We are from out of town and my fiance and I were visiting Seattle area (over labor day weekend) from Boston and didn't know the area very well at all. We couldn't be more pleased with our stay in the Capitol Hill area and our time @ Seattle Hill B&B. Our room was perfectly clean and while we had to "share" a bathroom, we never once bumped into anyone there (there were two options) even though the Inn was full.

Additionally, Shannon (the owner) was a wonderful host and made various recommendations for things to do in the area which made our time that much more enjoyable. We loved the quiet neighborhood that we were set in. The in is about a 1.8 mile or so walk from some of the sites downtown -- but the walk itself was very enjoyable and worth the time.

One day we did take a cab down to pike's market and I believe it was ~10 bucks.

All-in-all it was a very great stay! The only reason for 4 stars in service is because we ended up getting there earlier than we had specified and had a hard time getting in touch with someone to get checked in. Ultimately we got a hold of Shannon and she walked us through getting settled in very easily.

Although we traveled from NY to bond with our two-year old granddaughter and her parents who live around the corner, we thoroughly enjoyed our down time at this cozy home away from home. When we weren't meeting family or friends, we relaxed in lounge chairs on the lovely front porch with tea or wine, and tourist information books and flyers found in the kitchen and living room. It was easy to walk to restaurants, and Volunteer Park's Conservatory, Asian Art Museum, and Water Tower with views of mountains in all three of Washington's National Parks. Nearby bus stops made it easy to visit downtown tourist areas and reach the LINK train to the airport. My favorite perks were the pot of early morning coffee in the living room (ready with the push of a button) and fast internet. The delicious breakfast was served between 7-9 AM by our cordial host, Susan. Susan, and Shannon, the proprietor were gracious and helpful, and even had our room ready before check-in. Our quiet, first-floor room had a really comfortable bed, windows that opened easily for fresh air, large desk area, and great shower in the claw-foot tub. We will return to this special place whenever we are in Seattle.

For Labor Day weekend, I had a confirmed reservation at the generically named "Bed and Breakfast Inn Seattle," which apparently is really a boarding house.

I printed out the confirmation and brought it with me. Crossed all my Is and dotted my Ts. Or so I thought.

I had two nights in the San Juan Islands before this reservation, and was in a remote spot with limited cell phone reception. As I drove closer to town on the island, a couple of voicemail messages had come through.

But then it was difficult to retrieve them. Once I did, I burst into tears listening to this so-called B&B manager telling me that she "hadn't heard from me" and assumed "I wasn't coming; and now they're full" and she had canceled my reservation. All of this delivered in a very nasty tone of voice.

I immediately went to the reception area of my resort and asked if I could use their phone. Mine wasn't working for outgoing calls. When I got through to ___face, she was so so so rude...let me tell you, I am not that hard to rattle and it still upsets me to relive this incident. Basically, she had overbooked, and had egg on her face, and had to blame someone. Unfortunately, that had to be me. Here I am, the person on vacation, and I'm responsible for re-re-confirming a paid reservation?! I'm sorry, what kind of Mickey Mouse operation is this? Appalling lack of professionalism all around (their email address didn't even work.)

She ended the call by threatening to charge me for the room, even through she was the one canceling my confirmed reservation.

The manager of the lovely resort on San Juan Island called around and finally found a room for me at their sister property. It wasn't convenient, and cost me a lot in cabs, but I was very grateful.

I went to Seattle for a month to work. Bed & Breakfast Inn Seattle was such a pleasant surprise. The home was beautiful -- both in layout and decoration. My room was very comfortable (sheets and robes were soft, as promised) and had ample space. The shared kitchen was larger than I expected and very well equipped. Since I was staying long-term, I did not have the full breakfast as part of my package. However, everything I saw them preparing looked delicious. The owners were so friendly and kind. I was worried that I would feel uncomfortable or out of place staying in a B&B for so long; not so. I honestly think that had the location and people not been as wonderful as they were, I would have felt really isolated.

The Wi-Fi internet worked great in my room, kitchen, and living room (the only places I ever tried to use it). However, I do know that a guest staying further from the modem than I had a slower signal. The kitchen and living room were always available for workspace if that's the case for your room.

The location was also great, since there were many different bus routes operating in the area that took me anywhere I needed to go. Pike Place Market is only like 14 minutes away by bus.