Best Hotels in Belltown, Seattle

Famously the hometown of Jimi Hendrix, Seattle has long been renowned for its rich musical heritage. Rock icons like Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden were formed in the city, along with the legendary record label Sub Pop Records – it was even the birthplace of an entire music genre, grunge. A scruffy, arty neighbourhood until the late 1990s, the downtown district of Belltown was once the very heart of it all. Not everyone who visits will be on a grunge pilgrimage, however: today its proximity to the waterfront has seen the development of art and gourmet offerings, including restaurants, bars and cafés, an award-winning park – and yes, fantastic live music venues that hark back to its identity of yesteryear! The best hotels in Belltown cater to a wide range of travellers, including properties that are ideal for business trips or those looking for sophisticated design.

Best value

• The original of the Ace portfolio, the Ace Hotel, Seattle offers great value if you choose a room with a shared bathroom. Along with fab views of the Olympic Mountains and Elliot Bay, expect comfortable beds, high ceilings and playful artworks.
• The kooky, centrally located Hotel Five has fairly compact but cosy rooms with jolly wall art and generous in-room benefits. Whether enjoying a tipple in the bar, playing games in the lobby or hitting the gym, there's plenty more to take advantage of elsewhere too.
• Housed inside a sleek skyscraper, rooms of The Sound Hotel are intended for long stays. Well-designed, spacious studios are decorated with cool contemporary furniture and modern colours, while a ground-floor café is also available.

Best for waterfront views

• Brilliantly positioned on Seattle's waterfront, the deluxe lodge-style The Edgewater suits couples and families perfectly. Dine by the fireplace in-room in the sea-facing suites or head to the slick restaurant with a terrace and water views.

Best for chic decor

• Replete with Nordic design elements, luxury boutique Hotel Andra boasts rooms with light wood finishes, rattan headboards and luxury linens. Don't miss the excellent restaurant, the Greek-themed Lola, headed up by a local celebrity chef.

Best for business trips

• A hip Belltown base with rock'n'roll stylings inside an Edwardian building, Kimpton Palladian Hotel has chic and unique meeting rooms well-suited to high-end events and gatherings. Cutting-edge cuisine and a speakeasy-style bar attracts a lively local crowd.

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  • The Edgewater, Seattle Seattle (Waterfront) 223 rooms from £271

    
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    Families  -  Well-catered to families with teddy bears on arrival, rubber ducks in bathrooms, kid's menu & child-friendly activities nearby

    Romantic Break  -  Bunk up with a loved one in a four poster and enjoy fiery sunsets and twinkling city views in front of a roaring fire

    Business meetings  -  Water or city-facing function rooms streaming with natural light stop business meetings from feeling like a chore

    Views  -  Offers epic views in every direction: Puget Sound, Olympic Mountains and Seattle's downtown

    

    Boasting a one-of-a-kind location atop Seattle's waterfront, this deluxe lodge-style hotel works equally well for couples and families. Dine by the fireplace in-room in the sea-facing suites or head to the slick restaurant with a terrace and water views. A top choice for a unique city stay. See More

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  • Hotel Five Seattle (Belltown) 116 rooms from £205

    
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    Groups  -  Most rooms sleep up to four guests. A lively, good value and sociable place to stay with groups of friends

    Value chic  -  Affordable with fantastic location; works very well as a base to come back to after days out exploring

    Local exploring  -  Enjoy cool Belltown location as well as easy access on foot to Seattle Waterfront

    Local markets  -  Seattle's famous Pike Market is just a few blocks away. Cycle on one of the hotel's free beach cruisers

    

    A quirky hotel in downtown Seattle. Compact but cosy rooms boast European-style duvets, fluffy robes, fun artwork and generous in-room benefits. Grab a drink or light snack at the bar, work out at the gym or play games in the lobby. Walk to everything from this playful centrally-located base. See More

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  • Kimpton Palladian Hotel Seattle (Belltown) 97 rooms from £251

    
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    Business meetings  -  Chic meeting rooms with unique design make a change from standard hotel offerings; well-suited to high-end events & gatherings

    Local exploring  -  Ideal downtown location means guests are walking distance to the Waterfront, sites, restaurants, shops and nightlife

    Pet friendly  -  Pets are welcome at no extra fee plus welcome amenity. Ask about pet-sitting, grooming and dog-walking services

    City Style  -  Super stylish but doesn't take itself too seriously; ticks all the luxury boxes plus a sense of humour

    

    An Edwardian grand dame turned into a trendy Belltown base. Striking decor reflects the area's rock'n'roll heritage; expect pop art pillows, black walls, European baths & traditional portraits. Cutting-edge cuisine & a speakeasy-style bar attracts a lively local crowd. A playful blend of old & new. See More

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  • Hotel Ändra Seattle (Belltown) 123 rooms from £163

    
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    Foodies  -  The onsite cookery school The Hot Stove Society offers a range of classes for amateurs of all abilities!

    Local exploring  -  Hotel Ändra's central location makes it an ideal base for exploring Seattle

    City Style  -  Chic Scandi design in a superb central location

    Restaurant  -  Lola Restaurant offers delicious Greek/Mediterranean cuisine from renowned chef Tom Douglas

    

    Scandi chic luxury hotel with excellent restaurant in Seattle's bustling downtown. Sophisticated interiors offer plenty of Nordic design elements and a large slice of hygge! Rooms are dressed with subtle shades and boast light wood finishes, rattan headboards and luxury linens. A stylish city base. See More

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  • Ace Hotel, Seattle Seattle (Belltown) 28 rooms from £101

    
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    Value chic  -  Stylish rooms start from as little as $129 per night if you're happy to share a bathroom.

    Local markets  -  Pike Place Market for a collection of restaurants, bars and shops.

    Short break  -  Great location and with all the facilities to make it your home.

    Sailing  -  Ballard Locks.

    

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    Situated in Belltown with views of the Olympic Mountains and Elliot Bay this is the original Ace Hotel. Twenty eight comfortable rooms and interiors filled with loft ceilings, hardwood floors and interesting artworks. Plus a shared kitchen for creating your own breakfast. See More

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  • The Sound Hotel Seattle (Belltown) 142 rooms from £218

    
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    Business meetings  -  Works well for business; Amazon Spheres, Facebook, Nordstrom, Accenture and Boeing are all within walking distance

    Value chic  -  Double King rooms make this a very affordable centrally-located base

    Restaurant  -  All-day Currant Bistro serves freshly baked goods and hot sandwiches alongside Seattle craft beers and local wines

    Views  -  Real sense of place: studios on high floors boast epic views over Seattle skyline, Puget Sound or the Space Needle

    

    Sleek Belltown skyscraper designed with long stays in mind. Well-designed studios decorated with slick contemporary furnishings & urban colour schemes offer lots of space for work or play. A ground floor cafe bar is just one of many options in the neighbourhood. A classic choice in the city centre. See More

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Written by John Ovans

posted Tuesday, 6th August 2024