The Arctic Club
Conveniently located halfway between Downtown and Pioneer Square, the history of the Arctic Club extends well beyond its gilded entrance through terra cotta walrus heads. The building (completed in 1917) was originally constructed for the Arctic Club, a social club for those who had experienced the gold rush to Alaska. After undergoing several renovations, the building was transformed into a hotel, and the most recent edition opened in 2022. Nods to its rich history can be found in photos of explorers on the walls of common spaces and guest rooms, and the life-size polar bear statue in the Arctic Bar. Rooms are clean, comfy, and preserve the hotel’s vintage vibe, with views primarily overlooking the city. The real draw is in the hotel’s architecture, most of all the ornate stained-glass dome on the top floor.
