In-Depth Review of the Lotte Hotel in Seattle - AFAR
"A contemporary, art-deco–tinged urban retreat opened in September 2020 that occupies the top 16 floors of the F5 Tower and connects a modern glass skyscraper to a restored 1908 Beaux-Arts church repurposed as the Sanctuary, complete with pipe organ, stained-glass windows and original dome. Renowned designer Philippe Starck melded past and present, infusing interiors with Pacific Northwest rainforest references such as a reclaimed 3,000-year-old sequoia front desk, tree-trunk–shaped stools and timber-pattern carpets. The hotel has 189 rooms (including 32 suites and a 2,100-square-foot Presidential Suite with a baby-grand piano), all with floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of Elliott Bay or West Seattle; rooms feature a neutral palette of blond wood, marble and warm metallics, travertine-clad bathrooms with arched mirrors and rain showers, Nespresso machines, Bose speakers and a pillow menu. Dining on the 16th floor showcases seasonal Pacific Northwest ingredients at Charlotte Restaurant and Lounge, with dishes like Hama Hama oysters with horseradish crème fraîche and blood-orange mignonette, white bean soup with stinging nettles, black garlic–roasted octopus, and fruit-forward desserts from the executive pastry chef. Service aims to be anticipatory and personalized (including a formal Korean bow on arrival, welcome cocktail and macarons, and bespoke itineraries). Families and business travelers are well catered to—sizeable rooms, kid-friendly meals, high-speed Wi-Fi and a 24-hour business center—while pet-friendly policies welcome dogs under 40 pounds (a fee covers bed, bowls and treats, or is waived with a puppy-pampering package). The property is centrally located within walking distance of Pike Place Market, the Seattle Central Library, major arts venues and a 10-minute walk to the Colman Dock ferry terminal, offers robust accessibility features (Braille signage, ramps, roll-in showers and ADA-compliant rooms), and includes an on-site spa with five treatment rooms, sauna and steam using luxury brands like Biologique Recherche and MBR Skincare." - Supriya Kalidas
