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Unique Experiences at the CitizenM
CitizenM is a hotel chain that offers affordable luxury for modern travelers and aims to eliminate their shared frustrations.
Recently, a good friend and frequent contributor to the STM Daily News, Josh, went on a winter adventure to Seattle with his wife Tori. He was posting Facebook updates during his journey, he even took the time to instant message me with some of the details.
Then, I received a picture sent through messenger from Josh, it was of him holding an iPad. He was showing me and other friends how he controlled the color of the various lighting elements around the room and the window blinds. In the room, he was recognized as Citizen Joshua. This was definitely a unique hotel experience for him. But, what is this place?
The answer is CitizenM, a hotel chain that, according to the website, considers itself a hotel hybrid that offers affordable luxury “for today’s modern travelers – eliminating their shared frustrations.”
Located mostly in central city locations, “CitizenM caters to travelers who values a luxury hotel experience, but at an affordable price.”
What does CitizenM mean by hotel hybrid?
The hotel chain considers itself a hybrid because it isn’t just a place to sleep, but somewhere to work, relax, and play. CitizenM wants to convey the modern feel at home experience the moment you walk through the door. “Somewhere with free Wi-Fi, comfortable furniture, and a great bed to crash in at the end of a long day.”
Based in the Netherlands, CitizenM opened its first hotel at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport in 2008, and now operates over 20 hotels across North America, Europe, and Asia, with 18 more in development.
Josh stayed at citizenM’s South Lake Union location in Seattle.
“It was certainly not a concept I’m used to considering we are usually toting around three small people,” Josh said. “However I’m glad I chose CitizenM for me and Tori. In the downtown Seattle area the price was definitely right, and so convenient to get to from the airport. Also very convenient to get to King Street Station in the morning.”
At first glance, Josh thought that the bed seemed like it might be uncomfortable, but by the end of the visit both he and Tori both found it to be probably one of the most comfortable they’ve experienced in a hotel. “Easily up there with what we find in the various Hyatts we stay at,” Josh said.
“Probably the best complement considering their technology dependent model is that all of the technology worked perfectly from the get go, and was fun and easy to use. That’s not a simple task!”
Thanks to Josh and his experience, citizenM is is now on my radar when I plan trips in the future.
Footnote: CitizenM is offering 50% off museums in Seattle (all of them!) when booking throughout February. You’ll receive a Seattle Museum Month pass during your stay – show it at any museum in the city to get your discount! https://visitseattle.org/press/press-releases/seattle-museum-month-2023/
Source: CitizenM and Joshua Willingham
CitizenM Link: https://www.citizenm.com/hotels/united-states/seattle/seattle-south-lake-union-hotel
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