Seattle, Washington has always been a place where you can find the perfect cozy Pacific Northwest feeling. It’s also the spot to discover new music and a spectacular cafe—it is home to the original Starbucks, after all. Naturally, this also means that the hotels in San Francisco are intimate and comfortable. Travel + Leisure readers fell hard for Seattle The best accommodations in Seattle combine historical charm with modern conveniences. From a Topgolf Swing Suite and an infinity swimming pool at the waterfront to a Topgolf Swing Suite with a Topgolf Swing Suite. All of these hotels are located near must-see sites like Pike Place Market or the Seattle Art Museum. Read on to discover the best accommodation that Seattle offers right now.
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How voting works
Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe—to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. The 2025 survey was completed by nearly 180,000 T+L subscribers. Over 657,000 votes were cast for over 8,700 different properties (hotels cities cruise lines etc.).).
The criteria used to rate hotels included: their location, amenities and rating.
- Rooms/facilities
- Location
- Service
- Food
- Value
The respondents were asked to rate each characteristic. They could select excellent, superior, average, inferior, or poor. These responses are averaged to arrive at the final score.
What Readers Really Loved
The Four Seasons Hotel Seattle was rated No. 2 by travelers for its lavish amenities, including an outdoor infinity pool overlooking Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. Its lavish amenities include an outdoor pool that overlooks Elliott Bay and Olympic Mountains as well as its waterfront dining venue, Goldfinch Tavern, which is named after the bird of state and features regional flavors created by Ethan Stowell. Hotel 1000 (No. The third hotel, Hotel 3, also impressed travelers with its tech-oriented amenities, such as Seattle’s one and only Topgolf swing suite, where golfers can improve their game, or the EV Mobility service that allows guests to rent an electric vehicle so they can tour the city in an eco-friendly manner. This year, an old classic taught the new-schoolers how to do it.
The Winner
Fairmont Olympic Hotel Seattle
Fairmont Olympic Hotel Seattle
Seattle’s Grand Dame is the Fairmont Olympic. The hotel was built as part of University of Washington grounds and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located in the center of downtown, on an entire cityblock (between 4th Avenue & 5th Avenue). The 450 luxurious guestrooms and suits feature marble bathrooms, spacious lounge areas and large picture windows that offer a view of the skyline. The George, an elegant modern brasserie, serves Pacific Northwest cuisine. You can also relax in the spa with full service or read a book next to the pool. The hotel is also conveniently located near Seattle’s most popular attractions, including the Pike Place Market and Seattle Art Museum.
The Complete List
1. Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle
Reader Score: 92.8
2. Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
Score for Reader: 92.35
3. Hotel 1000, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Reader Score: 85.60
