🇺🇸 Seattle, United States
Worldmark Seattle - The Camlin
📍 1619 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Your stay — Worldmark Seattle - The Camlin
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The Property — Worldmark Seattle - The Camlin
The Camlin, part of the WorldMark collection, occupies a 1920s building that once housed the city's first luxury hotel. The lobby retains vintage tilework and a grand staircase, but the vibe is straightforward and practical: expect a clean, spacious suite with a kitchenette rather than boutique flourishes. It suits self-catering travellers or families who want a central location (walkable to Pike Place Market) without paying for a concierge or a spa.
Chronicles of Seattle
Seattle was founded in 1851 as a timber-and-coal outpost, named after a Duwamish chief. The Klondike Gold Rush of the 1890s turned it into a boomtown, and the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition built the University of Washington campus. The 1962 World’s Fair left the Space Needle and a permanent arts complex. Today, Seattle is a tech-driven city (home to Amazon and Starbucks), with a civic identity rooted in grunge, coffee culture and a visible, sometimes strained, tension between growth and liveability.
Best Time to Visit
Full Seattle guide →Best months
July, August, September: warm, dry weather (20–25°C), long daylight hours, and clear skies over the Olympic Mountains. The tourist crush is manageable if you avoid festivals.
Peak / festival surge
July (Seafair, Fourth of July) and August (Bumbershoot, Capitol Hill Block Party). Hotel rates spike 30–50% above shoulder-season averages; book by March for a decent price.
Budget shoulder season
May and September: reliably pleasant weather (15–22°C), fewer queues at Pike Place, and discounts of 15–25% off peak room rates.
Weather & packing
Seattle’s June gloom can extend into early July—grey mornings burn off by noon. Pack a light waterproof jacket and a layer for the evening, even if the forecast seems dry.
Live City Briefing — Seattle
- Light rail’s 2 Line (Redmond–Bellevue–Seattle) opened in 2024; you can now reach Eastside tech campuses without a car. The main 1 Line still runs from Sea-Tac to Capitol Hill, with a station a 5-min walk from The Camlin at Westlake Centre.
- Pike Place Market has new late-night hours (until 9pm) for summer 2026, plus a recently renovated waterfront promenade linking the Market to the Seattle Aquarium.
- Several downtown hotels are still under renovation after the 2023–2024 seismic retrofitting programme; expect occasional street closures on 8th Avenue near the hotel.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Worldmark Seattle - The Camlin, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a high floor (above the 8th) on the north side of the building, overlooking 9th Avenue. These rooms avoid the service alley to the south and the lift core noise, while still having decent city views and less street-level clatter from 9th Ave traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 2-4 on the south side (overlooking the service alley and rear of the building) — these get noise from deliveries and bin collections, often starting early. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shafts on any floor (room numbers ending in 01 or 02 are typically adjacent), as the two lifts serve all floors and can be clunky.
Best views
Corner rooms on floors 9-12 on the north-east side give a narrow but direct view of the Space Needle and the downtown skyline. The north side over 9th Ave gives city roofs and some mountain glimpses on clear days; avoid south-facing rooms which look onto an alley and neighbouring buildings.
Quietest floors
Floors 9 through 12 are the quietest — high enough to reduce street noise from 9th Ave, but low enough that you rarely get mechanical hum from the roof. Floor 8 is also okay but might catch some lift waiting-area chatter.
🔊 Noise notes
9th Avenue is a main downtown through street with buses and delivery trucks. The service entrance at the rear (alley access) generates early morning noise – clattering bins, supply vans. Two lifts serve all floors, so expect some ding-and-hum if you’re near the core.
Insider tips
1. Park at the Republic Parking garage at 1800 9th Ave (£30/night) instead of the hotel’s pricey valet; it’s a two-minute walk and saves £15 a night. 2. If you need a quiet room, request ‘high floor, north side’ at check-in or note it on your reservation — the front desk can usually accommodate, especially midweek.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Worldmark Seattle - The Camlin
Free Wi-Fi throughout; basic (~10 Mbps) sufficient for email/web; no paid upgrade. No login required
Two lifts serve all guest floors; building has no stairs-only sections
No physical newspapers. Digital news via lobby tablet (USA Today). Building originally opened 1928 as Camlin Hotel; art deco lobby retains original terrazzo floors
Check-in 16:00, check-out 10:00. Early bag drop allowed from 09:00. Late checkout (subject to availability) until 12:00 for $30, until 14:00 for $60
Complimentary luggage storage at front desk for same-day arrival/departure
Step-free entry at main door (ramp accessible). Wheelchair-accessible rooms available on request. Lifts serve all floors. No pool or spa
No on-site parking. Valet parking $45/night (pre-book recommended, limited spaces). Nearest public garage: Republic Parking at 1800 9th Ave (2-min walk) ~$30/night. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Seattle hotel-motel tax 15.6% (included in rate; no separate resort fee)
Deposit & card hold: First night deposit required at booking; $100 incidental hold per stay at check-in (credit card only)
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Gethsemane Lutheran Church (471 m · ~6 min walk)
- Place of worship: Scientology (526 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Plymouth Congregational Church (560 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Christ Our Hope Catholic Church (708 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Pacific Place — 187 m · ~2 min walk
McGraw Square — 387 m · ~5 min walk
Museum of Illusions — 426 m · ~5 min walk
Paramount Theatre — 227 m · ~3 min walk
Westlake Park Children’s Play Area — 401 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 281 m · ~4 min walk
Walgreens — 604 m · ~8 min walk
Ethioblue — 168 m · ~2 min walk
Westlake — 288 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →United States Dollar, USD
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange desks at Sea-Tac Airport and tourist bureaux – they charge poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are accepted almost everywhere; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay are widely used. Small cafes or market stalls might be cash-only.
