The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel SeattlevsMarQueen Hotel
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Kimpton Alexis Hotel scores significantly better than MarQueen Hotel. Kimpton Alexis Hotel scores 90 with accolades from 18 reviewers such as Jetsetter, Zagat 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"."
MarQueen Hotel
600 Queen Anne Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98109
From $107/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"Patrons of the opera, ballet, and theater will enjoy being just blocks from Seattle Center and it's a quick walk to Belltown from this part of Queen Anne." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Queen Anne neighborhood’s stately hotel provides a wonderful alternative to the area’s chain motels and hotels."
Star Service
"This hotel offers old-fashioned hospitality and old-world charm to couples, families and business travelers alike. Little changes here from year to year, with the exception of a few staffers." Full review
Michelin Guide
"In a 1918 building in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood, north of downtown, the MarQueen is the meeting place for Old World charm and modern comfort."
Gayot
"Located in a historic 1918 building that once served as the Seattle Engineering School, it has a traditional ambience that suits its surroundings."
Oyster
Budget
"Situated in Seattle’s Lower Queen Anne district, within easy walking distance of Key Arena and the Seattle Center, this hotel is best suited to travelers who appreciate historic boutique hotels." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Shabby-chic vintage at a decent price."
Frommer's
"Each room is a really small apartment with separate kitchenette and a small living area separated from the sleeping area. The furnishings are comfortable period reproductions." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A classic old-school apartment building... the neighborhood is an under-visited gem, handy to various attractions." Full review