hotel lobby is a vibe with a cool armosphere, I loved it. My only regret was I didnt have time to spin Dirt on the record player before I had to go. Yes they have records you can play! The room was extremely clean, luxurious shower and toiletries. Comfortable bed. My night was very quiet because the concert cancelled. They provided earplugs, have a nice sheet on local area options for dining and entertainment. Many bars nearby. I really liked they had a community area where you could help yourself to cold filtered water cooler, extra towels or ammenities you may have forgotten and ice. The lobby had self serve coffee and tea. Great AC! And ceiling fan, cool light fixtures, above average bedding and towels. It felt very Seattle to me. Very nice accommodations overall, just be aware there are two very long steep flights of steps up to the hotel, some cruise ship folks had a hard time lugging their suitcases up the stairs. It felt safe with a coded lockbox for entry and to my room. I liked looking out at the streets of Belltown. Be aware Seattle has steep streets to walk up from the piers! I will stay here again and I would recommend to stay here. Great experience overall I loved it.

I had such a wonderful experience at Hotel Crocodile. It was the highest standard of clean, stylish, and so comfortable. There were shows while I was there, and where I could hear the music, I wasn’t at all bothered by it. As an extra amenity, there are earplugs in the room. It’s within walking distance of some amazing sites, including the sculpture garden, Seattle center, and the market. I also loved the bowls of candy and condoms in the lobby; they are a passive way to build community and encourage safe connections. I ended up talking to people as we grabbed some candy. Also, when I got there, Thomas was most helpful in getting me settled — thanks, Thomas! For those with mobility challenges, the hotel is on the second floor up some stairs with no observable elevator, so if that’s a need call the hotel or book elsewhere. I loved my time here, and look forward to staying again next time I’m in Seattle. Thank you to everyone at Hotel Crocodile.

Clean and nicely updated

The room is not clean , floor had cracker left over , room is nice but little noise because the club under rooom .

I was aware this property is a live music venue and there could be noise into the night. I’ve no gripes about this but just wanted to reiterate that it could keep people awake into the early hours of the morning. I was also aware there is no lift and needed to lug bags up 2 flights of stairs. I was not aware there is no reception. So there’s no one you can talk to if there are any issues. You can ring a phone for assistance but being an international traveler, I didn’t have local phone telephony, just data, so the phone number for assistance was useless. The room seemed reasonable and clean and had no issues till I woke the next day and had bites all over my lower legs. Bed bugs I have to assume 😦. I wouldn’t stay there again.

Awesome hotel and very clean !

Noise: The music was over by 10:30 both nights so it wasn’t an issue at all. There was some road noise on the second night so I threw in some earplugs. Neighborhood: Super cool and artsy with an amazing bakery across the street for morning coffee. I came for a marketing conference and all the scheduled events were easy to walk to. Room: It was large and very clean — and the bed was comfortable. The only complaint is that the comforter was too light. I folded it in half so I had a double layer Service: You let yourself in via a door code which also works for your room. So you really don’t see any employees but can call or ring a bell if you need them. It is definitely NOT a luxurious hotel but it’s a unique, clean spot in a cool part of Seattle.

Staff was absolutely fantastic. The bag help get them up and down was great. Every thing was clean and the decor was cool. Only thing they need to do was probably dust better. Fans and blinds are very dusty.

Bugs in my room

Downtown, walking distance to the space needle and many other options including parking. Great room! S stylish and cleaned impeccably. Excellent vibe, so chill, funky and unique. Amenities are just right..comfy bed. Felt very safe!

It was a fun place to stay and they helped us with our bags so the stairs werent as daunting as other reviews made it. I loved the heated tile floors in the bathroom and the bright wild decor. We had a corner room as far from the stage area as possible so werent bothered by the noise at all.

I loved the vibe of the hotel, the candy in the lobby, the private VIP concert. The room itself was perfect, the heated floors in the bathroom, rainhead shower and sitting area was perfect.

Beautiful room. Very eclectic. Even had heated bathroom floors. Shower was huge and modern.

Be prepared for a room that vibrates but it was an easy fun experience.

We had a fun stay here. The room was clean, and we really appreciated the tub, especially since we were walking a lot on our trip. We had a good view of the water from our room, and the bed was comfortable, although the pillows lacked structure. The staff were very friendly and we were able to store our bags before check-in and have them in our room once it was ready. They texted us when our room was ready, and it happened to be ready before 4, which we appreciated. Also very close to lots of sightseeing items in Seattle, which made our trip very walkable. The AC/Heater also worked very well for our needs. Overall, fun stay, but it was very pricey considering the lack of amenities. I would definitely recommend it if you are going to see an event at the Crocodile or Madame Lou’s, but outside of that, I don’t know if it’s worth it.

