Hotels in Seattle

Our shortlist of hotels in Seattle, Washington: every qualifying property within 10 miles of the centre, with the reason behind each pick.

36 qualifying stays
10 mile radius

Seattle's core runs from Pike Place Market down to Pioneer Square, with Belltown and Capitol Hill on either side. Waterfront and Elliott Bay views are the thing people book for, and they depend entirely on which direction a property faces. Ballard and Fremont sit north and trade the views for neighborhood restaurants.

Areas covered: Downtown, Belltown, Capitol Hill, Pioneer Square, Ballard.

Selection radius: properties within 10 miles of the centre of Seattle, measured from coordinates in our source data.

36 qualifying stays reviewed. 12 made this shortlist.

We start from every hotel, inn, resort, lodge and bed & breakfast in our United States dataset that scores 8.5 or higher on Booking.com with at least 100 guest reviews. For this page we then looked only at properties in Seattle. See how we select hotels.

The shortlist

Ranked by Charming Score, independent properties first. Every figure below comes from our Booking.com data export (August 2026).

9.2 Charming Score Lotte Hotel Seattle, Seattle Central Business District, WA

Lotte Hotel Seattle

Seattle Central Business District, WA

9.1 guest rating from 449 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
5-star
Spa & wellness
Restaurant

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.1 over 449 reviews, which is what put it on the Seattle shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $412 per night

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9.0 Charming Score Hotel 1000, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Seattle Central Business District, WA

Hotel 1000, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Seattle Central Business District, WA

9.4 guest rating from 136 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
5-star
Spa & wellness
Restaurant

Why it made the list136 reviews average out at 9.4 - high enough to clear our Seattle cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $240 per night

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9.0 Charming Score Staypineapple, Watertown Hotel, University District Seattle, Seattle, WA

Staypineapple, Watertown Hotel, University District Seattle

Seattle, WA

8.9 guest rating from 583 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
Spa & wellness
Restaurant
Pet friendly

Why it made the list583 reviews average out at 8.9 - high enough to clear our Seattle cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 3 stars with spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $178 per night

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8.9 Charming Score The State Hotel, Seattle, WA

The State Hotel

Seattle, WA

9.0 guest rating from 262 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Spa & wellness
Restaurant

Why it made the list262 reviews average out at 9.0 - high enough to clear our Seattle cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $236 per night

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8.9 Charming Score Silver Cloud Hotel - Seattle University of Washington District, Seattle, WA

Silver Cloud Hotel - Seattle University of Washington District

Seattle, WA

8.7 guest rating from 813 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
Spa & wellness
Restaurant
Bar

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.7 over 813 reviews, which is what put it on the Seattle shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 3 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Well-rated, no-surprises stays

Indicative rate from $196 per night

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8.9 Charming Score Staypineapple, University Inn, University District Seattle, Seattle, WA

Staypineapple, University Inn, University District Seattle

Seattle, WA

8.7 guest rating from 872 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
Pool
Pet friendly

Why it made the listA 8.7 guest rating across 872 reviews is among the strongest Seattle returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $161 per night

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8.9 Charming Score Archer Hotel Seattle/Redmond, Redmond, WA

Archer Hotel Seattle/Redmond

Redmond, WA

9.2 guest rating from 157 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Spa & wellness
Restaurant

Why it made the listIt ranks #7 of the 36 qualifying Seattle properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $190 per night

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8.9 Charming Score Ace Hotel Seattle, Belltown, WA

Ace Hotel Seattle

Belltown, WA

8.9 guest rating from 608 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
Pet friendly

Why it made the listA 8.9 guest rating across 608 reviews is among the strongest Seattle returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 3 stars.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $161 per night

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8.8 Charming Score Inn at the Market, Seattle, WA

Inn at the Market

Seattle, WA

9.0 guest rating from 266 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Restaurant
Terrace

Why it made the listA 9.0 guest rating across 266 reviews is among the strongest Seattle returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with an on-site restaurant, a bar and a terrace. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: City breaks with dinner on site

Indicative rate from $270 per night

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8.8 Charming Score Staypineapple, Hotel FIVE, Downtown Seattle, Belltown, WA

