Information & 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
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.
In-Room Features
- 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
Located Near
Belltown (dining, shopping, nightlife) - surrounding
Big Picture (small-scale movie theater) - adjoining
Bell Harbor International Conference Center - 4 blocks
Pike Place Market - 6 blocks
Seattle Cinerama Theatre - 7 blocks
Myrtle Edwards Park/waterfront - 0.5 mile
Space Needle/Seattle Center - 0.5 mile
Experience Music Project - 0.5 mile
Seattle Aquarium - 0.75 mile
Westlake Center (shopping, dining) - 0.75 mile
Pacific Place (upscale mall) - 0.75 mile
Benaroya Hall (Seattle Symphony) - 0.75 mile
Washington State Convention & Trade Center - 1 mile
Paramount Theatre - 1.25 miles
Seattle Central Library - 1.25 miles
Safeco Field - 1.75 miles
Qwest Field - 1.75 miles
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): Approximate distance to The Inn at El Gaucho is 15 miles.
Getting there: Taxi fare is about $38. Shuttle vans are about $28 for one or two people. Town Cars are $58 for up to four passengers. Rental cars are available online.
Getting around: A wealth of restaurants, clubs, stores, cultural venues, and other attractions are within three-quarters of a mile, so walking is a popular option. The hotel staff can summon taxis. A bus stop is just outside the hotel.
All prices are subject to change.
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
Address
Sorry, an error has occurred and we are unable to show you a map of The Inn at El Gaucho right now.2505 First Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
USA
Nearest major airport:
Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
Area:
Downtown Seattle, Washington, United States of America