The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel SeattlevsInn at the Market
Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Kimpton Alexis Hotel ranks slightly higher than Inn at the Market. Kimpton Alexis Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 90 with praise from 18 sources including DK Eyewitness, Michelin Guide and Oyster.
The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle Show All Reviews
1007 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98104
From $127/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Family Friendly
- Multilingual
Concierge
"Back on the map after an extensive 2007 refurbishment, this cozy boutique charmer offers 121 tryst-worthy rooms in a well-positioned location downtown."
Oyster
Upscale
"This upscale boutique hotel, featuring 121 eclectic guestrooms that cater to every possible personality, is about as perfectly located as a downtown hotel can be." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Seattle’s first self-proclaimed “art hotel” fills its 121 rooms with works selected by a Seattle Art Museum curator." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Since 1901, the Alexis has lived up to its stellar reputation as an elegant haven for those who prefer pampering."
Rough Guide
"Plush decor at this top-notch hotel, as well as a spa and steam room, just south of Pike Place Market."
Star Service
"Located near the Kingdome and the main shopping district, this Kimpton original was Seattle's first boutique-hotel, and Bill Kimpton's second hotel in this long-lived chain." Full review
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Each morning, guests receive newspapers; each evening, they get a wine reception; and each night, upon request, chocolates come with turndown.
Michelin Guide
"This luxury boutique hotel, ensconced in a historic building, combines Northwest art and over-the-top service."
Gayot
"This luxury boutique hotel isn't just near many of Seattle's major attractions --- it's also one of them."
BlackBook
"Not the hippest stay in town, but rooms that showcase exposed brick and a hotel rocking the early works of Dale Chihuly on the walls? Not the stuffiest, either."
Zagat
4.3
"In a "prime location" halfway between Pike Place Market and Pioneer Square, this "elegant" Downtown Kimpton boutique is "all about artistry"."
Inn at the Market Show All Reviews
86 Pine St., Seattle, WA 98101
From $189/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge
"Seattle's bustling Pike Place Market is clogged with tourists, but this romantic hotel at its heart remains an oasis of calm."
Fodor's
"From its heart-stopping views and comfortable rooms to the fabulous location and amazing fifth-floor deck perched above Puget Sound, this is a place you'll want to visit again and again." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Inn at the Market is one of Seattle's best-known, and most popular, hotels, in large part due to its unbeatable location." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Incredible Elliott Bay and Puget Sound vistas are the draw at this 70-room hotel (which, yes, sits right next to the famous Pike Place Market)." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This inn pampers guests in an enviable locale with panoramic views of the Olympic Range and Mount Rainier."
Rough Guide
"If you want close proximity to Pike Place Market, this top-notch boutique spot is a good choice for its fine views of the market, city or bay, and its tasteful decor, free wi-fi and rooftop deck."
Star Service
"Hovering above Seattle's famous open-air mercantile, this classic and classy inn offers a tranquil respite from the bustling crowds just outside." Full review
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The best bets are the Deluxe Water View rooms, but request a corner unit for the most satisfactory results.
Michelin Guide
"Embraced within Pike Place Market complex. the inn features an ivy courtyard and fifth-floor deck overlooking Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains."
Gayot
"This boutique hotel is hidden among the beloved shops and restaurants that make up the Pike Place Market."
BlackBook
"Inn at the Market has sweeping views of Elliot Bay, room service from the acclaimed Cafe Campagne, tempur-pedic beds, and wet bars in every room."