04. February 2017

How do you recognize a Classic?

Before we decide how to recognize it, let's first look at the definition of a classic.

Webster's says that a classic is "Traditional -Enduring- serving as a standard of excellence".

Wikipedia, if you want a more contemporary view, says "An outstanding example of a particular style, something of lasting worth."

Well in the world of travel, those definitions fit a large number of places and things. Like the Seattle Space Needle or Chihuly Glass garden also in Seattle. These are pretty easy to recognize!

I discovered another place in Seattle that is reflective of these descriptions, The Mayflower Park Hotel!

As I will attempt to show you, it fits both definition's from Webster and Wikipedia quite well.

Traditional and Enduring

This property will celebrate it's 90th birthday in July of 2017. That says enduring to me.

The style is Traditional European Boutique and wonderfully renovated with a little nip and tuck where needed.


Example of style-Accommodations

We toured 3 distinctively different rooms and I was more impressed as we went along.

The Classic Queen, the Deluxe Queen and the King Suite were all well appointed and comfortable.  We stayed in the Classic Queen, but I think the Deluxe Queen is a perfect value between space and price.


Standard of Excellence-Oliver's Bar

Well those of you who know me, understand why we are starting in the bar. This is not just any bar. In my opinion it is the, well, classic lounge with great atmosphere, really good drinks and food and a great view. The view on this urban wilderness of Seattle was so engaging, it was difficult to leave... or was it the drinks that made me stay?
Anyway we had lunch here and also enjoyed the happy hour with free appetizers and did I mention the view?
We enjoyed it so much we never had dinner in the on site restaurant Andaluca, even though I planned to order the signature Paella.
The bottom line is you will not go hungry  or thirsty during your stay.

Well, I now think I can recognize a classic when I see one and it looks a lot like the Mayflower Park Hotel. Please enjoy this location and to see more, check out our youtube channel for more about the property and it's prime location!

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Comments: 2
  • #1

    Gwen Fox (Monday, 06 February 2017 13:18)

    Wow Bill is all I can say....what an excellent job you did on this hotel...
    Please be sure to send to Aimee as I'm sure she will want to see your incredible work..

    Great Job Bill & Barb

    Gwen

  • #2

    Dave Alfonso (Monday, 06 February 2017 23:20)

    Excellent job describing an excellent classic, Bill! Makes me want to go there!