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Reviews of Courtyard Seattle Downtown/Lake Union 3 stars

925 Westlake Avenue North, South Lake Union, Seattle, WA 98109, United States

#57 of 107 hotels in Seattle

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 237 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Guest Room with Sofa Bed and Lake View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Most of the staff were friendly and excellent. One staff member was very dismissive and cold to me when I tried to discuss a concern. Policy is to lock over $450 in case of room charges or damage, which wasn't advised upfront. This is very high in my experience and caused difficulties for me as an international traveller. This is picky, but I really didn't like that the room only had paper cups, given the cost of the room. Also didn't like that the room service we treated ourselves to on the first night came in cardboard containers in a paper bag with plastic cutlery.

    I paid extra for the lake view and they were stunning. Honestly, the best part of the hotel stay was being able to watch the seaplanes land and the boats do their thing. Rooms were comfortable and clean. TV was huge with good channel selection. Great location for downtown attractions.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Sofa Bed - Hearing Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The "oversize" parking only mean "taller" vehicles. Payin $50 to park in a sardine can is a nightmare! DO NOT BRING A PICKUP OR FULL SIZE SUV! I like that the garage was secure, but it takes an 85 point turn to park and leave/enter the garage. Other than the overpriced tight parking I am very happy with this place.

    Great location near the water. Hostoric information all over. Very pleasant efficient staff. Clean rooms and facilities.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2025

    9.0
    Good amenities and competitive pricing for location
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Guest Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Low water pressure of shower

    Decent room size. Water and ice available near room. Laundry coin operated in building also. Gym available

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    7.0
    Easy and nice stay by Union Lake.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Guest Room with Sofa Bed and Lake View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I wish the quality of the products (e.g., burger and its bread) was better for a Courtyard hotel but I guess it's a matter a balancing the budget and the cost of the dishes was very reasonable. But that's not a deal breaker and the atmosphere wins anyway.

    Great location on Lake Union. Very nice and friendly staff at the front desk and the restaurant/bar. Nice amenities. Spacious rooms. Very clean. The restaurant staff and the general atmosphere are excellent, both familial and professional, where you can gather with friends after a working day or open your laptop and work undisturbed. I will go again!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Guest Room with Two Queen Beds and Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Parking was a bit expensive, windows were a bit dirty so the view wasn't a nice as it could have been.

    Location was great, and fairly easy to get to. Walking distance from a lot of attractions in Seattle. Room was quiet and had a lovely view.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Guest Room with Sofa Bed and Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Appreciate the commitment to service- when I arrived my room had an external light shining into it, and they shifted me to a room away from the light as soon as I asked.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Sofa Bed and Lake View - High Floor
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    restaurant food was mediocre at best, but service was fast and friendly. decor is clearly aimed to young male software engineers— not enough light in room to apply makeup and no makeup mirror:)

    Location was great. free parking across the street at night. nice views. great staff

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2024

    8.0
    beautiful place, but too expensive with extras.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Guest Room with Sofa Bed and Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    They charge extra for everything: parking, water, WIFI, breakfast. Too expensive in the end.

    beautiful place

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2024

    7.0
    Great location for proximity to wedding venue!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sofa Bed - Hearing Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smaller TV

    Location

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2024

    7.0
    When we enter the room we dont like the smell and the pillows smell
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Queen Guest Room with Two Queen Beds and Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The smell of the room and pillows

    Location

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Guest Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You have to pay $40 for parking if you have a car. There was a party going on when I checked in during the afternoon and they blocked the entry way even though there were signs saying not to. There appeared to be staffs outside assisting with luggage but no one said anything.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    8.0
    Fine Stay, Great Location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Lake View - High Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I appreciate hotels that have glass drinking glasses, and a complimentary bottle of water

    Great hotel in nice location. Wonderful view of Lake Union.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    9.0
    We had an enjoyable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sofa Bed - Hearing Accessible
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    More expensive than other properties around the area.

    Location and felt comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    8.0
    Clean, comfortable, great location if you like walking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Guest Room with Sofa Bed and Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    No outdoor areas to sit and have a drink/coffee. No pool. Lots of construction happening very close by.

    The courtyard is a good hotel -- nothing fancy, but it was clean and comfortable. I wish there had been an outdoor patio/courtyard for guests, and I also wish they had a pool, but it is right across from Lake Union where you can watch people swimming and paddleboarding. You can walk or run the Lake Union trail, or take a decent walk to downtown and/or Seattle center. It's a great location if you don't mind some decent walks. The neighborhood was better than expected even with all the construction, and the staff were very friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2024

    8.0
    I would recommend a stay here and really like the restaurant setting in the hotel which we did use.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Guest Room with Two Queen Beds and Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The adjoining door and hearing the people next to us auguring loudly at 5am in the morning. Not much rest after having a late night from going to a concert.

    The beds were comfortable and the room was clean.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2024

    9.0
    The staff was nice and rooms clean. Not in the center of Seatlle but not far from nee
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sofa Bed - Hearing Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much food choices

    It was located near the lake and felt safe

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    8.0
    Clean, nice, friendly in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Guest Room with Sofa Bed and Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The parking charge

    It’s modern, clean and in a perfect location.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Guest Room with Sofa Bed and Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    sofa smells like sweat and homeless people. and it says breakfast included but turns out you still have to pay for it.

    nice room and comfy bed, excellent views and service.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2024

    8.0
    great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Guest Room with Sofa Bed and Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room is nice and clean.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Guest Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wish there was free breakfast

    Spacious room and pleasant staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Guest Room with Sofa Bed and Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    very noisy refrigerator

    location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    7.0
    Great place in a quiet location...just remember to bring your toothbrush!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Guest Room with Two Queen Beds and Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Primarily the cost, but I'm putting that down mainly to Seattle being a bit more expensive. Also, amenities would go a long way.

    Staff and cleanliness were top notch. We had some problems with the pillowcases on check in but housekeeping rectified it immediately.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable room but too expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Guest Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hidden charges like occupancy tax, parking tax and tourism fee. Besides county tax there are two extra taxes for newly $25 per day to add on, plus Parking fee $40 a day is already too expensive and another parking tax for $9.90 ! I think it’s too outrageous and expensive to stay at this hotel.

    Bed was comfortable, location was ok Breakfast was nice but wish it can be like buffet style so we didn’t have to wait .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    7.0
    We spent one night and it was comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Guest Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing I noticed was the cover to the key card sensor popped off and was on the floor when we were leaving to check out. But other than that we had a good one night stay.

    The distance from the hotel to attractions was a good walking distance. The room was clean and beds were comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

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