Hotel Theodore
"What did you notice on arrival?The Provenance chain’s recent reinvention of Seattle’s octogenarian Roosevelt Hotel includes an airy lobby with an atrium ceiling, low-slung arm chairs with shiny leather cushions, and the same blue and caramel accents you’ll find in the 153 rooms and suites upstairs. What’s the crowd like?Opened in November 2017, this hotel instantly attracted online bargain hunters taking advantage of early deals. Given the tasteful, brand new furnishings and the clutch downtown location, it is a frugal traveler’s fantasy. The good stuff: Tell us what we need to know about the rooms.Bath lovers should spring for a Studio Suite so they can soak in a gorgeous clawfoot tub backdropped by white subway tiles. With gray-and-caramel striped carpeting and a mildly mid-century feel, the 440-square-foot room also includes marble sinks, a Nespresso machine, and a sitting area. How about the little details? Any of that worth a mention?If you are traveling with your dog, expect a bowl, plus treats and toys. Also, the minibar’s stocked with Seattle-made beer, soda, and spirits. Room service: Worth it?Why get crumbs in the covers when you can head downstairs to gleaming Rider restaurant? Lined in subway tiles, this bustling bistro serves excellent cocktails, including refreshing Moscow mules, daiquiris, and Palomas, all on the happy hour menu. And the massive bar area, outfitted with cushy leather-backed barstools, makes it an inviting perch for solo travelers. Highlights on the seafood-focused menu include Dungeness crab toast and a smokey chowder with bacon. And don’t miss luscious pull-apart rolls or the skinny, herb flecked fries." - Jessica Voelker
