If you’re looking for a comfortable mid-range hotel north of Seattle, the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Seattle-Bothell is worth considering. Andrea and I have stayed here six or seven times over the past 20 years, and after our most recent visit, we thought it was finally time to share our experience and see how it compares with other hotels in this category.
Over the years we’ve watched the property receive several updates, and during this stay we found it to be more modern than we remembered while still offering many of the amenities we look for when travelling, including complimentary breakfast, free parking, fast Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub.
This isn’t a luxury hotel, and we’re not comparing it to one. Instead, we’re comparing it with similar mid-range hotels that travellers commonly choose for road trips, business travel, overnight stays, and family vacations.
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Northern Viking Hotel Score
Overall Rating: ⭐ Good
Score: 7.8/10 (78/100)
Recommendation: Worth Considering
The Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Seattle-Bothell earned a Northern Viking Hotel Score of 7.8 out of 10, placing it in our Good category.
Overall, we think this hotel is worth considering if you’re looking for a comfortable, dependable mid-range hotel with complimentary breakfast, free parking, and convenient freeway access. While it isn’t a luxury hotel, it delivers a solid experience with only a few compromises, and we’d happily stay here again if the price was right.
Stay Details
Hotel: Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Seattle-Bothell, WA
Address: 19333 North Creek Parkway, Bothell, WA 98011, USA
Room Type: King Suite
Length of Stay: One Night
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Price Paid: Approximately US$148 including taxes
Booked Through: Third-party travel website
Disclosure: We paid for this stay ourselves and were not compensated in any way for this review. Hotel prices vary throughout the year depending on demand and availability, so our score reflects the quality of the hotel itself rather than the price we happened to pay.
How We Score Hotels
One of the goals of our hotel reviews is to make our scoring system as consistent and transparent as possible.
Rather than assigning an overall score based solely on first impressions, every hotel we review is evaluated using the same five categories. This allows us to compare similar hotels fairly from one review to the next.
It’s also important to understand what we’re comparing.
We’re not comparing a Country Inn & Suites with a luxury hotel like a Fairmont or Ritz-Carlton. Instead, we compare it with similar mid-range hotels that travellers commonly choose for road trips, business travel, overnight stays, and family vacations.
Andrea and I each form our own opinions during our stay. After discussing the room, amenities, service, breakfast, and overall experience, we agree on our final Northern Viking Hotel Score.
Northern Viking Hotel Scorecard
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| 🛏️ Room & Comfort | 24/30 |
| 🧹 Cleanliness & Condition | 14/20 |
| 🏨 Amenities | 12/15 |
| 🍳 Breakfast | 8/10 |
| 😊 Service | 8/10 |
| 📍 Location, Parking & Convenience | 12/15 |
| Total Score | 78/100 |
Overall Rating: ⭐ Good (7.8/10)
Recommendation: Worth Considering
First Impressions
As we pulled into the parking lot, the first thing we noticed was how much the hotel had changed since our previous visits. The exterior looked refreshed, and once we stepped through the front doors, the lobby immediately felt brighter and more modern than we remembered. Comfortable seating, a fireplace, and an open layout created a welcoming first impression.
The lobby also includes a small market where guests can purchase snacks and drinks, along with complimentary coffee available throughout the day. We always appreciate complimentary coffee in the lobby, especially before heading out for the day or after returning from an afternoon of sightseeing.
One feature we particularly like about this property is its layout. Rather than a traditional roadside hotel, the building surrounds a central courtyard where you’ll find the outdoor pool and hot tub. It gives the hotel a more open feel and creates a pleasant place to relax during your stay.
Location
The Country Inn & Suites is located on the edge of a business park with convenient freeway access, making it an excellent choice for travellers visiting Bothell, nearby Woodinville, or anyone simply passing through the Seattle area.
Although our room faced the freeway, traffic noise was surprisingly minimal and never disturbed our sleep.
Located right beside the hotel you’ll find:
- Subway
- A Japanese restaurant
- Chevron gas station
Within approximately a 5 to 10 minute drive you’ll also find:
- Target
- Ross Dress for Less
- T.J. Maxx
- Red Robin
- Costco (Woodinville)
- Additional restaurants and shopping
We found the location practical and convenient. While it isn’t a destination resort with scenic surroundings, it provides easy access to nearby amenities and major roadways without excessive freeway noise.
