The Bar/Lounge at W Seattle

"Rock stars, actual or aspiring, can book time in the W Sound Suite, a state-of-the-art music studio replete with heavy-duty soundproofing, a recording booth, a mixing desk, and a jetsetter-worthy lounge area for musicians and their pals"

"The dark, minimalist Living Room bar out front sets the tone, though with 415 rooms spread over 26 floors this is no intimate boutique hotel"

"The award-winning Earth & Ocean restaurant serves regional cuisine, while the W Bar—which occasionally hosts live DJ’s—is popular with both guests and locals"

"An even better draw is the ambience: there’s a chic lobby bar with often packed “cocktail couches”"

"The honor bar/munchie basket includes Pez and wax lips"

""If you want to impress a local", admirers assert this "chic, trendy" Downtown hotel does the trick, from its "edgy" design to its "luxurious" rooms (many with "pretty views"); if some gripe it's "a little overpriced" and claim you "need a flashlight to find your room" in the dimly lit halls, the "extremely kind" staff (there for ‘whatever, whenever') and perks like a "cool" lobby bar and fitness center convince many it's "worth every penny"

"The hip lounge/restaurant and central location are top features, though rates are higher than at comparable downtown hotels"

"The lobby has the look and feel of a stage set, with dramatic lighting and sleek furniture; and, in the evening, the space transforms into a trendy lounge"

"The Living Room lounge has a nice fireplace to wait out the Seattle rain in style"

"Take a peek inside the minibars, which are stocked with unique, and sometimes naughty, goodies"