
The Edgewater Hotel
Best for city sightseeing, waterfront dining, and being minutes from Pike Place Market and cruise terminals.
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The Edgewater Hotel is Seattle’s four-star over-water landmark on Pier 67, best for travelers who want downtown waterfront access, city sightseeing and on-site waterfront dining. Salish Lodge & Spa is a four-star destination lodge in Fall City overlooking Snoqualmie Falls, aimed at couples and anyone seeking a regional spa-and-nature escape.
Updated · about 30 miles (≈48 km) apart

Best for city sightseeing, waterfront dining, and being minutes from Pike Place Market and cruise terminals.

Best for a Pacific Northwest spa getaway with direct access to Snoqualmie Falls and nearby outdoor activities.
When The Edgewater Hotel wins: choose The Edgewater if you want to be in downtown Seattle on the water, within easy walking distance of Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, waterfront ferries and a signature over-water restaurant.
When Salish Lodge & Spa wins: choose Salish if your priority is a quieter, nature-focused stay with an on-site full-service spa and immediate views of Snoqualmie Falls — ideal for couples or a restorative weekend away from the city.
Bottom line: The Edgewater is an urban waterfront landmark for sightseeing, dining and family travel; Salish Lodge & Spa is a destination property for spa services, waterfall views and outdoor activities. Pick based on whether you want city access (Edgewater) or a nature/ spa retreat (Salish).
| Category | The Edgewater Hotel | Salish Lodge & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Urban waterfront landmark, lively downtown setting | Quiet destination lodge focused on nature and relaxation |
| Location | Built on pilings over Elliott Bay at Pier 67 — walking distance to Pike Place and waterfront attractions | Perched above Snoqualmie Falls in Fall City — steps from the falls and riverside trails |
| Size | 223 guest rooms and suites | 86 rooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages welcome; family friendly | All ages welcome; not adults-only |
| Pools / beach | No on-site pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Six Seven Restaurant, Six Seven Lounge, The Brim Coffee Shop (over-water coffee shop) | 2 restaurants (including The Dining Room) and 1 bar/lounge; coffee shop/cafe on site |
| Spa / wellness | No full-service spa on site; front desk can recommend in-room partners | Full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials; reservations required |
| Known for | Seattle’s only over-water hotel and waterfront dining views | Snoqualmie Falls views and an on-site full-service spa |
| Parking | Valet parking only (no self-parking option listed) | Free self parking available on site |
| Event & meeting space | Roughly 9,574 sq ft across nine venues (largest: Olympic Ballroom) | Conference space totaling 5,368 sq ft and 9 meeting rooms |
The Edgewater sits directly over Elliott Bay at Pier 67 in downtown Seattle.
Pick The Edgewater for immediate downtown waterfront access and sightseeing.
Salish Lodge & Spa sits above Snoqualmie Falls in Fall City, separate from Seattle’s urban core.
Pick Salish Lodge if you want waterfall views and a nature-focused, out-of-town stay.
The Edgewater has 223 rooms and suites including multiple over-water room types and signature music-themed suites.
Choose The Edgewater for larger variety of suites and over-water accommodation with city/water views.
Salish Lodge & Spa offers 86 air-conditioned rooms with fireplaces and select rooms featuring patios or balconies facing the falls or river.
Choose Salish for rooms oriented to falls/riverside views and a lodge-style, fireplace-equipped stay.
The Edgewater centers dining around seafood-forward Six Seven and an over-water coffee shop.
Pick The Edgewater for scenic waterfront dining and easy access to Seattle restaurants and bars.
Salish has on-site dining focused on the lodge experience with two restaurants and a bar/lounge.
Pick Salish if you want meals with falls views and the convenience of on-site lodge dining and room service.
The Edgewater’s signature amenity is its over-water location and waterfront dining rather than a pool or spa.
Pick The Edgewater for the novelty and views of staying directly above the water in central Seattle.
Salish’s signature amenity is its full-service spa and direct relationship to Snoqualmie Falls.
Pick Salish for spa treatments and immediate access to the falls and nearby outdoor recreation.
The Edgewater provides a 24-hour fitness center and on-property dining/lounge options for evening plans.
Pick The Edgewater if you want to combine active sightseeing with waterfront dining and in-hotel evening drinks.
Salish focuses on spa-based wellness and low-key evenings with falls views.
Pick Salish for a wellness-first stay and quieter evening atmosphere centered on the falls and spa.

The Edgewater — Six Seven and The Brim provide over-water dining and Seattle waterfront views.

Salish Lodge & Spa — an on-site full-service spa and direct Snoqualmie Falls access make it the clear choice.

The Edgewater — walking distance to Pike Place Market, the Space Needle area and waterfront attractions.

Salish Lodge & Spa — choose it for waterfall views, hiking nearby and a quieter, out-of-town setting.
The Edgewater is in downtown Seattle on the waterfront and is within walking distance of Pike Place Market, the Space Needle area and ferry piers. Salish Lodge is in Fall City near Snoqualmie Falls and requires a drive from Seattle.
Salish Lodge & Spa operates a full-service spa. The Edgewater does not have a full-service spa and does not have an on-site pool.
The Edgewater is family friendly and offers family-oriented amenities and easy access to city attractions. Salish welcomes all ages but is more commonly chosen by couples and adults seeking a spa-focused getaway.
Salish offers free self parking onsite. The Edgewater publishes valet parking only with no self-parking option listed.
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