Good Hotels in Downtown (Seattle)

Inn at the Market

Better known than its neighbor, Pensione Nichols, this inn is also more elegantly furnished and more expensive. The rooms are each decorated differently, some with light woods, some with dark. Each room comes with its own iron and ironing board, refrigerator, coffeemaker and soft terrycloth robes. Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, large bathrooms and views of downtown, Pike Place Market or Elliott Bay. Room service dinners come from the acclaimed Campagne restaurant. Complimentary town car service and privileges at a nearby private health club are included.

Westin Seattle

The Westin Seattle is your front door to the Pacific Northwest! An ideal urban retreat, this hotel is just steps away from the Washington State Convention Center, Pike Place Market PDAv, and Seattle's most enticing shops. The Westin Seattle is a non-smoking hotel and one of only two hotels in the city offering unobstructed views of Puget Sound, Lake Union, and the Seattle skyline. After a day of meetings and sightseeing, you can relax and unwind in the elegant Lobby Bar, featuring a full-service bar and flat-screen TVs. The hotel features a large, softly lit lobby and the largest ballroom in the Northwest. Also, you can enjoy upscale dining in the hotel.

Renaissance Seattle Hotel

Renaissance Seattle Hotel is an elegant downtown hotel, situated midway between Pike Place Market and Pioneer Square, caters to the luxury traveler. If you're willing and able to pay, you will certainly get your money's worth with such extras as free transportation in the city, the wonderful in-house restaurant Prego and the rooftop pool that is open during summer months only. The rooms are tastefully decorated with comfortable furniture, warm beige walls and dark woods.

Marriott Seattle Waterfront

This hotel is located at the much envied downtown waterfront district. Also within close proximity are the Pacific Science Center and the Pike Place Market. Both business and leisure seekers shall find solace within comforting environment of the Seattle Marriott Waterfront. High speed Internet access and other amenities abound; besides spectacular views, and ultra stylish interiors dazzle you enough. Spa treatments, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness centers are all there to help you unwind.

Red Lion Hotel

Red Lion Hotel is a sophisticated, modern hotel that sits in the middle of downtown Seattle. The sleek, elegant lobby features subdued hues of black, olive and red. Unlike many other downtown Seattle hotels, it is refreshingly void of heavy antiques and dark wood, favoring a polished, contemporary look. The lobby also features huge windows that look out on Pike Street and passersby. The rooms offer lovely views of Puget Sound and downtown Seattle, and guests can request a queen-sized or king-sized bed.

Inn at Harbor Steps

Inn at Harbor Steps has 25 suites in a small residential condo/apartment complex just off the waterfront. Along with enjoying the amenities that include indoor pool, sauna and fitness room the guests also enjoy the comforts of breakfast in bed. All the rooms are large and airy with great views and lovely quilts. Some of the rooms have wet bars and hot tubs as well. The Pike Place Market and several galleries are a stone's throw away, and the Wolfgang Puck Cafe is on the building's first floor ensuring you are thoroughly entertained.

Pacific Plaza Hotel

This European style hotel is proof that you don't have to pay a fortune to be near the action. Located in prime downtown real estate near far pricier hotels, this hotel is within walking distance of Seattle's foremost tourist attractions, including Pike Place Market, the waterfront, the Seattle Art Museum and the 5th Avenue Theater. All of the guest roomshave new carpet, bedding and wallpaper, besides the hotel offers a full time concierge to answer all your questions.

Seattle Suites

Seattle Suites offers apartments which make an affordable alternative to downtown hotels. Ideal for those who wish to stay in the city for atleast a month, these apartments are well furnished and make you feel at home. In addition to a full kitchen (including dishwasher and microwave), a washer/dryer and cable TV are also featured. For downtown business, recreation or shopping, you can't beat the location, just one block from the Washington State Convention Center. The building has a recreation room and business center, and daily passes to the nearby World Gym are available for a small fee.

Moore Hotel

For affordability, convenience and old world charm, you can't beat this historic hotel. Located next to the Moore Theater, which features a variety of artists and musicians, the hotel offers rooms with a view at great prices by downtown Seattle standards. The historic Moore Theater is high on the list for ghost sightings, so if you are lucky you may even experience something extraterrestrial. If nothing is going on at the theater, you're sure to find something to do downtown or in Belltown, both within walking distance. Or hang out at the Nite Lite Lounge and sample the selection of local microbrews.

Grand Hyatt Seattle

What can you expect from the Hyatt, but the best? This branch of the famed group incorporates everything that gives the chain its reputation. 425 rooms and suites are turned into luxurious dwellings, with amenities that treat guests like royalty. Rich colors and panoramic views of the downtown area complement the courteous 24 hour concierge service that attends to every need. Business travelers can access the well-equipped meeting rooms, while those looking to de-stress can enjoy the spa, steam room and whirlpool. With plenty of shopping and entertainment options in the vicinity, the hotel is a prime spot for tourists and locals alike.

W Seattle

W Seattle is a top destination for the in-the-know traveler. The hotel combines elements of the city's architectural history in a modern rendering of the Pacific Northwestern style. W Seattle was designed to inspire and rejuvenate the business traveler. This hotel, in the heart of Seattle, has all the amenities and services that travelers worldwide have come to expect of W Hotel's premium brand.

Homewood Suites

This all suite hotel offers all the amenities of a hotel in an apartment like setting. It is a great option for longer stays, if you want to cook your own meals, or if you just enjoy having a little more space than a hotel room provides. Stop by the manager's reception, work out in the fitness facilities or take advantage of the business center. You'll soon begin to appreciate the extra conveniences offered here.