Handpicked hotels in Seattle
The best hotels in Seattle - handpicked for you.
Palihotel Seattle
The location is excellent! It’s about a one minute walk to Pike Place Market, and about a twenty minute walk to the Space Needle, Chihuly Glass and Garden and MoPop.
This is a bit quirky yet stylish boutique hotel situated in the heart of Seattle. It’s an excellent pick for travelers who love to explore the surrounding urban area on foot.
Show full descriptionThe rooms:
- 96 guest rooms
- All rooms include among other things Smeg fridges, coffee and tea station, a fully stocked minibar, TV, a work desk
- Air-conditioned
Available room categories: King, Queen, Twin, and Bunk rooms
The style:
- Re-appearing moss-green on walls, decor, and tiles
- A bold blend of classic and contemporary design
Tips:
- Check out Pike Place Market that’s just across the street
- Some rooms overlook the close-by Elliott Bay Waterfront
Good to know:
- No fitness center or spa
- No complimentary breakfast
- Corner rooms have the best views but also suffer the most from street noise
- Room service available
- Wheelchair accessible
Distance to closest international airport: Approximately 20 car-minutes
Thompson Seattle
I love the hotel location, most of the landmarks in Seattle are in walking distance from the hotel.
The location of this hotel is hard to beat, right on the edge of downtown, Pike Place Market, one of the most convenient locations to stay in Seattle.
Show full descriptionThe rooms:
- 158 guest rooms
- Modern yet comfortable design with some vintage touches
- Decorated with locally sourced art
- Amazon Alexa devices
- Bathrooms with rain shower
The amenities:
- A 24-hour fitness center with great views of 1st Avenue
- Hotel guests benefit from discounts at neighboring businesses
- Restaurant with local produce (serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Rooftop bar with breathtaking views
Good to know:
- The rooftop bar doesn’t give preference to hotel guests; it can be pretty difficult to get a spot up there
- Thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, the rooms feature beautiful views of Elliott Bay, the Great Wheel, and Puget Sound
Distance to closest international airport: Approximately 25 car-minutes
Palladian Hotel
Definitely catch a cocktail and order the brussel sprouts!
This hotel with the original Beaux-Arts façade is located north of the city center in Belltown. The area is known for its bars, brunches, and boutiques and is close to theatres, parks, and other famous city attractions.
Show full descriptionThe lobby oil paintings of contemporary personalities reinforce the vintage flair of the house and are mixed with luxe amenities and modern furnishing.
The rooms:
- 97 spacious guest rooms
- Equipped with a free-to-use yoga mat
- Beds come with a pillowcase portrait of one or another American celebrity
Amenities:
- On-site restaurant and bar
- On-site gym
- In-room spa services
- Bike rental
- Unlimited local and long-distance phone calls
- There’s a daily guest amenities fee of $22.00 plus tax
Good to know:
- Complimentary happy hour in the lobby
- King Spa rooms feature a claw-foot bathtub, King Deluxe rooms floor-to-ceiling windows
Graduate Seattle
The lobby is fantastic and you really should take a moment to sit and take it all in.
A hotel a little away from downtown but close to the University of Washington. The hotel has a quirky Art Deco-inspired design mixed with an echoing of the Thirties, fitting the historic 1930 building.
Show full descriptionWhat’s great about this hotel?
- 154 guest rooms
- Complimentary bikes rentals
- Headphone loaner program (if you forgot yours)
- Pet-friendly
The amenities:
- Several room types are available
- A café, restaurant, bar, and lounge
- A small gym on-site and free passes to the nearby YMCA
- Room service (limited hours)
Good to know:
- Breakfast and parking isn’t included in the fare
- It’s a 15-minute car drive to downtown Seattle
- No spa or pool; the on-site gym is on the small side
Distance to closest international airport: Approximately 25 car-minutes
The State Hotel
The suite offers a huge private terrace, 2 bathrooms (a full and a half), luxurious leather sofa and oh, those views.
The State Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Seattle, close to popular Seattle attractions. The independent hotel can be easily identified thanks to the five-story mural, named “Obey Fire Sale”, on the west façade of the building.
Show full descriptionThe hotel:
- 91 guest rooms
- Rooftop deck for guest use
- On-site fitness center
- On-site restaurant
- Room service
The design:
- The exterior reminds that the hotel building was originally built in 1904
- The public areas have a colorful contemporary style with lots of mismatched patterns
- Guest rooms follow a bit more muted design: lots of white with splashes of color
- Local artists designed the colorful wallpapers of the hotel
Good to know:
- Rooms facing to the west feature views of Puget Sound
- Pet-friendly hotel
- Street artist Shepard Fairey, who designed and painted the hotel-front mural, is also the creator of the famous “Hope” poster of Barack Obama
Distance to closest international airport: Approximately 15 car-minutes
The Edgewater
This hotel is next to the Clipper Pier, so super convenient for anyone taking a boat tour.
