We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Seattle, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated November 2023.
Nice style. Elegant. Very clean.Opened July 2020. Situated in Seattle, 2.8 km from Pocket Beach, Lotte Hotel Seattle features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is 1.3 km from CenturyLink Field, and within 800 metres of the city centre. The rooms are fitted with a safety deposit box and some rooms also boast city views. All rooms will provide guests with a minibar. The hotel features amenities such as an on-site business centre and sauna. Popular points of interest near Lotte Hotel Seattle include Columbia Center, Seattle Center Monorail and King Street Station. The nearest airport is Seattle Lake Union Seaplane Base Airport, 4 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This luxury hotel has exceptional cleanliness and amazing staff.
Very central. Elegant. Great value. This downtown Seattle hotel is 2 km from the Space Needle. This hotel features a full spa, rooftop infinity pool, and outdoor fireplace. Every guest room features Northwest-style decor with wood and stone details. The Four Seasons Hotel Seattle has a 24-hour business centre. Guests can work out in the gym or use the steam room or hot tub. Guests can dine at the Goldfinch Tavern, which features Pacific Northwest cuisine by world renowned chef Ethan Stowell. Rooms at the Seattle Four Seasons have a marble bathroom with rain showers. Guests can watch the 42-inch flat-screen TV. The Four Seasons Hotel is within 5 minutes' walk to Pike Place Market. The Seattle Art Museum is 2 minutes' walk to the hotel. The Washington State Convention Center is within 10 minutes' walk from the property and SeaTac International Airport is within 25 minutes' drive.Show full description
Elegant. Good breakfast. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this downtown Seattle hotel features multiple onsite award-winning dining options. Rooms offer city views with French-inspired furnishings. Cable TV and a minibar are featured in each guest room at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. The en suite bathroom offers designer toiletries and terry robes. The windows in each room open to allow fresh air in. A fitness centre and indoor pool is available for guests. A 24-hour concierge service is offered to provide guests with assistance on area attractions. Many on site shops are available at the Fairmont Olympic. The 5th Avenue Theatre is across the street from the hotel. The Washington State Convention Center is 5 minutes’ walk away. Pike Place Market is just 10 minutes’ walk from the property.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Great views. Located in downtown Seattle on the corner of First and Madison Street, this 4-star hotel features a full-service spa which offers a number of services such as massages, body treatments, manicures, pedicures, and facials. The Seattle Art Museum is 3 minutes' walk away. Every room at the 1000 Hotel includes an in-room safe and a minibar. The rooms also offer a cable 42-inch flat-screen TV with 52 HD channels, and free Wi-Fi access. Hotel 1000 provides All Water Seafood & Oyster Bar, an on-site seafood restaurant featuring boat-to-table cuisine sourced from the Pacific Northwest. Rosebay is also located on-site, offering craft cocktails and light fare. Virtual golf with over 50 golf courses, a fitness centre are available. A business centre, meeting facilities, and 24-hour room services can also be found onsite. The Seattle Center is a 5 minutes' drive away, Pike Place Market is a 7 minutes' walk, and Pioneer Square is a 6 minutes' walk from the hotel. The Port of Seattle is 2 minutes' drive from Hotel 1000 and it welcomes popular cruise ships. SeaTac International Airport is 23 km away and the Washington State Convention Center is 17 minutes' walk from the property.Show full description
This luxury hotel has very cosy rooms and outstanding views!
