The upscale, 450-room Fairmont Olympic is a well-established hotel -- opened in 1924 -- where classical design and modern comforts merge. Set a 10-minute walk from the iconic Pike Place Fish Market, the hotel has an excellent downtown location. Beautiful, relaxing rooms were updated in 2016 and have modern amenities like minibars, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers. The on-site oyster bar is one of the oldest in the city, and a more formal restaurant serves delicious meals, plus afternoon tea. The property includes an impressive list of features, including a heated pool, oversized whirlpool, well-equipped fitness center, and a spa. Business-friendly features include grand ballrooms, meeting space, and a business center, but Wi-Fi is only free for Presidents Club members. For a more laid-back atmosphere and eclectic design, check out Kimpton Alexis Hotel, situated a block from the harbor.
The upscale, 450-room Fairmont Olympic is a well-established hotel -- opened in 1924 -- where classical design and modern comforts merge. Set a 10-minute walk from the iconic Pike Place Fish Market, the hotel has an excellent downtown location. Beautiful, relaxing rooms were updated in 2016 and have modern amenities like minibars, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers. The on-site oyster bar is one of the oldest in the city, and a more formal restaurant serves delicious meals, plus afternoon tea. The property includes an impressive list of features, including a heated pool, oversized whirlpool, well-equipped fitness center, and a spa. Business-friendly features include grand ballrooms, meeting space, and a business center, but Wi-Fi is only free for Presidents Club members. For a more laid-back atmosphere and eclectic design, check out Kimpton Alexis Hotel, situated a block from the harbor.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown is an upper-middle-range hotel fresh off its 2017 renovations. It's situated along the bay, about a 12-minute walk from Seattle Center. Catering to long-stay guests, this hotel has 161 suites, one-, and two-bedroom apartments all with fully equipped kitchenettes with full-size fridges, stoves, and dishwashers. Like other hotels in the Homewood brand, this property offers a daily free breakfast buffet and a free manager's reception four nights a week, with beer, wine, and light dishes. The hotel has a small fitness center and business center, plus a little 24-hour market for quick snacks, but there's no full-service restaurant or pool. Parking costs an extra fee. Guests looking for similar amenities in the heart of Seattle Center might consider Hyatt House Seattle/Downtown.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown is an upper-middle-range hotel fresh off its 2017 renovations. It's situated along the bay, about a 12-minute walk from Seattle Center. Catering to long-stay guests, this hotel has 161 suites, one-, and two-bedroom apartments all with fully equipped kitchenettes with full-size fridges, stoves, and dishwashers. Like other hotels in the Homewood brand, this property offers a daily free breakfast buffet and a free manager's reception four nights a week, with beer, wine, and light dishes. The hotel has a small fitness center and business center, plus a little 24-hour market for quick snacks, but there's no full-service restaurant or pool. Parking costs an extra fee. Guests looking for similar amenities in the heart of Seattle Center might consider Hyatt House Seattle/Downtown.
Located in Seattle's trendy Ballard neighborhood, the Hotel Ballard is an upper-middle-range boutique hotel that opened in 2013. Though it's removed from the tourist attractions of downtown Seattle, the area around the hotel is worth exploring for its restaurant scene and trendy shops. Its 29 guest rooms are tastefully decorated and feature coffeemakers, iPod docks, and deep soaking tubs. Guests get free access to the Olympic Athletic Club adjoining the hotel, which has a great pool, a sauna, and racquetball facilities. Other freebies include a free light breakfast, and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. But on-site business features are lacking. Rates here are competitive compared to downtown hotels, but travelers looking for a more central location may want to consider the Paramount Hotel instead.
Located in Seattle's trendy Ballard neighborhood, the Hotel Ballard is an upper-middle-range boutique hotel that opened in 2013. Though it's removed from the tourist attractions of downtown Seattle, the area around the hotel is worth exploring for its restaurant scene and trendy shops. Its 29 guest rooms are tastefully decorated and feature coffeemakers, iPod docks, and deep soaking tubs. Guests get free access to the Olympic Athletic Club adjoining the hotel, which has a great pool, a sauna, and racquetball facilities. Other freebies include a free light breakfast, and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. But on-site business features are lacking. Rates here are competitive compared to downtown hotels, but travelers looking for a more central location may want to consider the Paramount Hotel instead.
