Downtown Seattle Hotels

Looking for downtown Seattle hotels? Near the waterfront or other attractions?

There are luxury hotels, boutique hotels, and hotels in historic buildings. If you are visiting without a car, you'll appreciate the closeness of these hotels to the waterfront, great restaurants, downtown shopping, and major attractions like Pike Place Market.

For the purposes of this page, downtown Seattle hotels are those that fall within the core downtown area. This area is bounded by E. Yesler Way on the south, Denny Way on the north, I-5 on the east and the waterfront on the west. Hotels within this area are easily within walking distance of all downtown attractions and restaurants. All are within the Ride Free Area of the Seattle Metro Transit bus system with the exception of the Edgewater and the Pan Pacific. These are within two blocks of the area.

If you're looking for Seattle luxury hotels, there are several, some with views of the water. Keep in mind that any room with a view of the water will tend to be a little pricier. The time of year can also make a difference in the rates as Seattle is a popular tourist destination. The tourist season falls between Memorial Day and Labor Day and is considered peak season. If you are here during the off-season, you can sometimes find excellent deals on hotel packages.

For convenience, I will list them in order of location from north to south.

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Pan Pacific
2125 Terry Avenue
4 Star, $$$

Located just off Denny Way on Terry Avenue, the Pan Pacific is on the north edge of downtown about eight blocks from Seattle Center, six blocks from Lake Union, and four blocks from Pike and Pine Street shopping. It sits above a Whole Foods Market which is convenient if you are too tired to go back out for a snack or meal. Decorating the lobby are prints of historic photos from Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's personal library. Pets welcome.

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The Edgewater
2411 Alaskan Way, Pier 67
4 Star, $$$

If you're looking for a Seattle hotel room where you can hear the water lapping against the building, the Edgewater is the place to stay. Literally on the water at Pier 67, it is famous for the Beatles having fished from the window of their room in 1964. The water-side rooms are the best reason to come here as rooms on the other side overlook the city streets or the parking lot. The decor is Pacific Northwest lodge-style, with knotty-pine furniture and gas fireplaces giving it a more quaint feel than luxurious. Pets welcome.

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The Westin
1900 5th Avenue
4 Star, $$$$

About a block from Westlake Center Shopping Center, the Westin has two tall, round towers. The views are great from the upper level rooms. For families with infants, they offer a Westin Kids Club children's program with special services and amenities. Pets welcome.

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Hotel Andra
2000 Fourth Avenue
4 Star, $$$

Hotel Andra is located in Belltown, just three blocks from Pike Place Market and two blocks from Westlake Center. You can take the Monorail to Seattle Center from Westlake. There are two on-site restaurants, Assaggio (Italian), and Lola (Greek). Pets welcome.

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Hyatt at Olive 8
1635 8th Avenue
4 Star, $$$

Very close to Westlake Center and Nordstrom, it is also only a block from the Paramount Theater, one of my favorite places to see a show. This is one of the "green" downtown Seattle hotels which means it has been certified as a Green/Sustainable Property by a third party organization.

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Grand Hyatt
721 Pine Street
4 Star, $$$

Located right in the heart of the city's shopping and theater district, the Grand Hyatt gets consistently rave reviews. The restaurant at the Grand Hyatt is Ruth's Chris Steak House.

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Mayflower Park
405 Olive Way
3.5 Star

The Mayflower Park is one of two downtown Seattle hotels that is listed as a Historic Hotel by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Built in 1927, it has been lovingly restored with European elegance. It has an antique-filled lobby with crystal chandeliers and a 200-year-old grandfather clock. It is connected by walkway to Westlake Center and is four blocks from Pike Place Market. Amenities include a complimentary wine reception on Wednesday nights.

