Stopped into “The Hart and The Hunter” Restaurant in Downtown Seattle for lunch the other day. But, my real mission was to take a peek at the hotel it is in. I had heard the design was charming and I just had to see it.
Photo credit Jakob Layman/Palihotel
Exterior; Photo credit Palihotel
The Palihotel is a boutique hotel across the street from Pike Place Market and every bit charming as promised. The lobby of the hotel is unapologetically homey and eclectic — painted a wonderful (and Seattle appropriate) shade of emerald green. The decision to paint the ceilings was an excellent decision. The result is a cozy and welcoming environment that invites you to relax and take a seat. The lobby is filled with vintage ephemera - books, luggage, rugs and portraits.
Lobby; Photo credit Palihotel
The mismatched lounge chairs are covered in mixed vintage chintz and the sofas in channeled patinaed leather. Plants in terracotta pots are strewn throughout as well as a mish mash of eccentric accessories. A life size plaster hound greets you when you walk into the arched doorway of the lobby lounge.
Photo credit Palihotel
The hotel is worth a peak, or better yet, a stay. The charm doesn’t stop in the lobby, photos from Palihotel’s website show rooms equally full of character and warm invitation.
Added bonus: the prices I was quoted were very reasonable. Who needs a pre-spring staycation?
-BHE