Our King Suite
The King Suite offered plenty of space for the two of us and never felt cramped during our stay. Even with one of our suitcases open on the floor, there was still lots of room to move around comfortably. That’s something we always appreciate, especially when travelling with camera gear and luggage.
The room included a king bed, desk with office chair, comfortable sitting chair, mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, large TV, blackout curtains, iron and ironing board, and a closet with hangers. Overall, it had everything we needed for a comfortable overnight stay.
One thing we really appreciated was the number of charging options. There were two power outlets and a USB-A charging port on each side of the bed, making it easy for both of us to charge our phones overnight. The desk also included additional power outlets and USB ports, which is especially handy if you’re travelling with multiple devices or need to get some work done.
The bed was on the softer side and provided a comfortable night’s sleep. While the pillows were perfectly acceptable, we both felt they could have been a little larger and offered a bit more support.
👍 Likes
- Spacious room with plenty of space for luggage.
- Comfortable king bed.
- Mini fridge, microwave, and coffee maker.
- Plenty of charging options.
- Quiet room despite facing the freeway.
💡 Wishes
- We’d have preferred slightly larger pillows for a little extra comfort.
Bathroom
The bathroom appears to have been partially renovated over the years. The vanity, lighting, and shower felt more modern, while some of the tile work and finishes looked older and were beginning to show their age. It wasn’t a major issue, but it did give the bathroom a mix of updated and older finishes.
The shower included wall-mounted shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispensers, which are becoming increasingly common in hotels. Water pressure was about average and provided a comfortable shower during our stay.
During our visit, we also noticed a few minor housekeeping issues, including a couple of crumbs, a hair, and a small mark on one of the walls. These weren’t major concerns, but they’re the kinds of little details we notice when reviewing hotels.
👍 Likes
- Bright vanity and lighting.
- Good-sized bathroom.
- Wall-mounted shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.
- Comfortable shower.
💡 Wishes
- A little more attention to housekeeping details.
- The older flooring is beginning to show its age.
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Complimentary Wi-Fi is included with your stay, and connecting was simple. After selecting the hotel’s network, we only had to accept the terms and conditions before getting online. No password was required.
Since reliable internet is important for both travellers and content creators, we ran a speed test during our stay using my phone while connected through a VPN. Even with the VPN enabled, the results were impressive.
- Download: Approximately 114 Mbps
- Upload: Approximately 131 Mbps
- Ping: 6 ms
Those speeds are more than fast enough for browsing the web, streaming videos, video calls, uploading photos, or getting some work done while travelling.
👍 Likes
- Complimentary Wi-Fi.
- Fast internet speeds.
- Simple connection process.
- Great performance, even while connected through a VPN.
Hotel Amenities
For a mid-range hotel, the Country Inn & Suites offers a nice selection of amenities that add value to your stay.
Amenities include:
- Complimentary hot breakfast.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi.
- Outdoor pool.
- Hot tub.
- Fitness centre.
- Business centre.
- Free parking.
- Complimentary coffee available in the lobby throughout the day.
The outdoor pool and hot tub are located in the centre courtyard, creating a relaxing place to unwind after a day of sightseeing or travel. We also noticed an ADA lift beside the hot tub, making it more accessible for guests with mobility needs.
The fitness centre is on the smaller side but includes enough equipment for a basic workout while travelling.
If you need to print a document or access a computer during your stay, the business centre is another convenient amenity available to guests.
👍 Likes
- Nice courtyard pool and hot tub.
- ADA lift at the hot tub.
- Complimentary coffee available throughout the day.
- Free parking.
- Good selection of amenities for a hotel in this category.
💡 Wishes
- We’d like to see a slightly larger fitness centre with a few more equipment options.
Complimentary Breakfast
One of our favourite perks at the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Seattle-Bothell is the complimentary hot breakfast. We always appreciate having breakfast included with our stay, especially when we’re heading out for a day of sightseeing or a long drive.
