The attractions and events that take place at Seattle Center are often the primary reason visitors choose to spend time in Seattle. Whether it's to check out the latest special exhibit at the Pacific Science Center or Experience Music Project, or to enjoy the food and music of Northwest Folklife Festival or Bumbershoot, Seattle Center has a lot to explore and experience.
Some of Seattle's top businesses are located in the South Lake Union area near Seattle Center, including Amazon.com offices, UW Medical Institute, and the Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation. If you are traveling to Seattle to meet with one of these operations, the below hotels will work well for you too.
Here are my recommendations for hotels that are located within a few blocks of Seattle Center.
1. The Maxwell Hotel
Funky and colorful, modern and comfortable, The Maxwell Hotel is somehow both hip and cozy. The well-appointed rooms and suites include such amenities as large flat-screen TVs, Kuerig coffee brewers, walk-in showers, microwaves, and mini-fridges. The Maxwell Hotel offers a variety of package deals combining lodging with local shopping, dining, or performances. Dog-friendly rooms are available.300 Roy Street
Seattle, WA 98109
206-286-0629
2. MarQueen Hotel
This elegant boutique hotel is located in a historic building that was once the Seattle Engineering School. The MarQueen offers many amenities to make your stay not only comfortable, but luxurious, including spacious rooms and suites, evening wine receptions, special event space, and an onsite spa and salon. This hotel is a nice choice for couples attending a game or concert at Key Arena or the ballet at McCaw Hall.600 Queen Anne Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109
206-282-7407
3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Seattle City Center
Just a couple blocks southeast of Seattle Center, this relatively-new Holiday Inn Express offers spacious rooms and suites with sitting areas and work space. A complimentary buffet breakfast, WiFi, business center, and fitness center with indoor pool are onsite amenities that will appeal to both families and business travelers.226 Aurora Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109
206-441-7222
4. Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown
Located on the north side of Seattle Center, this Hampton Inn & Suites offers standard rooms and one- and two-bedroom suites that are well suited to business travelers and those planning an extended stay. In addition to well-equipped rooms, the facilities and services at this hotel include meeting space, an exercise room, laundry machines, and underground parking.700 Fifth Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109
206-282-7700
5. Best Western Plus Executive Inn
You can't stay much closer to the Space Needle, one of Seattle Center's coolest attractions, than at this Best Western hotel. Guests will have access to their on-site restaurant and lounge, fitness center, meeting rooms, and hot tub.200 Taylor Avenue North
Seattle, WA
206-448-9444
