
The Edgewater Hotel
Best for travelers who want a unique over-water stay, waterfront views, and Pacific Northwest dining right on Elliott Bay.
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The Edgewater Hotel is Seattle’s only over-water hotel on Pier 67, focused on Pacific Northwest dining and waterfront atmosphere; read this if you want a distinctive waterfront stay near the piers and Pike Place Market. Sheraton Grand Seattle is a major upscale downtown hotel with large meeting space and full-service facilities; read this if you need a central, business-friendly base with lots of rooms and conference options.
Updated · about 0.6 km apart

Best for travelers who want a unique over-water stay, waterfront views, and Pacific Northwest dining right on Elliott Bay.

Best for travelers who need a large, centrally located full-service hotel with extensive meeting space and convenient access to downtown Seattle attractions.
When The Edgewater Hotel wins: pick The Edgewater if you want a waterside room with bay views, on-site Pacific Northwest dining (Six Seven), easy access to piers and waterfront walks, and a smaller, characterful property.
When Sheraton Grand Seattle wins: choose the Sheraton Grand Seattle for a large, full-service downtown hotel with many room types, extensive meeting and event space, an indoor pool, 24-hour fitness, and proximity to the central business district and Pike Place Market.
Bottom line: The Edgewater is the choice for a distinctive waterfront experience and locally focused dining; Sheraton Grand Seattle is the practical choice for large groups, business travelers, and guests wanting conventional full-service hotel facilities in the city core.
| Category | The Edgewater Hotel | Sheraton Grand Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Intimate, historic waterfront hotel with Pacific Northwest character | Major upscale downtown full-service hotel with broad business/leisure appeal |
| Location | On Pier 67 over Elliott Bay; immediate waterfront access and piers | Downtown (1400 6th Ave), a short walk to Pike Place Market and convention centers |
| Size (rooms) | 223 guest rooms and suites | 1,236 guestrooms |
| Built / character | Opened 1962 for Century 21 World's Fair; over-water, historic character | Modern large-scale downtown hotel (full-service positioning) |
| Pools | No on-site pool; waterfront instead | Indoor pool (wheelchair-accessible; pool hoist on site) |
| Restaurants & bars | Six Seven Restaurant & Lounge (Pacific Northwest seafood) + The Brim Coffee Shop | On-site restaurant, coffee shop/cafe, and bar/lounge; room service (limited hours) |
| Spa / wellness | No full-service spa; 24-hour fitness center on 2nd floor | 24-hour fitness facilities; no full-service spa published |
| Meeting & event space | About 9,574 sq ft across nine venues (Olympic Ballroom up to 220) | Conference space size 3,400 sq ft and 51 meeting rooms |
| Known for | Seattle’s only over-water hotel with sweeping Elliott Bay views and seafood dining | Central downtown location, large meeting inventory, and full-service hotel features |
| Accessibility & family policy | Family-friendly; pets allowed (fee); wheelchair accessible | |
The Edgewater sits directly on Pier 67 over Elliott Bay for immediate waterfront access and pier departures.
Choose The Edgewater for direct waterfront access, piers and bay views.
Sheraton Grand Seattle is centrally located on 6th Ave within easy walking distance of Pike Place Market and the Seattle Convention Center.
Pick Sheraton Grand Seattle for immediate downtown access to shopping and convention hubs.
The Edgewater has 223 rooms and suites; most rooms include a gas fireplace and many have bay views or over-water locations.
If a waterfront room with a fireplace or a themed suite matters, The Edgewater is distinctive.
Sheraton Grand Seattle offers a broad inventory of room types and club/club-lounge options for different traveler needs.
Sheraton Grand Seattle is flexible for larger parties and travelers needing accessible or club-level rooms.
The Edgewater centers dining on Six Seven Restaurant and Lounge, focused on seasonally inspired Pacific Northwest seafood with over-water views.
The Edgewater is for travelers who value waterfront dining and Northwest seafood.
Sheraton Grand Seattle provides a restaurant, coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge with to-go breakfast and limited room service hours.
Sheraton covers basic full-service dining needs for business or convention travelers.
The Edgewater does not have an on-site pool; its primary waterfront amenity is direct access to Elliott Bay and nearby piers.
Expect waterfront access and activities, not an on-site pool.
Sheraton Grand Seattle includes indoor pool facilities and accessible pool features.
Sheraton is the better pick if an on-site pool matters.
The Edgewater offers a 24-hour self-serve fitness center and nearby waterfront nightlife and music venues.
Good for active guests and those who want nearby live music and waterfront walks.
Sheraton Grand Seattle supports business travelers with 24-hour fitness and extensive meeting facilities; nightlife options are a short walk away.
Choose Sheraton for business-focused wellness facilities and easy access to downtown nightlife.

The Edgewater Hotel — over-water rooms, gas fireplaces in every room, and direct Elliott Bay views.

Sheraton Grand Seattle — large meeting inventory (51 meeting rooms) and dedicated conference space.

Sheraton Grand Seattle — has an indoor pool with accessibility features.

The Edgewater Hotel — smaller property with historic waterfront character and signature Pacific Northwest dining.
Both are within easy walking distance, but Sheraton Grand Seattle is centrally located a short walk from Pike Place Market; The Edgewater is a slightly longer waterfront walk (about 12–15 minutes).
Sheraton Grand Seattle has an indoor pool; The Edgewater does not have a pool on site.
No — both hotels are all-ages properties (not adults-only).
Sheraton Grand Seattle is better suited for large meetings and conventions; it lists 51 meeting rooms and significant conference space. The Edgewater offers multiple event venues but is smaller overall.
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