I love the sounds of the city, and this hotel is right in the heart of the city! Seattle has always been one of my favorite cities to visit. The Paramount staff were friendly, the room was clean, beds comfortable, the lay out was nice. Love the location in close proximity to all of those Seattle sites that you want to see. Within walking distance of the Washington Convention Center, to the Pike Place Market, Nordstrom, Macy's other shopping and restaurants. I slept with my windows open so that I could hear the city sounds below, but when I closed my window, it was just as quiet as anyone would want. I used the workout room, it's a little small with just a few cardio machines and a few weights, but it's better than nothing. It is also located near where the hub of the hotel staff seem to congregate, so I felt as if I was being stared at while on the treadmill. I ordered room service and it seemed to be quite a bit more spendy than what I have had before, but the food was good. The attached "hotel restaurant" Dragon Fish is wonderful! I ate there twice and throughly enjoyed it! The valet parking was $29.00, but worth it, because finding parking in the city is not easy. I would definitley recommend the Paramount Hotel next time you are in Seattle.