6 Seattle hotels sorted by your travel interests

Benefit from the sensational view and the distinctive flavors of these PNW properties

The folks in the Pacific Northwest wanting to (safely) make the most of the local travel attempts have made Seattle Staycations on the rise. But foreign guests also see the charm of hospitable hotels in the area.

You don’t have to travel far to experience natural gems like Kenmore’s The Lodge in St. Edward Park or Hood Canals Alderbrook Resort & Spa. However, many choose to stay in downtown locations that offer easy access to the ferry docks and shouldn’t miss attractions like Pike Place Market.

Here’s a guide to finding accommodations that perfectly suit your personality and preferences. *

For attentive, environmentally conscious travelers

Elaia Spa at Hyatt at Olive 8 offers seasonal treatments using environmentally friendly products – photo courtesy of Hyatt at Olive 8

Warm hues and top-notch COVID logs welcome guests to the Hyatt at Olive 8, a downtown venue that allows for a hassle-free stay with luxurious accents. As the first certified “green” hotel in Seattle (awarded LEED Silver by the US Green Building Council in July 2009), the property enables conscientious visitors to care for the planet and their own well-being at the same time.

Among other things, the building has one of the largest residential roofs in the city with an area of ​​8,355 square meters. The hotel’s focus on sustainability and environmental protection permeates everything they have done here; Olive 8 uses 32% less water and 20% less electricity than an average building of this size.

This mindfulness carries over to the hotel’s TIDAL +, a Pacific Northwest-inspired seafood restaurant with a brand new menu and raw bar. Don’t miss out on fresh oysters (served with blueberry ancho granita and Washington apple mignonette), the rave – Great seafood soup, Alaskan halibut or local salmon, accompanied by jasmine rice and long beans.

An on-site cafe now also helps diners start their mornings like a local, with fresh bagels from Blazing Bagels, pastries from Macrina Bakery, and coffee from Victrola.

Victrola also currently plays a role at the decadent and eco-conscious Elaia Spa, where a 90-minute Seattle coffee-sugar scrub and massage allows guests to soak in one of the region’s most formative aromas while completely relaxing the mind and body. After a dazzling spa treatment that seems to successfully refresh the complexion, stimulate blood circulation and relieve muscle tension (in a hypoallergenic room), enjoy the spa’s sauna, steam room and brine lap pool.

While guests will be tempted to never leave the calming property during their stay, this hotel proves to be the perfect base for concerts and shows that take place at the nearby Paramount Theater. Eco-conscious guests can also take a short stroll to The Hyatt Regency Seattle, the tallest and first (and currently only) LEED Gold-certified hotel in the city.

For farmers market fans

Most of the 91 downtown rooms at the State Hotel have water or city views – photo courtesy of The State Hotel

When you know you’ll be spending most of your time browsing the bustling stalls of Pike Place or exploring nearby historic sites like the Smith Tower, book a compact, comfortable room at the State Hotel. In addition to a prime location, the highlights here include the contemporary atmosphere in a historic building (1904), cozy hoodie gowns, and a deck on the 8th floor with a view of the busy market scene below.

For dinner (Wednesday to Sunday), the Ben Paris restaurant on the ground floor serves upscale comfort, from crispy Brussels sprouts and fried chicken in buttermilk to lamb tagine. Weekend brunch here means ricotta pancakes, smoked salmon omelets, and turkey club croissants, which serve as fuel for a long stroll through the market.

The venue also showcases local talent, thanks to memorable artwork like an exterior mural of Shepard Fairey, the world-famous street performer best known for designing Barack Obama’s 2008 “Hope” election poster. Other raffles include an electric roof painting by Seattle artist Takiyah Ward, an amazing Ben Paris mural by local illustrator and tattoo artist Kyler Martz, and a Pike Place-inspired wallpaper and portrait collection by Portland-based Kate Blairstone.

The Palihotel Seattle on Pine Street couldn’t place guests closer to Pike Place Market – photo courtesy of Palihotel Seattle

The nearby Palihotel, a stones throw from the main market entrance, is a funky boutique hotel with mismatched patterns and charming hipster accents (think Smeg fridges and stacks of bound novels). Located in the original location of the 19th century Colonnade Hotel, now a Nationally Registered Historic Building, the venue’s rooms offer views of sparkling Elliott Bay and the spinning Great Wheel.

