Thompson Seattle, by Hyatt
Seattle, Washington
Pike Place Market
Vibe
A green velour wraparound sofa anchors the lobby lounge, where a floating staircase separates the space from Conversation.
“Glass lantern perch”
Misaligned glass boxes frame waterfront views, while a floating staircase divides the lobby.
Champagne welcomes arriving guests, while evening turndown adds comfort to the room routine.
The third-floor gym pairs Peloton bikes and a rower with resistance bands and yoga mats.
Beside Pike Place Market, where downtown shopping, waterfront restaurants, and Belltown bars converge.
“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.”
Rooms
Hardwood floors, leather and smoked glass give the white-and-navy interiors texture, while floor-to-ceiling windows frame city streets or, in selected rooms, water views.
Wellness
The third-floor fitness center pairs Peloton bikes and a rower with free weights and treadmills for a straightforward workout.
“Large windows are featured throughout the property, from the meeting spaces, to the rooms and suites, even in the restaurant.”
Backstory
Built on a former parking lot, the angular glass building takes its cues from Seattle's changing street grid at this intersection.
“The angular glass structure commands views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, and its interiors riff on Seattle’s aviation heritage...”
Eat & drink
Conversation Kitchen & Bar serves New American dishes with Pacific Northwest ingredients, while The Nest pairs rooftop cocktails with seafood small plates.
The neighborhood
Pike Place Market is steps away, with downtown shopping, waterfront restaurants and Belltown bars drawing you in different directions.
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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.