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FAQ Q: What are your reservation policies? A: Two-night minimum; one night's deposit per room. The deposit is fully refundable if you cancel at least a week in advance. After that, well, it isn't. Q: Hey! Hotels don't do that. A: That's true, but they would if your reservation represented half their occupancy. B&Bs usually can't fill their rooms so quickly. We appreciate your letting us know ASAP if you need to cancel. Q: What else should I know before I reserve?
A: Here's the short list: We have a cat, as you may have noticed (see tab above); please make sure no one in your party is allergic or cat-phobic. Your deposit will not be returned if on our doorstep you discover that your best friend hates cats. Spot doesn't permit guest pets. No smoking in the house. You may smoke on the balcony or porch. We must know your time of arrival so we'll be in when you arrive; if you're going to be earlier or later than you thought, please call. Sorry to say, the house is not accessible to the disabled; there's a short flight of steps up to the front door, and the B&B wing is on the second floor. First floor, if you're European. Q: What types of payment do you accept? A: Cash, Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Q: Will I need a car? A: Since you're asking, probably not. We're centrally located; you can walk to many interesting places and catch a direct bus to most others. Seattle has an excellent bus system and it's easy and inexpensive to get around. With your to-and-from addresses in hand, use Metro's excellent trip planner to figure out your route, times and cost. For a trip to Mount Rainier, you can rent a car for the day. Save money! Save the environment! Q: How do I get there? A: Address is 102 18th Avenue East, at East Denny Way, on top of Capitol Hill. From airport: Taxi (about $40); or Grayline Downtown Airporter to Madison Hotel at 6th & Madison; then taxi (total about $20). Or take the city bus, if you don't have too much luggage to shlep three or four blocks.
From train station: Take a taxi (about $10). Or the bus, if you're traveling light.
Driving:
From south: I-5 to Madison exit 164A. Turn right on Madison up hill; left on 18th; 3 blocks to E Denny. Attention: The street direction changes as you go from 18th to 18th East! As you approach on 18th from the south, you will see the street numbers rising. Keep going; at Denny they start over from 100. Confusing to everyone but Seattleites.
From north: I-5 to Roanoke exit 168A. Left across freeway, right on 10th E, left on Boston. Arterial winds right onto 15th E. Left on Denny; 3 blocks to 18th E.
From east: I-90 exit onto northbound I-5; proceed as from south, above. Or Hwy 520 exit on Roanoke, right on 10th E, and proceed as from north, above. Q: What's nearby? A: See the "What to do" tab above. Most important, we think: you can walk to parks, shops and groceries, restaurants, clubs and coffeehouses, Seattle University, Seattle Central Community College, major medical centers, and even downtown (just two miles); and we're on direct bus lines to town and to the University of Washington. Q: Is the area safe? A: Sure, safe as houses. We wouldn't invite you somewhere dangerous. But you are a visitor, and should take the same precautions you do anywhere you travel. While we're on the topic of security: We lock doors and windows and have a wired-in, battery-backed fire alarm system, as well as smoke-detectors and escape ladders in bedrooms. Q: Have you got a place and equipment for me to do my work? A: No desk, computer, fax machine or printer. No phone or answering service (bring your cell phone, OK?). We do offer free wireless Internet access for your laptop, and we could receive or transmit a fax for you if needed. Q: Do you provide television and DVD, hot and cold running servants, chocolates on the pillows at night, and antiques everywhere? A: You've discovered why our rates are so reasonable. But there's a sitting room where you can read while your partner naps, or have your friends wait for you. Bring your lunch into the garden and watch for our hummingbirds. We'll see that you get a cup of coffee and a muffin before that 5 am departure...and we've sometimes gone much further than that for guests in need. |
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