HI Seattle at the American Hotel
by HI Hostels
THINK TWICE
Proceed with caution
Multiple concerns detected. We recommend exploring alternatives in this market.
Fair — read the details
Concerning
Low risk — stable brand history
Fair — read the details
🔍 Truth Gaps Detected
Things that don't add up — where marketing may not match reality.
🔎 Last renovation was 17 years ago
The most recent renovation we found was in 2009. Hotel interiors typically show wear after 7-10 years.
Classification
Year Built
1925
101 years old
Last Renovated
2009
17 years ago
Current Brand
HI Hostels
Evidence
46
1 sources
What Travelers Say
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Why we think this
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Freshness
Concerning · Moderate confidence
How new or recently updated is this hotel?
Built 1925 (101 years ago)
Renovated 2009 (17 years ago)
Baseline estimate
Baseline
Clean Stay
Fair · Limited data
How likely are you to have a clean stay?
Rebrand Risk
Excellent · Limited data
Is this a new brand on an old building?
Evidence
Fair · Limited data
How much do we actually know about this hotel?
Property Timeline
Renovation in 2009
Opened in 1925
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How we build these scores
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