Woodmark Hotel

The Scene
This elegant full-service hotel houses a top-notch spa and boasts views of the water, the Seattle skyline and the Olympic Mountains. It is part of Carillon Point, a 31-acre complex featuring high-end restaurants, a few shops, a fitness center and a marina.

The Details
Room decor ranges from pretty to opulent--all, of course, done in discreet, Northwest style. The lovely accommodations in the back overlook a pretty creek; they are considered the least desirable, which only proves how spectacular the water and skyline view rooms are. Many of the guest rooms feature full-sized balconies. The Library Bar is a nice place for a drink after a walk along the promenade, and the spa is popular with both visitors and locals looking for a little pampering. Signature treatments include the Honey Body Polish & Shea Butter Souffle.

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Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

The hotel's Waters Lakeside Bistro offers a great view overlooking the lake.

The Extras

All rooms offer a flat-screen TV, soaking tub and rain shower. Morning yoga classes are offered outside on the lawn.

User Reviews for Woodmark Hotel

Best Customer Service!

03/20/2007 Posted by jdoor

I love this Hotel and always enjoy staying here. The staff treat me wonderfully and always remember little details about my likes and dislikes which is such a nice touch! My doggy is welcomed and given treats too! You just can't beat the view here on Lake Washington so I always stay over here instead of downtown Bellevue, its way more serene and pretty. Every single member of staff down to the cool (female!) valet are incredibly polite and helpful. Highly recommended!

Pros: Beautiful, luxury, view

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Beautiful setting, abysmal customer service.

02/05/2007 Posted by ckyelland

I wish I had more positive things to say about my stay at The Woodmark, because the setting is truly beautiful and the potential for a stellar experience is everywhere. I stayed at The Woodmark for a wedding on Labor Day weekend, and from the moment we approached the front desk upon our arrival, we received nothing but snobbery and condescension. They were unable to give us the room that we had reserved several months in advance (we requested 2 queen-sized beds), and instead said that they would send up a roll-out for us. Hours later, we called down to the front desk to inquire about the extra bed, and were told very rudely that it was not possible to accomodate us, because the room we were staying in was not large enough, and a roll-out would be considered a fire hazard. No apologies were made, no alternative arrangements were offered, and I find myself doubting that we would have heard from the front desk at all regarding the matter had we not followed up. We encountered the same condescension and rudeness during our breakfast at the hotel’s “Waters Bistro.” It took 15-20 minutes for us to get our server to bring coffee to the table, and were treated like we were wasting his time. We also noticed that many of the guests around us were served promptly and received much more friendly service. Unfortunately, we left with the feeling that this is a hotel that prefers to cater only to older guests who appear to have a lot of money to burn. I filled out a comment card after our stay, hoping that they would at least acknowledge the problems that we experienced there – but we never heard anything. Apparently, they didn’t care enough to respond. They appeared to take good care of my friend and his wedding arrangements, and that was really the most important thing about our trip, but we will never be returning to The Woodmark again.

Pros: beautiful setting, free kayaks available for guest day use

Cons: horrific customer service, below-mediocre dining

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