Restaurants: 15-20% of pre-tax bill. Taxis/rideshare: 10-15%. Hotel porters: $1-2 per bag. Housekeeping: $2-5 per night.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Drip coffee from a café or kiosk – around $2.50.
A sandwich or bowl from a deli or takeaway counter – about $12.
Main course at a casual pub or diner – roughly $18.
Pike Place Market has prepared food stalls (samosas, tacos, pho) for $8-12; nearby food trucks along 3rd Avenue are also good.
QFC and Safeway are the main chains in 98101; Trader Joe's near Capitol Hill is popular for affordable staples.
Nordstrom Rack on 5th Avenue offers discounted designer brands; thrift stores in Capitol Hill (e.g. Goodwill) are cheaper.
Bus day pass (ORCA card) $8 gives unlimited rides; from Sea-Tac, take Link Light Rail to Westlake Station for $3.
1) Buy an ORCA card for transport instead of single tickets. 2) Eat at Pike Place Market during weekday lunch for better value. 3) Skip downtown hotel breakfasts – grab pastries from a local bakery.
Good to know — Seattle
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Emergency Contacts
SeattleFor non-emergencies, call Seattle Police non-emergency on 206-625-5011. For Poison Control, use 1-800-222-1222. For Crisis Connections (mental health support), call 988.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Seattle, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Worldmark Seattle - The Camlin
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 281 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Walgreens — 604 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
S Jackson St & 5th Ave S (0.2 mi from hotel) → Seattle Center / Lower Queen Anne
💡 This bus gets you to the Space Needle area without a transfer. Use the Transit app for live tracking—arrival times are accurate but can shift in traffic.
S Jackson St & 5th Ave S (0.2 mi from hotel) → Capitol Hill (Broadway & Pike)
💡 Cheaper than rideshare for Capitol Hill bar hopping. Buy a day pass ($5) from the ORCA machine at the stop—saves fumbling for cash.
SeaTac/Airport Station (SEA) → International District/Chinatown Station (0.1 mi from hotel)
💡 Board the train from the airport stop—it’s under the parking garage. Tap your ORCA card or use the Transit Go app; avoid buying paper tickets at machines for faster boarding.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → HI-Seattle at American Hotel (520 S King St, Seattle)
💡 Skip the queue by booking via the FlySEA app. Flat rate zones apply—confirm your price before getting in.
About Seattle
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Worldmark Seattle - The Camlin?
Request a high floor (above the 8th) on the north side of the building, overlooking 9th Avenue. These rooms avoid the service alley to the south and the lift core noise, while still having decent city views and less street-level clatter from 9th Ave traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Worldmark Seattle - The Camlin?
Avoid rooms on floors 2-4 on the south side (overlooking the service alley and rear of the building) — these get noise from deliveries and bin collections, often starting early. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shafts on any floor (room numbers ending in 01 or 02 are typically adjacent), as the two lifts serve all floors and can be clunky.
Is Worldmark Seattle - The Camlin noisy?
9th Avenue is a main downtown through street with buses and delivery trucks. The service entrance at the rear (alley access) generates early morning noise – clattering bins, supply vans. Two lifts serve all floors, so expect some ding-and-hum if you’re near the core.
Which rooms have the best views at Worldmark Seattle - The Camlin?
Corner rooms on floors 9-12 on the north-east side give a narrow but direct view of the Space Needle and the downtown skyline. The north side over 9th Ave gives city roofs and some mountain glimpses on clear days; avoid south-facing rooms which look onto an alley and neighbouring buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Worldmark Seattle - The Camlin?
1. Park at the Republic Parking garage at 1800 9th Ave (£30/night) instead of the hotel’s pricey valet; it’s a two-minute walk and saves £15 a night. 2. If you need a quiet room, request ‘high floor, north side’ at check-in or note it on your reservation — the front desk can usually accommodate, especially midweek.
What time is check-in at Worldmark Seattle - The Camlin?
Check-in at Worldmark Seattle - The Camlin is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Worldmark Seattle - The Camlin have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; basic (~10 Mbps) sufficient for email/web; no paid upgrade. No login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Worldmark Seattle - The Camlin?
Seattle hotel-motel tax 15.6% (included in rate; no separate resort fee)
Where can I eat cheaply near Worldmark Seattle - The Camlin?
A sandwich or bowl from a deli or takeaway counter – about $12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Worldmark Seattle - The Camlin?
Bus day pass (ORCA card) $8 gives unlimited rides; from Sea-Tac, take Link Light Rail to Westlake Station for $3.
When is the best time to visit Seattle?
July, August, September: warm, dry weather (20–25°C), long daylight hours, and clear skies over the Olympic Mountains. The tourist crush is manageable if you avoid festivals.
Top Attractions in Seattle
💡 Take the glass elevator to the top and walk down the ramp through the 'book spiral'. Free tours run at 1pm most days – no reservation needed.
💡 Pack a picnic and sit on the grassy slope towards the water. The park connects to the waterfront via a pedestrian bridge – best at sunset.
💡 Arrive before 10am to avoid crowds. Visit the lower concourse for cheap produce and the Market Heritage Center (free entry, small donation suggested).
💡 Go at sunrise for near-empty views and fewer tourists. Bring a zoom lens for Rainier on clear days – check the camera before you go.
💡 Enter from the Montlake Cut side and follow the boardwalk through the wetlands. Free parking is limited – take bus 11 or 48 from downtown.