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The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel SeattlevsSheraton Grand Seattle
Both Kimpton Alexis Hotel and Sheraton Seattle Hotel are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Kimpton Alexis Hotel scores significantly higher than Sheraton Seattle Hotel. Kimpton Alexis Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 90 with praise from 18 publications such as The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle
Concierge
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
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Gayot
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1007 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98104
From $127/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Family Friendly
- Multilingual
"Back on the map after an extensive 2007 refurbishment, this cozy boutique charmer offers 121 tryst-worthy rooms in a well-positioned location downtown."
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
"Seattle’s first self-proclaimed “art hotel” fills its 121 rooms with works selected by a Seattle Art Museum curator." Full review
"Since 1901, the Alexis has lived up to its stellar reputation as an elegant haven for those who prefer pampering."
"Plush decor at this top-notch hotel, as well as a spa and steam room, just south of Pike Place Market."
"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.
"This luxury boutique hotel, ensconced in a historic building, combines Northwest art and over-the-top service."
"This luxury boutique hotel isn't just near many of Seattle's major attractions --- it's also one of them."
"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."
4.3
"In a "prime location" halfway between Pike Place Market and Pioneer Square, this "elegant" Downtown Kimpton boutique is "all about artistry"."
Sheraton Grand Seattle
Frommer's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
1400 Sixth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
From $111/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"This hotel, with 1,258 rooms, is the largest in Seattle, and it is evident as soon as you arrive that big conventions are big business here." Full review
Upscale
"Mammoth in size (1,258 rooms), and neutral in charm, the Sheraton capitalizes on its ultimate draw: location, location, location." Full review
"Head for The Daily Grill Bar for delicious hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, Washington state’s award-winning wines, martinis, and plasma TVs for sports and news."
"In the heart of the city...this colossal hotel, Seattle's largest, is synonymous with conventions, and it's no wonder it is next to the convention center." Full review
"This hotel's proximity to the Washington State Convention and Trade Center, and its role as a premier meeting hotel in its own right, help assure that the large lobby is always abuzz with activity."
4.2
"A "great hotel for business travel", this "large", "classy" Downtown tower has "some of the largest conference spaces in town" and "beautiful", "well-appointed" rooms and suites."
"As you'd expect, given the location, the hotel gets lots of business from conventioneers."
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"The Sheraton’s Gingerbread Village might just be Seattle’s sweetest holiday attraction." Full review
"Big rooms, beautiful views, and an unbeatable location, at the right price." Full review