Positive Reviews
positive:
Convenient location for University District
For the vast majority of past guests, the location of the College Inn is its greatest feature. Positioned next to the University of Washington campus and a short walk from the University District, the hotel is ideally situated if you're visiting those areas of Seattle. In addition, a variety of shops and restaurants are in close proximity to the accommodation.
positive:
Pleasant and efficient front desk staff
When it comes to customer service, most previous visitors to the hotel had an enjoyable experience. It has been said that the staff, in particular the front desk personnel, are friendly and professional.
positive:
Clean and tidy rooms
In general, the cleanliness of the rooms at the College Inn is at a good standard - according to the majority of former guests. The rooms have been judged as clean, tidy and free from any noticeable dirt.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Very basic rooms that lack standard amenities
From the exclusion of a television to the lack of air conditioning, many past visitors to the College Inn have bemoaned the decidedly basic nature of the rooms. In particular, the omission of a private bathroom has been a regular grievance.
negative:
Substandard soundproofing
A number of previous guests have criticized the soundproofing of the rooms at the hotel. Noise from others staying at the accommodation and external sources have been notable problems in the past.
negative:
Limited facilities
Falling in line with the basic nature of the rooms, the limited amount of public facilities has garnered negative comments from former visitors to the College Inn perhaps most notable of which is the omission of an elevator. As for facilities that are included, both the continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi have received mixed reviews in the past.