The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel SeattlevsThompson Seattle
Kimpton Alexis Hotel and Thompson Seattle are both endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Kimpton Alexis Hotel scores significantly higher than Thompson Seattle. Kimpton Alexis Hotel comes in at 90 with approval from 18 reviews such as Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
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"."
Thompson Seattle Show All Reviews
110 Stewart St, Seattle, WA 98101-1019
From $161/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
"A quarter of the 158 guest rooms (all dark-wood paneling with white, navy, and brass details) offer unobstructed views of Puget Sound’s Elliott Bay—dazzling on Seattle’s sunny days." Full review
Jetsetter
"A strikingly stylish boutique hotel overlooking Pike Place Market, with panoramic views of Puget Sound." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Sleek and stylish, the Thompson Seattle channels the best of Seattle, with water views, superlative food and an atmosphere that’s hipper than a barista competition." Full review
Gayot
"This hip hotel's innovative style feels right at home in forward-thinking Seattle."
Afar Magazine
"The Thompson Seattle adds a dose of style to the city’s hotel scene." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Beautiful on the inside and out, Thompson Seattle ticks the three boxes Thompson Hotels are known for: design, culinary, and location." Full review
Fodor's
"An emerald-velvet sectional in the art book-filled lobby catches the eye, as do the Pacific Northwest-themed touches throughout the design-savvy hotel. " Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Thompson Seattle tows the line between old and new with its masterful design and well-placed locale." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Thompson Seattle has lavish modern decor, a fantastic cocktail program at its rooftop lounge, Nest, and rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the Puget Sound."
Seattle Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Frommer's
"A prime draw to this hotel is where you'll find it: at the western edge of downtown, only a block from both Pike Place Market and the water on 1st Ave." Full review