The Best Luxury Hotels in Seattle for Business Travelers
Seattle is no longer just a stopover city. With the expanded Washington State Convention Center drawing large-scale conventions, a booming tech corridor anchored by Amazon, Microsoft, and a growing roster of AI companies, and direct international air connections that keep improving, the Emerald City has quietly become one of North America's most important business travel destinations. The hotels have caught up.
Whether you're closing a deal in South Lake Union, presenting at a summit downtown, or simply need a base that doesn't compromise on sleep, workspace, or a decent meal at midnight, these are the properties worth your loyalty points — or your company card.
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
Best for: The executive who needs everything, immediately
The Four Seasons sits a five-minute walk from Pike Place Market and a ten-minute walk from the Washington State Convention Center — a location that makes it the default choice for senior executives visiting Seattle for high-stakes meetings. The 24-hour business center, marble bathrooms with rain showers, and attentive service from a staff that genuinely anticipates needs rather than reacting to them all contribute to a stay that feels frictionless. The rooftop infinity pool overlooking Puget Sound is a genuine highlight — rare for a city-center property. Goldfinch Tavern, helmed by chef Ethan Stowell, delivers Pacific Northwest cuisine at a level that holds up even against Seattle's formidable restaurant scene.
From: ~$450/night | Location: Downtown, near Pike Place Market
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Best for: Landmark presence and old-world gravitas
There are hotels that impress and hotels that signal. The Fairmont Olympic does the latter. Built in 1924 and landmarked as a National Historic Hotel of America, it remains the city's most recognizable address for hosting client dinners, partner meetings, and anything where the setting needs to do some of the work for you. The Georgian restaurant is one of Seattle's most storied rooms. Rooms are spacious and classically appointed, service is formal without being stiff, and the location in the heart of downtown keeps commute times to a minimum.
From: ~$320/night | Location: Downtown Seattle
Lotte Hotel Seattle
Best for: Modern luxury with serious business infrastructure
The Lotte brings a Korean hospitality standard to Seattle that stands apart from anything else in the city. The five-star property is centrally located in the business district, walkable to Lumen Field and the waterfront, and anchored by floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of Elliott Bay. The dedicated business center, sauna, fitness center, and round-the-clock service make it a natural fit for travelers who keep demanding schedules. Rooms are spacious and genuinely calming — a design philosophy that prioritizes rest in a way that more style-forward properties often overlook.
From: ~$380/night | Location: Downtown, near Pioneer Square
Grand Hyatt Seattle
Best for: Conferences, team off-sites, and large delegations
If your Seattle trip involves a group, the Grand Hyatt is the most operationally capable hotel in the city. With 33,400 square feet of event space across 22 meeting rooms — including a Grand Ballroom that seats 650 — it functions as both hotel and venue without the logistics overhead of working across two properties. The rooms are well-appointed, the gym is above average for the category, and its location steps from the convention center and Westlake Center means attendees can navigate the city easily. Not the most intimate property on this list, but the most capable.
From: ~$280/night | Location: Downtown, near Convention Center
Thompson Seattle
Best for: The traveler who wants design, a rooftop, and to feel like they're not at a conference hotel
The Thompson is the outlier pick — a boutique property that skews more design-forward and less corporate than the others on this list, without sacrificing the things that matter for work travel. The rooftop bar, with panoramic views across the skyline, is genuinely one of Seattle's best perches regardless of category. Rooms are sleek and well-considered. It sits in the historic West Edge neighborhood, walkable to the waterfront, Pioneer Square, and Pike Place Market. Best suited to the solo business traveler or creative professional who wants their hotel to have a personality.
From: ~$279/night | Location: West Edge, Downtown
A Note on Location
Seattle's business activity clusters in two zones: Downtown/Denny Triangle (convention center, major law firms, finance) and South Lake Union (Amazon HQ, tech companies, startups). All five hotels above are downtown-anchored and well-positioned for the former. If your meetings are primarily in South Lake Union, factor in a 10–15 minute rideshare or a short light rail connection — none of the above are significantly inconvenient, but it's worth knowing before you book.
Rates are approximate and vary seasonally. Seattle's hotel demand runs particularly high during major convention periods and cruise season (May–September). Book early if your dates overlap with Washington State Convention Center events.
