Date of Stay: February 2014
Location: Downtown Seattle, WA by the waterfront
Contact Info: 99 Union Street, Seattle, WA 206.749.7000
Number of Rooms: 147
Resort Opening: 2008
Type: High-Rise Building
Room Categories:
City View, Partial Bay-View, Deluxe Bay-View, Corner Elliot Bay Suite, Deluxe Elliot Bay Suite, Governor’s Suite, Presidential Suite
Desirable Room Locations:
In my opinion, try to get on the highest floor possible for the best view. In the Deluxe Bay View room I stayed in room 821 which was a very nice location. It was one of the rooms furthest away from the elevators. In the Corner Elliot Bay Suite, I stayed on the 10th floor in room 1001 which had great corner views of the Bay. Also, if you do stay in a corner view room, the better views to be had are on the right side of the building facing toward the Olympic Mountains.
Unique Attributes of this Property
- Four Seasons Seattle is the only Forbes Five Star rated hotel in the state of Washington.
- The Spa is a Forbes Four Star rated spa.
- The hotel displays a vast collection of artwork throughout the property and offers a self-guided art tour ~ pick up the self-guided art brochure at the Front Desk.
- Stuffed fish market toss for kids.
- Located waterfront.
- Only edgeless pool in Seattle.
- Wine and Cheese Happy Hour; Market TV Trays and Late Night Happy Hour (some offerings are seasonal).
- Excellent location to the Pike Place Market, Seattle Art Museum and other attractions.
- Will loan workout clothes if you forgot yours.
- Fran’s Chocolates is located in the lobby.
- If you have the concierge book your dinner reservations, there are certain restaurants where they can get you a free dessert.
- In-house car/driver, on a first come/first serve basis, that will take you anywhere within a 2 mile distance.
- Minbar Happy Hour discount.
Spa/Fitness:
6,000 sq. ft. spa, 8 treatment rooms including a couples suite with tub, shower and view, nail salon but no hair salon. Guests may use the steam room, sauna and 24 hour fitness room complimentary.
- ART Restaurant is the resort’s on-site restaurant and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dishes are made with fresh Market ingredients.
- ART Lounge is located off the lobby next to the restaurant with views of Elliot Bay. Enjoy one of their signature cocktails such as the Lusty Lady.
- Happy hour available daily in the lounge.
- 24 hour room service is available with a 15 minute Express Menu option.
- Poolside service is available seasonally.
- Minibars and snacks for purchase are in each room
Staff and Service:
- The Front Desk was very professional and friendly and truly makes an effort to place you in the best room available.
- Housekeeping was responsive and professional with requests.
- The Room Service staff was professional and was delivered in a very timely manner. Not to mention that they have the 15 minute express menu if you are in a hurry.
- The Doormen are friendly and always will to help with luggage, directions, providing umbrellas and they also serve as the hotel drivers when you want to use the car service. I found them to be very helpful and informative when I inquired about the city and places to go.
- The Concierge staff was great in helping to arrange dinner reservations, a Seaplane ride and an Underground tour. They seemed to have knowledge about and access to many activities around town.
Pet Friendly:
The hotel is pet friendly for small dogs approx. up to 15 lbs.
Wise Words:
- Rooms do not have a coffee maker in them but they will deliver one to you upon request.