Great deal for a pretty good hotel
My husband and I stayed at the Mediterranean Inn July 9 -13. I picked this hotel because it was the cheapest one I could find that was still close to downtown. I will honestly say I went in with low expectations! Despite that, we actually really enjoyed the hotel and the neighborhood. The parking was secure and underground, and at only $15/day, a really good deal (we paid $40/day in Vancouver). Our room was small but clean and functional, and even though it faced the street and was right by the elevator, it was quite quiet. I am really sensitive to noise, but was never woken up by any sounds (I wore earplugs). The front desk staff were always very friendly, polite and helpful. I read another review that said the staff were only polite to Americans, and as Canadians, I can say that is false. We absolutely LOVED the rooftop patio and would take wine up there to enjoy the beautiful Seattle skyline and sunsets. The neighbourhood was great, lots of nice restaurants, and being so close to the Space Needle was convenient. Despite what other reviewers said, we did not find the neighbourhood to be sketchy AT ALL. It was very yuppy-hipsterish, and we always felt safe. We walked everywhere (about a 20 min walk to downtown and Pike's place market) but you could take the monorail if you didn't feel like the walk. For me the only downsides to this hotel were: The lack of air conditioning (the room would get pretty hot, although keeping the window open and fans on helped a lot); having to pay for the Internet ($5/day, but it is free in Starbucks downstairs); and, the absolutely useless and terrible hair conditioner. It was in a rigid, fat bottle with a tiny hole. Literally, the only way to get it out was to slam it into my head like a monkey repeatedly. Come on guys, you KNOW that stuff is terrible! Do better! Despite these issues, we really enjoyed our trip and the hotel and would stay there again.