The 10 Hippest Hotels in Seattle
We’ve spent hours researching blogs and glossy magazines for the best hotel recommendations. These are our top picks of the hippest hotels in Seattle. Bon voyage!
Hannah, Travel Blogger
Updated
Thompson Seattle
Boutique hotels do not get any better. And with the location a stones throw from Pikes Place Market, done and done. Can't recommend this enough. This hotel is amazing, the staff is amazing. Do not hesitate to stay here, you won't be disappointed!
Offering a terrace and views of the sea, Thompson Seattle is set in Seattle. Guests can enjoy the on-site rooftop bar, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi.
The rooms include a 42" flat-screen TV with a customized movie library. Some rooms feature a seating area for your convenience. The beds are complimented with 400 thread count SFERRA linens. The private bathrooms include state-of-the-art rain showers and soaking tubs, D.S. & DURGA luxury bath amenities, and over-sized Frette bathrobes.
Boasting views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains, The Nest is the rooftop bar and cocktail lounge located on-site at Thompson Seattle. You will find a 24-hour front desk and shops at the property.
Pike Place Market is 100 metres from Thompson Seattle, while Pike Place Market is 200 metres from the property. Sea-Tac Airport is 19 km away.
Hotel Sorrento
Beautiful boutique hotel. The room was really luxurious and the staff were super helpful. We loved everything about our stay.
Gracing downtown with its breathtaking Italianate architecture for a century, the Sorrento is an oasis of luxury, and one of Seattle’s most recognized and cherished landmarks.
Overlooking the downtown city skyline, the Sorrento is a most unique upscale hotel offering an intimate setting. As the longest running luxury hotel in Seattle, and recognized as the “grand dame” of Seattle, the Sorrento is defined by legendary hospitality, living up to its reputation as one of the finest hotel destinations in Seattle.
Guests of this hotel will enter through the front entrance, framed with an elegant and lush garden offering couch seating. Fireplaces and table seating with black and cream coloured umbrellas are also featured in the lobby's lounge area.
Serving the neighborhood for over 30 years, Dunbar Room bar and restaurant and adjacent Fireside Room are the place to meet on First Hill.
Kimpton Palladian Hotel
Couldn't have asked for better. Great boutique hotel two blocks from Pikes Market. Extremely clean with great amenities. The staff was fantastic!
Offering a restaurant on-site, Kimpton Palladian Hotel is located in Seattle. Guest rooms feature pop-art pillows while certain units have a claw footed bathtub. The hotel is 300 metres from Pike Place Market and 1 km from the Space Needle.
Each air-conditioned room here will provide you with a satellite TV with pay-per-view channels.TV, an iPod docking station and a minibar. Featuring a bathrobe and free Bigelow bath amenities, the en suite bathrooms come with a hairdryer.
An evening wine hour is held every night from 17:00 to 18:00 at Kimpton Palladian Hotel. Free bikes are also available. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, luggage storage and dry cleaning.
Guests can enjoy bold flavours at the hotel’s seafood restaurant, Shaker + Spear.
Sea-Tac Airport is 19 km away. The Washington State Convention Center as well as the Seattle’s waterfront can be reached within 12 minutes' walk. Safeco Field is 3 km from the Kimpton Palladian Hotel.
Loews Hotel 1000
Beautiful spacious rooms in a modern hotel in the heart of Seattle. We were walking distance from most attractions like the Seattle Art Museum and the Pike Street Market. The staff was friendly and efficient. The rooms were large and well appointed for the price.
Located in downtown Seattle on the corner of First and Madison Street, this 4-star hotel features a full-service spa which offers a number of services such as massages, body treatments, manicures, pedicures, and facials. The Seattle Art Museum is 3 minutes' walk away.
Every room at the 1000 Hotel includes an in-room safe and a minibar. The rooms also offer a cable 42-inch flat-screen TV with 52 HD channels, and free Wi-Fi access.
Hotel 1000 provides All Water Seafood & Oyster Bar, an on-site seafood restaurant featuring boat-to-table cuisine sourced from the Pacific Northwest. Bell Lounge is also located on-site, offering craft cocktails and light fare. Virtual golf with over 50 golf courses, a fitness centre are available. A business centre, meeting facilities, and 24-hour room services can also be found onsite.
The Seattle Center is a 5 minutes' drive away, Pike Place Market is a 7 minutes' walk, and Pioneer Square is a 6 minutes' walk from the hotel.
The Port of Seattle is 2 minutes' drive from Hotel 1000 and it welcomes popular cruise ships. SeaTac International Airport is 23 km away and the Washington State Convention Center is 17 minutes' walk from the property.
