Seattle's Best Luxury 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

World-class elegance in the middle of downtown draws a well-heeled crowd.

Reviews:

• “Elegant luxury and so much more”
• “Very average nothing great”
• “should be called the SQUAREmont”
• “A True Classic, Seattle.”
• “Two Day Getaway!”

Tips: Shuckers, the oyster bar-seafood grill on the lower level (Fifth Avenue side) is one of the very best spots for bivalves in town.

The Fairmont Olympic Hotel

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

A state-of-the-art, world-class hotel brings a healthy dose of New York sophistication to downtown Seattle.

Reviews:

• “Gorgeous Hotel, not so gorgeous customer service”
• “Beautiful, centrally located…”
• “Great rooms-lacking service”

Tips: Complimentary Wi-Fi is offered everywhere in the hotel.

Hotel 1000

Distinctive digs with modern amenities and beds so heavenly they’re hard to roll out of.

Reviews:

• “Do yourself a favor…keeping looking for other hotels”
• “Rooms with endless views”
• “Seems outdated”
• “Exceeding all expectations”
• “not worth the price”

Tips: Doggies are greeted with their own Heavenly Bed and dog bowl, while their owners get a list of places to take their pooch.

The Westin Seattle or email The Westin Seattle

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

Modeled after the quiet secluded hotels of Europe, this bed-and-breakfast is a couple’s getaway in a French country setting.

Reviews:

• “Best Bed and Breakfast and Cooking Class”
• “Bed and Breakfast Inn”
• “Very Genuine Approach”
• “My stay at the lovely L’Auberge”
• “Lovely Get Away! Scrumptious gourmet baked treats, and a quiet setting makes it all click.”

Tips: High speed wireless Internet is offered for free to guests. Fax and copy machines are also available.

L’Auberge Edge of Seattle Inn or email L’Auberge Edge of Seattle Inn

This massive monument to decadent, high-tech hospitality is the most expensive sleep in town.

Reviews:

• “Amazing!”
• “A Getaway – IN the CITY!”
• “what a great place to stay”
• “The best”
• “In a word “WOW!”"

Tips: While any room above the 14th floor will have an expansive view, try a room in the northwest corner, where you’ll see the Space Needle, Elliott Bay and Lake Union.

Grand Hyatt Hotel

Luxury on Lake Washington’s eastern shore.

Reviews:

• “Best Customer Service!”
• “Beautiful setting, abysmal customer service.”
• “Nice luxury hotel”
• “Wonderful spa experience!”
• “My First Choice for an Eastside Hotel”

Tips: The hotel’s Waters Lakeside Bistro offers a great view overlooking the lake.

Woodmark Hotel

Art deco with sass: This hip, highly stylized property offers the luxuries of a high-end hotel with a Gen-X twist.

Reviews:

• “There are better places to stay for your money”
• “Great business hotel, fabulous bar, fantastic service”
• “Great Place for a Gen X,Y, or Z’er. Upscale, GREAT BAR, rooms chill with great vibe.”
• “No In-room Coffee Maker? In SEATTLE??”
• “Not for the tired or those on business”

Tips: Head down to the bar for a drink and mingle with the hip and happening young things there.

W Seattle or email W Seattle