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Hotel MuranovsThompson Seattle

Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Thompson Seattle ranks marginally higher than Hotel Murano. Thompson Seattle ranks #21 in Seattle with endorsements from 10 reviews including Afar Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler and Gayot.

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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Thompson Seattle
8/10
110 Stewart St, Seattle, WA 98101-1019
From $161/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"A quarter of the 158 guest rooms (all dark-wood paneling with white, navy, and brass details) offer unobstructed views of Puget Sound’s Elliott Bay—dazzling on Seattle’s sunny days." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A strikingly stylish boutique hotel overlooking Pike Place Market, with panoramic views of Puget Sound." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"Sleek and stylish, the Thompson Seattle channels the best of Seattle, with water views, superlative food and an atmosphere that’s hipper than a barista competition." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This hip hotel's innovative style feels right at home in forward-thinking Seattle."
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The Thompson Seattle adds a dose of style to the city’s hotel scene." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Beautiful on the inside and out, Thompson Seattle ticks the three boxes Thompson Hotels are known for: design, culinary, and location." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"An emerald-velvet sectional in the art book-filled lobby catches the eye, as do the Pacific Northwest-themed touches throughout the design-savvy hotel. " Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Thompson Seattle tows the line between old and new with its masterful design and well-placed locale." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Thompson Seattle has lavish modern decor, a fantastic cocktail program at its rooftop lounge, Nest, and rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the Puget Sound."
Frommer's Frommer's
"A prime draw to this hotel is where you'll find it: at the western edge of downtown, only a block from both Pike Place Market and the water on 1st Ave." Full review
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