We loved our stay at The Crocodile. Funky room, nice bathroom, great location in Belltown.

Excellent location with lots to do within walking distance. Room was spacious and decorative. Would stay here again.

The room was stunning and we felt so comfortable. It was just THE vibe

Very nice spacious room - luxe furnishings and well equipped. No show when we there - very quiet. Lobby was a cool place to have a drink and relax. Heavy suitcases and stairs was only downside but we knew that.

No clock in room, i know I have a cell phone with one. The cieling fan was in reverse for a winter setting to move cieling heat down unable to reverse it for summer setting. Minor recommendations. Clean hotel with large updated rooms. Location close to everything.

Other than the sink draining kinda slow, and the HVAC controls confounding this decidedly non-luddite, those are the ONLY notes i have for the fine folks at the Crocodile. A superb place to stay by any stretch of the imagination, we absolutely loved the free coffee in the morning and the superb staff ( looking at you Thomas!) and would gladly book another stay and suggest that you do as well. You will not regret it.

After checking in and enjoying our night in town, we were locked out of our own room while attempting to return. The pin pad had a broken button and was not accepting the last digit of our code. We called for assistance and could barely hear the person on the other end of the line. It took 20mins to receive a hard key and get into our room. After gaining entry, the door no longer wanted to lock from the inside. A chair needed to be slid in front of the door overnight.

Easy check in/check out. Otherwise don’t see another person working besides the bartender. All excellent communication through email.

Nice room, very hands off but easy check in

We had a fun stay here. The room was clean, and we really appreciated the tub, especially since we were walking a lot on our trip. We had a good view of the water from our room, and the bed was comfortable, although the pillows lacked structure. The staff were very friendly and we were able to store our bags before check-in and have them in our room once it was ready. They texted us when our room was ready, and it happened to be ready before 4, which we appreciated. Also very close to lots of sightseeing items in Seattle, which made our trip very walkable. The AC/Heater also worked very well for our needs. Overall, fun stay, but it was very pricey considering the lack of amenities. I would definitely recommend it if you are going to see an event at the Crocodile or Madame Lou’s, but outside of that, I don’t know if it’s worth it.

Noise: The music was over by 10:30 both nights so it wasn’t an issue at all. There was some road noise on the second night so I threw in some earplugs. Neighborhood: Super cool and artsy with an amazing bakery across the street for morning coffee. I came for a marketing conference and all the scheduled events were easy to walk to. Room: It was large and very clean — and the bed was comfortable. The only complaint is that the comforter was too light. I folded it in half so I had a double layer Service: You let yourself in via a door code which also works for your room. So you really don’t see any employees but can call or ring a bell if you need them. It is definitely NOT a luxurious hotel but it’s a unique, clean spot in a cool part of Seattle.

Loved the check-in process, so easy and convenient. Great communication with the GM, very responsive via email. Loved the unique decor throughout the hotel and the room. Clean, products stocked. Overall amazing experience to see a show and stay just upstairs!

The email from the Hotel Crocodile stated the room was up two flights of stairs - but did NOT - state there was NO elevator. After a long day of flying and arriving in the dark, those two LONG flights up with four bags was not welcoming. The little sign out front with the phone number was not very visible. Other than that, we never once saw anyone in the hotel that worked there, even at the "lobby" bar and coffee area. Odd.

Love the staff (Brooke and Toña) and their great customer service from guest services to security to the bartender downstairs (Alex), to the music venue below the hotel and their team to my bed and bedroom. I would definitely stay there again - Don

We arrived and nice young lady came to store our luggage since we were early. I explained that my sister in law had twisted her ankle that was swollen on the cruise we just got off if she could please let her ride the elevator with her and the luggage and we would take the stairs and she said no with no empathy of the situation at all. Did not even try to help us with her situation and she had do go through 2 flights of painful stairs multiple times. The bed and pillows are comfortable and the rooms are as listed. No safe. No one ever in the lobby. Texted to see if someone could put my brothers luggage in elevator for early check out. No one ever responded. They are only available after 9 am. Rock music is pretty loud until 11 but we were aware of that when we booked. Only plus for us was that it was close to cruise ship but would not be our choice again.

Looks a bit weird, but totally worth it. Perfect location in Seattle to walk to the main tourist places.

Spent the day exploring the downtown Seattle area. An easy walk for any active person. Great location, with amazing individual rooms. Would not hesitate to stay here again.

We stayed one night prior to leaving on a cruise. Very clean. Very convenient to the pier.

This was a great location. Everything needed was in easy walking distance, including the space needle and farmers market. Super clean, easy and fun spot. Will definitely go back!

People screaming at the sky. Walking around spitting on people. Just not a good area of town.

This hotel was very trendy. It was very convenient while there for a concert. Very close to pikes market.

