
The Edgewater Hotel
Best for travelers who want a distinctive over-water stay, waterfront views, and music-themed suites (Beatles, Pearl Jam).
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The Edgewater Hotel is a four-star, family-friendly, over-water hotel on Pier 67 that will appeal to travelers who want waterfront rooms, music-themed suites, and Pacific Northwest character. Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is a flagship five-star property near Pike Place Market for travelers who want polished luxury, a full spa program, and immediate access to downtown attractions.
Updated · about 0.5 km apart

Best for travelers who want a distinctive over-water stay, waterfront views, and music-themed suites (Beatles, Pearl Jam).

Best for travelers who prioritize five-star service, an on-site full-service spa, and proximity to Pike Place Market and downtown attractions.
When The Edgewater Hotel wins: choose The Edgewater if you want the novelty of Seattle’s only over-water hotel, consistent fireplace-equipped rooms, easy waterfront access, and visible music-history touches in suite options.
When Four Seasons Hotel Seattle wins: choose Four Seasons if you want full five-star amenities — a full-service spa, outdoor pool and hot tub, extensive meeting space, and a location literally a few steps from Pike Place Market.
Bottom line: both are strong waterfront luxury options; pick The Edgewater for character and a unique over-the-water experience, pick Four Seasons for classic five-star polish and on-site wellness and pool facilities.
| Category | The Edgewater Hotel | Four Seasons Hotel Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Cozy, music-heritage waterfront hotel with Pacific Northwest dining. | Polished five-star urban luxury near Pike Place Market. |
| Location | On Pier 67 over Elliott Bay, steps to the waterfront trail and close to cruise terminals. | Centrally located at 99 Union St, steps from Pike Place Market and the Seattle Waterfront. |
| Size | 223 rooms and suites. | 147 guestrooms (supplier listing). |
| Ages / audience | Family friendly; children welcome (minimum check-in age 21). | |
| Pools / beach access | No on-site pool; direct over-water location and public waterfront access nearby. | Outdoor pool and one hot tub on-site; steps from the waterfront. |
| Restaurants & bars | Six Seven Restaurant & Six Seven Lounge (over-water), The Brim Coffee Shop, lobby/seasonal bars. | One on-site restaurant and bar/lounge plus 24-hour room service (supplier listing). |
| Spa & wellness | No full-service spa on site; 24-hour fitness center with free weights and cardio. | Full-service spa with treatments, plus a fitness center and sauna (supplier listing). |
| Known for | Seattle’s only over-water hotel, rooms with gas fireplaces, music-themed signature suites. | Five-star service near Pike Place Market with spa, pool, and bay views. |
| Event space | About 9,574 sq ft across nine venues (Olympic Ballroom, Terrace Room, etc.). | Conference space totaling 10,500 sq ft and 6 meeting rooms (supplier listing). |
| Parking & transport | Valet only (overnight and daytime fees), complimentary downtown shuttle available. | Valet parking (surcharge) and limo/town car service available; close to transit and cruise piers. |
The Edgewater sits on Pier 67 directly over Elliott Bay with public waterfront access outside the hotel.
Choose The Edgewater for the literal waterfront experience and easy access to waterfront activities and ferry departures.
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is in downtown Seattle near Pike Place Market and the waterfront.
Choose Four Seasons if you want immediate downtown access to markets, theaters, and tourist hubs.
The Edgewater has 223 guest rooms and suites, and every room includes a gas fireplace.
Choose The Edgewater for character rooms, over-water views, and music-themed suites with fireplaces.
Four Seasons offers 147 guestrooms with a wide mix of Seattle View and Bay-View room types.
Choose Four Seasons for traditional five-star room finishes, larger-screen TVs, and bay-view premium rooms.
The Edgewater’s dining centers on Six Seven Restaurant and Lounge plus The Brim Coffee Shop.
Choose The Edgewater for waterfront seafood dinners and the novelty of dining over the bay.
Four Seasons provides a full-service restaurant and 24-hour room service for guests.
Choose Four Seasons if you want classic hotel dining with 24-hour room service and multi-course options.
The Edgewater’s signature amenity is its over-water location rather than on-site pool facilities.
Choose The Edgewater if being over the water and close to piers and waterfront trails is more important than an on-site pool.
Four Seasons lists an outdoor pool, one hot tub, and direct proximity to the Seattle waterfront.
Choose Four Seasons if you want an on-site pool, hot tub, and a spa-driven stay.
The Edgewater offers a 24-hour fitness center and nearby waterfront nightlife options.
Choose The Edgewater if you want a straightforward fitness offering and local waterfront nightlife rather than an on-site spa scene.
Four Seasons pairs a full-service spa and wellness facilities with downtown nightlife nearby.
Choose Four Seasons for on-site spa treatments and a more comprehensive wellness program.

The Edgewater — unique over-water rooms, fireplaces in every room, and music-themed suites.

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle — full-service spa, outdoor pool, hot tub and sauna.

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle — steps from Pike Place Market and downtown attractions.

The Edgewater — extensive event spaces including the Olympic Ballroom with floor-to-ceiling bay views and outdoor terrace options.
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is steps from Pike Place Market; The Edgewater is a short waterfront walk (about 12–15 minutes).
Four Seasons has a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, hot tub and sauna. The Edgewater does not operate a full-service spa or an on-site pool.
Yes. The Edgewater is family-friendly with children welcome and family-oriented amenities; Four Seasons’ listing notes children 17 and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room.
The Edgewater — its over-water location, Pacific Northwest dining at Six Seven, and music-themed suites emphasize local character; Four Seasons focuses on five-star urban luxury.
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