The Best Places to Stay in Seattle (as numbered on map above)
1. Edgewater Hotel
Seattle’s only over-water hotel, offering iconic views of the ferries and Olympic Mountains. It feels like a lodge, with pine furniture, gas fireplaces in every room, and teddy bears on the beds. Cruise Note: It is located right next to Pier 66 (Norwegian/Oceania), making it the perfect pre-cruise stay for those lines. If you are sailing from Pier 91, you will need a taxi.2. Palladian
Trendy boutique hotel with a bar, restaurant, gym, bikes for guest use, daily happy hour, and yoga mats in every guestroom. Located a 6-minute walk from Pike Place Market and a 5-minute walk from Westlake Center Mall, and pets can stay free of charge.3. Andra
Upscale boutique hotel with a Scandinavian theme and two restaurants, a fitness center, and an on-site cooking school. Located a 4-minute walk from Westlake Center Mall and an 8-minute walk from Pike Place Market.4. Westin
Family-friendly hotel located one block from Westlake Center Mall and a 9-minute walk from either of the Seattle Convention Centers. A fitness center, indoor pool, and several restaurants are on-site, and some rooms have water views.5. Max
Situated a 9-minute walk from Pike Place Market, this music-themed hotel provides bikes for guest use, pet amenities, an electric vehicle charging station, local coffee, and a daily happy hour. Some rooms have bunk beds, record players, and sitting areas, and the hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Westlake light rail stop.6. Hyatt at Olive 8
Eco-friendly, LEED-certified hotel located a 2-minute walk from the Paramount Theatre and a 4-minute walk from either of the Seattle Convention Centers. Amenities include a full-service spa, an indoor lap pool, a gym, and three dining options, and every room features a Google Chromecast and a deep-soaking bathtub.7. Mayflower Park
Connected to Westlake Center Mall, this historic hotel has a restaurant, a bar, and a gym and is located steps from the Seattle Monorail, light rail, and bus. Guestrooms include mini-refrigerators and coffee makers, and Pike Place Market is a 6-minute walk away.8. Theodore
Contemporary hotel located a 3-minute walk from the Paramount Theatre and a 4-minute walk from the Seattle Convention Centers. A restaurant is on-site, and every room features a pillow menu, a Nespresso machine, fitness equipment, and on-demand classes, and pet amenities upon request.9. Grand Hyatt
Upscale high-rise hotel with several dining options, room service, and a gym located a 3-minute walk from either of the Seattle Convention Centers and a 9-minute walk from Pike Place Market. All guestrooms feel luxurious, and some include access to the 27th-floor club lounge.10. Thompson
Set a 2-minute walk from Pike Place Market and a 7-minute walk from the Seattle Art Museum, this modern luxury hotel has a restaurant, a great rooftop bar, and a gym. All guestrooms feature Sealy Tempur-Pedic mattresses and rainfall showers, and some have water views and full kitchens.11. Charter
Elegant hotel with a rooftop bar (cool views but food is only so-so), an Argentinian restaurant, a gym, and a sauna, plus guestrooms featuring desks, refrigerators, and coffee makers. Located a 4-minute walk from Pike Place Market and a 9-minute walk from the Seattle Aquarium.12. Inn at the Market
The best boutique hotel in Seattle. Located in the heart of Pike Place Market, this recently remodeled hotel features water views from the rooftop terrace, a business center, a salon, and access to the nearby Seattle Athletic Club. Guestrooms include Nespresso coffee makers and floor-to-ceiling windows, and some rooms have Puget Sound views.13. The State
Hip hotel with a restaurant, bar, gym, and rooftop terrace located a 2-minute walk from Pike Place Market and a 4-minute walk from the Seattle Art Museum. Every guestroom features locally inspired artwork, a glass-walled shower, bathrobes, and a city or water view.14. Four Seasons
The best luxury hotel in Seattle. Within one block of the Seattle Art Museum and Pike Place Market, the hotel has a trendy restaurant and bar, a rooftop pool, full-service spa, a gym, outdoor fire pit, kids program, complimentary afternoon snacks, and nightly turndown service. Every guestroom includes a marble bathroom with a deep-soaking tub, and some guestrooms have Puget Sound views.15. Fairmont Olympic
