Our Readers’ Favorite Hotels in Seattle of 2025

Seattle, Washington, has always been the place to find that perfect Pacific Northwest cozy feeling. It’s also the spot to discover new music and a spectacular cafe—it is home to the original Starbucks, after all. And, naturally, all of that means its hotels are destined to be intimate and comfy, too. Travel + Leisure readers fell hard for Seattle stays that blend historic charm with modern perks, with hotel amenities ranging from a Topgolf Swing Suite to a waterfront infinity pool, all within easy distance to must-see sights like Pike Place Market and the Seattle Art Museum. Keep reading to dive into the best accommodations that Seattle has to offer right now.

• How Voting Works

  Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe—to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Nearly 180,000 T+L readers completed the 2025 survey. A total of more than 657,000 votes were cast across over 8,700 properties (hotels, cities, cruise lines, etc.).

  Hotels were classified as either resort hotel, city hotel, inn, or safari lodge based on their location and amenities, and they were specifically rated on the criteria below:

  • Rooms/facilities
  • Location
  • Service
  • Food
  • Value

  For each characteristic, respondents could choose a rating of excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. The final scores are averages of these responses.

What Readers Loved

Travelers gave high marks to the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle (No. 2) thanks to its lavish amenities, including an outdoor infinity pool overlooking Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains and its waterfront dining at Goldfinch Tavern (named after the state bird) that highlights regional flavors brought to life by local chef great, Ethan Stowell. Hotel 1000 (No. 3) also wowed travelers with tech-driven amenities like Seattle’s only Topgolf Swing Suite, where you can perfect your golf game, along with its EV Mobility service, which allows guests to reserve an electric car so they can explore the city in eco-friendly style. Still, this year, an old-school classic showed these new-school kids how it’s done.

The Winner

Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle

The Fairmont Olympic, which began as part of the grounds of the University of Washington and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is celebrated as “Seattle’s Grand Dame.” It occupies an entire city block (between 4th and 5th Avenue) in the heart of downtown. Inside, guests can check into one of its 450 glamorous guestrooms and suites featuring marble bathrooms, spacious living areas, and large picture windows with skyline views. Guests at the hotel can also choose to dine in five distinct venues, including The George, a modern brasserie serving Pacific Northwest cuisine. They can also unwind in the full-service spa or pull up a chair next to the indoor pool, tucked inside the solarium, with a good book. It’s also well-positioned near some of Seattle’s greatest sites, with Pike Place Market, the Seattle Art Museum, and the Space Needle just minutes away.

The Full List

1. Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle
Reader Score: 92.80

2. Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
Reader Score: 92.35

3. Hotel 1000, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Reader Score: 85.60