Situated opposite the University of Washington campus, the College Inn is set within a historic building that dates back to 1909. On-site facilities include two cafes and a pub. Each guestroom at the College Inn is decorated in a simple fashion and features antique furnishings. The rooms come equipped with a washbasin, mirror and telephone, while some accommodations also offer scenic views of downtown Seattle and Lake Union. Shared bathrooms exist on each floor of the hotel. The hotel offers a convenience store, while free Wi-Fi is accessible in public areas of the building. Limited parking spaces are available. A continental breakfast is served each morning in the lounge area of the hotel. Both the Bean and Bagel and Banana Leaf Cafe provide further snacks and beverages. The Washington State Convention Center and Capitol Hill are both less than ten minutes away from the hotel by car.
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For the vast majority of past guests, the location of the College Inn is its greatest feature. Positioned next to the University of Washington campus and a short walk from the University District, the hotel is ideally situated if you're visiting those areas of Seattle. In addition, a variety of shops and restaurants are in close proximity to the accommodation.
When it comes to customer service, most previous visitors to the hotel had an enjoyable experience. It has been said that the staff, in particular the front desk personnel, are friendly and professional.
In general, the cleanliness of the rooms at the College Inn is at a good standard - according to the majority of former guests. The rooms have been judged as clean, tidy and free from any noticeable dirt.
From the exclusion of a television to the lack of air conditioning, many past visitors to the College Inn have bemoaned the decidedly basic nature of the rooms. In particular, the omission of a private bathroom has been a regular grievance.
A number of previous guests have criticized the soundproofing of the rooms at the hotel. Noise from others staying at the accommodation and external sources have been notable problems in the past.
Falling in line with the basic nature of the rooms, the limited amount of public facilities has garnered negative comments from former visitors to the College Inn perhaps most notable of which is the omission of an elevator. As for facilities that are included, both the continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi have received mixed reviews in the past.
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