W Seattle

Location. The W Seattle is positioned in the center of downtown Seattle, Wash., three blocks from the Seattle Art Museum and the Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall. Pike Place Market, Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal and shopping at Pacific Place are seven blocks from the hotel.

Hotel Features. The W Seattle is evocative of some of Seattle's classic towers. Topped with a steel-and-mesh pyramid, the hotel towers 26 stories above 4th Street. Like other W Hotels, the focal point of the lobby is the W Living Room - complete with a fireplace and comfortable furnishings. The on-site restaurant, Earth and Ocean features fresh seafood, free-range poultry and grass-fed beef. The W Bar is a Seattle hotspot with a DJ spinning tunes on Wednesday nights. The business center is open weekdays and includes computers with high-speed Internet access for a fee. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in the lobby and lounge. The W Seattle features a 24-hour, fitness facility with a full range of exercise equipment. A lap pool is on-site. Original artwork is found throughout the hotel and is available for purchase. The W Seattle enjoys pampering pets with toys, treats, tags and custom W pet beds.

Guestrooms. The 426 guestrooms proudly display city views from expansive windows with window seats. Guestrooms feature Asian-inspired fountains infused with earth tones and chic wood furnishings. Premium bedding includes pillow-top mattresses and feather beds, goose down duvets and pillows, and 250-thread count cotton blend sheets. Guestrooms are equipped with an oversized desk and leather chairs and high-speed Internet access for a fee. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The hotel offers in-room massage service 24 hours a day by appointment.

Expert Tip. Wild-Ginger is less than three blocks from the W Seattle and offers some of the best pan-Asian seafood in Seattle. Be sure to have the concierge make reservations in advance.