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Hotel Information: The 1950s, decade of Sinatra, Brando, and Monroe, was the inspiration for this boutique hotel in trendsetting Belltown. To the right of the foyer, a flight of stairs leads to a warmly inviting lobby with Italian leather sofas and armchairs, a gas fireplace, fresh flowers, and a giant poster for the 1952 movie Way of a Gaucho. Original paintings of 1950s icons decorate the public spaces.
Amenity highlights: El Gaucho restaurant combines 1950s styling, including mink-backed leather banquettes and a tufted-leather bar, with classic steakhouse fare: “Flaming Sword” Brochette of Tenderloin, Peppercorn New York, and Chateaubriand for Two. Steaks, chops, and seafood are prepared on a coal grill in an exhibition kitchen. A pianist entertains nightly on the baby grand.
Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout The Inn at El Gaucho.
Insider tip: The Elliott Bay Water Taxi between downtown and West Seattle offers superb views of the skyline and Space Needle, cruise and container ships, and—weather permitting—the Olympic Mountains and Mount Rainier. The boat departs from Pier 55, one mile from the hotel. From the West Seattle dock, Alki Beach is 1.75 miles away by foot or free shuttle bus. The water taxi operates May–September.
Rooms
The Inn at El Gaucho has 18 junior suites, located on the second floor of a three-level building and accessible by stairs. Beds include pillowtop mattresses, feather/down duvets and pillows, featherbeds, and 350-thread-count Egyptian cotton linens. Sheets, towels, and bathrobes are made by Vermont-based Anichini, using Italian textiles.
Sofas and armchairs with ottomans are crafted of Italian leather. The high-definition plasma TV, Bose stereo CD player/clock, air conditioning, and ceiling fan are operated by bedside remote control. Louvered doors conceal desks. Champagne ice buckets come with Riedel crystal stemware. Fresh flowers are from Pike Place Market.
Wireless Internet access, local calls, and domestic long-distance calls are complimentary. Bathrooms feature L’Occitane toiletries, Philip B botanical hair products, rainfall showerheads, and shower stalls or shower/tub combinations.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - high speed
- Internet access - wireless
- Cable/satellite TV
- CD player
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- Climate control
- Complimentary newspaper
- Ceiling fan
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - complimentary
- Free local calls
- Voice mail
- Bottled water in room (complimentary)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Designer toiletries
- Bathrobes
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Massage - available in room
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board
- Television
- Desk
- Window opens
- Welcome amenities
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
Recreation
The hotel offers discounted passes to a health club about five blocks away. In addition to a wide array of cardio and weight machines, the club includes an indoor pool, indoor running track, basketball gym, racquetball and squash courts, pro shop, saunas, steam rooms, and spa tubs.
Myrtle Edwards Park, four blocks from the hotel, has waterfront walking and bicycling paths. At the Elliott Bay Water Taxi’s West Seattle landing, guests can rent in-line skates or bikes, or take a sea-kayaking tour. Mountain hikes and the Summit at Snoqualmie ski area are within 60 miles of Seattle.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Racquetball/squash nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Basketball nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Bird watching
Property Amenities
The Inn at El Gaucho is in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood, at the edge of the downtown core. The Pike Place Market, Space Needle, Experience Music Project, and waterfront are within a half-mile. El Gaucho, the steakhouse, is on the first floor, below the hotel. The building also houses the Big Picture, a small-scale movie house specializing in independent films.
The hotel prides itself on gracious, personalized attention. Guests can order room service from El Gaucho, including Chateaubriand for Two, carved at bedside. Arriving guests receive a gift bag containing a bottle of Evian water, freshly baked cookies, and a CD of music from a local trio.
The hotel is smoke-free.
- Concierge services
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Parking (valet) ($16-25)
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Banquet facilities
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Business services
- Internet access - wireless
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Number of rooms: 18
- Number of floors: 1
- ATM/banking
- Fireplace in lobby
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Umbrella
- Billiards nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Smoke-free property
- Dry cleaning service
- Multilingual staff
- Parking (secure)
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking garage
- Parking nearby
- Pool table nearby
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Shoe shine
- Tour assistance
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Know Before You Go
The Inn at El Gaucho is a smoke-free hotel. Guests smoking in their rooms are charged a cleaning fee.
This hotel is not wheelchair-accessible.
There are no elevators at this hotel.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at check-in, check-out, or time of service.
- Valet parking: $20 per 24-hour period
- Guestroom smoking violation: $200
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
Guests can order continental breakfast (surcharge), including artisan pastries from Belltown's Macrina Bakery, for delivery to their rooms.
El Gaucho - Award-winning steakhouse with hip ambience. 28-day, dry-aged Certified Angus Prime Beef grilled over hot coals in exhibition kitchen. Menu highlights include Chateaubriand for Two, carved tableside; "Flaming Sword" Brochette of Tenderloin; Hazelnut-Crusted Rack of Lamb; Tableside Caesar Salad. Seating at tables and on mink-backed leather banquettes. Curved, tufted-leather bar. Baby grand piano, with nightly music. Dinner only. Located on main level of building, beneath hotel.
Address
2505 First Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
USA
Nearest major airport:
Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
Area:
Downtown Seattle, Washington, United States of America