5-star hotel with two restaurants, a bar, a coffee shop, a gym with Peloton bikes, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool. Guestrooms feature marble bathrooms with rainfall showers, Le Labo toiletries, and Keurig coffee makers, and the hotel is located a 3-minute walk from Benaroya Hall and a 6-minute walk from the Seattle Art Museum.16. Monaco
Stylish boutique hotel with a restaurant, bikes for guest use, and access to nearby fitness classes, plus sophisticated touches like Frette linens and a daily wine hour. Located a 10-minute walk from Pike Place Market and a 7-minute walk from the Seattle Art Museum.17. Sorrento
Sophisticated Italian-inspired hotel located in the First Hill neighborhood, a 3-minute walk from the Frye Art Museum, and a 7-minute walk from Seattle University. Hotel amenities include a daily wine hour, a salon, a restaurant, a fireside lounge, a courtyard, and massage services, and guestrooms have vintage decor and marble bathrooms.18. Alexis Royal Sonesta
Renovated interior in a historic building located a 7-minute walk from the Seattle Great Wheel and Pioneer Square. Rooms range from compact standard rooms to spacious suites, some with a fireplace or separate dining area, and hotel facilities include a cafe, a fitness center, and a boutique, plus daily morning coffee and nightly wine hour.19. Hotel 1000
Refined hotel featuring a seafood restaurant, a full-service spa, a gym, a game room, a golf simulator, and nightly turndown service. Rooms have deep soaking bathtubs and floor-to-ceiling windows, and the hotel is located a 7-minute walk from the Seattle Great Wheel and an 8-minute walk from Pike Place Market.20. Lotte
Stunning luxury hotel that occupies a sleek glass tower where the business district meets Pioneer Square, offering floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of Elliott Bay. The interiors are ultra-modern and artistic, feeling fresher and more contemporary than the city’s older grand dames. An excellent choice for sports fans who want 5-star luxury within walking distance of Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park.21. Arctic Club
Located a 3-minute walk from the Sky View Observatory and a 10-minute walk from the waterfront, this historic hotel has a restaurant, a bar, a gym, a pool table, and decor inspired by Seattle’s Gold Rush area. Every room includes a mini-fridge and Starbucks coffee, and some rooms feature whirlpool tubs and sofa beds.
My wife and I at a concert in Lumen Field.
22. Embassy Suites
All-suite hotel with separate sleeping and living spaces in every guestroom, plus kitchenettes and smart speakers with Alexa. Hotel amenities include free breakfast, a restaurant, a bar, a gym, a rooftop deck, an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a nightly manager’s reception, and the property is adjacent to King Street Station and a 5-minute walk from Lumen Field.23. Ace
Trendy but affordable Belltown hotel located a 5-minute walk from the waterfront and a 9-minute walk from the Olympic Sculpture Park. Guestrooms feature minimalist decor and hardwood floors, some with shared bathrooms, and the hotel has a shared kitchen with complimentary coffee and juice.24. Warwick
Nestled in the Belltown neighborhood, this good value hotel is close to many bars and restaurants and an easy walk to downtown and Pike Place Market. On-site amenities include a restaurant, a gym, and an indoor pool and hot tub, and guestrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, Juliet balconies, marble bathrooms, and desks.25. Moore
Historic, no-frills hotel with an on-site cafe and guestrooms that range from efficient rooms with bathrooms in the hall to ensuites with kitchenettes. The property has no air conditioning, and it’s located a 5-minute walk from Westlake Center Mall and Pike Place Market.26. Courtyard
Located a 3-minute walk from Pioneer Square and the Sky View Observatory, this historic hotel has a restaurant, a bar, an indoor pool, and a gym. Some rooms have water views and kitchenettes, and all rooms feature a coffee maker, a desk, and a mini-fridge.27. Best Western Plus
Inexpensive hotel with free continental breakfast and a business center located a 2-minute walk from Pioneer Square and an 11-minute walk from the Seattle Art Museum. All guestrooms include a coffee maker, and some rooms have balconies.