12 Best Hotels in Seattle, Washington

This is the choice if you want to be near the action at Seattle Center—you're a leisurely 10-minute walk from the Space Needle and Climate Pledge Arena. Colorful, playful design in both the guest rooms and shared spaces is engaging for kids and charming for adults, and the staff embraces the friendly spirit. During a stay here you'll keep encountering artistic touches, from the elevators to the bright, high-ceilinged bar. Grab-and-go breakfast offerings are a weak point, but there's a large grocery store two blocks away.

The Edgewater practically hovers over Elliott Bay, its rustic-chic rooms angled west toward ferries, sailboats, seals, and the distant Olympic Mountains, so skip the city view and go straight for the water. For a romantic splurge, book a premium waterfront room with a fireplace, cushy club chairs, and a claw-foot tub overlooking the Sound. Even the standard waterfront rooms capture that subtle magic of sleeping above lapping waves. Since opening in 1962, the Edgewater has hosted music legends from the Beatles to Kurt Cobain, and its lobby—framed by an enormous window onto Puget Sound—remains one of Seattle’s most cinematic spots to linger. The city-facing rooms feel small and overpriced by comparison, but you can still get a taste of the place at Six Seven, the hotel’s elegant restaurant with a bay-view patio and a lively, more casual bar.

A short walk from Pioneer Square, the art museum, and the waterfront, Hotel 1000 (a Hilton Honors property) features ultra-comfortable rooms with on-trend contemporary design elements in shades of pale green and white, and unexpected touches like large soaking tubs that fill from the ceiling. Catered towards maximizing relaxation, the hotel features a small spa and a bath butler program. After undergoing an extensive renovation in the summer of 2023, Hotel 1000 now has reimagined art, a bar with seasonal themes, including a Swiss chalet in the winter, and a restaurant specializing in oysters and Mediterranean-meets-Pacific Northwest seafood dishes. Sports lovers and kids alike will love the Top Golf suite, with golf simulation and gaming programs available.

The Hyatt Regency Seattle—right next door to the future Convention Center expansion—currently holds the title of the biggest hotel in the Pacific Northwest. The Hyatt's sophisticated 45-story tower practically feels like a small city, with multiple dining options, a large cutting-edge gym, and an especially swanky Regency Club. Rooms are modern, clean, and comfortable. 

A giant indoor pool at a hotel is a rarity in the Pacific Northwest, making this spot in demand for that reason alone, but the proximity to Woodinville's wine country and location in the historic suburb of Bothell are almost as compelling. Like all of the properties from quirky hospitality group McMenamins, the unique art (each room has a name, biography, and custom headboard) and fun story behind the property are part of the draw. While the guestrooms in the former 1930s junior high school are somewhat compact, guests can enjoy five expansive acres of grounds, with gardens, outdoor seating and live music, multiple bars, a restaurant, a brewery, and a movie theater. The 112-foot saltwater pool is heated to 88-90 degrees and set in a tropical-themed building with a pub that features more than 80 rums. Non-guests can swim for a fee by the hour, making this a worthwhile stop when in the area even when staying elsewhere.

A fabulous shade of dark green coats most of the interior walls and brick surfaces at this eclectic boutique hotel in a historic building (circa 1898) just a block up from Pike Place Market. Other vintage-modern design touches are equally memorable, like bold graphic tile in the bathrooms, chintz headboards and accent pillows, and Smeg tea kettles. Treat yourself to a drink or brunch in the stylish Hart and Hunter, and if you're traveling with a four-legged family member, they're sure to be spoiled too, with treats, toys, and dog beds. 

For a typical mid-range hotel stay on Capitol Hill, this is your only option—and it does the job. The spacious lobby is comfortable and attractive; standard guest rooms are on the small side but have nice design touches, like tall wooden headboards and faux-granite desktops. The building's location doesn't provide any notable views (rooms on lower floors can be dark), but it does put you in the heart of the Capitol Hill scene. 

This well-maintained inn, built in the 1960s, has a midcentury-modern feel, especially in the standard rooms (which have small bathrooms). Premium rooms, a later addition, have pullout sofas and kitchenettes, making them good for families. The pool (open in summer) is a plus, and guests have access to loaner bikes and the workout room of the sister property next door, the Watertown Hotel.

Rooms here are clean and simple, with large windows and European-style bedding, and the lobby features stylish contemporary furniture and quirky art. Reasonable parking rates are a boon, an on-site café serves breakfast and lunch, and guests have access to the outdoor pool at the University Inn, the sister property next door.

With views of Lake Union, free parking, and family-friendly services, this property offers great value for guests looking to explore more of Seattle than just Downtown. Rooms are simply and adequately furnished. The hotel is on the southeast corner of the lake, and dining options within easy walking distance are a bit better here than on the west side. Breakfast is complimentary, and free wine and cheese await guests on Tuesday evenings. There is also a complimentary shuttle service to Downtown sights. Book early for summer, as weekends fill up quickly.