Talaris Conference Center - Seattle

We did our reservations with an online source and when we got there to check in they had charged us a second time not knowing that the online source already charged us. For that the guy at the front desk gave us a town car to go to our Navy Submarine Ball. That was very nice of him. I'm perfectly fine with the rustic look. The Talaris was nice and tucked […] away from busy streets and loud noises and really isn't that far from in the middle of Seattle. We read the reviews for the Talaris and one review read that the towels smelled like they had been burned, and they did. They should either rethink their fabric softener or get new dryers. Other than that I have a birthday coming up and I have 2 friends coming from out of state and I know they would love to stay at the Talaris. Especially because of how green and beautifully set up it is. Read more

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Secluded, yet its not a long walk to UW and some restaurants. Spare modern buildings are nothing fancy, yet they are set in a rather nice landscape- particularly the breakfast area which overlooks a pond. In Seattle's expensive hotel scene, it's sort of a bargain.

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Very impressed with location, accommodations, and hospitality.

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It was a wonderful enviornment; quiet and beautiful. The location is centrally located. The customer service was excellent. My sheets had a hair on them and throw pillows were not clean. The towels have a smell I would describe as burnt (maybe in dryer too long or use a fabric softener). Breakfast options on the first day were lacking - I would have […] liked another hot breakfast option. Overall, I was satisfied. Thank you for your hospitality. Read more

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Loved every aspect of it from the room to the people involved!

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convenient location, beautiful environment, and good atmosphere.

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The location is awesome, it is tucked away and very peaceful. It is as lovely as the photos. I could see a small wedding being held there. Don't know if they do that.

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Very friendly staff, and an overall nice place to stay.

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Outside of the hotel needs a little sprucing up. There is what appears to be moss growing on some of the roofs of the buildings [or some sort of green build-up]. Otherwise the rooms are comfortable, the setting is very serene, and the staff very helpful.

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Enjoyable, very nice staff, good food.

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Very conveniently located. The staff was fantastic. No doubt the place is much older. It reminds me of my church camp days...staying in the old musty lodge. Had a similar "homey" feel. Overall, it's not the Hilton, but it's comfortable and clean. If you are spoiled by large chain hotels, this is not the place for you.

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We needed a last minute hotel room after a very bad experience at a B&B. The Talaris Conference Center provided us with a peaceful environment. Our room was very comfortable and The staff was very friendly, helpful, and had great recommendations for us for dinner. Would definately stay here again!

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Room had a 70's feel to it. Cleaning needs to be more thorough. While looking for my baby's missing bottle, found a beer bottle under the bed, wonder if it's still there. Fan cover in the bathroom was dusty, shelf was loose and angled toward the toilet so it's unusable. Great location, pleasant and friendly employees. Beautiful grounds. Good breakfast […] with plenty of options. Comfortable beds too! Will likely stay here again since there are more plusses than minuses. Read more

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The room is small, but very clean and comfortable. The location for us was very convenient, but might not be for people on business trips. The grounds are like staying in a park, very quiet and serene. The front desk employees were very friendly and helpful. We will definately stay there again.

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We really liked Talaris. We were visiting our son who is a student at UW. We normally stayed at a hotel in the University District closer to campus and a lot more expensive. Because of a football game, we could not get a room and booked a room at Talaris. It seemed pretty far from campus so we rented a car. Talaris was great. Plenty of free parking. […] Very quiet serene atmosphere. We enjoyed talking to other folks at the free continental breakfast. Services are minimal but provided promptly and congenially. We saved a lot of money by staying at Talaris and renting a car v. staying closer to the University district. I would do it again. I recommend this hotel. Read more

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Comfortable room in an older facility. Location very close to UW campus in a lovely, wooded park setting. Hard to find after dark, and hard to navigate the conference center campus. Map from the front desk was less than helpful. By day- nice walking paths. Good breakfast. Will stay again.

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Great natural setting...a little disappointed in the fact that the internet was not working for awhile. Breakfast was OK, but less than expected...also shower a little difficult to get right. But other than these minor points, I would recommend it.

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clean, quiet. retreat-like surroundings. looking forward to my next stay!

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Unusual hotel. Pleasant park like setting. Nice change of pace from the normal hotels.

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who would have thought we were in the middle of the city. Would have thought we were ar a lodge in the middle of the forrest mm

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Loved the Hotel location and environment. Only complaint was couldn't adjust AC to my comfort level. Italian restaurant across the street was great!

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Wonderful hotel close to the University of Washington campus. Good breakfast buffet and the staff were very helpful.

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The room was very small and the mattress was hard. Had a very nice view but at night you have to walk threw a swarm off bugs and hurry to shut your door before they get in the room.

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Great hotel. In the city but back enough and wooded so you have that country feel

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Loved the outside gardens and ambiance but the walls were rather thin and we could hear the neighbors next door with little children. Also we were given a room right next to the maid headquarters so sleeping in was pretty impossible.

