Palihotel Seattle
Seattle, Washington
Pike Place Market
Vibe
Vintage furniture and bold prints set the tone, while locals and travelers share the book-filled lobby lounge.
“Moss green throwback”
Moss-green rooms pair floral headboards with plaid chairs; bunk rooms feature striped showers.
The preserved 1900 Colonnade Hotel retains its brick facade and exposed heavy timber framing.
The Hart and The Hunter's street-facing cocktail bar complements a communal lounge with sofas.
Across from Pike Place Market, with downtown shops, waterfront restaurants and Belltown bars nearby.
“There are luxe details, to be sure, including custom-designed furniture, rain showers, thoughtfully stocked mini-bars, and, in some rooms, Smeg refrigerators.”
Rooms
Bunk rooms pair natural pine bed frames with striped tile showers, giving the hotel's retro sensibility a playful twist.
“Inexpensive and near all the downtown Seattle sights, it's a great pick for travelers who love urban adventures.”
Backstory
The Denny Hill regrade forced part of the building to be rebuilt in 1911, a change still visible on its north elevation.
“The colour scheme continues to each of the 96 guestrooms, which feature floral headboards, Smeg mini fridges, plaid desk chairs and postcard-worthy views of the Elliott Bay Waterfront.”
Eat & drink
The Hart and The Hunter serves butter biscuits and chicken pot pie, with cocktails at its street-facing bar.
“The brick facade of this boutique hotel, resolutely squat among tall, glassy towers, hugs both the ground and Pike Place Market next door.”
The neighborhood
Pike Place Market sits directly across the street, with downtown shops, waterfront restaurants and Belltown bars nearby.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.