
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
Best for travelers who want waterfront views, a full-service Forbes-rated spa, and a quieter luxury base steps from Seattle sights.
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Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is a five-star, waterfront downtown Seattle hotel with a spa, rooftop infinity pool, and easy walking access to Pike Place Market—good for travelers who want quieter luxury and waterfront views. W Bellevue is a stylish, 4-star lifestyle hotel in downtown Bellevue for travelers seeking a modern, design-forward stay close to Bellevue Square and the city's restaurants and shops.
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Best for travelers who want waterfront views, a full-service Forbes-rated spa, and a quieter luxury base steps from Seattle sights.

Best for travelers who prefer a lively, design-forward downtown Bellevue address with lots of meeting space and city-center access to shopping and dining.
When Four Seasons Hotel Seattle wins: choose Four Seasons for waterfront Elliott Bay views, a recognized full-service spa, an intimate number of rooms (147) and a rooftop infinity pool focused on a spa-and-relaxation experience.
When W Bellevue wins: pick W Bellevue if you want a contemporary lifestyle-hotel mood in downtown Bellevue, easy walking access to Bellevue Square, more on-site meeting rooms and a buzzy, city-center setting.
Bottom line: Both are upscale brand hotels. Four Seasons is a quieter, waterfront, spa-forward option in downtown Seattle; W Bellevue is a younger, lifestyle-oriented choice in Bellevue with more meeting capacity and a downtown-vibe location.
| Category | Four Seasons Hotel Seattle | W Bellevue |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Classic five-star, spa- and service-led luxury with waterfront views | Stylish lifestyle hotel with contemporary design and downtown energy |
| Location | Downtown Seattle, steps from Pike Place Market and the Seattle Art Museum (Elliott Bay waterfront) | Downtown Bellevue, within minutes of Bellevue Square and Downtown Park |
| Size (rooms) | 147 rooms, including 13 suites | 245 rooms (listing notes 245 air-conditioned rooms) |
| Family friendliness | All-ages property; Children's Welcome Program and kids stay free with parents (under policy limits) | All-ages property (not adults-only) |
| Pool / signature amenity | Rooftop heated infinity-edge pool and hot tub with terrace views of Puget Sound (seasonal poolside food service) | No published rooftop infinity pool in supplier listing; fitness facilities and fireplace in lobby noted |
| Restaurants & bars | Goldfinch Tavern (Pacific Northwest) and INFINITY pool + bar; public restaurant and poolside dining for guests | One on-site restaurant (The Lakehouse) and two bars/lounges listed; 24-hour room service available |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Four Seasons (6,000 sq ft, eight treatment rooms, Forbes Four-Star spa) and 24-hour fitness centre | Fitness facilities and 24-hour fitness listed; no full-service spa published in supplier listing |
| Meetings & events | About 10,484 sq ft of event space (largest ballroom 4,940 sq ft) and several named meeting rooms | Approximately 10,000 sq ft of conference space and 11 meeting rooms |
| Transport & parking | Complimentary house car within one mile; valet parking (fee) and EV charging listed | Self parking and valet available for a surcharge; electric car charging station and accessible parking listed |
| Known for | Waterfront location, Forbes-rated spa, intimate luxury service | Downtown Bellevue location, contemporary W brand design and meeting capacity |
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle sits in the Central Business District across from the Seattle Art Museum and a short walk to Pike Place Market and the waterfront.
Choose Four Seasons for immediate access to Seattle waterfront attractions and walkable downtown sightseeing.
W Bellevue places you in the heart of Bellevue, within easy walking distance of Bellevue Square and Downtown Park.
Choose W Bellevue for a central Bellevue location near shops, restaurants and convention facilities.
Four Seasons has 147 rooms including 13 suites, with multiple room types and several named suites.
Four Seasons is a smaller, service-focused hotel with waterfront-view room options and several suites.
W Bellevue lists 245 air-conditioned rooms in the supplier listing, consistent with a larger lifestyle-hotel scale.
W Bellevue is larger and oriented toward a downtown audience and meetings business.
Four Seasons’ main restaurant is Goldfinch Tavern, focused on Pacific Northwest cuisine; the hotel also has a seasonal pool bar.
Four Seasons emphasizes Pacific Northwest dining with a public restaurant and seasonal poolside service.
W Bellevue’s supplier listing notes The Lakehouse as its on-site restaurant plus two bars/lounges.
W Bellevue offers a contemporary downtown hotel dining program with at least one main restaurant and multiple bars.
Four Seasons is known for its rooftop heated infinity-edge pool with a terrace, fireplace and poolside bar service (seasonal).
Four Seasons’ rooftop infinity pool and terrace are a defining waterfront amenity for hotel guests.
W Bellevue’s listing highlights 24-hour fitness and lobby features; a rooftop infinity pool is not published in the supplier data.
W Bellevue focuses on fitness and downtown public spaces rather than a published rooftop pool experience.
Four Seasons centers wellness around The Spa at Four Seasons (6,000 sq ft) plus a 24-hour fitness centre.
Four Seasons is the clear choice for guests prioritizing a full-service, award-recognized spa and wellness facilities.
W Bellevue offers 24-hour fitness facilities and public social spaces that fit the W brand’s lifestyle positioning.
W Bellevue suits travelers who want an energetic, modern hotel experience with all-day fitness and social spots.

Four Seasons — rooftop infinity pool, waterfront location and a Forbes-rated spa.

W Bellevue — steps from Bellevue Square and with 11 meeting rooms and ~10,000 sq ft of conference space.

Four Seasons — 147 rooms and a smaller, service-oriented footprint.

W Bellevue — contemporary design, public bars/lounges and a lively downtown address.
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle — it’s a short walk to Pike Place Market and the Seattle waterfront.
Both properties list about 10,000 sq ft of event space; W Bellevue advertises 11 meeting rooms while Four Seasons lists named ballrooms and multiple meeting rooms across about 10,484 sq ft.
Four Seasons — it has The Spa at Four Seasons (6,000 sq ft, eight treatment rooms) and a 24-hour fitness centre with specialized amenities.
No — both properties welcome guests of all ages; Four Seasons explicitly operates a Children's Welcome Program and W Bellevue is not adults-only.
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