Thompson Seattle
Steps from Pike Place Market, Thompson Seattle pairs 152 glass-walled rooms and suites with Puget Sound views, residential penthouses and one of downtown’s most recognizable rooftop bars at The Nest.
Thompson Seattle occupies the corner of Stewart Street and First Avenue, placing Pike Place Market only steps away and the waterfront, Belltown and central shopping within easy walking distance. The glass façade opens the hotel directly toward Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains.
The 152 rooms and suites use hardwood floors, midcentury-modern furniture and rainfall showers, with many built around floor-to-ceiling windows. Penthouse suites add full kitchens, wine refrigerators, laundry and expansive views, making them unusually functional for entertaining or longer stays.
The third-floor fitness center includes Peloton bikes, rowing equipment, free weights and treadmills, but the hotel does not offer a pool or spa. The emphasis is therefore on the neighborhood and rooftop rather than resort-style facilities.
Conversation Kitchen & Bar uses Pacific Northwest produce and seafood in an all-day setting downstairs, while The Nest is the signature attraction above. The rooftop terrace looks across Elliott Bay toward the Olympic Mountains and has become one of the city’s defining hotel-bar views.
Thompson Seattle is best for travelers who want Pike Place and Puget Sound to define the stay. Its rooftop and penthouse views make a relatively compact boutique hotel feel much more dramatic than its 152-room scale suggests.