Additional perks include a versatile and light-filled lobby lounge (perfect for remote work) and diner options with a twist from The Hart and The Hunter, the second outpost of the brand’s south-inspired Los Angeles restaurant. Popular breakfast options include biscuits and gravy or waffles with fried chicken and an egg sunny side up; Later, enjoy the palicobb salad, the Reuben sandwich or the “Puget”, a king salmon burger with pickled fennel, rocket and tartar sauce.

For lovers of music history

Located in The Edgewater, right on the water, the Pearl Jam Suite draws those who used to live for grunge – photo courtesy of The Edgewater

When you book at Edgewater, music fans will follow in the footsteps of traveling international rock bands that played in Seattle in the 1960s and 70s. (Find out more here.) As the only real waterfront hotel in town, the building towers over Piers over Elliott Bay, which explains how the Beatles once took photos “fishing” right out of their window. Die-hard fans can now book the Beatles Suite to re-enact the famous scene.

True grunge fans should consider rocking their stay in the Pearl Jam Suite in the rustic-modern lodge with decor elements inspired by the Northwest. The hotel has teamed up with Seattle’s own Eddie Vedder and the band’s fan club to create the ultimate music-inspired space filled with art and memorabilia, a turntable, library of the band’s best albums, and a replica of Easy Street Records’ Mother Love Bone Mural.

About half of the hotel’s 223 rooms offer breathtaking views of the Olympic Mountain and the sunset; The hotel’s chic fish restaurant, Six Seven, offers equally impressive views. After sunset, watch a show where the music comes to life at historic venues like The Crocodile (in its new home in Belltown) – which has helped attract acts like Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Mudhoney – The Showbox (at the Market) or The. to start triple door.

Are you looking for a typical PNW getaway while enjoying Edgewater hospitality? Cruise alongside the FRS Clipper Dock to book a daytime whale watching adventure or an overnight stay on the magical island of San Juan.

For luxury lovers

LOTTE HOTEL SEATTLE offers ultimate luxury in the heart of downtown – photo courtesy of LOTTE HOTEL SEATTLE

The LOTTE HOTEL SEATTLE, a dreamy oasis high above Seattle and across from the Columbia Tower Club, offers a total escape. In bright, lively rooms and suites with modern mid-century northwest decor and luxurious amenities, guests sink into plush hotel beds as they gaze out at the distant sparkling waters.

In the Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge on the 16th floor, guests also look out over the city skyline, where chef Alexander La Motte and his team present seasonal ingredients in locally inspired dishes.

Here the guest feels cared for in an impressively attentive, warm and unobtrusive way from the first moment he enters the property. As part of LOTTE, the largest hotel group in Korea, this new location (only the third outpost in the US) gives PNW guests the chance to feel like they are on a global adventure, even if they are just coming from downtown a nearby neighborhood .

Among the seductive amenities throughout the hotel is the gorgeous on-site Le SPA de l’hôtel LOTTE, which offers a variety of upscale treatments, from body wraps and facials (using products from the exclusive French line Biologique Recherche) to cupping and foot scrubs.

For brunch fans

Chef Kaleena Bliss sends yummy dishes to start the day right at the Thompson Seattle restaurant, Conversation – photo courtesy Thompson Seattle

Brunch at Conversation isn’t the only reason you should choose the Thompson Seattle Hotel, but it’s hands down a compelling one. In a very welcoming space that fosters real human connections (according to the restaurant’s name), Chef Kaleena Bliss has reinvented a menu that starts every morning on the sweetest note.

Try outstanding products like the smoked salmon platter; smoked ham melt with bacon, tomato, rocket, cheddar cheese, sourdough and breakfast potatoes; or Belgian waffles with fresh peaches and blueberries, Chantilly cream and maple syrup. (The restaurant plans to reopen for dinner on October 12, 2021.)

Located in the heart of downtown and on the edge of trendy Belltown, the modern 12-story hotel was designed by Olson Kundig, the internationally renowned Seattle-based architecture firm. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, while the luxurious rooms and suites have warm hardwood floors and mid-century boutique furniture.

The real highlight of this hotel? Exquisite panoramas from the roof bar and lounge The Nest. Currently open Wednesday through Sunday evenings, this hotspot 21 and over is the perfect place to enjoy seasonal cocktails, small bites (from charred sweetcorn to Dungeness crab scrapers), and some of the best bird’s-eye views in all of downtown Seattle.

* Make sure to follow the latest mask requirements and check all restaurant hours online as many of them are still in flux.