Ok, but not sure why the reviews are so high.
We stayed here for one evening on business. The hotel is in a fantastic location. A few blocks from Pike's Market and LOTS of shopping of every variety, including Hard Rock Cafe and just about anything else you might want. The monorail to the Space Needle is right outside the door of the hotel.
The lobby is small, and was often crowded, but is beautiful. Huge chandelier. The staff is very friendly and helpful. 
With all of that said, the rooms are old and sort of run down. I guess that is the idea.....they want to preserve the antique ambiance. However, I just wasn't overly impressed with it at all. The age of the rooms showed in a variety of places....walls, carpet, furniture. I don't know....for the prices charged, I guess a bit more was expected as far as acccommodations are concerned.