Everything was as detailed. Mostly absentee but nothing was needed beyond what was provided. Rooms are large and comfortable. I actually enjoyed the ease of access. It was in a very walkable area. We walk comfortably to Pike's, Waterfront and the Space Needle, cruise port was walkable with luggage(3 blocks away)

What a wonderful surprise! We were given a fantastic room. This hotel is in a superb location to walk to lots of attractions. Huge, super clean room with a king bed!

Downtown, walking distance to the space needle and many other options including parking. Great room! S stylish and cleaned impeccably. Excellent vibe, so chill, funky and unique. Amenities are just right..comfy bed. Felt very safe!

Located in a great area. Short nice walk to Pikes Place, the water or downtown. Great restaurants and shops all along the street.

Property and staff was great. My only need was coffee. Coming from a different time zone, I was up and ready for coffee long before it was put out in the lobby. Kurigs in the room would help.

If you are going to the Crocodile to see a band, yes stay here but for a vacation it's not ideal. There aren't many places to get coffee/breakfast in morning. Lots of bars around but all the restaurants were closed in the morning. Walked around a bit, some sketchy people outside. The hotel itself was clean and room was spacious. Didn't really see any staff working there?! A ton of stairs to get up to the room - not fun with luggage. It's not a bad place but just wasn't for me. I booked it because I spent a lot of time at the original Crocodile back in the day and thought it would be fun or nostalgic it's not even the same building or location. Anyway some reviewers really loved it so it's not the worst place!

Interesting hotel. Clean, cool looking room except it was too dark. Needs more lighting. Good location. Would also like coffee in room or lobby, not instant coffee.

It was super noisy, there were no staff, and the hot water for the instant coffee no less ran out at 7 am and there were no staff at all to refill the hot water.

Noise: The music was over by 10:30 both nights so it wasn’t an issue at all. There was some road noise on the second night so I threw in some earplugs. Neighborhood: Super cool and artsy with an amazing bakery across the street for morning coffee. I came for a marketing conference and all the scheduled events were easy to walk to. Room: It was large and very clean — and the bed was comfortable. The only complaint is that the comforter was too light. I folded it in half so I had a double layer Service: You let yourself in via a door code which also works for your room. So you really don’t see any employees but can call or ring a bell if you need them. It is definitely NOT a luxurious hotel but it’s a unique, clean spot in a cool part of Seattle.

The hotel is unique, in a good way. The room was cute, clean and comfortable. The vibe was laid back. The lounge is inviting. If you are a light sleeper who does not enjoy music , it might not be the place for you, but we had no trouble sleeping. There are plenty of food places within walking distance. We stayed the night before our cruise. We were blocks away from the pier. So we were able to walk to the dock in the morning. I would recommend this hotel especially if you are looking for something a little different then a chain.

I loved the location of the Crocodile. It was close to everything we wanted to see. Even though their venue was below we were not really disturbed by it. I would like to see a regular front desk. I did have questions about some things and while they leave a contact number, I didn't have any pressing concerns to contact them. Overall, the experience was good and look forward to booking there again.

We stayed here a few nights before our cruise. This place worked out great for us. It's a nice place, a good price, and the staff is SUPER friendly. It was easy to see the attention to detail and everything was super clean. We really enjoyed the location with many great coffee shops and places to eat within walking distance. Would definitely stay here again.

I absolutely loved this hotel! It's so homey, it feels more like an apartment. The shared lobby space is cozy & warm & there is free candy in bowls all over the place! You can pick out a record or cassette, grab a drink @ the bar & relax. The rooms are above a live music venue & they give ear plugs in your room, but honestly - I found the music sort of soothing. The bands were done by 12:30am every night. The Here-After is my new favorite Seattle bar, with a comedy stage / movie theater with nightly acts. The hotel in the perfect area, within walking distance to Pike Place & the Space Needle - and right across the street from the Cyclops, which is a close 2nd favorite bar. There is not a front desk, but there was staff there every day, as well as a room you can go into for extra towels/sheets/toiletries/anything you need to replenish. The rooms are very cleaned, have heated bathroom floors & apart from the music downstairs, very quiet. There are great views if you're on the Elliott Bay side of the building. You will have to pay for parking somewhere, or be available to move your vehicle after the free street parking hours are up. Overall, this was an excellent stay!

Fantastic venue! I do wish there was a way for hotel guests to get into their concert without going outside and waiting in line - it’s boutique with only 13 rooms - you’d think they could accommodate for that - especially when it’s cold or the weather is ridiculous like it was during the Dessa concert 😅But that said, it was beautiful, the furnishings were nice - the bathroom sink fixtures were loose, pretty, but need to be tightened so easier to use. Everyone was super helpful and responsive! Great place at a GREAT price! So happy we got in.