Best Luxury Hotels in Seattle Central Business District

The Charter Hotel Seattle, Curio Collection by Hilton is conveniently located in Downtown Seattle just one block from Pike Place Market. The hotel is near to some of the city’s main attractions and is less than a mile from the Space Needle and Pioneer Square. There is a luxurious array of modern and sophisticated guestrooms and suites featuring the Three-bedroom King Suite with Water View. On-site dining is possible at the indoor and outdoor rooftop lounge, located on the hotel’s 16th floor and offering panoramic views of the city to accompany the regional cuisine on offer. There is also on-site breakfast available. Guests are invited to take advantage of the fully equipped fitness centre and wellness facilities including a sauna and steam room. This hotel is pet friendly.

Mere steps from the Grand Hyatt Seattle Hotel, you’ll find the iconic Pike Place Market and the Paramount Theatre. Conveniently located in Downtown Seattle, within less than a mile you’ll find the Space Needle and from the expansive windows you’ll be able to take in the scenic views of Elliot Bay. The hotel offers a stunning selection of modern and luminous guestrooms and suites featuring the spacious Carrara Suite providing breathtaking views from floor-to-ceiling windows. The Grand Club is exclusive to Club Access room guests in addition to extra amenities. There are multiple on-site dining options including Ruth’s Chris Steak House while The Elliott Bar awaits you with a collection of Champagne and Champagne cocktails. Guests are granted access to ELAIA Spa, located across the street in the Hyatt at Olive8, with a range of treatments and facilities. Fitness facilities include a fully equipped gym with Peloton bikes and wellness facilities including sauna and steam room. There is a 24-hour business centre as well as a host of sophisticated meeting and event spaces. This hotel is pet friendly.

Since 1924, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel and its stunning architecture have been welcoming visitors from across the globe to Seattle. In recent years, the hotel has undergone award-winning renovations, notably of the grande dame. The hotel is conveniently located near some of the city’s main attractions such as Pike Place Market, Seattle Art Museum and the waterfront Great Wheel. There are 450 guestrooms and suites featuring the expansive, 3000ft2 Cascade Presidential and Olympic Presidential Suites, beautifully decorated and equipped with every modern comfort. The George offers a unique Brasserie-style establishment with a twist and serves regional flavours. The Lobby bar serves afternoon tea and signature cocktails with the rooftop beehives providing its honey to the expert bar staff. There is a 42ft swimming pool for guests to unwind in. This hotel is pet friendly.

Another downtown option, W’s motto is Whatever/Whenever, ensuring guests’ needs are fully realised. The funky, clubby property has 424 bedrooms, spread across 26 floors. The design here is bold and geared toward trendy younger guests seeking a vibrant place to stay (definitely the place to come if you do want to indulge in Seattle’s nightlife). W has its own in-house soundproofed recording studio, hosts DJs, live bands and hip-hop yoga. Do check out the property’s enormous record collection, the backdrop to its lobby performance area. W’s restaurant and bar, Trace has won design awards and serves international delicacies. Rooms are rock-star worthy, with US-brand Bliss’ toiletries, and the hotel also has a super high tech gym as well as a spa.

Stay downtown on First Avenue, at this modern establishment that boasts features including an interactive golf simulator, a spa, welcome gifts for younger children and a seafood and oyster bar. On arrival at Loews Hotel 1000, guests are greeted by a striking contemporary lobby area complete with hundreds of glass water-like droplets hung from the ceiling and a modern art style desk, while being handed a glass of chilled bubbly. The colour palette is dusky and serene, very conducive to relaxation, with many rooms boasting epic views, enjoyed while soaking in a freestanding tub.

This building’s former life began in the year 1930 as the Roosevelt Hotel. Now the 21-storey property is more evocative of industrial chic, reflecting the city’s more recent heritage. It’s pretty techy too, fitting for a venue that hosts many digital entrepreneurs; guests can book on-demand, in-room spa treatments via an app and work out in the Technogym. Rooms come with Lather toiletries, an honour bar and Nespresso machines. Upgrade for a room with a record player, a freestanding tub and raincoats you can borrow, as well as robes. Rider is Theodore’s all day grill restaurant, while Made Coffee serves daytime treats.

With around the clock business centre, this is often the hotel of choice for those visiting for work. However, there’s plenty to attract guests staying for leisure purposes: an infinity pool with views over the Pugent Sound, a state of the art spa and fitness suite, accessible spaces, an excellent restaurant excelling in sea fare and attentive service. It’s just across from the Seattle Art Museum and a block from the waterfront, with most attractions within striding distance. 147 bedrooms have been recently refurbished to create a chic, understated ambience in soothing tones, with contemporary art works.