
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
Best for being in the middle of downtown Seattle attractions, a large Four Seasons spa, and a rooftop infinity pool with Elliott Bay views.
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Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is a five-star downtown hotel with a rooftop infinity pool and a large spa, aimed at travelers who want central Seattle sightseeing and full-service luxury. The Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa on Lake Washington is a four-star lakefront boutique hotel in Kirkland for guests looking for quieter waterside relaxation and an on-site marina and full-service spa.
Updated · about 15 km apart

Best for being in the middle of downtown Seattle attractions, a large Four Seasons spa, and a rooftop infinity pool with Elliott Bay views.

Best for a quieter lakefront stay with direct access to Lake Washington, a marina, watersports, and a boutique full-service spa.
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle wins when you want immediate walkability to Pike Place Market, museums, seafood restaurants, and a large, Forbes-rated spa plus a heated rooftop infinity pool and house car service for short downtown trips.
The Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa on Lake Washington wins when you prefer a smaller, lakefront boutique property with marina access, on-site water activities (kayaking, paddleboarding, boating) and a more relaxed Kirkland/base-outside-Seattle pace.
Bottom line: Choose Four Seasons for downtown Seattle access, larger event/meeting facilities and a high-end urban spa/pool experience; choose The Woodmark when a lakeside setting, personal watercraft and boutique spa calm in Kirkland matter more than being in the city center.
| Category | Four Seasons Hotel Seattle | The Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa on Lake Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large downtown luxury hotel, business and leisure crowds | Smaller lakefront boutique hotel and spa, relaxed waterside leisure |
| Location | Downtown Seattle, steps from Pike Place Market and the Seattle Art Museum | Lake Washington waterfront in Kirkland (Carillon Point) |
| Size (rooms) | 147 rooms, including 13 suites | 100 guestrooms |
| Audience / age policy | All ages welcome; family-friendly (Children's Welcome Program) | All ages welcome (not adults-only) |
| Pools / swim | Rooftop heated infinity-edge pool (seasonal) with hot tub and terrace | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Goldfinch Tavern (Pacific Northwest) + INFINITY pool + bar (seasonal) | One on-site restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe; room service (limited hours) |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Four Seasons — 6,000 sq ft, eight treatment rooms, Forbes Four-Star | Full-service spa offering massages, body treatments, and facials (on-site) |
| Water access & activities | Views of Puget Sound; waterfront activities arranged off-site and ferry access nearby | Marina on site, personal motorized watercraft, paddleboard and kayaking available |
| Event & meeting space | Extensive event space (10,484 sq ft total; main ballroom 4,940 sq ft) | Meeting rooms, ballroom and banquet facilities available |
| Parking & transport | Valet parking (fee), complimentary house car within one mile, EV charging on site | Covered self parking (surcharge), airport shuttle (surcharge), limo/town car service |
Four Seasons sits in downtown Seattle at 99 Union Street, across from the Seattle Art Museum and a short walk to Pike Place Market.
Best if you want to be inside Seattle’s central sightseeing and dining area.
The Woodmark is a lakefront hotel at 1200 Carillon Pt in Kirkland, directly on Lake Washington.
Better if you prefer quieter waterside lodging outside downtown Seattle.
Four Seasons has 147 guest rooms and 13 suites with city and Elliott Bay views available.
Choose Four Seasons for a wide selection of room categories and downtown/harbor views.
The Woodmark offers 100 guestrooms with both standard and lakefront room options and a few suite layouts.
Select The Woodmark if having a lake view or intimate boutique room matters more than many room categories.
Four Seasons’ in-house dining centers on Goldfinch Tavern and the poolside INFINITY pool + bar.
Better for guests wanting a notable chef-driven Pacific Northwest restaurant in downtown Seattle.
The Woodmark has one on-site restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, plus limited hours room service.
Good for straightforward lakeside dining; dining options are smaller in scale than a downtown luxury hotel.
Four Seasons’ signature amenity is its rooftop heated infinity-edge pool and terrace with Elliott Bay views.
Ideal if a rooftop pool with harbor views and a hotel-only pool experience is a priority.
The Woodmark’s waterfront access and marina are its signature draw for guests who want on-the-water options.
Pick The Woodmark to prioritize direct lake access and easy water activities over a hotel pool.
Four Seasons provides a larger spa and a 24-hour Fitness Centre with Elliott Bay views.
Stronger for guests wanting a large, highly rated urban spa and round-the-clock gym access with immediate night-out options.
The Woodmark has a full-service spa and quiet evening options by the lake.
Better for guests who want a relaxed spa evening and low-key lakeside evenings rather than downtown nightlife.

Four Seasons — steps from Pike Place Market, museums, ferries and downtown restaurants.

The Woodmark — on-site marina, paddleboards, kayaking and personal watercraft options.

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

The Woodmark — boutique scale, lakefront calm and fewer crowds than downtown.
Four Seasons is better for first-time visitors who want walkable access to major downtown sights like Pike Place Market and the waterfront.
The Woodmark is better for a quieter lakeside weekend with on-site marina access and watersports options in Kirkland.
Yes. Four Seasons has The Spa at Four Seasons (6,000 sq ft, Forbes Four-Star); The Woodmark offers a full-service spa as well.
Four Seasons has a rooftop heated infinity-edge pool (seasonal) for overnight guests. The Woodmark lists swimming nearby and water activities but an on-site pool is not published.
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