
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
Best for couples and leisure travelers who prioritize a waterfront location, a small number of rooms, and a high-end spa experience.
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Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is a waterfront-facing, boutique-luxury downtown hotel with a rooftop infinity pool and a Forbes Four-Star spa—good for travelers who want quieter, design-forward luxury steps from Pike Place Market. Hyatt Regency Seattle is a large modern, convention-oriented upscale hotel in downtown Seattle—best for groups, conference attendees, and travelers who want straightforward, big-city scale and value.
Updated · about 0.6 km apart

Best for couples and leisure travelers who prioritize a waterfront location, a small number of rooms, and a high-end spa experience.

Best for convention groups, business travelers, and anyone wanting many room options and large meeting/banquet space in central downtown.
When Four Seasons Hotel Seattle wins: choose the Four Seasons if you want a smaller, quieter luxury base with direct Elliott Bay views, a rooftop infinity pool, a dedicated Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star spa, and a more intimate hotel footprint close to Pike Place Market.
When Hyatt Regency Seattle wins: choose the Hyatt Regency if you need a large selection of rooms, massive meeting and conference facilities (about 103,000 sq ft), convenient proximity to the Washington State Convention Center, or value for large groups and events.
Bottom line: Both are solid upscale downtown choices. Pick Four Seasons for waterfront-focused, boutique luxury and spa-focused downtime; pick Hyatt Regency Seattle for scale, convention convenience and many room/bed configurations.
| Category | Four Seasons Hotel Seattle | Hyatt Regency Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Boutique-luxury, waterfront-focused, quieter | Large, modern, convention-oriented upscale hotel |
| Location (downtown) | 99 Union St — steps from Pike Place Market, Seattle Art Museum, waterfront/Elliott Bay | 808 Howell St — centrally located near the Seattle Convention Center and Westlake/retail |
| Size (rooms) | 147 rooms, including 13 suites | 1,260 guestrooms |
| Typical guest groups | Leisure travelers, couples, small meetings and weddings | Convention groups, business travelers, large events |
| Pools | Rooftop heated infinity-edge pool (seasonal) with hot tub and pool bar; guests only | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Goldfinch Tavern (Pacific Northwest) + INFINITY pool + bar (poolside menu) | 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe; Daniel's Broiler listed as an on-site option |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle — 6,000 sq ft, eight treatment rooms, Forbes Four-Star spa | Fitness facilities 24-hour and business amenities; full-service spa details not published in supplier listing |
| Meeting & event space | About 10,484 sq ft total event space; several ballrooms and private rooms (Ballroom up to 4,940 sq ft) | Conference space ~103,000 sq ft (large convention facilities) |
| Parking & transport | Valet parking (fee), complimentary house car within one mile, EV charging available | Covered/garage parking, self-parking (surcharge), electric car charging station |
| Family policy | All ages welcome; Children's Welcome Program; children 18 & under may stay free sharing parents' room | All ages welcome (up to 3 children 17 and under stay free when using existing bedding) |
Four Seasons sits on Union Street with direct views toward Elliott Bay and is a short walk to Pike Place Market and the Seattle waterfront.
Choose Four Seasons for the closest practical access to the waterfront and Pike Place Market with a quieter, scenic downtown spot.
Hyatt Regency Seattle sits in the Central Business District near the Seattle Convention Center and major downtown retail and theaters.
Choose Hyatt Regency Seattle if proximity to the convention center or central downtown theaters and shopping matters more than waterfront views.
Four Seasons has a compact room inventory focused on view-driven categories and suites.
The Four Seasons keeps offerings limited and curated—good if you want a smaller, service-focused property.
Hyatt Regency Seattle offers a wide variety of room types and accessible configurations to suit many travel needs.
Pick Hyatt Regency when you need flexible room types, accessible options, or simply more inventory for group bookings.
Four Seasons centers dining around Goldfinch Tavern with a Pacific Northwest menu and a seasonal pool bar.
The Four Seasons focuses on one signature restaurant and a seasonal pool bar with an emphasis on local seafood and produce.
Hyatt Regency lists multiple dining outlets including two restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe on site.
Hyatt offers more on-site dining outlets and a typical hotel mix that serves both business and leisure guests.
Four Seasons' signature amenity is the heated rooftop infinity-edge pool and terrace facing Elliott Bay.
If a rooftop pool with bay views matters, Four Seasons provides a distinctive, guest-only pool experience.
Hyatt Regency's notable features emphasize conference and meeting scale rather than a signature rooftop pool.
Hyatt Regency is built around convention and meeting capacity; check directly with the hotel for current pool options if a pool is important to you.
Four Seasons emphasizes a full-service spa and an intimate wellness offering.
Four Seasons is the choice for travelers who prioritize a high-end spa and hotel-centric wellness experience.
Hyatt Regency offers 24-hour fitness facilities and easy access to downtown nightlife and theaters.
Hyatt Regency suits guests who want practical fitness amenities and immediate access to downtown dining and entertainment.

Four Seasons — rooftop infinity pool, Elliott Bay views, smaller inventory and waterfront-facing dining.

Hyatt Regency Seattle — roughly 103,000 sq ft of conference space and many guest rooms to house large groups.

Four Seasons — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle (6,000 sq ft) and curated treatment menu; Forbes Four-Star Spa.

Hyatt Regency Seattle — 1,260 guestrooms including numerous accessible room configurations and suites.
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is steps from Pike Place Market; Hyatt Regency is within a short walk but not as close.
Hyatt Regency Seattle is the better choice for conferences thanks to its large convention and meeting facilities.
Yes. Both properties welcome families; Four Seasons has a Children's Welcome Program and specific pool/spa age rules.
No. The rooftop infinity pool is heated but operates seasonally (typically spring through fall).
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