Hotel SorrentovsStaypineapple, University Inn, University District
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Hotel Sorrento is preferred by most professionals compared to University Inn - A Staypineapple Hotel. Hotel Sorrento ranks #5 in Seattle with accolades from 17 sources such as Zagat, The Telegraph and Rough Guide.
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."
Staypineapple, University Inn, University District
4140 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
From $100/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Within easy walking distance of the university, this hotel offers surprisingly attractive rooms." Full review
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For more space and the best views, opt for one of the "premier rooms," which have large windows and extra-comfy beds.
DK Eyewitness
"Parents and students reserve early to save their spot at the University Inn, a non-smoking property located only three blocks from the University of Washington."
DK Eyewitness
"This budget hotel is just a few blocks from the University District and I-5, so downtown is only a quick drive away."
Rough Guide
"Business-oriented hotel close to the University of Washington. Some rooms have kitchens, all have complimentary breakfast; there’s also a pool and spa and free wi-fi."
Gayot
"This 102-room, former motor hotel in the University District is one of the many relics leftover from the era when the World's Fair came to town."
Not For Tourists
"Daily, weekly and monthly stay options."
Fodor's
"With funky décor and family-friendly amenities, the cheerful University Inn is just four blocks from the University of Washington campus." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"What pushes this spotless, modern, well-located place over the edge into greatness is, believe it or not, the waffles served at the complimentary breakfast. They’re amazing." Full review