2 Best Hotels in Seattle Center and Lower Queen Anne, Seattle

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.

This character-filled 1918 brick building once served as apartments, and that legacy shows in the spacious guest rooms, which come with kitchenettes and seating areas. The prime draw is location—Seattle Center is just a few blocks away, making it ideal for event-goers. Guests can enjoy on-site spa and salon services, and the speakeasy-inspired Tin Lizzie Lounge downstairs is a cozy spot to unwind and mingle. The historic charm comes with a few quirks, though: there’s no elevator, street noise can filter in, and some rooms show their age in small ways.