The Arctic Club is definitely for those who appreciate older-style buildings. The general atmosphere is a little dark, a little drab, but I can see that that would be charming for a lot of people. I wouldn't say we were "charmed" by the look of the hotel, but I will say we were charmed by the service. The housekeeping service was very nice. They re-stocked everything to the fullest, including the ground Starbucks coffee they offer, along with a clean French press, all towels, shampoos, conditioners, soaps, etc. Everything was stocked even if it wasn't necessary to do so. Additionally, the morning we checked out, they held our luggage for us all day, while we wandered Seattle (our flight wasn't until late). We then came back, hung out in the lounge, changed clothes in their lobby restroom.. and no one bothered us. It has a laid-back vibe like that. My only criticism - and that word is a stretch, because again, it's part of the charm - is that I think they could "polish" up the hotel a bit. It's OK if you're going for an antiquated vibe. But it was almost a little too outdated. I saw complimentary water and apples for the guests near the front desk, but not sure if they offered complimentary coffee or tea. I asked, but didn't get a direct answer, so I left it alone. If not, definitely make that available.