Seattle Waterfront Seattle, Washington
Renovated
2026
Price
$$$$
Outside the door
The brand
Four SeasonsBayview glass beacon
The glass tower overlooks Puget Sound, bringing the waterfront indoors with pale woods and native stone.
“Ultra-luxurious yet understated and modern, the Four Seasons is, by any measure, Seattle’s top hotel.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
A morning coffee concierge delivers fresh brews alongside house car chauffeur drop-offs.
Remarkable
A heated fourth-floor infinity pool overlooks Elliott Bay beside a salt-wall spa.
Notable
Goldfinch Tavern gathers downtown professionals and waterfront residents around its central bar.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The Elliott Bay views from this downtown Seattle property stop people mid-sentence, and the Bay Rooms are designed to make the most of them…
“The west-facing bay views are reason enough to stay at the Four Seasons Hotel in the center of downtown Seattle.”
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The Seattle Art Museum sits directly across the street, and Pike Place Market is two blocks away.
The rooms
Beds rest against sound-inspired murals, and marble bathrooms have deep soaking tubs with built-in screens.
The infinity pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 40-foot heated infinity pool shares its fourth-floor terrace with a whirlpool and fire pit overlooking Elliott Bay.
The spa & gym
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Goldfinch Tavern serves local oysters and Puget Sound seafood beside a marble wine gallery and rich walnut paneling.
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is a sophisticated, urbane retreat housed in a modern glass tower close to the Seattle Art Museum.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.