Cool. Stylish. Comfortable beds. Located in the city centre of Seattle, The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle is 5 minutes' walk from the waterfront and the Seattle Ferry Terminal. Rooms offer a flat-screen cable TV. The hotel is also within walking distance to many other attractions including CenturyLink Field, Safeco Field and Pike Place Market. Wi-Fi is in all rooms at the The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle. The 100% non-smoking rooms also feature an honor bar. The Bookstore Bar & Cafe, located in the The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle, is known for its large whiskey library and monthly scotch tastings. True to its name, guests can also purchase books while they are sipping on a variety of beverages. Morning coffee and tea service is available in the living room-styled lobby. A fitness centre complete with a cardio room and functional fitness room with monkey bars, a bouldering wall, and rings is located at the property. A 24-hour front desk is also provided on site. A concierge service, to assist guests with area attractions, is offered at the hotel. The Seattle Art Museum is less than 5 minutes’ walk from the The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle. Pike Place Market and the Seattle Waterfront is less than 10 minutes’ walk away. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is 22.5 km away.Show full description
Superb breakfast. Great location. Located 1.5 miles from the Space Needle, this non-smoking Seattle hotel offers a fitness centre and air conditioned guest rooms equipped with a flat-screen cable TV. Tea and coffee-making facilities are provided in each room at Renaissance Seattle Hotel. Warmly decorated, all rooms include a fridge. A bathrobe and toiletries are included. A variety of services are offered at Seattle Renaissance Hotel. The Pike Place Market and Seattle Center are both under 10 minutes’ drive from this hotel. The Seattle Aquarium is 13 minutes’ bus ride away.Show full description
The 10-story Arctic Club Hotel, a historical landmark built in 1916, has been beautifully restored to provide exceptional hospitality, featuring 120 well-appointed rooms for the refined traveler in the heart of downtown Seattle. The Arctic Club Hotel provides unique experiences including the eclectic Polar Bar. Lounge in luxurious leather seating surrounded by velvet draperies and choose from a full bar of local wine, craft beer, signature cocktails, or soft drinks. With the Link light rail stop right in front of the hotel continuing the adventure downtown and beyond is as simple as hopping on. The interior and exterior design reflects the era of the Klondike Gold Rush. Live like an icon and experience the adventure of history at the Arctic Club Hotel. Anchored near Seattle’s historic district on the corner of 3rd Avenue and Cherry Street, the modern Arctic Club Hotel launches explorers into the heart of the city. Walk along the waterfront, venture up the Space Needle, and explore Pike Place Market. Watch the Seahawks or Mariners play down at Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park. Step into the Polar Bar and take a step back in time to an era where quality and style are one. Breakfast will also be served in the Polar Bar. Stay close to the action with the Columbia Center across the street, Pike Place Market four blocks away and Pioneer Square, T-Mobile Park, and Lumen Field within a 10-minute walk.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Less than 10 minutes’ drive from the Space Needle, this Seattle hotel features modern guest rooms with a flat-screen cable TV. A business centre and fitness centre are both available for guest use. Floor to ceiling windows are available in each guest room at the Grand Hyatt Seattle. Rooms begin on the 10th floor and offer sweeping city views. A large soaking tub, plush bathrobes, and electronic black-out drapes are also included. Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, offering a fine dining experience, is on site at the Seattle Grand Hyatt. Additional dining options include Urbane for American fare and Blue C for fresh sushi. Ruth’s Chris Tasting Room in the Wine Cellar is also available and a Starbucks Coffee is located in the lobby. The on-site health club features a sauna, steam room, whirlpool, and spa treatments. Guests can also take advantage of the dry cleaning and laundry services offered. A concierge service is provided to assist guests with area attractions and dinner reservations. There is a conference centre on site with over 25,000 square feet over meeting space. The Experience Music Project is 1 mile from the Grand Hyatt. Pike Place Market is 15 minutes’ walk away.Show full description
Very clean. Close to destinations such as the historic Pike Place Market and the Washington Convention & Trade Center, this Seattle city centre hotel offers enjoyable facilities, including an on-site restaurant. Each guest room features a flat-screen TV. Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown Area features a 24-hour fitness centre with cardiovascular equipment and a free well-equipped business centre. Many activities and attractions are available in the area surrounding the Seattle Downtown Area Crowne Plaza. After a busy day, guests can enjoy original Pacific Northwest cuisine in the hotel's Regatta Bar & Grille. Guests can shop at the Westlake Center mall or explore local waterways on an Argosy Cruise.Show full description
