Seattle’s hotel scene is surging—again. Excitement on the ground is only exceeded by the facts, after a record-setting summer that saw downtown hotels finally beat pre-pandemic occupancy rates. Convention business is booming with the new Summit building complete, and cruise and concert travelers are back in full force. The average room now fetches north of $300 a night—a sign that demand has rarely been higher. And yet much higher it will go, with optimism running at a fever pitch ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The new arrivals add to the buzz: 1 Hotel Seattle and Populus bring an art-driven, eco-minded edge, while stalwarts like the Fairmont Olympic, Kimpton Monaco, and Hotel Ändra have emerged from renovations looking fresher than ever. The result is a landscape where modern luxury, playful boutique style, and historic charm all coexist. Whether you’re sneaking off for a romantic weekend, arriving with kids in tow, or plotting a solo escape, Seattle’s best hotels offer more than a place to sleep—they serve as a lens on the city’s evolving story. Below, our 17 favorites.
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