Retro Cool, Close to Pike Place, Priced Right
The Moore is definitely old, but nicely kept, clean and comfortable. It's location can't be beat, just one block from Pike Place Market and the waterfront (you will really appreciate just how close and easily accessible it is). There aren't a lot of hotels in that area that are in the price range of the Moore, so I booked it because of the positive reviews on TripAdvisor. 
I was pleasantly surprised, the staff is great, the decor is cool, each floor having it's own unique design. I stayed on the fourth floor which was leopard-like in color, and I had a single queen room that included a bathroom. It was very simple, so for those of you who are used to the typical chain hotels (like I am) it's a different vibe and feel altogether. Let me reiterate: s-i-m-p-l-e. No big screen tvs, no big showers and tubs, no pool, just a no-frills place to stay that's near where you want to be. 
Some issues: In the single queen room, there was very little shelf space to put your brush, hair dryer, makeup bag, shampoo, etc., so I had to keep putting it on the closed toilet lid and bringing it back out to the luggage. There was a tiny shelf right below a small mirror in the bathroom that was big enough to hold the toothpaste and toothbrush. Also, there is no full size (or large size) mirror that you can see below your waist. I had to keep jumping up and down on the bed to see if I looked ok. 
The bed was uber comfy and the windows are large and can open wide to cool the room off some. (there's no screen, beware those with kiddos). There's wifi on every floor of the hotel now (each floor has it's own wifi router), they'll give you the password and you're good to go. 
There's a tiny/cute coffee shop adjacent to the hotel that's owned by the Moore, it has great coffee/tea, some baked items and fruit to choose from. You can get to it from the lobby or from the street. 
The neighborhood is not the best, but you're only two blocks away from the better areas (see pics below). Definitely grab one of the maps they have available of the downtown area, it shows all the restaurants and hotspots you'll want to see, all of which can be accessed by walking and using the free buses that are available. The Moore is easy to get to using the Link Light Rail from the airport, just get off at the Westlake station at 4th and Pine, it's a quick walk (yes, with luggage), but for only $2.75 (each way), it's the cheapest way to/from the airport and is clean and easy to use.
Would I stay there again? Yes. Absolutely.