Premier Suite, Bay View

As the name says, this suite is a Bay View room, so the outlook is toward the water from a downtown address at 809 5th Avenue. The living area is framed by that view. For a wider panorama of Elliott Bay, downtown and the Olympic Mountains, Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge on the 16th floor is a natural follow-up.

The suite covers 891 sq. ft. with a spacious living area. It has 1 king bed dressed in hypo-allergenic bedding, with a pillow menu, and sleeps up to 3 guests. A free rollaway/extra bed can be added for a third guest. Connecting rooms are also offered if your party is larger.

The hotel applies a $75 charge per additional adult (18+) in rooms with more than two adult occupants. Booking.com notes that children of all ages are welcome, with guests 18 and over charged as adults.

It is built for unwinding. There is a deep soaking bathtub and a separate shower with a rainfall showerhead. You will also find bathrobes, designer toiletries, shampoo, soap, a toothbrush and toothpaste, towels and a hair dryer.

You get a 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, free WiFi, an espresso maker, a coffee/tea maker, an electric kettle, free bottled water and a minibar. There is also a desk and chair, an iron and ironing board, free daily newspapers, daily housekeeping and turndown service.

A mandatory Urban Experience Fee of $25 per room, per night (plus tax) applies. It includes complimentary WiFi, 24-hour fitness center access and a $50 credit toward spa services of 75 minutes or more at Le SPA de l'hôtel LOTTE. The spa is on the 3rd floor and open daily 10 AM to 7 PM, with treatment rooms that include couples' rooms. Treatments need a reservation, and guests under 18 are not admitted.

The hotel does not have a swimming pool. It does have a sauna and steam room in the spa, and a fitness center with Technogym equipment and a Peloton bike. For dining, Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge on the 16th floor serves Pacific Northwest cuisine. Dinner runs daily from 5:00 to 10:00 PM, with breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch also served. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

Very walkable. The Pioneer Square Link light rail station is about 257 m away, and the Sky View Observatory at Columbia Center is roughly 650 ft away. Pike Place Market is about 800 m (around a 15-minute walk), and Lumen Field is about 15 minutes on foot. From Sea-Tac, light rail reaches downtown in about 36–40 minutes. Alki Beach is roughly 4 miles away, reachable by the West Seattle Water Taxi from Pier 50.

Valet parking is on site, with tiered rates starting at $30 for up to 2 hours and $75 for overnight. The garage has a 6'6" height limit. Check-in is at 4:00 PM, and check-out is 11:00 AM or 12:00 PM depending on the source. The reservation holder must be 21 or older with a photo ID and credit card, and a $100 per night deposit may be required. Dogs up to 40 lbs are welcome for a one-time $100 fee, and the hotel is 100% non-smoking.