6 Best Hotels in Seattle, Washington

From its jaw-dropping bay views to the fabulous location just steps from Pike Place Market, this is a unique place you'll want to visit again and again; excellent service and dining options make it even more worth the splurge. The inn is well-known for the friendly, helpful staff and excellent room service from Bacco (breakfast) and French charmer Café Campagne (dinner). The contemporary rooms feature a soothing white-and-beige palette, stylish furniture, and incredibly comfortable Hypnos beds. Foodies, romantics, and everyone in between will love the prime location. Rooms are differentiated by the type of view, but if you opt for a City Side room (a good deal even in high season), you can still enjoy uninterrupted water views from the spacious fifth-floor deck perched above Puget Sound. Across the courtyard, you'll find the superb Sushi Kashiba, helmed by renowned chef Shiro Kashiba, who trained under chef Jiro Ono (the subject of the documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi); it's a splurge but arguably the best sushi in Seattle.

Designed by local star architects Olson Kundig, the 12-story Thompson Seattle (a Hyatt hotel) makes an impression with a contemporary glass exterior and sophisticated guest rooms that feature floor-to-ceiling windows (some framing epic water views), hardwood floors, a crisp white-and-navy palette, and leather and smoked-glass accents. An emerald-velvet sectional in the art book-filled lobby catches the eye, as do the Pacific Northwest–themed touches throughout the design-savvy hotel. The Thompson's Conversation restaurant offers regional cuisine (don't skip the Dungeness crab Benedict for brunch), while the hugely popular rooftop bar, The Nest, serves up craft cocktails and unbeatable views.

Originally called The Roosevelt, this historic Seattle hotel has continuously been in operation since 1929. It maintains that roaring twenties flair despite numerous renovations, most recently in 2016, when it underwent a complete rebranding. Now called Hotel Theodore, visitors enjoy old-school charm along with an updated, contemporary arthouse atmosphere in a central location. Each of the 150 guest rooms features unique artwork, as does the Roosevelt Penthouse suite, previously the owner’s private residence. There are also pet-friendly options.

The lobby and other social spaces (including the hotel's gorgeous The George restaurant) of this sophisticated 1920s icon meld old-world glamour with modern luxury to stylishly complement contemporary guest rooms that feature mid-century-inspired furnishings and all-marble bathrooms with rain showers and designer toiletries. The rooms are airy and inviting, with a gray-and-tourmaline palette, chic furniture, and luxurious bedding. Kids get perks like child-size bathrobes. The well-heeled leisure or business traveler will find everything they need here: afternoon tea at the ornate Georgian with its stunning Palladian windows; fabulous seafood and impeccable service at Shuckers, one of Seattle's oldest oyster bars; a fitness center with an indoor pool; a full-service business center; a day spa; and a shopping arcade. The café, 4th Ave, is the hotel's answer to Starbucks, opening early with espressos and savory bites.

Just south of Pike Place Market and steps from the Seattle Art Museum, this Downtown gem overlooking Elliott Bay is polished and elegant, with spacious light-filled guest rooms; after a renovation in 2023, the fresh new design features serene hues that nod to the hotel's surroundings, museum-quality art reproductions, and comfortable high-end modern furnishings. An extensive day spa offers chaise-lounge mini-treatments on the hotel's glamorous terrace, which features an infinity pool perched above the beautiful Puget Sound. At the seriously stylish Goldfinch Tavern, taste fabulous cocktails and Northwest cuisine with stunning Elliott Bay views. 

Populus Hotel's embodiment of biophilic design is evident in every detail of this property, which seamlessly blends the abundant nature of the Pacific Northwest with the eclectic urban energy of Seattle. From the moment you step through the doors of the historic, repurposed building, you are enveloped by greenery: a collection of native plants stacked on steps, flowers sprouting from logs, tangles of moss draping from branches. Brick detailing, bold paintings by local artists, and modern aesthetic highlighting hues of blues and greens, accented by driftwood, shells, and mushroom-shaped lamps. Writers and book lovers can cozy up in the library and get lost in a collection of books about the Northwest, or grab a seat in front of the fireplace or along the communal table at the cafe, which serves artisanal drinks until the afternoon. Rooms are modestly sized, featuring luxurious beds, bright prints on the walls, and accents of deep blues in the seating areas, as well as touches like Aesop products and hand-painted flowers and plants from around the PNW on the doors. Zero-waste policies are incorporated into the property's ethos (only the second carbon-positive hotel in the United States), from the building materials to the restaurant's farm-sourced menu.