
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
Best for waterfront views, a full-service Forbes-rated spa, and a compact high-end stay close to Pike Place Market.
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Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is a small luxury hotel on the waterfront, aimed at travelers who want a compact, service- and spa-focused stay near Pike Place Market. Sheraton Grand Seattle is a major full-service upscale convention hotel in downtown Seattle for travelers who value large meeting space and a familiar brand in the city center.
Updated · about 0.6 km apart

Best for waterfront views, a full-service Forbes-rated spa, and a compact high-end stay close to Pike Place Market.

Best for large groups, conferences, and travelers who prefer a familiar national-brand full-service downtown hotel.
When Four Seasons Hotel Seattle wins: choose Four Seasons if you want fewer rooms, a stronger focus on luxury service, a noted Forbes-rated spa, rooftop infinity-pool views of Elliott Bay, and proximity to the waterfront and Pike Place Market.
When Sheraton Grand Seattle wins: choose Sheraton Grand if you need lots of meeting and event space, value an extensive set of accessible services and facilities, or want a large-brand property in the heart of downtown within easy walking distance of the convention center.
Bottom line: Both are convenient downtown picks, but Four Seasons is the smaller, luxury-focused waterfront option; Sheraton Grand is a very large, full-service convention hotel that works better for groups and event-driven stays.
| Category | Four Seasons Hotel Seattle | Sheraton Grand Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Small luxury hotel with waterfront focus and individually curated service. | Major full-service upscale convention hotel with broad guest services. |
| Location (walking access) | Steps from Seattle Art Museum and a block south of Pike Place Market; waterfront-facing. | Centrally located downtown near Westlake, Pike Place Market and the Washington State Convention Center. |
| Size | 147 rooms, including 13 suites (21-story tower). | 1,236 guestrooms (large convention property). |
| Ages / family-friendliness | All ages welcome; Children's Welcome Program and family-friendly pool policy. | All ages welcome (not adults-only). |
| Pools | Heated rooftop infinity-edge outdoor pool (seasonal) plus hot tub; guest-only access. | Indoor pool on site and wheelchair-accessible pool features. |
| Restaurants & bars | Goldfinch Tavern (Pacific Northwest) and INFINITY pool + bar; one signature in-house restaurant. | One restaurant, one bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe; to-go breakfasts and limited room service hours. |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Four Seasons — 6,000 sq ft, eight treatment rooms, Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Spa. | Not published |
| Meeting & event space | About 10,484 sq ft total event space with a 4,940 sq ft main ballroom and multiple smaller rooms. | 3400 sq ft of conference space plus 51 meeting rooms and ballroom facilities. |
| Accessibility & inclusivity | Offers accessible routes and services; not adults-only; family amenities. | Extensive accessibility features (ramps, accessible registration desk, pool hoist, wheelchair availability). |
| Known for | Luxury waterfront location, house car service, and a rooftop infinity pool overlooking Elliott Bay. | Central downtown location, large meeting footprint, and brand-name full-service amenities. |
Four Seasons sits one block south of Pike Place Market and faces Elliott Bay, making the waterfront and downtown attractions easily walkable.
Choose Four Seasons for immediate waterfront access and short walks to Seattle’s top downtown sights.
Sheraton Grand sits in the heart of downtown Seattle near Westlake, the convention center and major shopping and theater venues.
Choose Sheraton Grand if you want an especially central downtown base or need easy access to convention and meeting venues.
Four Seasons has 147 guestrooms, including 13 suites, with room types focused on bay and city views.
Four Seasons is suited to travelers who prefer a smaller luxury property with curated rooms and views.
Sheraton Grand has a very large inventory of rooms (1,236 guestrooms), typical for a convention-oriented hotel.
Sheraton Grand fits visitors who prioritize availability, standard full-service rooms and convenience for large groups.
Four Seasons centers dining around Goldfinch Tavern for Pacific Northwest cuisine plus the seasonal INFINITY pool + bar.
Four Seasons offers a single, high-profile restaurant and a seasonal pool bar for a focused dining program.
Sheraton Grand provides a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe for flexible on-site dining.
Sheraton Grand gives practical, varied on-site dining for busy downtown or group stays.
Four Seasons' most visible amenity is its heated rooftop infinity-edge pool overlooking Elliott Bay, open seasonally to guests only.
The rooftop infinity pool is a strong draw for guests who want waterfront views from the pool deck.
Sheraton Grand lists an indoor pool and several accessibility features for pool use.
Sheraton Grand's indoor pool and accessibility features are convenient for year-round use and for guests with mobility needs.
Four Seasons emphasizes a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness centre with Elliott Bay views.
Choose Four Seasons when a high-quality spa experience and full fitness amenities matter.
Sheraton Grand focuses on broad wellness and accessibility offerings plus 24-hour fitness facilities.
Sheraton Grand covers practical wellness needs and accessibility; spa specifics are not published.

Four Seasons — rooftop infinity pool, Elliott Bay views and a spa-focused program.

Sheraton Grand — extensive meeting rooms (51) and large guest capacity for groups.

Four Seasons — a 6,000 sq ft Forbes-rated spa with eight treatment rooms and a couples suite.

Sheraton Grand — numerous accessibility features, on-site convenience outlets and 24-hour front desk services.
Four Seasons is a block south of Pike Place Market; Sheraton Grand is also within easy walking distance but Four Seasons is slightly closer to the waterfront.
Sheraton Grand is better suited for conferences and large meetings thanks to its 51 meeting rooms and large guest inventory.
Yes — Four Seasons has a heated rooftop infinity-edge pool (seasonal, guest-only); Sheraton Grand has an indoor pool with accessibility features.
Four Seasons has The Spa at Four Seasons (6,000 sq ft, Forbes Four-Star). Sheraton Grand’s supplier listing does not publish spa details.
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