
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
Best for travelers who prioritize a full-service luxury hotel, a Forbes-rated spa, and a rooftop infinity pool with Elliott Bay views.
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Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is a downtown luxury hotel with a rooftop infinity pool and a full-service spa; read this if you want high-end service, spa treatments, and easy access to Pike Place Market. The Edgewater Hotel is a historic waterfront hotel built on Pier 67 with rooms that sit over the water; read this if you want an iconic, literal-on-the-pier Seattle stay and close waterfront access.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for travelers who prioritize a full-service luxury hotel, a Forbes-rated spa, and a rooftop infinity pool with Elliott Bay views.

Best for guests who want a one-of-a-kind over-water stay on Seattle's waterfront and immediate access to piers and waterfront walking paths.
When Four Seasons Hotel Seattle wins: choose Four Seasons for full-service luxury, an on-site 6,000 sq ft Forbes-rated spa, a heated rooftop infinity pool and a central downtown location a block from Pike Place Market.
When The Edgewater Hotel wins: choose The Edgewater if your priority is an authentic waterfront experience — some rooms are literally over the water at Pier 67 and the hotel sits steps from waterfront piers and cruise terminals.
Bottom line: Four Seasons is a downtown luxury property built around spa, pool and formal dining; The Edgewater trades on its historic, over-water setting and waterfront proximity. Pick Four Seasons for luxury amenities and spa programs, The Edgewater for the memorable pier-on-water location.
| Category | Four Seasons Hotel Seattle | The Edgewater Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Contemporary downtown luxury, formal service | Historic, informal waterfront boutique |
| Location | 99 Union St, steps from Pike Place Market and Seattle Art Museum | 2411 Alaskan Way, Pier 67, immediately on the Seattle Waterfront |
| Size | 147 rooms, including 13 suites | 223 rooms |
| Family friendliness / ages | All ages welcome; Children's Welcome Program | All ages welcome (children 17 and younger stay free in parents' room) |
| Pools / signature outdoor amenity | Heated rooftop infinity-edge pool, hot tub, seasonal pool bar | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Goldfinch Tavern (Pacific Northwest) + INFINITY pool + bar | One on-site restaurant and a bar/lounge; breakfast available (surcharge) |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Four Seasons — 6,000 sq ft, eight treatment rooms, Forbes Four-Star Spa | Not published |
| Known for | Luxury service, spa, rooftop views over Elliott Bay | Over-water rooms and classic Pier 67 waterfront location |
| Accessibility & transport | Complimentary house car within one mile; valet parking (fee); central walkability | Valet parking (surcharge); limo/town car service available; steps from Bell Street Cruise Terminal |
| Typical guest | Spa and luxury travelers, business and wedding groups | Guests seeking waterfront character and proximity to piers/cruise terminal |
Four Seasons sits in downtown Seattle at 99 Union Street, a short walk to Pike Place Market and the Seattle Art Museum.
Choose Four Seasons for best access to downtown museums, shops and short trips around the city.
The Edgewater is located on Pier 67 directly on the Seattle Waterfront, steps from cruise terminals and waterfront trails.
Choose The Edgewater if being literally on the water and near the piers is your priority.
Four Seasons has 147 rooms including 13 suites with various downtown and Elliott Bay views.
Four Seasons focuses on contemporary luxury rooms with view options and a selection of suites.
The Edgewater offers 223 rooms including several 'Over Water' room types that place windows and balconies over the water.
Book an over-water room at The Edgewater for a room that literally sits over Elliott Bay.
Four Seasons centers dining at Goldfinch Tavern (Pacific Northwest) and a seasonal poolside bar.
Choose Four Seasons for a full-service, chef-driven restaurant and more formal dining options.
The Edgewater has one on-site restaurant and a bar/lounge and offers breakfast for a surcharge.
The Edgewater offers straightforward on-site dining tied to its waterfront character; it's less focused on a chef-driven, multi-venue program.
Four Seasons highlights a heated rooftop infinity-edge pool and hot tub facing Elliott Bay.
Four Seasons' rooftop infinity pool is a signature amenity for people who want an elevated waterfront view while swimming.
The Edgewater listing does not publish an on-site pool.
Edgewater's main outdoor selling point is its pier-on-water location rather than an on-site pool.
Four Seasons offers a full spa and 24-hour fitness facilities with Elliott Bay views.
Four Seasons is the better pick for spa treatments, fitness amenities and a formal wellness program.
The Edgewater provides fitness facilities and lists nearby live-music venues on the waterfront; a dedicated spa is not published in the supplier listing.
Edgewater covers basic fitness and concierge needs, and its waterfront location puts you near live-music spots and piers.

Four Seasons — a 6,000 sq ft Forbes-rated spa, eight treatment rooms and full spa facilities.

The Edgewater — rooms built over the water on Pier 67 for an immediate waterfront experience.

Four Seasons — heated rooftop infinity-edge pool with Elliott Bay views and a seasonal pool bar.

The Edgewater — steps from Bell Street Cruise Terminal and waterfront piers.
Four Seasons — it has The Spa at Four Seasons (6,000 sq ft, eight treatment rooms) and is recognized as a Forbes Four-Star Spa.
The Edgewater — several room types are listed as 'Over Water' including Over Water King and Over Water Double.
No. Both properties welcome guests of all ages; Four Seasons has a Children's Welcome Program and The Edgewater allows children per its supplier listing.
Four Seasons — it is a block from Pike Place Market; The Edgewater is about 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from the market per the supplier listing.
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