First off, I called in making a reservations for 2 beds, upon arrival we had to walk up some steep looking steps & met the person whom I assume is the owner & this gray-haired man that "patrols" there at night. We were told that they needed to search & see if there were any rooms available, we waited for... more

I read the mixed reviews and was really hesitant about reserving without seeing it, so I waiting to I got to Seattle and decided to stop in and see the hotel before booking. The location appeared to be in a safe part of town, and had a clean appearance. I met Jan who was the caretaker, super friendly lady. The... more

Stayed here on two occasions before and after trip to Vancouver as flights from the East coast were cheaper Seattle then Vancouver direct. goods: The building is historic and the coffee shop is charming. bads: Had reservations for both stays; however, in both cases I was not expected. Had conversion on first stay about 2nd stay and was still not... more

We walked out. Long steep walkup to "front desk." Room had glue style rat traps out in the open on the floor of the room. The "hotel" has cats roaming around. I presume there is a reason for these two facts. The shared bathroom on the floor was dirty. The two other "guests" in the hotel seemed very world weary... more

The Panama Hotel is a historical Japanese hotel and really is about a place in time, but with lots of little details. You really have to experience this hotel to get the flavor. The management gives you sandals and a Japanese bathrobe as you check in, and your room is decorated with furniture from the 1930-1940ish era that has been... more

I stayed for one night on Sept 14 and will never go back. The Panama puts pretty pictures on its website, but when you get there, you discover its a fleabag that caters to fisherman. Since my stay, they have changed their website to be slightly more truthful, although nothing will prepare you for how scuzzy and brokendown most of... more

Sadly, the Hotel has succumbed to a kitschy style that has gone awry. The eccentric hotel loves it that cats live in the hotel, but they don't love to hear about the strong cat odor. The great antique rod iron beds and mattresses are neat but uncomfortable, and when I asked for extra blankets because the place is *freezing* at... more

Don't believe them when they tell you this hotel has been renovated......it hasn't, at least not in the last 50 years or so! I planned on staying here for the entire weekend, but checked out after only one sleepless night. There was no heat in the room (this is Seattle in April, remember), the room smelled foul, the blankets had... more