Mahogany literary heirloom
A First Hill salon hotel, pairing quiet literary corners and fireside cocktails with old-world Seattle glamour.
“Old school opulence, all the way. Beneath thick ceiling beams, curvy-armed chairs surround a chintzy circle settee.”
Where it shines
Notable
Italian Renaissance styling frames Honduran mahogany woodwork and vintage-furnished quarters on First Hill.
Notable
A designated 1909 Seattle landmark preserving original Honduran mahogany and Rookwood fireplace tiles.
Notable
The Fireside Room gathers guests for daily wine hours and bi-weekly Silent Reading Parties.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
This century-old Italianate charmer stands on First Hill, a short-but-steep walk from Downtown, and it’s a window into an upscale, old-world side of Seattle.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on leafy First Hill, the hotel sits five minutes from the Frye Art Museum and a steep stroll from downtown.
The rooms
Restored vintage furniture and carved wood moldings anchor the bedrooms, leading to white marble bathrooms with pedestal sinks.
The spa & gym
- Spa
- In-room massage therapy and body treatments by appointment.
- Gym
- 24-hour on-site fitness center.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
STELLA.
Coastal Italian dishes draw on Pacific Northwest ingredients, served in a tiled dining room or out on the courtyard patio.
At the table
Drinks pour under heavy ceiling beams in the wood-paneled lounge, alongside an intimate private dining room wrapped in yellow toile.
How it began
Seattle clothier Samuel Rosenberg modeled the 1909 building on the grand Italian Renaissance hotels of Sorrento, Italy.
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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.