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Hotel MuranovsCrowne Plaza Seattle-Downtown

Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Murano scores slightly higher than Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown Area. Hotel Murano comes in at 81 with recommendations from 8 reviewers including Michelin Guide, Star Service and DK Eyewitness.

Hotel Murano
8/10
1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA 98402
From $116/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Named for the Italian island where some of the world's best glass is created, this big hotel with an intimate ambience centers around exhibits by world-famous glass artists." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Stunning art glass and stellar service are standouts at Tacoma's top hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"In a city renowned for its glass-blowing tradition, Hotel Murano showcases glass sculpture and contemporary art in its public spaces."
Star Service Star Service
"This gleaming city center hostelry, once the Sheraton Tacoma, continues to provide the top choice here." Full review
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Choose floors 18 and above for the best views, with even-numbered rooms facing Mount Rainier and odd-numbered ones viewing the Puget Sound.
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Complementing Tacoma's arts focus, Murano is a design hotel displaying a contemporary art collection in the lobby."
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Opened in 2008, the 319-room Hotel Murano is part luxury boutique hotel, part contemporary art museum located in the center of downtown Tacoma." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
""For glass lovers, this is the place to go," with each of the "trendy but exquisite" floors of the glass-and-concrete structure dedicated to a different glass artist." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"At the new Hotel Murano, each of the 21 guest-floors honors a different artist (from Australian Cockburn to Chihuly), and rooms are filled with one-of-a-kind handblown pieces." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
1.0
"Situated in downtown Tacoma, Washington, Hotel Murano impresses visitors with its hip, modern decor." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"There's a grand lobby full of dramatic art installations and mini-exhibits of glassworks on each floor. The rooms are also a bit chicer than the typical utilitarian business accommodations" Full review
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Crowne Plaza Seattle-Downtown
7/10
1113 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
From $96/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A reputable chain hotel with well-appointed rooms and trendy boutiques. An easy walk to the Convention Center."
Star Service Star Service
"Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown competes head-to-head with its neighbor Hilton Seattle, and its rates and facilities provide a dependable address for midrange travelers here on business." Full review
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Be sure to book a renovated room until all of the work has been completed.
Zagat Zagat
4.0
"The "incredible views" of Seattle and "fantastic" service "exceed expectations" at this "classy" Downtown chain link boasting an "excellent location for business or sightseeing"."
Gayot Gayot
"This Crowne built its local kingly reputation on its high level of service and a great location."
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, the upper-middle-range Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown Area is a modern high-rise hotel with 34 floors all upgraded and renovated in 2014." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This 34-floor downtown skyscraper is more business-like than ostentatious, although a 2014 renovation has upped its ante somewhat." Full review

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