DISQUS

Urbnlivn: Seattle Times on condo hotels

  • CHESSNOID · 2 years ago
    I like the modern look. Not too sure about the tub. It is out of my reach, but I love to look. Maybe there is a loft at the end of that ladder. lol. ;)
  • EconE · 2 years ago
    Now that's what I call a cool sink/vanity...the complete opposite of the goofy ones that I commented on in the other thread. Clean lines and excellent incorporation of the towel shelf.

    Form...meet function.
  • Chris · 2 years ago
    "Buy a condo-hotel because you think you'll enjoy it," Alexander said. "If you follow what's going on nationally, we're not sure price appreciation will occur."...and that's the CEO of the national condotel trade group saying this!
  • jdp · 2 years ago
    For an example of this model take a look at the MGM in Las Vegas to see what happens on resale value. It is a great deal for the operator, in my opinion not that great for the buyer.
  • jo · 2 years ago
    What happens in a few years when the units need to be updated? $$$$
  • JasonC · 2 years ago
    Bathroom: too Vegasy overall, but love the sink design.
  • jaap · 2 years ago
    Look, I can't believe I'm saying this (me, the ultimate fanboy of clean industrial tekk design) but honestly, if you took out the tub and installed a row of urinals, you would have a perfect generic mens'room. Just no personality in this room.

    maybe I'm just going soft...
  • kh · 2 years ago
    it does have good form and function incorporated. i like the rendering... clean, simple, warm and relaxing. i think it will be awhile before a design like this will need some updating.

    but imo the condo hotel will only work in your favor if you have disposable $$ for the long run.
  • Kim · 2 years ago
    I don't think this sort of development (1)is right for Seattle just yet. New York, yes. LA, Definately. Seattle? HOw do they expect to sell many of these? I dig the bathroom , though.
  • jcricket · 2 years ago
    So you don't "make money" on the condo hotel, but you do defray the cost of owning a "second home" that you only use once or twice a year. Seems like a good way for the rich peeps to lower the "cost" of their vacation home.
  • me · 2 years ago
    Stainless steel is the harvest gold of this decade.
  • uptown · 2 years ago
    Condo hotels - brings back fond memories of the original timeshare boom/bust.