Sitting on a peer atop Elliot Bay, The Edgewater is nonetheless only a minute’s walk away from downtown Seattle. Breathtaking views of the Olympic Mountains accompany the rustic chic of the hotel.
Show full descriptionThe rooms:
- 223 guest rooms
- Rooms with views of either the city or water
- Different room designs: from modern and edgy to classic with lots of natural elements
- Cozy rooms with gas fireplaces, comfy armchairs, and furry bear-shaped footstools
- Bathrooms featuring clawfoot tubs
The amenities:
- Lobby with several fireplaces and stunning views over the water
- On-site gym
- On-site bar and restaurant
- Room service
Good to know:
- Famous hotel guests of the past include Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, and the Beatles.
Distance to closest international airport: Approximately 15 car-minutes
Inn at the Market
Centrally located and close to everything downtown. Try and choose a room above the 3rd floor to maximize the gorgeous view!
This Inn is right in the heart of Seattle’s most picturesque tourist area of Seattle. The rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, looking either over the market and the city or over Elliott Bay. The Inn is cozy and quiet, a nice place to rewind from the buzzing market atmosphere outside its doors.
Show full descriptionThe rooms:
- 76 guest rooms
- Rooms featuring quality beds, coffeemakers, and iPod docks
- Contemporary country style
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Spacious bathrooms with walk-in showers
Amenities:
- On-site hair salon
- On-site bar
- Ivy-covered courtyard
- Room service
- In-room massage service
Good to know:
- Rooftop deck with scenic views of the Market, Puget Sound, and the Olympic Mountains
- 3 hotel-own restaurants as well as lots of options around the hotel
- No on-site gym, guests can purchase day passes to the Seattle Athletic Club
- Valet parking available
Hotel Sorrento
Our fantastic king room was a huge corner suite and had view of downtown Seattle. The furnishings were modern and art work unique.
This independent luxury hotel dates back to 1909, when visitors to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition needed a place to stay. While you can still see and feel the old-world Seattle history around the property, staying in the Sorrento is a luxurious experience fully up to modern standards.
Show full descriptionThe rooms:
- 76 guest rooms
- All with an elegant design individually adapted to the room format
- White marble bathrooms
- Art Deco design elements, e.g., lamps
Amenities:
- On-site bar, restaurant, and lounge
- 24-hour fitness center
- On-site massage service
- Complimentary bottled water
- Unlimited local & long-distance phone calls
- In the warm months, guests can dine and relax in the courtyard
Good to know:
- Atop First Hill, the walk from downtown to the hotel is quite steep
- Quiet location, shops, restaurants, cafés, bars, and museums within walking distance
- On Sundays, the hotel hosts a Jazz Brunch with live music and cocktails
Hotel Ballard
Parking was easy; there’s a small garage beneath the hotel.
Hotel Ballard is situated in a brand new building in the Ballard neighborhood. This boutique hotel has an elegant, contemporary design with superb luxury amenities. From its furnished rooftop terrace, guests can enjoy views of the Olympic Mountains.
Show full descriptionThe hotel:
- 29 guest rooms
- Four room types
- The rooms have a spacious work desk and coffee-making facilities
- Modern fireplace
Amenities:
- Expansive on-site spa
- Free access to the 24-hour Olympic Athletic Club that’s connected to the hotel
- Italian inspired eatery on-site
- Room service
Good to know:
- No pets allowed
- Complimentary fruit and pastries in the lobby at 07:00
- The gym even has a swimming pool
Modern, Bright Basement Apartment (AirBnB)
It is super close to fun things in Capitol Hill and on a very cute street. The windows look out on a perfectly manicured yard.
A bright apartment with open-plan and contemporary design. Guests can enjoy the private backyard BBQ area, including an outdoor dining space. This Airbnb is located in a quiet neighborhood that’s central to reach the main touristic sights.
Show full descriptionThe space:
- Airbnb for up to 3 adults
- 1 bedroom with queen-size bed
- 1 couch, sleeps 1 person
- Pack’n Play available for babies
- Fully equipped kitchen with oven
- Washer, dryer, and iron available
- TV
- Free WiFi
- Garden
Good to know:
- Hosts live upstairs with a toddler
- Not fully sound-proof, you can hear some noise from upstairs
- Free street parking (safe neighborhood)
- Suitable for remote work