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Never goin back. Staffs were rude and were always out of reach; first floor rooms were basically see through because the blinds were made out of paper! Dispute having the "do not disturb" sign on, maid kept knocking on door early in the morning!!! Called room service for fresh towels but waited for 1 hr before I finally got it myself from the maids […] room!!! Don't even get started with in room equipment... Felt like 1990s... Don't let the photos online fool you! Never ever going back there Read more

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Located in park-like setting amidst a fashionable residential area between Seattle Children's Hospital and University of Washington, it is an excellent place for anyone with business at either of those or, like us, with friends and relatives living nearby. A bit remote from Seattle's other attractions and commercial districts, a car is essential for […] most sightseeing or shopping. For our purposes it was perfect, but for business people working downtown it might be too remote. Otherwise, it is great with quiet, comfortable rooms, a decent breakfast, and lots of free parking. Would be an excellent site for a small meeting or reunion. Read more

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The grounds of the complex are amazing. If you want a place in the city that makes you feel like you're in a cabin in the woods, this is an ideal place. Because it is tucked away, it can be challenging to find the first time, but having on-site parking was great. Every member of the staff I encountered was extremely helpful, very friendly and went out […] of their way to make sure my stay was pleasant. However, the room itself lacked good sound-proofing and I could hear the conversations from the adjacent room. Not, I-could-hear-people-talking, no, I could hear their exact conversation. Also, the location is good, but not great. That said, it most certainly is a place I would consider staying again and if somebody has business in that part of town I would recommend it. Read more

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I was so surprised to find this gem tucked away in Seattle! It's just a mile or so to the University Shopping Center, which is a gorgeous outdoor area, with restaurants, shopping and plenty of free parking. It was a 10 minute drive from the Space Needle area and was very quiet. I couldn't have been more pleased!

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Really liked this hotel. I believe it was built some time ago as a retreat and the grounds and external ambiance were great. Hotel room itself was a litle dated, but very clean and comfortable. Really liked it and would definately stay there again.

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Simple but quite adequate rooms in lovely, park-like setting. Doesn't feel like being in a hotel at all ... more like a retreat, yet in the middle of the city, and walking distance to restaurants, etc.

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We found the Talaris, because we're traveling with our 4 year old Lab, and it's pet friendly. The rates were reasonable, and our room was comfortable. Though the convention center is "older," it has been renovated and is well-kept and clean. The GROUNDS (14 acres!) are well-groomed with ponds, trees, and lots of grassy areas for our dog to run and play […] fetch. The staff was exceptionally warm, friendly, and helpful -- and we even benefited from a free guest laundry. It's close to the U District where we found restaurants and about a half hour drive in traffic to the city center. We will stay there again on another visit to Seattle. Highly recommended! Read more

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This park like setting was very beautiful. The rooms were very clean, it was quiet, and restful. I would not want to stay anywhere else when I visit Seattle.

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Everything is very good except that there is a double door between our room (C7) and the next and it is not sound proof at all. We could hear voices from the room next to us and they probably could hear the noise from our TV.

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It was a nice place to stay to get away from the city, yet still be close enough to be in the city. The room was definitely older. We had a toilet that had trouble flushing and the unusual heat was more than the air conditioner could keep up with. On the bright side, the staff were exceptionally friendly and the continental breakfast was yummy. For […] the price, I think the location was great. Read more

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Calm and serene grounds. The room was clean and very close to the hospital. We will come back again.

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It was a great experience to be at the hotel. It was a hotel in the forest: the environment was geat and the access to stores and the UW was convenient. Parking was very easy, too.

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We were in Seattle for a doctors consultation at University of Washington and the appointment was at 8:45 so we wanted somewhere close by to avoid alot of the morning traffic. Worked out great! The grounds are very pleasant with trees and greenery everywhere. The room we stayed in was on the small side but very clean and accommodating. Had a Keurig […] coffee maker, small fridge, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, did not have a microwave though. Only real complaint would be that you could not lower the air conditioning lower than 74 degrees and it was hot and humid in Seattle that day so the room never did get cooled down enough for our liking. Also, the windows did not open so you could not get fresh air unless you opened your door. However, for the great price, we really can't complain about anything. Read more

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The room was nice enough and clean, but several of the amenities did not work, including the air conditioner, the TV and the coffee maker.

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Beautiful serene area that was still close enough to shopping and restaurants. Also very close to University of Washington and Children's Hospital.

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This place is long past its prime and ready for a major renovation or, better yet, complete teardown. The rooms are small, dated, and poorly furnished. Shower heads are terrible and the curtains seem to do a better job of extracting than containing water. Continental breakfast is a joke. Skip it and find a nearby restaurant. The best thing should be […] the park like setting but even that is a mess. Steps and walkways are in all sorts of disrepair and the wildlife is mainly crows scavenging for trash and raising a ruckus each morning. Read more

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outstanding location, minutes away (on foot) from first rate collection of stores, minutes from freeway, 50 acres of quiet green all at a price that nothing comparable can come close to equaling

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Initial check in contact was great, Bob showed us around, great welcome. Mechanical problem with AC, staff promptly supplied fan. Surrounding 18 acre nature preserve with bald eagles, ponds, lawn, very relaxing atmosphere. Would certainly recommend.

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This unique location was the highlight of our trip. The room was comfy and clean. The staff went out of their way to help us. Bob, the night concierge handled several questions and accommodations for us, as did Mary on housekeeping staff. The grounds are serene and beautifully kept providing a lovely view out our windows and calming strolls during our […] stay. Thiese accomodations are delightfully insulated from the sounds of streets and traffic. We will return to this location again. Read more

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