
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
Best for travelers who want a five-star, spa-forward stay with a heated rooftop infinity pool and refined dining by the water.
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Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is a five-star downtown hotel with a rooftop infinity pool, a full-service 6,000 sq ft spa and waterfront views — read this if you want polished luxury and a spa-forward stay. Seattle Marriott Waterfront is an upscale, pier-side Marriott with large meeting space, indoor and outdoor pools, and easy access to Pike Place Market — read this if you want familiar Marriott service and direct waterfront convenience.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for travelers who want a five-star, spa-forward stay with a heated rooftop infinity pool and refined dining by the water.

Best for travelers who want a recognizable Marriott on the piers with lots of meeting space, easy waterfront access, and both indoor and outdoor pools.
When Four Seasons Hotel Seattle wins: choose Four Seasons for higher-end service, a dedicated Forbes Four-Star spa, a heated rooftop infinity-edge pool with bay views, and a more intimate property (147 rooms) if you prioritize spa treatments, personalized service and luxury dining (Goldfinch Tavern).
When Seattle Marriott Waterfront wins: choose Seattle Marriott Waterfront for pier-side convenience, more guestrooms (361), larger on-site meeting and event capacity, and the combination of indoor and outdoor pools if you need meeting space or a larger hotel footprint near cruise terminals and the aquarium.
Bottom line: Four Seasons is the pick for a boutique five-star waterfront experience centered on spa and refined dining; Seattle Marriott Waterfront is the practical choice for pier-side location, larger groups and straightforward waterfront convenience.
| Category | Four Seasons Hotel Seattle | Seattle Marriott Waterfront |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Five-star, refined and spa-forward | Upbeat, upscale waterfront hotel with large meeting facilities |
| Location | Downtown, steps from Pike Place Market and Seattle Art Museum (99 Union St) | On the piers/waterfront near Pier 66 and Seattle Aquarium (2100 Alaskan Way) |
| Size (rooms) | 147 rooms (including 13 suites) | 361 guestrooms |
| Ages / family-friendliness | All ages welcome; Children's Welcome Program and policies for kids | All ages welcome; one child 11 or younger stays free per registered adult (policy noted) |
| Pools | Rooftop heated infinity-edge pool (approx. 40 ft long), seasonal with hot tub; guests only | Indoor pool and outdoor pool (on-site) |
| Restaurants & bars | Goldfinch Tavern (Pacific Northwest) + INFINITY pool + bar (seasonal pool bar) | One on-site restaurant with ocean view and a bar/lounge; buffet breakfast available (surcharge) |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle — 6,000 sq ft, eight treatment rooms, Forbes Four‑Star Spa | Not published |
| Event & meeting space | About 10,484 sq ft total event space; Ballrooms and multiple meeting rooms (Ballroom 4,940 sq ft) | Conference center and 10 meeting rooms; conference space about 7,931 sq ft (737 m²) |
| Accessibility & practical amenities | Complimentary house car within one mile, valet parking (fee), complimentary Wi‑Fi | Express check-in/out, business center, valet parking (surcharge), complimentary Wi‑Fi |
| Known for | Spa, rooftop infinity pool and Goldfinch Tavern | Pier-side convenience, proximity to cruise terminal and Seattle Aquarium |
Four Seasons sits on Union Street across from the Seattle Art Museum and about a block from Pike Place Market.
Choose Four Seasons if you want immediate downtown walkability to museums and Pike Place Market with luxury hotel services nearby.
Seattle Marriott Waterfront is located directly on the piers, steps from the waterfront attractions and cruise terminal.
Choose Seattle Marriott Waterfront if you want to be on the piers and close to cruise terminals and aquarium attractions.
Four Seasons has 147 rooms including 13 suites with a boutique, luxury scale and curated amenities.
Pick Four Seasons for a smaller luxury inventory and bay-view room options.
Seattle Marriott Waterfront operates 361 guestrooms across standard rooms and corner/view options.
Pick the Marriott when you need more room availability or simpler room choices for larger parties.
Four Seasons centers dining on Goldfinch Tavern (Pacific Northwest) plus a seasonal pool bar.
Choose Four Seasons for a chef-driven Pacific Northwest menu and integrated poolside dining.
Seattle Marriott Waterfront has one on-site restaurant with ocean views and a bar/lounge.
Choose the Marriott for a straightforward waterfront restaurant and easy pre-/post-excursion meals.
Four Seasons’ signature is a heated rooftop infinity-edge pool with Elliott Bay views and a hot tub.
Pick Four Seasons if a dramatic rooftop infinity pool with bay views is a priority.
Seattle Marriott Waterfront offers both an indoor pool and an outdoor pool on-site.
Pick the Marriott if you want both indoor and outdoor pool options and accessible pool features.
Four Seasons focuses on spa and wellness with a Forbes Four-Star spa and 24-hour fitness centre.
Choose Four Seasons for a dedicated, high-end spa and 24-hour fitness options.
Seattle Marriott Waterfront provides standard fitness facilities and is set up for events and group nightlife activity.
Choose the Marriott if you need reliable fitness and event support rather than a destination spa.

Four Seasons — Seattle's only Forbes Travel Guide Four‑Star spa and a full 6,000 sq ft treatment space.

Seattle Marriott Waterfront — steps from Pier 66 and the Bell Street Cruise Terminal.

Four Seasons — rooftop heated infinity pool facing Elliott Bay and a seasonal pool bar.

Seattle Marriott Waterfront — larger room count and 10 meeting rooms plus a sizable conference center.
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is about a block from Pike Place Market; Seattle Marriott Waterfront is a short walk but sits on the piers closer to cruise terminals and the aquarium.
Four Seasons has a rooftop infinity-edge pool overlooking Elliott Bay. Seattle Marriott Waterfront has indoor and outdoor pools but not a rooftop infinity pool in the known listing.
Seattle Marriott Waterfront has more guestrooms and 10 meeting rooms with a dedicated conference center; Four Seasons offers multiple ballrooms and roughly 10,484 sq ft of event space for higher-end, smaller-capacity events.
Four Seasons lists a 6,000 sq ft Forbes-rated spa with treatment rooms and facility hours; a dedicated spa is not published in the Seattle Marriott Waterfront supplier listing provided here.
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