Seattle, WashingtonDowntown Core
The Charter Hotel Seattle, Curio Collection by Hilton
Sound-facing rooftop tower
Downtown Core Seattle, Washington
Opened
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
HiltonSound-facing rooftop tower
Stays revolve around Puget Sound views and easy downtown access, with an open terrace looking out high over the water.
What it’s good at
Listed
The wellness center pairs cardio and strength equipment with a sauna and steam room.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Pike Place Market sits two blocks west, and the waterfront piers are an easy walk down the hill.
The rooms
Rooms are crisp and modern, with wide windows over the downtown grid and quiet, comfortable beds.
The gym and sauna
A 2,500-square-foot fitness center holds cardio and strength machines, beside a sauna, steam room, and cold rain shower.
Bar
Fog Room Sky Lounge & Terrace
The sixteenth-floor bar serves cocktails and Northwest small bites beneath wood ceilings, with glass doors opening onto the terrace.
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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.