The State Hotel
Beautifully remodelled boutique hotel around the corner from Pike Street Market. All the info and reviews said you couldn’t beat the location for proximity to tourist hotspots, and it was true. Clean, comfy beds and pillows, great restaurant and amazing staff.
Featuring a fitness centre and a bar, The State Hotel is located in Seattle, 500 metres from Pike Place Market and 1.7 km from Space Needle. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Local points of interest like Seattle Center and Seattle Great Wheel are reachable within 2.1 km and 1.2 km, respectively.
Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV.
The State Hotel offers a terrace.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Lumen Field, Washington State Convention Center and Columbia Center. The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International Airport, 9 km from The State Hotel.
Palihotel Seattle
Beautiful hotel with cool design and the room was extremely comfortable, very clean and with a really nice bathroom. Excellent location right in front of Pike Place Market. Highly recommended!
Situated in Seattle and with Pike Place Market reachable within 300 metres, Palihotel Seattle features express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers a concierge service. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, room service and ticket service for guests.
All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.
Guests at Palihotel Seattle can enjoy a à la carte or an American breakfast.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Space Needle, Seattle Center and Washington State Convention Center. The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International Airport, 9 km from Palihotel Seattle.
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Brand new hotel, great view and comfortable room and bed.
Situated in Seattle, 1.8 km from Pocket Beach, Hyatt Regency Seattle features air-conditioned accommodation and a fitness centre. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The hotel has newspapers and an ATM machine that guests can use.
At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.
à la carte and American breakfast options are available each morning at Hyatt Regency Seattle.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Pike Place Market, Space Needle and Washington State Convention Center. The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International Airport, 10 km from Hyatt Regency Seattle.
Hotel Theodore
Everything was perfect. Loved the hotel and the experience. The hotel room was beautiful and the location of the hotel was perfect. Also has a great bar in the main lobby!
Hotel Theodore is a non-smoking hotel located in the heart of downtown Seattle and features a concierge service and fitness centre. Rooms offer free WiFi. Washington State Convention Center is 5 minutes' walk away.
A locally influenced honor bar and a gourmet coffee machine are also provided. Guests can also choose to select specialty pillows from the Pillow Bar at the hotel.
The pet-friendly hotel includes dry cleaning and laundry services.
Located next to the lobby, Made Coffee bar is open daily. Rider Restaurant is also on-site, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the week days. Brunch and dinner are served on the weekends. Light cocktails are available.
Frye Art Museum and Denny Park are 5 minutes’ drive from the hotel. The Space Needle is 1.5 km away. The Hotel Theodore is located 6 blocks away from Pike Place.
W Seattle
The room was great and very stylish. Loved the view. It's just an elegant place to stay!
Experience all the excitement of Seattle city centre at this centrally located hotel, only seconds from major area attractions, and offering unrivaled personalized services along with first-class amenities and luxurious accommodations.
Discover the flying fish and unique shops of Pike Place Market, see stunning views of the skyline from the top of the Space Needle, or admire masterpieces at the Seattle Art Museum, all located close to the W Seattle. Many corporate offices, including IBM and Morgan Stanley, are also nearby.
Offering on-site dining, Trace Restaurant and Bar features fresh local ingredients and a cocktail menu. The lobby features a three-story fireplace covered in nearly 1,000 stainless steel tiles and topped by a DJ booth as its centerpiece for music Friday and Saturday nights.
The W Seattle offers a large variety of state-of-the-art amenities. Take advantage of the Whatever/Whenever Service, designed to make any dream or wish come true. Enjoy a cocktail at the lobby fireplace, or plan the day with help from the 24-hour concierge service.
The Charter Seattle
The staff was really friendly. My room was huge and very comfortable. The hotel is in a great location to everything within walking distance
The Charter Seattle, Curio Collection By Hilton features air-conditioned rooms with cable flat-screen TV in the Seattle Central Business District district of Seattle. Among the various facilities of this property are a shared lounge and a bar. Guests can sample Argentinian and American dishes at the on-site restaurant.
At the hotel, rooms have a desk. The private bathroom is fitted with free toiletries. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge and coffee maker.
A continental or à la carte breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Guests can enjoy The Fog Room, a rooftop lounge, at the property.
The property has a sauna.
A business centre is at guests' disposal at Charter Seattle Curio Collection. Staff at the reception can provide information on what to do in the area.
Pike Place Market is 200 metres from the accommodation, while Space Needle is 1.2 km from the property. Sea-Tac Airport is 19 km away.