Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
Luxury with the clean lines of Asian-inspired design is the theme of the Four Seasons. Proximity to the waterfront means there is nothing between you and the view of Eliot Bay--as long as you specify a "bay view" room. Facilities include a spa, a ballroom and five meeting rooms.
99 Union St.
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 749-7000
fourseasons.com
Sheraton Seattle Hotel
Located in the central business district, the Sheraton Seattle predictably caters to upmarket business travelers. Guests in the club rooms, occupying the 31st through 34th floors, enjoy complimentary breakfasts, high-speed Internet and exclusive access to the Club Lounge. Other amenities include an indoor pool with panoramic views from the 35th floor.
1400 Sixth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 621-9000
starwoodhotels.com
Hotel Monaco Seattle
One of the Luxury Kimpton brand of boutique hotels, the Monaco features four-star amenities in a distinctly colonial atmosphere. Personalized room service includes in-room spa treatments, complimentary high-speed Internet, chair massage, gourmet coffee and even a complimentary fortune-teller.
1101 Fourth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
(800) 715-6513
monaco-seattle.com
Hotel Max
Immersed in the edgy Seattle art scene, the Max provides a platform for local artists and photographers, and it shows in the original décor. While not the height of luxury, this property is decidedly hip. It is located in trendy Belltown, a neighborhood known for its art galleries, restaurants and clubs.
620 Stewart St.
Seattle, WA 98101
(866) 986-8087
hotelmaxseattle.com
Grand Hyatt Seattle
Back in the central business district, the Grand Hyatt features 425 guest rooms with a Northwest residential feel. Amenities include a stereo with iPod dock in each room, 25,000 square feet of meeting space, an amphitheater, fitness center, spa, sauna and whirlpool.
721 Pine St.
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 774-1234
grandseattle.hyatt.com
Article Written By Jeff Studebaker
Jeff Studebaker is a travel writer and recreational fisherman who started writing professionally in 2003 as a Bangkok-based reporter. Covering Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, he has published more than 1,000 articles in magazines including "Travel Trade Gazette," "MICE Magazine," and "Business Travel News." A psychology B.A. from Western Washington University, he is now based in Bellingham, Wash.