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Silver Cloud Hotel - Seattle Lake UnionvsHilton Motif Seattle
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Motif Seattle ranks marginally higher than Silver Cloud Inn - Seattle Lake Union. Motif Seattle comes in at #39 in Seattle with recommendations from 6 publications including Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Star Service.
Silver Cloud Hotel - Seattle Lake Union
Frommer's
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
BlackBook
Gayot
Oyster
Lonely Planet
1150 Fairview Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109
From $109/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Across the street from Lake Union, this hotel offers good views (some of which take in the Space Needle). The rooms are big and filled with lots of amenities." Full review
Fodor's "With views of Lake Union, free parking, and family-friendly services, this property offers great value for guests looking to explore more of Seattle than just Downtown." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Situated on Lake Union’s southern shore, this 184-room hotel has panoramic views of the waterfront and city skyline." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This affordable Lake Union neighborhood inn provides complimentary breakfasts and shuttles to downtown. Many rooms have views of Lake Union and its seaplane traffic."
BlackBook "Reasonably priced rooms with near-perfect views of Lake Union set this hotel apart from the rest."
Gayot "This smoke-free hotel offers a front row seat for viewing float plane, as well as sailboats arriving and departing from Puget Sound."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Two miles north of downtown overlooking a lake, the mid-range Silver Cloud Inn Seattle/Lake Union offers lots of bang for the buck away from the bustle of downtown." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This hotel has 184 rooms, some of which have stunning views of Lake Union." Full review
Hilton Motif Seattle Oyster
Star Service Gayot Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph Fodor's Travel + Leisure
1415 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Family Friendly
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Its rooms are comfortable and stylish and have mini-fridges and high-end coffeemakers -- many also have spectacular views of the waterfront and Olympic Mountains." Full review
Star Service "In the financial district, near shopping and entertainment, this hotel has been rehabilitated and repositioned for a new generation of travelers." Full review
Gayot "These discreet lodgings offer loads of character in the heart of the city."
Travel + Leisure "Many of the upper-floor hotel rooms have excellent views of Elliott Bay; all have electric interiors—think electric pink accents and geometric prints." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Sleek and modern; it takes advantage of its heart-of-the-city location with an urban vibe that runs through its lobby, and 319 guest rooms." Full review
Fodor's "With a hip vibe and signature design motifs updated yearly by a different local designer, this stylish urban property has a boutique feel despite its large size." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Atmosphere at Motif is heavily inspired by Seattle's vibrant music and arts scene. The downtown hotel has a chic rooftop lounge, and its restaurant, Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails, is not to be missed."
Seattle Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