The 250-room, mid-range Courtyard Seattle Downtown/Lake Union is a clean, contemporary chain hotel that's well-located on Lake Union, within walking distance of restaurants. Guest rooms are spacious and have warm, contemporary decor, though the look is slightly dated. All units have seating areas, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs, and some have great views of the lake. Features include a bistro that serves breakfast and dinner, a grab-and-go minimart, a 24-hour gym, an indoor pool and whirlpool, and business amenities. Expect to pay extra for breakfast, parking, and even in-room bottled water. Guests who want to be a little closer to Seattle Center might consider the Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown, which also offers a free breakfast, but no pool.
The 250-room, mid-range Courtyard Seattle Downtown/Lake Union is a clean, contemporary chain hotel that's well-located on Lake Union, within walking distance of restaurants. Guest rooms are spacious and have warm, contemporary decor, though the look is slightly dated. All units have seating areas, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs, and some have great views of the lake. Features include a bistro that serves breakfast and dinner, a grab-and-go minimart, a 24-hour gym, an indoor pool and whirlpool, and business amenities. Expect to pay extra for breakfast, parking, and even in-room bottled water. Guests who want to be a little closer to Seattle Center might consider the Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown, which also offers a free breakfast, but no pool.
The three-pearl Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites North Seattle – Shoreline is a comfortable, well-priced alternative to downtown Seattle hotels, though it's a 20-minute drive from the city center. Its 102 guest rooms are tidy and nicely equipped with microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. Suites feature Keurig coffeemakers, wet bars, and separate seating areas with sleeper sofas. Highlights include a free hot breakfast, free parking, fitness center, guest laundry room, and indoor pool and whirlpool that are open 24/7. Travelers looking for accommodations closer to downtown for a similar rate can consider University Inn – A Piece of Pineapple Hospitality.
The three-pearl Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites North Seattle – Shoreline is a comfortable, well-priced alternative to downtown Seattle hotels, though it's a 20-minute drive from the city center. Its 102 guest rooms are tidy and nicely equipped with microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. Suites feature Keurig coffeemakers, wet bars, and separate seating areas with sleeper sofas. Highlights include a free hot breakfast, free parking, fitness center, guest laundry room, and indoor pool and whirlpool that are open 24/7. Travelers looking for accommodations closer to downtown for a similar rate can consider University Inn – A Piece of Pineapple Hospitality.
The 195-room Homewood Suites Seattle Convention Center Pike Street is a straightforward, mostly modern hotel that's a solid pick for business travelers. It's one block from the Washington State Convention Center and there are two meeting rooms along with other business services. Pike Place Market is also a 15-minute walk from the hotel. Studios plus One- and Two-Bedroom Suites have kitchens and sitting areas, and some have fireplaces and/or balconies. A year-round pool, hot tub, gym, and a stylish lounge with video games are all nice-to-have additions. The free breakfast, a 24-hour market, and a free grocery service don't hurt either. For something with boutique atmosphere and style in the same price range, travelers should investigate the Hotel Five, though it's not as close to the convention center.
The 195-room Homewood Suites Seattle Convention Center Pike Street is a straightforward, mostly modern hotel that's a solid pick for business travelers. It's one block from the Washington State Convention Center and there are two meeting rooms along with other business services. Pike Place Market is also a 15-minute walk from the hotel. Studios plus One- and Two-Bedroom Suites have kitchens and sitting areas, and some have fireplaces and/or balconies. A year-round pool, hot tub, gym, and a stylish lounge with video games are all nice-to-have additions. The free breakfast, a 24-hour market, and a free grocery service don't hurt either. For something with boutique atmosphere and style in the same price range, travelers should investigate the Hotel Five, though it's not as close to the convention center.
