"How did it strike you on arrival?Zen design and a South Lake Union location—far enough from downtown to avoid the mayhem, still close to tons of great restaurants and cultural hotspots—make this lovely hotel an appealing option for travelers seeking a combination of luxury and convenience. Plus it’s the only Pan Pacific in the United States—and this extremely classy hotel should definitely be on your must-stay list. What’s the crowd like?Familiar with Pan Pacific’s detailed and understated approach, crisply dressed business travelers from East Asia congregate in the lobby and bar. The good stuff: Tell us what we need to know about the rooms.You'll find exquisitely soft Egyptian-linen sheets, cavernous soaking tubs and Villeroy & Boch bathroom figures, Herman Miller desk chairs and breathtaking views of the Space Needle and Lake Union. How about the little details? Any of that worth a mentionMinibars stocked with champagne, whiskey and vodka miniatures, and bottles of Coke and Bubble Up make you want to prop yourself atop some fluffy pillows and stay here all day. Room service: Worth it?Staff will bring tasty dishes—a hearty salmon burger on a brioche bun, a tenderloin steak with carrot puree—to your door 24 hours a day at the Pan Pacific. Then again, you can always pop next door to Tutta Bella, one of Seattle’s top spots for bubble-crusted Neapolitan-style pizza, or hit the wine section and abundant hot-food bars at a ground-level Whole Foods. What should we note about the staff?Zebrawood vanities and glass walls show every fingerprint—the Pan Pacific’s meticulous cleaning crew deserves fat tips for their polishing prowess. Bottom line: Why will we love staying here?The only downside to a stay at the Pan Pacific Seattle is that it will ruin you for less refined hotels. From the lovely limestone fireplace in the lobby to the gold soap trays on the bathroom vanities, details matter here—and they add up to a seamless stay that leaves guests refreshed and satisfied." - Jessica Voelker
