Arctic Club HotelvsW Seattle
Both properties are praised by expert writers. Overall, W Seattle is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Arctic Club Seattle - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. W Seattle is ranked #12 in Seattle with praise from 15 sources including BlackBook, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Arctic Club Hotel
700 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
From $154/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Though its central location makes the Arctic Club ideal year-round, in summer you can stroll the waterfront, just five blocks from the hotel."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Such attention to detail, paired with equally attentive staff, makes the hotel warm and welcoming." Full review
Star Service
"This is one of Doubletree's most intriguing properties to date and the polar opposite of its 800-room sibling near the airport. It has an upscale twist that makes a great first impression." Full review
Zagat
4.3
"There's "no better place to kick off an expedition" than this "unique" turn-of-the-century Downtown chain outpost."
Frommer's
"Today the Arctic Club Seattle is one of the prettiest historic buildings in Seattle and should be your first choice if you enjoy staying in historic hotels." Full review
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Be sure to sneak a peek inside the Northern Lights Dome Room, a grand hall with original frescoes, a stained-glass ceiling, and lots of ornate plasterwork and gilding.
Fodor's
"The Arctic Club pays homage to an era of Gold Rush opulence. Fun touches like trunks for bedside tables and walrus bottle openers continue the arctic club theme." Full review
i
Choose from rooms with whirlpools or deluxe showers; a few rooms have outdoor terraces.
Gayot
"Formerly a men's club for veterans of the Alaska gold rush, this downtown hotel offers all of the perks of a luxury hotel as well as a colorful historic background."
Frommer's
"The rooms, with their big windows, king-sized beds and Art Deco–style armchairs...great location for exploring the oldest and most architecturally interesting part of Seattle (Pioneer Square)" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"By staying true to the building's history with period furnishings and original architectural details, the hotel creates an ambience straight out of the early part of the last century." Full review
W Seattle Show All Reviews
1112 4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98101
From $127/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The W hotel chain has won plenty of national attention and devoted fans for its oh-so-hip accommodations, and here in the land of espresso and high-tech, the W is a natural." Full review
i
Although the -09 and -02 "Cool Corner" rooms cost a bit more, they are worth requesting.
Concierge
"Self-consciously hip—but never exuding a too-cool-for-you vibe—the W is a haven for the design-conscious."
Fodor's
"The W Seattle is like an aging hipster... that said, it's still fun if you can get a good deal." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The chain that brought style back to the hotel business is in Seattle in full glory." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Situated downtown within walking distance of Pike Place Market, this 26-story boutique hotel evokes a 21st-century European chic." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This sleek property attracts the hip, trendy, and well-heeled. It offers modern amenities, impeccable service, and signature ultra-comfortable beds."
Rough Guide
"Stylish modern tower with a staff of beautiful people and smart rooms in high style."
Star Service
"One of the most efficiently run design-hotels in the city, and its prowess as a conference magnate is unimpeachable given its unusually large size for a W." Full review
Gayot
"This cosmopolitan hotel offers the seemingly requisite haute attitude to techies, hipsters and people who like to consider themselves part of the in-crowd."
BlackBook
"W Hotels are fashion-forward, pet-friendly, and always the center of chic travelers' agendas. While all have recognizable features, all are distinct as well, catering to their specific locales."