Sub Pop quarters
Original pop art and local music photography shape this downtown stay rooted in Seattle's indie rock culture.
Where it shines
Notable
Photographic door murals line the hallways alongside original lobby art by Andy Warhol.
Notable
A dedicated floor celebrates Sub Pop Records with curated vinyl and grunge photography.
Listed
The 1926 Beaux-Arts Vance Hotel shell retains its historic brick and classical cornice.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
the new look, all brightly colored modern furnishings against dark masculine backgrounds (is slate gray the new off-white?) comes off vaguely Nordic, rather than Northwestern-rustic.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Pike Place Market and the Paramount Theatre are both within walking distance of the Denny Triangle address.
The rooms
Full-length photographic murals wrap the guest doors. In Sub Pop rooms, Crosley turntables spin vinyl curated by the Seattle label.
The gym
The second-floor fitness room has Peloton bikes and free weights, and loaner bicycles are ready for riding around town.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Cut Club serves steaks and raw oysters. At the bar, bartenders pour Washington wines and craft cocktails.
Straddling Belltown, a hipster land of plenty (artful coffee shops, in particular), and the well established Pike Place Market, this Beaux Arts design beacon trades in fine art—and fine-tuned service.
How it began
Lumber magnate Joseph Vance developed the Beaux-Arts building in 1926 as the Vance Hotel.
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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.