Seattle

One of Seattle’s most historic hotels. The Fairmont Olympic strikes the right balance between old-world glamour in its lobby and contemporary luxury in its rooms. — The Telegraph

The new Four Seasons Seattle is a temple of mod inspiration, from the crystals in the fireplace to the clean lines of the lobby furniture. — BlackBook

The predominant vibe may be one of a design-forward boutique hotel, but the technology is so advanced you'd swear Bill Gates was brought on as a consultant. — Concierge

Ace Seattle is located in the heart of Belltown, near downtown and within walking distance of the Seattle Center. — Michelin Guide

Built in 1962 for the World’s Fair, The Edgewater, A Noble House Hotel is an upscale property located directly on Puget Sound. — Oyster

Built at the turn of the 20th century, the upscale Hotel Sorrento is an iconic Seattle boutique with 75 elegant, yet understated guest rooms and modern comforts with a dash of hipster charm. — Oyster

From its heart-stopping views and comfortable rooms to the fabulous location and amazing fifth-floor deck perched above Puget Sound, this is a place you'll want to visit again and again. — Fodor's

Local art above your bed, teak wood desks, mirrored walls. Each floor is dedicated to a different local photographer, and black and white photos cover each door. — BlackBook

This luxury boutique hotel isn't just near many of Seattle's major attractions --- it's also one of them. — Gayot

This quirky 11-story hotel in the heart of Downtown is so animal-friendly that if you don't come with a pet, you can "adopt" a goldfish for the length of your visit. — Concierge

A hip hotel in hip Belltown. In the lobby, the Pacific Northwest meets Scandinavia in a rough-hewn granite fireplace and floor-to-ceiling maple bookcases. — Condé Nast Traveler

Although primarily a business hotel, the Pan Pacific's rooms are such plush retreats that they rightfully belong at some luxury resort, not at a business hotel. — Frommer's

The chain that brought style back to the hotel business is in Seattle in full glory. — Lonely Planet

The Hotel Vintage Park honors the Washington wine country by dedicating each room to a local winery and vineyard. — Travel + Leisure

This new (2010) hotel just blocks from the Seattle Center offers a contemporary look with bold prints and accents of orange and lime. — Michelin Guide

Beautiful on the inside and out, Thompson Seattle ticks the three boxes Thompson Hotels are known for: design, culinary, and location. — The Telegraph

Located 10 blocks east of the bay, adjacent to its trendier sib, Hyatt at Olive 8, this place is the contemporary counterpart to the slightly more sophisticated Fairmont. — Star Service

Complementing Tacoma's arts focus, Murano is a design hotel displaying a contemporary art collection in the lobby. — Michelin Guide

Historic 1930s sleep in Seattle’s University District, with Art Deco–inspired interiors and a new American eatery. — Jetsetter

The popular and reliable Kimpton brand nails it again with the Palladian, a hip new hotel in a 1910 Belltown landmark. — Fodor's