Hotel Max and Campagne Restaurant
Brett and I decided to stay in the city for Valentine’s Day this year.
Yes, we realize that we already live in the city, less than a mile away from this hotel. But there’s something fun about sleeping in a bed that is not yours. And not having to make it in the morning. And having a shower in one that’s not yours. And breakfast in bed. OOOOHHHH, BREAKFAST IN BED!
Hotel Max offered us all these amenities and more. It’s not your typical downtown Seattle hotel, so if you’re expecting a 1000 square foot bedroom with a giant flat screen TV, a love seat and huge desk for you to get all of your work done, well, that’s not Hotel Max. And they don’t want to be.
And, they were offering rooms for only $99 up until last week (They are always offering sweet deals like this!). This INCLUDED valet parking! So of course, Brett and I couldn’t pass up the chance to be a tourist in our own city.
Upon entering the room, we actually thought there was someone in there – they had left the music on for us! Was a nice little touch, despite the scare of intruding on someone on Valentine’s Day weekend (that could've been BAD!)!
The room was small but efficient, with a huge comfy king bed and little touches here and there to show careful thought was put into each person’s stay at the Max. 
Magazines highlighting Seattle’s love and sex scene (February issue of both Seattle Metropolitan and Seattle Magazine), Aveda products in the bathroom, extremely comfy his/hers robes, and not ONLY a pillow menu offering over 8 different types of pillows for your comfort, but also 
Thoughtful indeed.
We started the night with a nap in the comfy bed (we had a looong day of snowboarding!) and then started getting ready. I love getting ready in a hotel! 
Heading into the night, Brett and I were excited that we could walk ANYWHERE, and dinner was only about 8 blocks away (see the He Said below for Brett’s recap of dinner at Campagne).
The best part about our stay? Red Fin restaurant is just below us, and they deliver food to your room 24 hours a day. That’s right. 4am and you’re hungry? No worries mate.
Oh! And i found out that Hotel Max was voted #2 in Top 10 sexiest hotels in the AMERICA. If that’s not reason to try it out, I don’t know what is!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
xo,Mandy
Following on from Mandy’s great review, for tea that night we headed down to Pike Place and visited one restaurant you all need to visit immediately. Campagne Restaurant (not to be confused with Café Capagne, located below its sister restaurant [though that’s great as well]).I have to say this is one of the most romantic restaurants our good city has to offer. Nestled in the European feeling Post Alley, Campagne offers a modern French cuisine, a wine list as long as your arm, a quant and romantic setting and service second to none. First date or 50th wedding anniversary, making a reservation here lads will definitely put you in good graces with your significant other.
Our visit was perfect. Greeted personably by Operations Manager Gordon (Brett! Mandy! Welcome!) we were immediately seated in a corner booth in the lounge, the owners’ favorite.Kicking things off with 2 fantastic glasses of bubbly, Mandy and I shared the potato gnocchi with braised artichokes and truffle butter $11).
Now I’m gunna be honest, Campagne, well French food in general isn’t the thing you go for if you’re still clinging onto those new year resolutions but it is bloody beautiful. The gnocchi was cooked to perfection, seasoned well and extremely tasty.
For main I had the beef fillet with parsley crusted bone marrow, pommes frites (chips) topped with a red wine jus $37). Let me tell you, there wasn’t a scrap left on my plate. The marrow in itself is good reason to put Campagne on the list.Mandy had the fish, fennel, apple, lentil ragoût and banyuls emulsion ($31) and it was stunning. Rich flavors of the ragout and apple complimented the light fish perfectly. We shared the mushrooms, spinach, and carrots as sides (each running about $8) and all were delicious, particularly the mushies. Bloody beautiful.
Finishing off the meal we shared an assortment of French cheeses. Not for the faint hearted, all of them were smelly and flavorful.
Basically, Campagne is date night.
Cheers,
Brett
Campagne Restaurant
www.campagnerestaurant.com
86 Pine Street, Seattle
(206) 728-2800
Romance: 5: Epitome of romance! (That's why we have zero photos of food -- we didn't want to ruin the ambiance of the other diners, it was that nice
Cool Ambiance/Interior: 4: Lovely and very French! Great location in Seattle's kitchy Post Alley
All Around Service: 5: Spectacular! We felt like royalty!
Cost: $$$$ = entrees from $22+ - Pricey, but well worth it for a special occasion! Also, be sure to check them out in March for Dine Around Seattle, where they'll offer a 3 course meal for only $30! SUCH a great deal!
Would we recommend it? 5: Yes! And can we come with you?
Hotel Max - Seattle
www.hotelmaxseattle.com
620 Stewart Street
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 728-6299
Romance: 4: Music as you enter your room ... wide picture windows (you wonder who's looking in on you!) and cozy beds... funky sexy romance!
Cool Ambiance/Interior: 5: One of the coolest hotels I've been to -- definitely a unique design, complete with stunning art and fanciful touches.
All Around Service: 3: They were so busy, and only had one guy working the front desk so the wait was long, but it was Valentine's Day! I'm sure it's not usually that busy, and the poor guy had to work on Valentine's Day! He was very sweet to us.
Cost: There's a special going now for 10% off the best rate, if you book pre-paid! JUMP on that! It's really affordable for right in the heart of downtown, you couldn't ask for a better location!
Would we recommend it? 5: Yes! In fact, I did - my parents stayed there last week and had the time of their lives!
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