This Holiday Inn caters to business travelers, but is also popular with tourists largely because of its location a few blocks from some of the city’s big attractions, including the Space Needle, the Pacific Science Center, the Experience Music Project, and the Key Arena. The 196 rooms have basic decor but are clean and bright. There’s a decent restaurant on-site that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, a small gym, and standard business amenities, including free Wi-Fi. It’s worth comparing rates with some non-chain hotels that have a little more personality, such as the Mediterranean Inn.
This Holiday Inn caters to business travelers, but is also popular with tourists largely because of its location a few blocks from some of the city’s big attractions, including the Space Needle, the Pacific Science Center, the Experience Music Project, and the Key Arena. The 196 rooms have basic decor but are clean and bright. There’s a decent restaurant on-site that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, a small gym, and standard business amenities, including free Wi-Fi. It’s worth comparing rates with some non-chain hotels that have a little more personality, such as the Mediterranean Inn.
Simple, clean, and inexpensive, the Loyal Inn is a no-frills budget property conveniently located on Denny Way. The property looks worn but the location is ideal. Guests are within walking distance of a number of shops, restaurants, bars, and attractions, including the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and Seattle Waterfront. Rooms offer basic decor with microwaves and refrigerators. Amenities include free Wi-Fi and a free daily hot breakfast, along with 24-hour fitness and business centers and an indoor whirlpool. There’s a nightly fee for parking and, keeping in mind the hotel’s central location, the area can be noisy.
Simple, clean, and inexpensive, the Loyal Inn is a no-frills budget property conveniently located on Denny Way. The property looks worn but the location is ideal. Guests are within walking distance of a number of shops, restaurants, bars, and attractions, including the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and Seattle Waterfront. Rooms offer basic decor with microwaves and refrigerators. Amenities include free Wi-Fi and a free daily hot breakfast, along with 24-hour fitness and business centers and an indoor whirlpool. There’s a nightly fee for parking and, keeping in mind the hotel’s central location, the area can be noisy.
Simple, clean, and inexpensive, BEST WESTERN PLUS Executive Inn is a no-frills mid-range property located near the EMP Museum. Convenient for leisure travelers who want to explore the area as well as guests traveling on business, popular attractions like the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and Pacific Science Center are all within walking distance. The on-site restaurant, Brella’s Sports Lounge, offers casual dining and an inexpensive breakfast buffet. Rooms are basic but feature microwaves and refrigerators as well as free Wi-Fi, though some spaces can feel worn or get a lot of noise due to the hotel's central location. There’s also a large 24-hour fitness center on-site as well as a small business center. A nightly fee is required for parking.
Simple, clean, and inexpensive, BEST WESTERN PLUS Executive Inn is a no-frills mid-range property located near the EMP Museum. Convenient for leisure travelers who want to explore the area as well as guests traveling on business, popular attractions like the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and Pacific Science Center are all within walking distance. The on-site restaurant, Brella’s Sports Lounge, offers casual dining and an inexpensive breakfast buffet. Rooms are basic but feature microwaves and refrigerators as well as free Wi-Fi, though some spaces can feel worn or get a lot of noise due to the hotel's central location. There’s also a large 24-hour fitness center on-site as well as a small business center. A nightly fee is required for parking.
While not exactly downtown, this no-frills, family-friendly hotel is fairly convenient to the attractions at Seattle Center, including the Space Needle, and the core of downtown Seattle is a short monorail or bus ride away. The location might be off-putting to some guests, as State Highway 99 borders the eastern edge of the property and ongoing road construction in the area can make rooms noisy. Although the hotel provides earplugs, light sleepers might want to request a room on the opposite side. Guests familiar with Starwood properties might not find this Four Points up to par, but the cozy and colorful hotel, with a 24-hour gym and business amenities, is generally a good value.
While not exactly downtown, this no-frills, family-friendly hotel is fairly convenient to the attractions at Seattle Center, including the Space Needle, and the core of downtown Seattle is a short monorail or bus ride away. The location might be off-putting to some guests, as State Highway 99 borders the eastern edge of the property and ongoing road construction in the area can make rooms noisy. Although the hotel provides earplugs, light sleepers might want to request a room on the opposite side. Guests familiar with Starwood properties might not find this Four Points up to par, but the cozy and colorful hotel, with a 24-hour gym and business amenities, is generally a good value.