 Ideally
located on the seam of Seattle’s trendy
Belltown neighborhood and the thriving retail
district, the Hotel Ändra is at the epicenter
of the city.
Originally
built in 1926, this classic brick and terra cotta
building was thoroughly recreated in 2004 to become
the Hotel Ändra. Reflecting a progressive
attitude, as inspired by the surrounding neighborhood
of Belltown, with its’ artist studios, galleries,
boutiques and restaurants, the hotel offers travelers
a unique and stylish hotel alternative in downtown
Seattle.
The
Hotel Ändra’s design celebrates the
strong elements of the Northwest – water,
woods and stone – along with Scandinavian
design influences.
Stepping
into the hotel’s living room, guests are
surrounded by distressed plank floors with inset
custom wool hand-knotted rugs, warm walls, and
rich brown woods. Arne Jacobsen swan chairs in
hot orange, and minimalist accent lighting complete
the relaxed, yet progressive attitude. The dramatic
lobby fireplace, constructed of local split-grain
granite, is surrounded by floor to ceiling golden
maple bookcases and topped with a floating steel-wrapped
plasma screen projecting an ever changing collection
of electronic fine art.
Floating
above the hotel living room, the exposed Loft
was designed for casual meetings, quiet reading
and socializing. Featuring contemporary salon
chairs in charcoal gray, cream and deep blue woven
fabric with light wood detail. Dark walnut coffee
tables filled with books and magazines and brushed
aluminum side tables give the space a warm, residential
feel. The sleek, minimalist glass and steel railing
was designed to allow guests an easy view of the
living room below.
Perfect for business or pleasure, the Hotel Ändra’s
118 rooms and suites are decorated with warm khaki
walls, alpaca headboards, charcoal blue chenille
bedspread, all accented with warm minimalist dark
wood furniture and sparked with brushed stainless
accents. The oversized walnut stained desk is
equipped for business use, complete with comfortable
working chair, ample lighting, two-line cordless
speaker phones and wireless internet connections.
The
bathrooms are Icelandic blue with crisp white
tile and adorned with Face Stockholm products
and luxurious Frette towels.
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