Glass lantern perch
Aviation-inspired lines and mid-century warmth make this an energetic downtown perch where locals and travellers converge from morning coffee to late drinks.
“Thompson Seattle tows the line between old and new with its masterful design and well-placed locale.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Olson Kundig designed stacked glass boxes that angle floor-to-ceiling windows toward Puget Sound.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The eye-catching twelve-story hotel, designed by Seattle’s Olson Kundig Architects, resembles a tall stack of gleaming glass boxes that’s charmingly misaligned.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Pike Place Market sits just across First Avenue, with the waterfront piers and Belltown bars a short stroll away.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows look out over downtown or Puget Sound, set against hardwood floors and a tailored navy-and-white palette.
The gym
The third-floor gym looks out over Stewart Street, fitted with Peloton bikes, Precor cardio machines, and free weights.
Bar
The Nest
Glass walls and an open-air terrace look across Puget Sound, serving local wines and craft cocktails alongside seafood plates.
Dividing the lobby from handsome all-day restaurant Conversation, a glass-lined floating staircase signals that here’s a hotel for Dwell-reading design fans...
Restaurant
Conversation Kitchen & Bar
The ground-floor dining room and courtyard serve Pacific Northwest fare, including Dungeness crab, wild salmon, and foraged mushrooms.
How it began
The building's misaligned, jutting glass boxes were designed to mirror the exact point where Seattle's downtown street grids collide.
“The angular glass structure commands views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, and its interiors riff on Seattle’s aviation heritage with exposed steel and concrete finishes.”
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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.