Location. The Hotel Max is located in downtown Seattle, Wash., near m any of the city's shops, fine restaurants and renowned theaters. Pacific Pla ce is located one block from the hotel. Pike Place Market is five blocks awa y. Hotel Features. The Hotel Max was built in the 1920s by lumber magnate Joseph Vance, and was completely renovated in 2005. The lobby's red -lacquer and black décor sets an artistic tone for the guestroom hallways th at double as photographic art galleries. The Red Fin...