8/10 Good
Albena, Seattle
Traveled with family
Jun 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building has an amazing history and a group of talented architects have made sure that its renovation has preserved its character and the unique traces left behind by the many people who were here before us while providing all the creature comforts we expect.
The generous size of the room would have impressed every colleague who has had to live in a studio apartment in downtown San Francisco and it made for a zen experience.
One possible exception to the excellent overall design that we struggled with was the decision to use a vast black glass wall to “separate” the bathroom from the living room. Once the lights went on, the ‘stage’ experience was unnerving.
The hotel grounds blend effortlessly with the park and they invite you to explore and enjoy no matter the weather.
The winter garden aka hotel restaurant was delightful, the service impeccable, and the menu, while somewhat limited, was clearly created with a lot of forethought as to the local ingredients and flavors.
Suggestions for the management:
- the use of AI-assistants to aid in passing information to Housekeeping and Front Desk staff was well implemented.
Perhaps the bots could go a step further and make suggestions to their human colleagues as to the possible implications of newly received information, I.e. people arriving at midnight might appreciate a little help with their luggage up the winding, dark steps out front.
Albena
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
