I'll be in Seattle for 3 nights in Dec. I've only stayed at the Sheraton and would like to stay somewhere nicer this time. The Four Seasons is $245 per night, Grand Hyatt $150, 1000, Hotel $245, Alexis $150. Would like your to hear your thoughts on each.
I've only stayed at the FS but it is brand new. Modern decor (Zen meets the Scandinavian Fjords is how I'd describe it) but the usual superb FS service.
Note: in certain categroies, some rooms are much larger than others, so try to get a big one! There is a good bar, which is obviously a "happy hour" watering hole for some locals, as well as hotel guests. Location is excellent if you want to catch some sites - it is 2 minutes' walk to Pike Place market, opposite the Art Gallery and we walked almost everywhere from the FS, whilst sightseeing.
In my opinion, the three nicest hotels in Seattle are the FS (brand new), Hotel 1000, and Pan Pacific. Pan Pacific is closer to Lake Union than downtown, so not sure if that's a consideration.
Hotel 1000 has a great lounge/bar attached to it called Boka Kitchen & Bar. Urban bites and good drinks, attracts an after work business crowd.
Pan Pacific has really beautiful rooms and is in a pretty cool area.
What features are you exactly looking for? That could help in the answers.
I've stayed at the Grand Hyatt twice this year, and been pleased with it each time. Here is the thread specific to the property. Go to latter posts in it to find recent reports.
Do you need to stay right in downtown Seattle? The Murano in Tacoma is awesome, Willows Lodge on the eastside in Woodinville is very cool and the Heathman in Kirkland has some of the best hotel service you'd ever want.
Thanks everyone. I'm leaning towards the Four Seasons. I'm really looking for a nice place to just spend a few days relaxing, reading and maybe some spa time. Also easy access to some good dining and maybe another visit to the art museum. I think the Pan Pacific is probably a little further out than I prefer to be.
The Murano looks great. I've never spent anytime in Tacoma, I've just driven through. Perhaps I could spend one night there just to check it out.
Thanks again and any other suggestions are appreciated.
dan
In Seattle, for luxury, it is a choice between the new Four Seasons and the old Four Seasons, now known as the Fairmount Olympic. Having stayed at both, I think its really a function of what type of decor you like. The FS is brand new, somewhat trendy and minimalist. The Fairmount Olympic is traditional elegance, still very well done.
In my opinion, the three nicest hotels in Seattle are the FS (brand new), Hotel 1000, and Pan Pacific. Pan Pacific is closer to Lake Union than downtown, so not sure if that's a consideration.
Hotel 1000 has a great lounge/bar attached to it called Boka Kitchen & Bar. Urban bites and good drinks, attracts an after work business crowd.
I'm trying to make this choice right now - Hotel 1000 vs FS. I've stayed at the former and like it but seems like I should try the FS for something different. Any countervailing argument?
The Fairmont actually used to be a Four Seasons. I remember many nights there when visiting clients at a certain software company outside of Seattle.
For those of a certain age who have grown up in the Pac NW, The Olympic shall always be known simply as The Olympic--this lovely hotel predating management by any of the big name luxury chains.
When I have visited Seattle, The Olympic is the only place I've ever stayed. I would be interested to check out newer 5* properties, but only if I learned The Olympic had fallen off.
We spent 3 nights at Hotel 1000 back in May 2008 and really enjoyed our stay. The hotel has beautiful modern rooms with excellent amenities, inluding adjustable lighting and surround sound. The service was great throughout our stay, and it's in a central location for many of the downtown sights.
