Four Seasons Hotel Seattle — Downtown · by Elliott Bay
If you want to stay in the most luxurious hotel in Seattle, the Four Seasons is it — right on Elliott Bay with an outdoor infinity pool over the water, next to the Seattle Art Museum and a walk to Pike Place Market. Honestly, one stay and you're hooked.
The hotel sits on the Downtown waterfront right next to the Seattle Art Museum. It's a few minutes' walk to Pike Place Market and the piers, and the University Street Link Light Rail station is close — a direct ride to SEA airport in about 40 minutes. This location is what you're paying for: central to everything, with a bay view.
"Infinity pool with a bay view — an outdoor pool looking out over Elliott Bay"
The building is sleek and modern, with spacious, understated-luxe rooms, many looking straight out over Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. Guests repeatedly praise the very comfortable beds, the beautiful marble bathrooms, and the quiet — it's silent despite being downtown.
A standout people love is the outdoor infinity pool on the terrace overlooking the bay — soaking in warm water with the sunset over Puget Sound is an image many remember for years. There's a full spa and gym, plus a waterfront restaurant praised for its fresh seafood.
Service is the Four Seasons standard you'd expect — staff remember names and handle everything quickly with attention to detail. It suits couples marking a special occasion, luxury travellers, or anyone visiting Seattle once who wants to stay somewhere special.
On value — let's be honest, rates start around $450/night and climb in summer and during big events. If you just need a bed and plan to be out all day, there are better-value picks in our list. But if you value the bay view and top-tier service, it's worth every dollar.
One thing to know: Seattle is rainy from late autumn through spring. The bay view and outdoor pool are at their best in summer (Jun-Sep), so visit then for the full experience and request a bay-view room at booking.
Bottom line: the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle sells waterfront luxury and iconic service. If the budget's there and you want a memorable Seattle stay, go for it — no regrets.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Waterfront location, by the museum, walk to Pike Place
- ✓ Stunning outdoor infinity pool with bay view
- ✓ Top-tier service in the city
- ✓ Spacious rooms with Elliott Bay and Olympic views
- ! High rates, especially summer and big events
- ! View/pool best only in summer; rainy other seasons
- ✓ Stunning outdoor infinity pool with bay view
- ✓ Top-tier service in the city
- ✓ Spacious rooms with Elliott Bay and Olympic views
- ✓ Waterfront location, by the museum, walk to Pike Place
- ! View/pool best only in summer; rainy other seasons
- ! High rates, especially summer and big events
- 💡If you just need a bed and sightsee all day — this price may not pay off → see mid-range picks in our list with similar locations
- 💡If you go in the rainy season (Oct-Apr) — the outdoor pool and views may be limited → visit in summer for the full view/pool
- 💡If you're on a budget — it's the city's top luxury hotel → see Thompson or Hotel Theodore in our list
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