
The Westin Seattle
Best for groups, conferences, and families who need lots of rooms and meeting space.
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The Westin Seattle is a large, twin-tower downtown hotel that suits meetings, families, and travelers who want big-hotel amenities. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle is an upscale boutique downtown property with personality and pet-friendly policies — good for travelers seeking style and a smaller, design-forward stay.
Updated · about 0.4 km apart

Best for groups, conferences, and families who need lots of rooms and meeting space.

Best for couples, solo travelers, and pet owners who prefer a boutique, design-focused downtown stay.
When The Westin Seattle wins: Choose The Westin for large events, extensive meeting and ballroom options, a heated indoor pool open early-to-late, and a very large roster of rooms for groups or families.
When Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle wins: Pick Kimpton Monaco for a smaller, upscale boutique experience close to Pike Place and the waterfront, with playful design, local personality, pet-friendly perks, and complimentary on-site bikes.
Bottom line: Both put you in downtown Seattle within easy walking distance of Pike Place Market and the waterfront; pick The Westin for scale and conference needs, and Kimpton Monaco for boutique style and a pet-friendly stay.
| Category | The Westin Seattle | Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, corporate/upscale Westin flagship with a convention focus | Upscale boutique with playful design and local personality |
| Location | Downtown (1900 5th Ave), steps from Westlake Center and a short walk to Pike Place | |
| Size (rooms / floors) | 891 rooms across 47 floors | 189 rooms |
| Target audience / age policy | All ages welcome; families and business groups | All ages welcome (not adults-only) |
| Pools / water features | Heated indoor pool open daily (5:00 AM–11:00 PM) with outdoor sun deck | No pool listed on supplier amenities |
| Restaurants & bars | Relish Bistro, Relish To Go, 1900 FIFTH Bar + Lounge (3 on-site venues, room service) | Marin (1 restaurant) and a bar/lounge; full breakfast available for a fee |
| Spa & wellness | WestinWORKOUT 24-hour fitness; in-room Heavenly Spa services (no full on-site spa) | Not published |
| Meetings & events | Large: ~70,000 sq ft of event space, Grand Ballroom up to 2,000 reception guests | Conference space 6000 sq ft across 5 meeting rooms |
| Accessibility & family features | Multiple ADA rooms, Westin Kids' Club amenities, family-focused services | Wheelchair accessible features, some accessible room types, family policies allow children |
| Pet policy / pet perks | Pet-friendly (dogs allowed; daily fee with cap; amenities provided) | |
| Notable extras | FedEx business center, extensive ballroom/ballroom foyer spaces, lake/airport transfer options listed | Free bicycles on site, fireplace in lobby, showcase for local artists |
The Westin Seattle sits on Fifth Avenue in the heart of downtown, a short walk from Westlake Center, Pike Place, and the monorail.
Choose The Westin when you want huge downtown connectivity and quick access to shopping, transit, and conventions.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle is a boutique option close to the waterfront and Pike Place Market, within easy walking distance of central Seattle attractions.
Choose Kimpton Monaco for a central downtown location with boutique character and easy access to the waterfront.
The Westin offers a wide range of room types across two towers, including suites and accessible options.
The Westin is better when you need many room choices, family layouts, or skyline views for larger parties.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle has a smaller roster of 189 air-conditioned rooms with a mix of standard, premium, and suite options.
Kimpton Monaco works well when you prefer a boutique room inventory and some premium suite choices in downtown Seattle.
The Westin has multiple dining outlets covering breakfast, casual meals, grab-and-go, and a lobby bar.
Pick The Westin for variety and reliable on-site dining choices suitable for families and groups.
Kimpton Monaco lists Marin as its on-site restaurant plus a bar/lounge; breakfast is available for a fee.
Choose Kimpton Monaco if you want a single in-house restaurant with an intimate, boutique-dining setting.
The Westin's signature on-site amenity is a heated indoor pool with an adjacent outdoor sun deck.
If having an on-site pool is important, The Westin provides a reliably available heated indoor pool.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle's supplier listing does not include an on-site pool.
Kimpton Monaco focuses on boutique amenities and location rather than an on-site pool.
The Westin provides 24-hour fitness facilities, in-room spa services, and a lively lobby bar.
The Westin is the practical choice for guests who prioritize a full fitness facility and on-site late-evening bar.
Kimpton Monaco offers boutique extras like a fireplace in the lobby, free bicycles, and a lively bar/lounge atmosphere.
Kimpton Monaco is better when you want boutique-style public spaces and easy access to downtown nightlife rather than larger fitness infrastructure.

Vast meeting space (Grand Ballroom and ~70,000 sq ft) and many event rooms make it the clear choice for large meetings.

Smaller, design-forward property that emphasizes personality and pet-friendly amenities including bowls and listings for pet services.

Heated indoor pool with an outdoor sun deck and long daily hours.

Close walk to the Seattle Waterfront and Pike Place Market with a cozy downtown boutique setting.
Both are downtown and within easy walking distance to Pike Place Market; Kimpton Monaco is a short walk to the waterfront and market, and The Westin is a roughly 5–10 minute walk.
The Westin Seattle — it has far more meeting and ballroom space (including a Grand Ballroom that can host up to 2,000 reception guests).
Yes. Both properties are pet-friendly; Kimpton Hotel Monaco lists pet amenities like food and water bowls, and The Westin accepts dogs with a daily fee and capped charge.
No on-site pool is listed in the Kimpton supplier amenities; The Westin does list a heated indoor pool.
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