Seattle's Best Boutique Hotel

Find local art in each of these 163 unique rooms at this downtown hotel with attitude.

Reviews:

• “Bourg-y, Stylish, Downtown”
• “We don’t care at the Max!”
• “Never again. "
• “Different, in a good way!”
• “Hip Rip OFF!!!!!!!”

Tips: Check out the honor bar for the hotel’s Maximalism book, which describes all the art and artists in the hotel. It’s also available for purchase.

Hotel Max or email Hotel Max

Charming European-style rooms made for sipping vintage wine and lounging with your significant other.

Reviews:

• “great place”
• “Perfect Hotel. Great Staff. Will stay here many more times”
• “just don’t order room service”
• “GREAT VALUE, GREAT STAFF, an amazing microcosm”
• “FREE Internet – Engaging Staff”

Tips: Room service comes from the hotel’s on-site restaurant, Tulio.

Hotel Vintage Park or email Hotel Vintage Park

Smashing views and Pike Place Market ambience distinguish this intimate inn.

Reviews:

• “Best views and beds in the city”
• “what location…too bad it was raining!”
• “Service beyond what you expect”
• “Seattle’s Best”
• “Splendid at the market”

Tips: If you don’t feel like walking, the Inn offers a downtown shuttle. But guests who stay off the street will miss much of Seattle’s essence.

Inn at the Market

Spare, white hipster hotel where European-style affordability and hostel sensibility meet.

Reviews:

• “It Ain’t The Sheraton…”
• “Cool Place in Great Location”
• “Ace is the place!”
• “LOVELOVELOVE IT!”
• “Very cool hotel.”

Tips: While none of the rooms will be impervious to noise, try Room 121 (in the back) for a more tranquil experience—and a view of Puget Sound.

The Ace Hotel

For discreet elegance, this is downtown Seattle’s best.

Reviews:

• “Mary Poppins Would LOVE The Sorrento”
• “Great Boutique Hotel”
• “Can’t say enough . . .”
• “the staff makes the place”
• “Slow Down in Seattle . . Sorrento style”

Tips: Complimentary town car service will whisk you to your destination.

The Sorrento Hotel

Colorful boutique hotel mixes sumptuous decor, romantic touches and fine amenities.

Reviews:

• “HOTT STUFF! Cozy, romantic, friendly staff”
• “I expect a lot more for $330 a night!!!”
• “Home away from home that accomodates your pooch too!”
• “Fabulous!”
• “Goregous lobby, comfy, cozy bedroom & I love the Leopard print!!!”

Tips: A pet-friendly policy includes gourmet dog cookies, temporary dog tags, plus walking and sitting services. For guests not traveling with furry friends, a companion goldfish is available free of charge.

Hotel Monaco or email Hotel Monaco

This fairly inconspicuous lower downtown charmer is the epitome of a fine boutique hotel.

Reviews:

• “Romantic Getaway Best”
• “Best Service in any hotel I have every stayed”
• “experience varies”
• “Romantic and Pet Friendly Too”
• “Quiet elegance,superior service”

Tips: The view you want is of the inner courtyard or one of the internal European-style light shafts. Don’t take a First Avenue side room; noise can penetrate even these sturdy walls.

Alexis Hotel or email Alexis Hotel

Discrete Asian elegance in South Lake Union at this luxury hotel, close to—but not part of—the bustle of downtown.

Reviews:

• “Gold Gem”
• “very romantical”
• “best part of our seattle vacation! absolutely lovely.”
• “QUIET, peaceful rooms”
• “Best beds and friendliest staff!”

Tips: The staff’s Personal Stewards, clad in wardrobes by local designer Luly Yang, are dedicated to complete individualized service—from itinerary planning to dinner reservations.

Pan Pacific Seattle

Nestled in an ultramodern apartment community, elegant country touches ease the urban bustle around this lower downtown inn.

Reviews:

• “Inn To Relax At”
• “Small and cozy”
• “Ms.”
• “awesome family vacation”

Tips: Each room has its own refrigerator stocked with complimentary soft drinks.

Inn at Harbor Steps

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