Seattle

Right in the middle of downtown Seattle, Wash. , the Hotel Max?s low-key design leads you to think business, but what we?re really all about is ART! ART! ART! The whole place is designed as a foil for both emerging and established artists & photographers in town. Within a close walking distance from great shopping, terrific food, and out-of-this-world museums and cultural centers.

Location. Renovated in 2005, the Hotel Max is centrally located in downtown Seattle, Wash., three blocks from the Paramount Theater and five blocks from Pike Place Market. A variety of shopping venues are one block from the hotel. Seattle Center's Space Needle, Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Aquarium and the Experience Music Project are within one mile of the hotel.
Hotel Features. A European boutique style property, the Hotel Max features dramatic red lacquer and black dÚcor, and modern amenities such as an on site fitness center. The lobby's decorative elements include stained and etched glass windows, marble floors, high ceilings, dark cherry woods and gracious oil paintings. Guests can dine in style at Red Fin, the hotel's innovative Asian fusion restaurant known for its Japanese sakes and creative cocktails. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Wireless Internet access and 24 hour front desk services are offered.

Guestrooms. The 10 story, pet friendly Hotel Max features 163 charming guestrooms with individualized floor plans. Accommodations include cordless dual line telephones and high speed wireless Internet access. Additional comforts consist of down bedding, luxury linens, flat screen televisions and compact refrigerators. Bathrooms feature designer metal basin sinks and designer toiletries.

Expert Tip. Walking down the guestroom hallways is a gallery like experience, with each door displaying a different photo mural and a different theme.