The Arctic Club Seattle - a DoubleTree by Hilton
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Before it was a hotel, the Arctic Building was known to Seattleites as "the walrus building" for the 27 walrus medallions adorning the exterior. In 2008 the walrus building became the resplendent Arctic Club, a luxury boutique hotel with a rich history.
The Arctic Club started out as a gold rush-era men's club, after which it served for several decades as government offices. After a painstaking renovation (we're told they had to remove lavender-colored paint from the original woodwork) the hotel opened in the summer of 2008 with a decidedly old-fashioned flair. By staying true to the building's history with period furnishings and original architectural details, the hotel creates an ambience straight out of the early part of the last century. Alaskan marble, leaded glass, dark wood panelling and ornamental cornices set the stage. Finishing touches include room numbers set in reproductions of the walrus-head medallions and black-and-white photographs of the original Arctic Club members in the lobby.
Services & facilities
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Pets
- Pets not allowed
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Recreation
- Pool table
- Billiards or pool table
- Fitness facilities
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Wi-Fi/internet access
- Free Wi-Fi
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Concierge
- Concierge desk
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Cards accepted
- American express
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Discover
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Air Conditioning
- Air-conditioned public areas
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Restaurant/Café
- Restaurant
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Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Luggage storage
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Guest services
- Porter/bellhop
- Tour assistance
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service (24 hours)
- Express check-out
- Express check-in
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Accessibility
- Elevator/lift
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Shop
- Shopping on site
- Gift shops or newsstand
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- Bar/lounge
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Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
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Non-smoking
- Smoke-free property
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Family
- Suitable for children
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Outdoor space
- Rooftop terrace
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Parking
- Valet parking
Description
Location. The Arctic Club Seattle - a DoubleTree by Hilton is located close to Smith Tower, Pike Place Market, and Columbia Center. Additional points of interest include Seattle Public Library and Washington State Convention & Trade Center.
Hotel Features. The Arctic Club Seattle - a DoubleTree by Hilton's restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Recreational amenities include a fitness facility. This 4-star property has a 24-hour business center and offers a meeting/conference room and audiovisual equipment. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. The property has 530 square meters of event space consisting of banquet facilities and a ballroom. Wedding services and tour assistance are available. Guest parking is available for a surcharge. Additional property amenities include a rooftop terrace, a concierge desk, and gift shops/newsstands. This is a smoke-free property.
Guestrooms. 120 air-conditioned guestrooms at The Arctic Club Seattle - a DoubleTree by Hilton feature minibars and CD players. Accommodations offer city views. Beds come with pillowtop mattresses, triple sheeting, and premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are offered. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, makeup/shaving mirrors, designer toiletries, and bathrobes. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, guestrooms offer multi-line phones with voice mail. 32-inch LCD televisions have DVD players and pay movies. Rooms also include safes, blackout drapes/curtains, and electronic check-out. Guests may request a turndown service, microwaves, and hypo-allergenic bedding. Housekeeping is available daily.