Dinogo Readers' Top 5 Hotels in Seattle for 2024

Seattle is a water-centric city, with Puget Sound on one side, Lake Washington on the other, and the vibrant seaplanes and sailboats of Lake Union at its core. For Dinogo readers, the best choice is to stay close to the waterfront. The top hotels of 2024 line the curve of Elliott Bay, offering easy access to downtown attractions like Pike Place Market, Benaroya Hall, and the Seattle Art Museum. Plus, for those eager to explore the waters, the ferry terminal is conveniently located nearby.

How the Voting Process Works

Each year, for our World's Best Awards survey, T+L invites readers to share their travel experiences from around the world, expressing their views on the best hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. In 2024, over 186,000 T+L readers participated in the survey, casting more than 700,000 votes across 8,700 properties (including hotels, cities, cruise lines, etc.).

Hotels were categorized as resort hotels, city hotels, inns, or safari lodges based on their location and amenities. They were rated according to the criteria outlined below:

Room and facilities
Location
Service quality
Dining options
Overall value

Respondents had the option to rate each characteristic as excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. The final scores are calculated as averages from these ratings.

What Readers Appreciated

In a city renowned for its booming tech scene and rapid development, T+L readers cherished hotels that reflect a slice of Seattle's history.

The lovely Inn at the Market (No. 5), which opened its doors in the 1980s, remains the only hotel nestled within the historic Pike Place Market. Its 79 guest rooms include the expansive Beecher’s Loft, a unique apartment and event space situated above the original Beecher’s Handmade Cheese. Ranking at No. 3 is the Nordic-inspired Hotel Ändra Seattle- MGallery Collection, which began welcoming guests in 2004 next to the famous Tom Douglas restaurant, Lola, although the building has served as a hotel since 1926. “We have visited here multiple times over the years and have always been satisfied,” shared one reader.

The Edgewater Hotel (No. 2) will forever be remembered as the spot where The Beatles, early in their journey, famously cast their fishing lines from the window. “My favorite hotel in the United States,” shared one reader about this waterfront gem, which offers stunning views of the Sound from its stilted pier on Alaskan Way. Another guest highlighted the historic photographs of musicians who have stayed here, calling it “a must-visit for music lovers.” Continue reading for the complete list.

The Champion

Thompson Seattle

Image courtesy of Thompson Seattle

The Thompson brand's inaugural property in the Pacific Northwest, this top-ranked hotel in Seattle has firmly established itself since its debut in 2016. Featuring 152 rooms and suites, it resides in a stunning building crafted by Seattle-based Olson Kundig, renowned for other prominent local projects, including major renovations at the Space Needle and St. Mark’s Cathedral on Capitol Hill. Thanks to its glass facade, many guest rooms provide glimpses—or even sweeping views—of Puget Sound. However, you don’t need to book a stay to enjoy the scenery. Visit The Nest, the popular rooftop lounge at Thompson Seattle, for tropical-inspired cocktails and breathtaking views of the nearby Pike Place Market and the expansive waters beyond.