During our visit, we found the breakfast area to be clean, well organized, and stocked with a good variety of hot and cold options. Overall, we’d compare it to the breakfast you’ll typically find at a Holiday Inn Express. It wasn’t a luxury buffet with made-to-order omelets, but it offered plenty of choices and was a great way to start the day.
The hot breakfast included:
- Scrambled eggs
- Sausage patties
- Hash browns
- Biscuits
- Fresh waffles
There were also plenty of lighter options available, including:
- Bagels
- Toast
- English muffins
- Muffins
- Yogurt
- Fresh fruit
- Cereal
- Milk
- Orange, apple, and cranberry juice
Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate were also available throughout breakfast.
One thing we particularly liked was the use of real porcelain plates instead of disposable paper plates. It’s a small touch, but it makes breakfast feel a little nicer. We also appreciated the paper coffee cups with lids, making it easy to grab a coffee before heading out for the day.
Seattle’s Best Coffee was served during our visit. While we found it slightly on the bitter side, it was still enjoyable overall and paired well with breakfast.
One unexpected favourite? String cheese! It’s a simple addition, but it’s not something we often see at hotel breakfast buffets, and it made a great grab-and-go snack.
👍 Likes
- Complimentary hot breakfast.
- Good variety of hot and cold food.
- Comparable to a Holiday Inn Express breakfast.
- Real porcelain plates.
- Coffee cups with lids for taking coffee to go.
- Plenty of seating.
- Better-than-average orange juice.
💡 Wishes
- We’d love to see a few more premium hot breakfast options in the future.
Service
Overall, we had a positive experience with the staff throughout our stay. Check-in was quick and efficient, and everyone we interacted with was friendly and professional.
While one employee was noticeably more outgoing than another, every staff member we encountered was courteous and helpful. We left with a positive impression of the service we received.
👍 Likes
- Friendly staff.
- Efficient check-in and check-out.
- Positive overall customer service experience.
Biggest Likes
Looking back at our stay, these were the features that stood out the most.
- Comfortable and spacious King Suite.
- Quiet room despite being close to the freeway.
- Complimentary hot breakfast.
- Fast complimentary Wi-Fi.
- Free parking.
- Outdoor courtyard pool and hot tub.
- Complimentary lobby coffee throughout the day.
- Convenient location near restaurants and shopping.
Biggest Wishes
No hotel is perfect, and these are the areas where we’d like to see improvements.
- A little more attention to housekeeping details.
- The bathroom flooring is beginning to show its age.
- Slightly larger pillows would improve sleeping comfort.
- A larger fitness centre would be a nice addition.
Final Thoughts
The Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Seattle-Bothell continues to be a hotel we’d consider staying at again. After visiting this property several times over the past 20 years, we’ve seen a number of positive updates that have helped modernize the hotel while maintaining the comfortable atmosphere we’ve come to expect.
Although it isn’t a luxury hotel, it delivers many of the features we look for in a mid-range property, including comfortable accommodations, complimentary breakfast, free parking, reliable Wi-Fi, and a convenient location. We also appreciated the quiet room, despite being close to the freeway, and the thoughtful amenities like complimentary lobby coffee and the ADA lift at the hot tub.
If you’re looking for a comfortable place to stay in the Bothell area, or simply need a convenient overnight stop north of Seattle, we think the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Seattle-Bothell is worth considering.
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Northern Viking Hotel Score
Overall Rating: ⭐ Good
Score: 7.8/10 (78/100)
Recommendation: Worth Considering
Understanding Our Hotel Ratings
Every hotel we review is compared with similar hotels in its category, not luxury resorts. Our ratings are designed to help you quickly understand both the quality of the hotel and whether we’d recommend it.
| Score | Quality | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 90-100 | ⭐ Excellent | Highly Recommended |
| 80-89 | ⭐ Very Good | Recommended |
| 70-79 | ⭐ Good | Worth Considering |
| 60-69 | ⭐ Fair | Consider if the Price Is Right |
| Below 60 | ⭐ Needs Improvement | Not Recommended |
Our score reflects the quality of the hotel itself, not the price we happened to pay. Hotel rates change throughout the year based on demand, promotions, and availability, so we always share what we paid while keeping our rating focused on the overall experience.
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