
The Westin Seattle
Best for large groups, meetings, families, and guests who want an indoor pool and a full range of city‑center services.
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The Westin Seattle is a large, full-service twin‑tower highrise in downtown Seattle with extensive meeting space and a heated indoor pool; this guide is for travelers who want reliable city‑center amenities, family‑friendly services, and event facilities. Thompson Seattle is a boutique‑luxury Pike Place–area hotel known for style, terrace views, and an intimate scale; read on if you prefer a smaller, design-forward downtown stay close to the market.
Updated · about 0.5 km apart

Best for large groups, meetings, families, and guests who want an indoor pool and a full range of city‑center services.

Best for travelers seeking a smaller, style‑focused hotel steps from Pike Place Market and a more intimate downtown stay.
When The Westin Seattle wins: choose The Westin for big, full‑service needs — extensive event and meeting space, an on‑site heated indoor pool, 24/7 fitness, family services, and more rooms and facilities for groups.
When Thompson Seattle wins: choose Thompson for a boutique, design‑forward stay very close to Pike Place Market, with a smaller, more intimate property and terrace/city views in a market‑area location.
Bottom line: pick The Westin for scale, amenities, and meetings; pick Thompson for a compact, stylish Pike Place–area experience. Both put you within easy walking distance of the market and Seattle’s waterfront.
| Category | The Westin Seattle | Thompson Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large twin‑tower urban hotel, full‑service | Boutique‑luxury, intimate lifestyle hotel |
| Location | Downtown; about a 5–10 minute walk to Pike Place Market | Steps from Pike Place Market and the waterfront |
| Size | 891 rooms across 47 floors | 150 guestrooms (listing) |
| Ages / policy | All ages welcome (primary guest must be 18+ to check in) | |
| Pool | Heated indoor pool (open daily) | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Three on‑site outlets (Relish Bistro, Relish To Go, 1900 FIFTH Bar + Lounge) plus 24‑hour room service | One on‑site restaurant and one bar/lounge; breakfast available for a surcharge |
| Spa & wellness | No standalone spa; in‑room spa services (Heavenly Spa) and 24/7 WestinWORKOUT fitness center | No full on‑site spa listed; health/beauty spa noted nearby |
| Event & meeting space | Extensive — ~70,000 sq ft across many rooms, large ballrooms for up to ~2,000 | Conference space about 6,229 sq ft (579 m²) |
| Accessibility & mobility | Multiple ADA rooms, wheelchair access, accessible registration and dining | Wheelchair‑accessible path of travel, visual alarms, accessible public washroom; may have limitations |
| Nearby highlights | Walkable to Westlake Center, convention center, theaters, waterfront | Steps from Pike Place Market, close to Seattle Waterfront and original Starbucks |
The Westin sits on 5th Avenue in downtown Seattle, within easy walking distance of shopping, theaters, the monorail, and Pike Place Market.
Choose The Westin for broad downtown access and transport links.
Thompson Seattle is positioned in the Pike Place Market area, putting market stalls, the waterfront, and local sights within a short walk.
Choose Thompson for a stay that keeps Pike Place and the waterfront as your immediate neighborhood.
The Westin offers a wide variety of room types across two towers, including many accessible and family‑friendly options.
Choose The Westin when you need many room options, family configurations, or high‑floor skyline views.
Thompson Seattle has about 150 guestrooms; the property emphasizes style and terrace/city views in a smaller set of rooms.
Choose Thompson if you want a smaller, design‑focused hotel with market‑area views.
The Westin has three distinct on‑site outlets that cover breakfast, casual meals, coffee, and late‑day drinks.
Choose The Westin for variety and family‑friendly dining options without leaving the hotel.
Thompson Seattle offers a single restaurant and bar/lounge and serves breakfast (for a surcharge), focusing on a concise food and drink program.
Choose Thompson if you prefer a simpler, boutique dining experience and plan to eat out in the Pike Place area.
The Westin’s signature amenity for many guests is its heated indoor pool plus a 24/7 fitness studio.
Choose The Westin when an indoor pool and round‑the‑clock fitness facilities matter.
Thompson’s notable on‑property features are terrace spaces and market‑area views rather than pool or extensive fitness facilities.
Choose Thompson for terrace views and a compact property footprint rather than on‑site pool or full spa facilities.
The Westin supports wellness with a 24/7 fitness center and occasional guided runs; nightlife options include an on‑site bar and proximity to downtown venues.
Choose The Westin for fitness facilities and convenient access to a broad range of downtown nightlife and entertainment.
Thompson offers a neighborhood feel with a hotel bar and immediate access to Pike Place nightlife, restaurants, and waterfront attractions.
Choose Thompson if you want to spend evenings exploring Pike Place, local bars, and the waterfront rather than using hotel nightlife.

Large meeting inventory and ballrooms (including a ~18,000 sq ft Grand Ballroom) make The Westin the obvious choice for events.

Thompson’s boutique scale and market‑area location put you steps from Pike Place and the waterfront.

The Westin welcomes families and provides a heated indoor pool plus family‑oriented services.

Thompson’s boutique‑luxury positioning and smaller footprint suit travelers who prefer a stylish, intimate hotel close to the market.
Both are within easy walking distance, but Thompson is steps from Pike Place Market while The Westin is roughly a 5–10 minute walk.
The Westin Seattle has a heated indoor pool open daily; Thompson Seattle does not have a pool published in its supplier listing.
The Westin is better suited for meetings and large events, with extensive meeting space and large ballrooms. Thompson offers conference space but on a much smaller scale.
Neither property is adults‑only; neither listing indicates a beachfront location.
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