Cool. Creative. Experience all the excitement of Seattle city centre at this centrally located hotel, only seconds from major area attractions, and offering unrivaled personalized services along with first-class amenities and luxurious accommodations. Discover the flying fish and unique shops of Pike Place Market, see stunning views of the skyline from the top of the Space Needle, or admire masterpieces at the Seattle Art Museum, all located close to the W Seattle. Many corporate offices, including IBM and Morgan Stanley, are also nearby. Offering on-site dining, Trace Restaurant and Bar features fresh local ingredients and a cocktail menu. The lobby features a three-story fireplace covered in nearly 1,000 stainless steel tiles and topped by a DJ booth as its centerpiece for music Friday and Saturday nights. The W Seattle offers a large variety of state-of-the-art amenities. Take advantage of the Whatever/Whenever Service, designed to make any dream or wish come true. Enjoy a cocktail at the lobby fireplace, or plan the day with help from the 24-hour concierge service.Show full description
15 minutes’ walk to Pike Place Market, Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle in the heart of Seattle features a nightly hosted wine hour. Furnished in rich tones reflecting the nearby Washington Wine Country, rooms offer a flat-screen TV, in-room safe, and minibar. Premium bath amenities, a hair dryer, an iron and ironing board, and bathrobe are included. In addition to the 24-hour fitness centre, guests can take advantage of the "Om Away From Home" in-room yoga program with the Yoga Channel on every TV. Pioneer Square, the Waterfront Neighborhood, the Washington State Convention and Trade Center, and the Seattle Public Library are all within 1.6 km from Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle.Show full description
Great restaurant. Friendly staff. Located in Central Seattle, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle features a morning coffee and tea service. All of the contemporary rooms offer free WiFi, a yoga mat, and luxury bath amenities. The Space Needle and Safeco Field are both 1.5 km away. A flat-screen cable TV with pay-per-view channels is included in each guest room. All of the air-conditioned rooms feature modern décor and include a minibar, a coffee machine, a desk and a seating area. Select rooms provide deep soaking bathtubs and city views. A 24-hour business centre and a 24-hour fitness centre are available to guests of Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle. Guests can enjoy an afternoon wine reception. The Washington State Convention Center is 2 minutes’ drive away from Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is 22.5 km away.Show full description
Creative. Highly elegant. Friendly staff. Gracing downtown with its breathtaking Italianate architecture for a century, the Sorrento is an oasis of luxury, and one of Seattle’s most recognized and cherished landmarks. Overlooking the downtown city skyline, the Sorrento is a most unique upscale hotel offering an intimate setting. As the longest running luxury hotel in Seattle, and recognized as the “grand dame” of Seattle, the Sorrento is defined by legendary hospitality, living up to its reputation as one of the finest hotel destinations in Seattle. Guests of this hotel will enter through the front entrance, framed with an elegant and lush garden offering couch seating. Fireplaces and table seating with black and cream coloured umbrellas are also featured in the lobby's lounge area. Serving the neighborhood for over 30 years, Dunbar Room bar and restaurant and adjacent Fireside Room are the place to meet on First Hill.Show full description
This is the most creative and elegant central luxury hotel in Seattle.
Overlooking Elliott Bay and in the heart of Seattle's vibrant Pike Place Market, this boutique hotel offers an on-site bar, and sweeping views from the rooftop deck. Rooms include free Wi-Fi. Cable TV is provided in each room at the Inn at the Market. A small fridge, minibar, and views of the city are also included. Various shops are available in the hotel and a 24-hour reception is provided for guest convenience. Dry cleaning and laundry services are offered at the Seattle Inn at the Market and a business centre is provided for guest use. The Olympic Sculpture Park is less than 20 minutes’ walk from the hotel. The Space Needle is 1 mile away. Safeco Field and CenturyLink Field are both 1.5 miles from the property.Show full description
Hip. Creative. Great breakfast.Opened February 2022. Attractively situated in the centre of Seattle, citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Guests can make use of a bar. At the hotel, rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Rooms include a safety deposit box and certain rooms are fitted with sea views. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include CenturyLink Field, Seattle Great Wheel and King Street Station. The nearest airport is Seattle Lake Union Seaplane Base Airport, 4 km from citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square.Show full description
This might be one of the coolest hotels in Seattle.
