
The Westin Seattle
Best for families, sightseeing, and travelers who want a recognizable downtown landmark with an indoor pool and 24-hour fitness.
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The Westin Seattle is a longtime twin-tower downtown high-rise with family-friendly amenities and a heated indoor pool; this guide is for travelers who want a classic Seattle city stay near Pike Place Market and the convention core. Hyatt Regency Seattle is a large modern convention hotel with extensive meeting space and contemporary public areas; read on if you’re planning conferences or need large-group facilities.
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Best for families, sightseeing, and travelers who want a recognizable downtown landmark with an indoor pool and 24-hour fitness.

Best for meeting planners and groups who need large, modern conference facilities and a central convention-core location.
When The Westin Seattle wins: Choose The Westin if you want a classic downtown Seattle experience, family-friendly services (Westin Kids' Club), an indoor heated pool open daily, and a landmark twin-tower address within easy walking distance of Pike Place Market and Westlake.
When Hyatt Regency Seattle wins: Choose Hyatt Regency Seattle if your priority is large-scale meetings or conventions — it offers roughly 103,000 sq ft of meeting space and a contemporary, purpose-built layout for events and delegates.
Bottom line: For leisure stays and families, The Westin Seattle is the more recognizable downtown option with pool and established city-hotel services; for conferences, trade shows, or very large groups, Hyatt Regency Seattle is the more function-forward choice.
| Category | The Westin Seattle | Hyatt Regency Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Established twin-tower downtown high-rise with traditional business-traveler and family services. | Large, modern convention hotel with contemporary public spaces and meeting-focused design. |
| Location (downtown access) | Corner of 5th Ave, walking distance to Pike Place Market, Westlake, and monorail. | In the convention core near the Seattle Convention Center and Paramount Theatre. |
| Size (guest rooms) | 891 guest rooms across 47 floors (twin-tower high-rise). | 1,260 guestrooms (large urban hotel). |
| Meeting & event space | Around 70,000 sq ft of event space including an 18,031 sq ft Grand Ballroom. | Approximately 103,000 sq ft of conference space; built to host large conventions. |
| Pool | Heated indoor pool open daily (5:00 AM–11:00 PM) plus outdoor sun deck. | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Relish Bistro, 1900 FIFTH Bar + Lounge, and Relish To Go (Starbucks counter) plus 24-hour room service. | Two restaurants, one coffee shop/cafe, and one bar/lounge; Daniel's Broiler listed as an on-site dining option. |
| Spa & wellness | WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio open 24/7; in-room Heavenly Spa services (no full spa facility). | Fitness facilities (24-hour) and concierge; full standalone spa not published. |
| Accessible & family policy | Family-friendly; welcomes guests of all ages; ADA-accessible rooms available. | Not adults-only; allows children and families; ADA-accessible registration and meeting spaces. |
| Parking & EV charging | Self parking and valet available; electric car charging station on-site. | Covered parking, garage, and electric car charging station available. |
| Known for | A downtown landmark twin-tower hotel with sizeable event ballrooms and an indoor pool. | A highly visible convention hotel with very large meeting capacity and contemporary design. |
The Westin Seattle sits at 1900 5th Ave, two blocks from the monorail and within an easy walk of Westlake Center and Pike Place Market.
A central, walkable base for sightseeing, shopping, and downtown attractions.
Hyatt Regency Seattle sits at 808 Howell St and places you within steps of the Seattle Convention Center and other downtown venues.
A very convenient location for convention-goers and downtown meetings.
The Westin Seattle offers 891 rooms and suites across its twin towers with a range of city-view and accessible options.
A broad set of room types well suited to families, leisure travelers, and business visitors.
Hyatt Regency Seattle has a large inventory of guestroom types (1,260 rooms) including accessible and corner-view options.
A wide selection of contemporary rooms engineered to support groups, business travelers, and accessible needs.
The Westin Seattle has three on-site dining venues oriented to breakfast, casual dining, and cocktails.
Solid, predictable on-site dining that supports families and business meals.
Hyatt Regency Seattle lists two restaurants, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar — enough on-site options for delegates and guests.
Practical on-site dining aimed at convention guests and downtown visitors.
The Westin Seattle provides a heated indoor pool with extended daily hours and an adjacent outdoor sun deck.
A dependable indoor-swimming option for families and active travelers, available most hours of the day.
Hyatt Regency Seattle’s supplier listing does not publish an on-site pool in the provided facts.
Pool availability is not published; verify with the hotel if a swimming facility is required.
The Westin Seattle emphasizes fitness with a 24-hour WestinWORKOUT studio and in-room spa services.
Strong fitness offerings plus in-room spa treatments; nightlife is low-key and hotel-centered.
Hyatt Regency Seattle offers a 24-hour fitness center and on-site bars for evening drinks; a full spa is not published.
Good fitness resources and practical evening dining; dedicated full-service spa not published.

The Westin Seattle — family-friendly programming, heated indoor pool, and a central location for Pike Place and waterfront walks.

Hyatt Regency Seattle — built for conventions with roughly 103,000 sq ft of meeting space and event infrastructure.

The Westin Seattle — 24-hour WestinWORKOUT studio with Peloton bikes plus guided runs and gear lending.

Hyatt Regency Seattle — contemporary public spaces and a location steps from the convention center simplify large-group logistics.
Hyatt Regency Seattle is aimed at conventions and large meetings with around 103,000 sq ft of conference space; The Westin also has significant meeting rooms but is more of an all-purpose downtown hotel.
The Westin Seattle has a heated indoor pool and an adjacent sun deck; a pool is not published in the Hyatt Regency Seattle supplier listing, so confirm with Hyatt if a pool is essential.
No. Both properties are open to guests of all ages.
The Westin Seattle — it’s a short walk to Pike Place Market and the waterfront and has family-friendly amenities like the Westin Kids' Club.
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