Seattle Marriott WaterfrontvsHotel Sorrento
Both properties are rated highly by writers. Overall, Hotel Sorrento is preferred by most reviewers compared to Seattle Marriott Waterfront. Hotel Sorrento comes in at 92 with recommendations from 17 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Seattle Marriott Waterfront
2100 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121
From $121/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Across Alaskan Way from Elliott Bay, this sleek hotel doesn't have superb views like the Edgewater, but it's the only other option if you want to stay on the waterfront." Full review
Fodor's
"The decor in the public spaces is warm, rich, and somewhat interesting, while guest rooms fall back on standard hotel decor." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"There are very few Seattle hotels this close to the water, so if you want to enjoy everything this scenic city has to offer... the Marriott is a great pick." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Marriott is an eight-story property with rooms on the downtown waterfront, directly across from the Seattle Cruise Terminal (Pier 66) where ships bound for Alaska dock." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This waterfront gem with excellent views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains is Seattle’s first full-service hotel. There’s a fitness center and two restaurants."
Star Service
"This is a tour-de-force fueled by commercial grandeur and excellent meeting facilities, helping it to compete with the likes of the Monaco and Alexis despite its strong business overtones." Full review
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Request a higher floor here, because despite double glazing, some guests are disturbed by the passing trains, and docking ferries and cruise ships.
Gayot
"When Seattle's downtown waterfront area began its renaissance, one thing was missing: a new upscale hotel."
Zagat
4.3
"Pike Place Market is just a "short elevator ride" away from this "excellent" waterfont chain outpost offering "fantastic views" of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains."
Hotel Sorrento Show All Reviews
900 Madison St., Seattle, WA 98104
From $161/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The guest rooms are among the finest in the city: No two are alike; and, while most are set up for business travelers, this hotel also makes a great choice for vacationers." Full review
Concierge
"The Sorrento is one of Downtown's most distinctive buildings and the oldest boutique hotel in the city, with a grand circular driveway and Italian Renaissance style details."
Fodor's
"The rich wood-paneled lobby and Fireside Room—a perfect spot for a martini on a rainy night—are visions of old-world elegance." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"At the opulent Sorrento guests find Seattle’s finest luxury boutique hotel as well as a destination gourmet restaurant, the Hunt Club."
Rough Guide
"Modern edifice with a European flair, stylish decor, and posh on-site restaurant, on the east side of I-5 by downtown."
Star Service
"A short but steep walk from downtown, Seattle's most elegant boutique-hotel is a distinguished traditional refuge set aloft on First Hill, an outlying knoll." Full review
BlackBook
"The "grand dame" of Seattle hotels, the Sorrento features posh specialty suites, and extravagently decorated meeting spaces."
Zagat
4.3
"Admirers assert you'll "be treated like a VIP" by staffers who "make you feel appreciated" at this "historic" First Hill "hidden treasure" that exudes "old-world charm" from the moment you enter."
Jetsetter
"A cocktail of Italian and West Coast tastes, the Sorrento Hotel wines and dines guests amid classic Italian architecture with clever attention to detail. Designed after the Vittoria in..." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Italianate flair on First Hill."