Great views. Cosy rooms. Only steps from downtown Seattle's most popular attractions, including the Space Needle, this luxurious hotel features state-of-the-art amenities, exceptional accommodations and unrivaled facilities, all in the heart of the city. Discover the shopping of Pike Street, visit the Washington State Convention Center or enjoy stunning views from the Space Needle, all within walking distance of the Pan Pacific Seattle. After a long day, relax in spacious guestrooms, furnished with luxurious linens and plasma-screen TVs. World-renowned restaurants, numerous entertainment options and a vibrant nightlife can also be found only steps from the hotel's front doors. Enjoy gourmet dining at the on-site restaurant. A complimentary shuttle within a 2 mile radius is offered at the Pan Pacific Seattle hotel. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is 15 miles away.Show full description
Super central. Very stylish. Comfortable beds. Hotel Theodore is a non-smoking hotel located in the heart of downtown Seattle and features a concierge service and fitness centre. Rooms offer free WiFi. Washington State Convention Center is 5 minutes' walk away. A locally influenced honor bar and a gourmet coffee machine are also provided. Guests can also choose to select specialty pillows from the Pillow Bar at the hotel. The pet-friendly hotel includes dry cleaning and laundry services. Located next to the lobby, Made Coffee bar is open daily. Frye Art Museum and Denny Park are 5 minutes’ drive from the hotel. The Space Needle is 1.5 km away. The Hotel Theodore is located 6 blocks away from Pike Place.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most central and stylish central luxury hotel in Seattle. It also has a central location and super comfortable beds.
Very clean. Featuring an indoor swimming pool with a city view and plush lounge chairs, this modern Seattle hotel is 10 minutes’ drive from the University of Washington. A full-service spa is also featured. After a day in downtown Seattle, guests can enjoy a sauna and a fitness centre at Olive 8 Hyatt. Styled in a soothing colour scheme, each modern room provides an iPod docking station, a flat-screen cable TV and a seating area. LEED Certified fixtures and amenities are featured in all rooms at Hyatt at Olive 8. A 24-hour reception is offered. Free WiFi access is available throughout the hotel. Pike Place Fish Market and the Space Needle are within a 20 minutes’ walk of Hyatt at Olive 8. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is 20 minutes’ drive away from Hyatt at Olive 8. Start your morning like a local at O8 Bagel Shop with Victrola drip coffee, lattes with homemade syrups, Seattle’s favorite Blazing Bagels, and bagel sandwiches made in-house or wind down with a creative cocktail or local craft draft at TIDAL+ while taking in the city vibe through our floor to ceiling windows.Show full description
Central. Featuring an indoor lap pool and state-of-the-art fitness centre on the 35th floor, this downtown Seattle hotel is less than 10 minutes’ walk from Pike Place Market. Rooms at the Seattle Sheraton Hotel offer a flat-screen TV. Over-sized windows with views of downtown Seattle are featured in guest rooms at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. Coffee-making facilities offering Starbucks coffee are provided. A gift shop and sundry is on-site and a full service FedEx office business centre is offered for guest use. An ATM, shipping supplies, office supplies, shipping services, and computers are provided for guest use. In Short Order is the Sheraton’s grab-n-go feature, offering sandwiches, salads, and snacks to busy guests.The Sheraton Seattle Hotel also features the urban contemporary French restaurant, Loulay Kitchen & Bar. Fountain Wine Bar and Lounge offers evening cocktails. The Seattle Monorail's Westlake Station and the Washington State Convention Center are less than 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel. CenturyLink Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders FC, is less than 10 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Central. Great location. Great restaurant. Built in 1927, this historic hotel located in the center of Seattle is within a 10 minute walk to Pike Place Market. It features Andaluca Restaurant and Oliver’s Lounge. The bathrooms include original tiled floors, luxurious bathrobes and soaker tubs. All guest rooms are decorated with traditional furnishings, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the entire property. Guest rooms at the Mayflower Park Hotel provide a flat-screen cable TV and a desk. The fitness centre includes cardio equipment and weights. Foreign currency exchange services are available. Andaluca Restaurant serves Northwest cuisine with a Mediterranean theme. Oliver’s Lounge offers signature martinis and light meals. The Washington State Convention and Trade Center is 4 blocks from Mayflower Hotel. The hotel offers direct access to the monorail with service to the Space Needle and the Seattle Center.Show full description
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