Staypineapple, Hotel FIVE, Downtown Seattle

Belltown, WA

8.5 guest rating from 944 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
Spa & wellness
Pet friendly

Why it made the listA 8.5 guest rating across 944 reviews is among the strongest Seattle returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 3 stars with spa and wellness facilities.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $181 per night

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8.8 Charming Score Arctic Club Hotel, Seattle Central Business District, WA

Arctic Club Hotel

Seattle Central Business District, WA

8.5 guest rating from 744 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Spa & wellness
Pet friendly

Why it made the list744 reviews average out at 8.5 - high enough to clear our Seattle cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $228 per night

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8.7 Charming Score Cecil Bacon Manor, Seattle, WA

Cecil Bacon Manor

Seattle, WA

9.0 guest rating from 233 Booking.com reviews

Bed & breakfast
Independent
Terrace
Pet friendly

Why it made the list233 reviews average out at 9.0 - high enough to clear our Seattle cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent bed & breakfast, rated 3 stars with a terrace.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Couples and weekend escapes

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $196 per night

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8.7 Charming Score The Heathman Hotel Kirkland, Kirkland, WA

The Heathman Hotel Kirkland

Kirkland, WA

8.9 guest rating from 190 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Spa & wellness
Restaurant

Why it made the list190 reviews average out at 8.9 - high enough to clear our Seattle cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $235 per night

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8.7 Charming Score Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa, Kirkland, WA

Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa

Kirkland, WA

8.9 guest rating from 219 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Spa & wellness
Restaurant

Why it made the list219 reviews average out at 8.9 - high enough to clear our Seattle cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a terrace.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $256 per night

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8.4 Charming Score McMenamins Anderson School, Bothell, WA

McMenamins Anderson School

Bothell, WA

8.7 guest rating from 219 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
Restaurant
Pet friendly
Bar

Why it made the listA 8.7 guest rating across 219 reviews is among the strongest Seattle returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 3 stars with an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $167 per night

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8.3 Charming Score La Residence Suite Hotel, Bellevue, WA

La Residence Suite Hotel

Bellevue, WA

8.7 guest rating from 171 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
Spa & wellness
Terrace
Pet friendly

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.7 over 171 reviews, which is what put it on the Seattle shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 3 stars with spa and wellness facilities and a terrace.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $171 per night

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8.9 Charming Score Hyatt at Olive 8, Seattle Central Business District, WA

Hyatt at Olive 8

Seattle Central Business District, WA

8.8 guest rating from 771 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
4-star
Spa & wellness
Restaurant
Pet friendly

Why it made the listA 8.8 guest rating across 771 reviews is among the strongest Seattle returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $211 per night

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8.7 Charming Score Grand Hyatt Seattle, Seattle Central Business District, WA

Grand Hyatt Seattle

Seattle Central Business District, WA

8.6 guest rating from 634 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
5-star
Spa & wellness
Restaurant
Pet friendly

Why it made the list634 reviews average out at 8.6 - high enough to clear our Seattle cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $224 per night

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Common questions

Is Seattle walkable from downtown hotels?

Pike Place Market, the waterfront and the Seattle Art Museum are all walkable from downtown, though the hills are real. Capitol Hill is a steep walk or a short ride.

How many hotels in Seattle made this shortlist?

36 properties cleared our criteria and 12 are shown above, ranked by Charming Score. The highest-scoring is Lotte Hotel Seattle at 9.2, with a 9.1 guest rating from 449 Booking.com reviews.

What do these stays cost?

Indicative nightly rates for the shortlist run from about $161 to $412 in our data export. Rates move with date, season and availability, so the figure on each card is a starting point rather than a quote.

What is the Charming Score?

It is our own 0-10 selection score, not a guest rating. It combines the Booking.com guest score (45%), review volume (20%), property class (10%), amenity fit (10%), independence and property character (10%) and price positioning (5%). The full method is published on the Charming Score page.

Have you stayed at these hotels?

No, and we do not pretend otherwise. Our selections come from guest data, property facts and location, not from first-hand visits. Our editorial policy explains exactly what we do and do not claim.