
The Edgewater Hotel
Best for waterfront views, fireplace-equipped rooms, and easy access to cruise piers and waterfront walks.
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The Edgewater Hotel is a 4-star, music-themed waterfront hotel on Pier 67 that puts rooms over Elliott Bay; this guide is for travelers who want a distinctive over-water Seattle stay with easy waterfront access. Hotel 1000, in The Unbound Collection is a five-star boutique-luxury downtown hotel for travelers who prefer a polished downtown base with full-service facilities and convenient access to downtown attractions.
Updated · about 1.0 km apart

Best for waterfront views, fireplace-equipped rooms, and easy access to cruise piers and waterfront walks.

Best for a polished downtown luxury stay with a full set of on-site services (spa, fitness, restaurant/bar) and concierge amenities.
When The Edgewater Hotel wins: choose The Edgewater if the priority is staying literally over Elliott Bay, having gas-fireplace rooms, easy access to waterfront trails and cruise terminals, or if you want a hotel with distinctive music-themed suites.
When Hotel 1000 wins: pick Hotel 1000 if you want a downtown five-star boutique hotel with a larger on-site amenity set (spa, fitness center, bars/restaurants, concierge, and valet parking) and a central location for walking to many downtown sights.
Bottom line: both are upscale Seattle choices with different strengths — The Edgewater is unique for its over-water location and waterfront dining, while Hotel 1000 is a conventional five-star downtown hotel with comprehensive on-site facilities. Choose based on whether you prefer the waterfront setting or a full-service downtown luxury base.
| Category | The Edgewater Hotel | Hotel 1000, in The Unbound Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Casual waterfront hotel with music-themed rooms and Pacific Northwest dining | Five-star boutique-luxury downtown hotel |
| Location | On Pier 67 over Elliott Bay, immediate waterfront access | Downtown, 1000 1st Ave — close to Pike Place and downtown attractions |
| Size (rooms) | 223 guest rooms and suites | Not published |
| Age policy / audience | All ages welcome; family-friendly (minimum check-in age 21) | All ages welcome; adults-only: false |
| Pools | No on-site pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Six Seven Restaurant, Six Seven Lounge, The Brim Coffee Shop, lobby bar/seasonal pop-ups | On-site restaurants and bar(s); full breakfast and happy hour available |
| Spa & wellness | No full-service spa on site; 24-hour fitness center | Spa and fitness center on site |
| Known for | Seattle's only over-water hotel and rooms with gas fireplaces | Flawless service and full-suite of on-site facilities (spa, fitness, concierge) |
| Event space / weddings | About 9,574 sq ft across nine venues; Olympic Ballroom for up to 220 guests | Not published |
| Wi‑Fi & connectivity | Complimentary Wi‑Fi included via daily amenities fee | Complimentary Wi‑Fi in all rooms |
The Edgewater sits on pilings over Elliott Bay at Pier 67 with direct waterfront access and short walks to waterfront attractions.
Choose The Edgewater for direct waterfront access, views, and proximity to cruise piers.
Hotel 1000 is downtown in the commercial core at 1000 1st Ave, close to Pike Place Market and other central attractions.
Choose Hotel 1000 if you want a downtown base for exploring Seattle on foot with comprehensive front-desk services.
The Edgewater has 223 rooms and suites; every room includes a gas fireplace and many overlook Elliott Bay.
Choose The Edgewater for fireplace-equipped rooms and suites with an over-water setting and music-themed signature suites.
Hotel 1000 lists multiple room types (king, queen, accessible, city- and water-view rooms, and premium suites) designed as five-star boutique accommodations.
Choose Hotel 1000 for varied boutique-style room layouts and standard five-star in-room amenities.
The Edgewater centers dining on waterfront Pacific Northwest cuisine at Six Seven plus a lounge and over-water coffee shop.
Choose The Edgewater if you want seafood-forward Pacific Northwest dining with direct over-water views.
Hotel 1000 offers on-site restaurants and bar(s) with full breakfast and happy hour options and an on-property bar for evening service.
Choose Hotel 1000 if you prefer a downtown hotel with multiple in-house dining and bar options and room service.
The Edgewater does not have a pool; its primary asset is the over-water location and waterfront access.
The Edgewater’s signature amenity is its location over Elliott Bay rather than a pool or large wellness complex.
Hotel 1000’s supplier listing emphasizes full-service facilities including a spa and fitness center rather than a waterfront setting.
Choose Hotel 1000 if you want a hotel with an on-site spa and full-service amenities.
The Edgewater provides a 24-hour fitness center and on-property bars; no full-service spa is operated on site.
The Edgewater is fine for fitness and evening drinks but not for a hotel spa experience.
Hotel 1000 lists a spa and fitness center on the property along with bars and daily housekeeping.
Hotel 1000 better suits guests seeking in-house spa treatments and a full-service downtown evening scene.

The Edgewater — rooms built over Elliott Bay and waterfront dining at Six Seven.

Hotel 1000 — five-star boutique services including a spa, fitness center, concierge and valet.

The Edgewater — family-friendly policies, music-themed suites (Beatles, Pearl Jam) and on-site experiences.

Hotel 1000 — downtown address near core attractions and easy access to transit and shopping.
The Edgewater is directly on the waterfront (Pier 67) and is the closer option for immediate waterfront attractions and cruise piers.
Hotel 1000 lists an on-site spa, sauna and broader full-service amenities; The Edgewater does not operate a full-service spa on site.
No — both properties are open to all ages. The Edgewater is family-friendly and Hotel 1000 is not adults-only.
No — The Edgewater does not have an on-site pool.
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