Rude.
The worst part of our stay was when we wanted to use the stairs instead of waiting for the elevator. When we asked, a hotel employee directed us to the stairs, but upon exiting the stairwell, we were met by a very agitated employee who could only tell us that we were in a "restricted area." When asked how we could get to the parking garage or anywhere else by using the stairs (in case of fire, for example), he repeated his angry snoot about the area being restricted. After asking for the fourth time how to get to our car, he pointed to the exit door. Wow, two women looking to use the stairs, I'm not sure what he found threatening, but his rudeness was off putting. We paid $250 for a room with a view of the Space Needle, but powerlines were right outside our window, so I would not advise paying for a view. Actually, I would not recommend this hotel, unless you are looking to be located close to Seattle Center and cannot find anything else.