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The Moore Hotel
1926 Second Ave
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Right next to the Moore Theatre, this is another historic building. Built in 1907, you are transported back in time to the beginning of the 20th Century. Historic photos on the walls portray the hotel and theatre as they were back in the day when there was a swimming pool in the basement and countless Seattleites took swimming lessons there! If you are looking for all the modern amenities, this one's not for you. But if you love the elegance and charm of historic buildings, and want a great location at an amazing price, check out the Moore Hotel. And be sure to take time for a tour of the Moore Theatre. Be aware that the Moore does not have air conditioning.

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Marriott Waterfront
2100 Alaskan Way
4 Star, $$$

Great views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. It is on the waterfront which means that everything else is uphill from there! Bring comfy shoes.

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Inn at the Market
86 Pine Street
4 Star, $$$

This is an award-winning boutique hotel located in Pike Place Market. Views from the rooms include downtown, the Market, the waterfront, Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. The view from the rooftop deck is one of the best views in town.

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Sheraton
1400 Sixth Avenue
4 Star, $$$

Located a couple of blocks from the Washington State Convention and Trade Center and just up the street from Benaroya Hall. Pets welcome.

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Four Seasons
99 Union Street
5 Star, $$$$

A relatively new luxury hotel one block from Seattle Art Museum and one block from Pike Place Market. The rooftop pool features an outdoor fireplace surrounded by views of the Olympic Mountains, Elliott Bay, Bainbridge Island and Seattle's ferries. Room choices include a full bay view, partial bay view, or city view. Pets welcome.

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Fairmont Olympic Hotel Seattle
411 University Street
5 Star, $$$

Another one of the historic downtown Seattle hotels, the Fairmont Olympic is the Pacific Northwest's only AAA Five Diamond hotel and Seattle's premier luxury hotel. Built in 1924 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it features Italian Renaissance architecture, two award-winning restaurants, a full service health club, spa, indoor swimming pool and a complimentary town car to take you around town. Pets welcome.

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Hotel Monaco
1101 Fourth Avenue
4 Star, $$$

Hotel Monaco is one of several boutique downtown Seattle hotels, full of stylish decor with bold colors, patterns, and unique touches like animal print bathrobes. The leaping dolphins mural in the lobby is patterned after the Knossos dolphin mural from ancient Greece. Features a New Orleans-style restaurant, 24-hr business center and fitness center, and hosted evening receptions with beer and wine in the lobby. Pets welcome.

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Inn at Harbor Steps
1221 First Avenue
3.5 Star, $$$

A Four Sisters Inn, this is sort of a cross between a boutique hotel and a bed and breakfast. It's across the street from Seattle Art Museum. A gourmet breakfast is included with every room rate. Wine, tea, and hors d oeuvres are served in the Library each afternoon.

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Hotel Vintage Park
1100 5th Avenue
$$

A boutique hotel with a winery them, the Vintage Park features wine tastings every afternoon in front of the fireplace and a nightly wine tasting in the lobby every evening. Pets welcome.

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W Hotel
1112 4th Avenue
4 Star, $$$

Located near the center of downtown at 4th and Spring, the W Seattle is a couple of blocks from Benaroya Hall and Seattle Art Museum. Twenty-six stories high, it is topped with a steel-and-mesh pyramid that is reminiscent of Seattle's classic towers and features first-class amenities including their Whatever/Whenever Service. Pets welcome.

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Alexis Hotel
1007 First Avenue
4 Star, $$$

Located in a historic building one block east of the waterfront and ferry terminal, the Alexis is full of Northwest art. Features include 24-hour room service, on-site fitness center, private steam room, and the Library Bistro restaurant filled with books. Complimentary service includes an evening wine reception in the lobby.

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Doubletree Arctic Club Hotel
700 Third Avenue
4 Star, $$$

This is one of the two downtown Seattle hotels listed as a Historic Hotel by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. It's also on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1916 for the Arctic Club, a fraternal men's club for businessmen with Gold Rush connections. It's a beautiful building with walrus heads adorning the third floor all the way around. The Doubletree consistently gets rave reviews.

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