
The Edgewater Hotel
Best for waterfront views, music-memorabilia suites, and being steps from piers and cruise terminals.
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The Edgewater Hotel is a 4-star waterfront Seattle hotel on Pier 67 with over-water rooms and a strong music-history identity; this comparison is for travelers who want waterfront character and easy cruise-terminal access. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle is an upscale 4.5-star boutique Kimpton in downtown Seattle for travelers who prefer colorful, design-forward city-center stays close to Pike Place Market and convention venues.
Updated · about 0.6 km apart

Best for waterfront views, music-memorabilia suites, and being steps from piers and cruise terminals.

Best for a central downtown location, boutique style, and easy access to Pike Place Market and theaters.
When The Edgewater Hotel wins: Choose The Edgewater if you want a stay literally over Elliott Bay, rooms with gas fireplaces, a prominent waterfront restaurant (Six Seven), and close proximity to the cruise terminal and waterfront trails.
When Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle wins: Choose the Kimpton if you prefer a lively downtown base for walking to Pike Place Market, convention venues, restaurants and nightlife, plus boutique design and concierge-driven city services.
Bottom line: Both hotels offer personality-driven Seattle visits — pick The Edgewater for waterfront character and music-history suites; pick the Kimpton for a central boutique downtown experience and conference-friendly facilities.
| Category | The Edgewater Hotel | Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Waterfront lodge with music-history touches and fireplaces in every room | Colorful upscale boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Seattle |
| Location | On Pier 67 above Elliott Bay, steps from waterfront attractions and the cruise terminal | Downtown (1101 4th Ave), within easy walking distance of Pike Place Market and Seattle Waterfront |
| Size (rooms) | 223 guest rooms and suites | 189 air-conditioned rooms |
| Opened / age | Opened 1962 (Century 21 World's Fair) — historic property | Not published |
| Pool | No on-site pool | |
| Restaurants & bars | Six Seven Restaurant & Lounge (over-water Pacific Northwest seafood) plus The Brim Coffee Shop | Marin restaurant and a bar/lounge on-site; full breakfasts available for a fee |
| Spa / wellness | No full-service spa on site; in-room/outside partners recommended | Not published |
| Fitness | 24-hour self-serve fitness center (cardio and free weights) | |
| Known for | Seattle’s only over-water hotel, music-suites (Beatles, Pearl Jam), waterfront views | Kimpton boutique style, downtown location, conference/meeting space |
| Family / adults policy | Family-friendly; children welcome (minimum check-in age 21) | |
The Edgewater sits on Pier 67 directly over Elliott Bay, putting guests immediately on the waterfront and within steps of piers and waterfront trails.
Choose The Edgewater if you want immediate waterfront access and easy cruise/ferry departures.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle is located on 4th Avenue in downtown Seattle, placing you near Pike Place Market, theaters, and transit hubs.
Choose the Kimpton if you want a central hotel for dining, shopping and convention access.
The Edgewater has 223 rooms and suites; every room includes a gas fireplace and several signature music-themed suites.
Pick The Edgewater for rooms with fireplaces and music-themed suites with waterfront views.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle offers 189 air‑conditioned rooms with a range of standard and premium options.
Pick the Kimpton for boutique downtown rooms with varied premium and accessible options.
Dining at The Edgewater centers on Six Seven, an over-water Pacific Northwest seafood restaurant, plus a lounge and the Brim Coffee Shop.
Choose The Edgewater for over-water seafood meals and dramatic waterfront dining.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle has an on-site restaurant (Marin) and a bar/lounge, plus full breakfasts available for a fee.
Choose the Kimpton if you want easy access to downtown dining and a hotel restaurant near market and theaters.
The Edgewater does not have a pool but its key amenity is being built over Elliott Bay with direct waterfront access and nearby public beaches/parks.
If on-site pool swimming matters, The Edgewater is not the right pick — its value is the over-water location and waterfront activities.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle does not list an on-site pool; the listing references swimming as available nearby.
Kimpton guests use downtown access for waterfront activities rather than an on-site pool.
Wellness at The Edgewater centers on a 24-hour fitness center and outdoor activity options; nightlife ties into the waterfront dining and nearby music venues.
Edgewater offers simple on-site fitness plus direct access to waterfront nightlife and live-music spots nearby.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle lists a 24-hour fitness center and an on-site bar/lounge; downtown nightlife and theaters are within walking distance.
Kimpton is convenient for guests focused on downtown nightlife, theater and walkable evening options.

Stay on the water in rooms built over Elliott Bay with direct pier access and water views.

Walk to Pike Place Market, theaters, the convention center and city shops from a central 4th Ave address.

Music-themed suites (Beatles, Pearl Jam) and in-room record players give a distinct music-focused stay.

Kimpton provides boutique style and sizable conference/meeting space (5 meeting rooms, 6000 sq ft) for business travelers.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle is slightly closer to Pike Place Market by city blocks; The Edgewater is a pleasant 12–15 minute waterfront walk.
Neither property has a listed on-site pool. The Edgewater has no full-service spa; Kimpton's supplier listing does not publish a full-service spa.
The Edgewater is closer to the Bell Street Cruise Terminal (Pier 66) and Pier 69 (Victoria Clipper), making it more convenient for many cruise departures.
Yes. The Edgewater is family-friendly (children of all ages welcome); Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle also permits children with certain rate-plan allowances for breakfast.
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