Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
Hotel · Seattle ·
Rooftop infinity pool, spa, Northwest cuisine, city/bay views
Rooftop infinity pool, spa, Northwest cuisine, city/bay views
"If you want Elliott Bay to be part of your morning routine, Four Seasons Seattle puts the water into the experience with floor‑to‑ceiling windows and an outdoor infinity pool that nods to the bay. The hotel’s clean, contemporary design and concierge‑level service suit families and executives alike, and on‑site Goldfinch restaurant translates regional seafood and produce into elevated dishes; the location is close to Pike Place Market but removed enough for a quiet night’s sleep. It’s a classic pick for travelers who prize views and faultless service." - Jessica Voelker
"An urban-luxury skyscraper on the waterfront, notable for the city’s only outdoor infinity pool, plus a hot tub and fire pit with views over the Olympic Mountains and Elliott Bay. Amenities include deep soaking tubs, rain showers, signature Four Seasons sheets, and a complimentary Coffee Concierge; staff are praised for Four Seasons’ signature warmth, attention to detail, and stellar service. What to consider: the property is pricier than others on the list but offers superior service and amenities. Practical details: neighborhood Downtown Seattle; parking $65 per day; pets allowed on request (under 20 pounds) with a $50 cleaning fee; accessible rooms and facilities; no loyalty program; rates from $416. “In contrast to some of the historic buildings around Seattle, the Four Seasons is the epitome of modern luxury, posing as a sleek skyscraper towering over the city's waterfront and adjacent to the famed Pike Place Market. The rooms are spacious, clean, and have luxury amenities like signature Four Seasons sheets, deep bathtubs, and a selection of skin and body care items. In the summer or in warmer seasons, the outdoor pool and fire pits are perfect for watching a sunset over Elliot Bay, but you can also find great views from your room or even from the front doors of the hotel.” — Anna Popp, Associate Editor" - Sophie Dodd Sophie Dodd Sophie Dodd is a travel, wine and lifestyle writer. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Developed a signature hotel mattress first launched in 1984 and refined over time with input from sleep experts and guests; mattresses combine gel and foam for temperature regulation, are built to limit motion transfer, and undergo rigorous durability testing—being compressed 100,000 times during production—to ensure comfort and longevity; the brand also retails its bedding and offers premium at-home services to recreate the hotel-linen experience." - Victoria M. Walker
"What did you notice upon arrival?This is luxury with a Pacific Northwest woodsiness. A seating hub near the front desk provides a perfect perch for people watching while having a cocktail. What’s the crowd like?Congregating around the busy bar at Goldfinch Tavern, business types in well-tailored trench coats chat with permanent guests living that Eloise life in tony private residences upstairs. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.Around 500 square feet, my creamy-walled Prime Bay Room is large enough to fit a cushy chaise lounge, a king-sized bed with a massive upholstered headboard, and a 42-inch plasma television. There’s another TV built into the mirror in the marbled bathroom, and if soaking in a cavernous tub while watching old episodes of Sex in the City isn’t the height of luxury, well, we don’t know what is. But the main attractions here are the views—gorgeous, moody Elliott Bay vistas, unobstructed and utterly transfixing. Now, how do we fit that chaise lounge into our suitcase? How about the little details? Any of that worth a mentionBefitting a hotel that caters to high-powered executives, Wi-Fi is swift as well as complimentary. Other delightful details include down pillows and duvets, thick terry bathrooms, and a light-up bathroom mirror for getting up close and personal with every pore. Room service: Worth it?First things first, “coffee concierge” is a job title here, and that job involves delivering you a freshly brewed cup for free any time between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. daily. In-room dining menus run round the clock, and you can order a picnic basket—ahem, picnic “tote”—when you want to head out to a park or ferry armed with a cheese plate or selection of pastries. Just be sure to request it at least 12 hours ahead. Staff: If you could award one a trophy, who gets it, and why?Who could possibly beat out the coffee concierge? Anything we forgot to ask about?Valet parking costs $50 a day, but a nice feature of it is that you can request your car as many times as you like. Also, drivers use the hotel’s Tesla to deposit guests at any destination within a mile radius. The spa here offers espresso-themed massages and the “Deep Forest Bliss,” a full-body treatment that tackles the scalp and feet. Flanked by creamy lounges, the 40-foot rooftop infinity pool may be the most luxe spot in all of Seattle. From June through September—when Seattle summer days are long, warm, and humidity-free, head up early to secure a view-boasting chaise near the water. If all that relaxing is too much for you, you can arrange a personal training session at the onsite fitness center. Ask the concierge for details. Bottom line: Why are we staying here?Ultra-luxurious yet understated and modern, the Four Seasons is, by any measure, Seattle’s top hotel. If price isn’t an issue, there’s no question where you should be." - Jessica Voelker
"I found it conveniently located next to the Seattle Art Museum and within an easy stroll of Waterfront Park, making it a solid downtown choice for visitors wanting immediate access to the city's cultural waterfront." - Chelsee Lowe Chelsee Lowe Chelsee Lowe is a Los Angeles-based writer with an obsession with good eats and interesting stories. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure, TravelAge West, Ventura Blvd, and L.A. Parent, writing about food, family travel, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
