
The Edgewater Hotel
Best for travelers who want a literal over-water Seattle experience, waterfront views, and a hotel with music-themed suites and large event spaces.
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The Edgewater Hotel is Seattle’s classic over-water, family-friendly 4-star on Pier 67; this guide is for travelers who want waterfront rooms, Pacific Northwest dining, and music-history suites. Thompson Seattle is an upscale 4.5-star boutique-lifestyle hotel near Pike Place Market — read this if you want a stylish, design-forward downtown stay close to the market and waterfront.
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Best for travelers who want a literal over-water Seattle experience, waterfront views, and a hotel with music-themed suites and large event spaces.

Best for travelers who prefer a contemporary boutique-lifestyle hotel steps from Pike Place Market with modern rooms and urban energy.
When The Edgewater wins: choose The Edgewater if you want the only over-water hotel in Seattle, waterfront dining (Six Seven) and a family-friendly property with music-themed suites and large event/wedding venues.
When Thompson Seattle wins: choose Thompson if you want a stylish downtown boutique stay right by Pike Place Market with a contemporary, design-focused atmosphere and easy access to the Seattle waterfront and Convention Center.
Bottom line: both are excellent for visiting Pike Place and the waterfront — pick The Edgewater for the over-water setting and event capacity, pick Thompson for a modern boutique downtown base.
| Category | The Edgewater Hotel | Thompson Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Classic waterfront hotel, historic 1962 opening, music-themed suites | Upscale boutique-lifestyle, modern design and urban energy |
| Location | On Pier 67 over Elliott Bay; waterfront trail and cruise piers steps away | |
| Size | 223 rooms and suites | 150 guestrooms |
| Audience / age policy | Family-friendly; children of all ages welcome (minimum check-in age 21) | |
| Pools | No on-site pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Six Seven Restaurant & Lounge (Pacific Northwest seafood) plus The Brim Coffee Shop | One on-site restaurant and one bar/lounge; weekday & weekend breakfast available (surcharge) |
| Spa / wellness | No full-service spa on-site; front desk can refer in-room/outside providers; 24-hour fitness center | |
| Known for | Seattle’s only over-water hotel with waterfront dining and music-history suites | Boutique-lifestyle design, location steps from Pike Place Market |
| Event & meeting space | Roughly 9,574 sq ft across nine venues; Olympic Ballroom fits up to 220 | Conference space ~6229 sq ft (579 m²) and meeting facilities |
| Parking & access | Valet parking only (no self-park option listed); complimentary downtown shuttle | Valet parking available (surcharge); covered and secured parking listed |
The Edgewater sits directly on Pier 67 over Elliott Bay with immediate waterfront access.
Choose The Edgewater for a true waterfront stay with immediate access to piers and the waterfront trail.
Thompson Seattle is a downtown boutique-lifestyle hotel a few blocks from the waterfront and steps from Pike Place Market.
Choose Thompson for a central downtown base if you want to be a short walk from Pike Place and city attractions.
The Edgewater offers 223 rooms and suites, each with a gas fireplace and several signature music suites.
Pick The Edgewater if you want fireplace-equipped rooms and music-themed suites with waterfront views.
Thompson has 150 guestrooms with a boutique-lifestyle design and modern in-room conveniences.
Choose Thompson for contemporary, design-forward rooms in a downtown setting.
Dining at The Edgewater centers on Six Seven Restaurant and Lounge plus The Brim Coffee Shop.
Go to The Edgewater for seafood-focused, waterfront meals and a unique over-water coffee shop.
Thompson lists one on-site restaurant and a bar/lounge serving breakfast (surcharge) and other meals.
Choose Thompson if you want a downtown restaurant and bar within easy walking distance of Pike Place.
The Edgewater’s defining amenity is its over-water location rather than a pool.
If waterfront location is more important than an on-site pool, The Edgewater is the clear pick.
Thompson’s main selling points are its downtown location and boutique design rather than a waterfront pier position.
Thompson is best for travelers who prioritize design and proximity to the market over a pool or pier location.
The Edgewater offers a 24-hour fitness center and on-site lounges; full spa services are available via partners.
The Edgewater covers fitness and waterfront evening dining/drinks; spa treatments require external booking.
Thompson provides concierge-recommended wellness and local nightlife access but no published in-house spa.
Thompson suits guests who want city nightlife and can use nearby spas or in-room services.

The Edgewater — built on Pier 67 over Elliott Bay with dining and many rooms facing the water.

Thompson Seattle — a modern boutique-lifestyle hotel steps from Pike Place Market.

The Edgewater — nearly 10,000 sq ft of flexible event space and an Olympic Ballroom up to 220 guests.

Thompson Seattle — smaller, design-forward property within easy walking distance of market and convention venues.
The Edgewater is built on Pier 67 over Elliott Bay; Thompson Seattle is downtown a short walk from the waterfront.
Neither hotel lists a full-service on-site spa; The Edgewater has no pool and Thompson’s listing does not publish an on-site pool.
The Edgewater markets itself as family-friendly with activities included in a daily amenities fee; both hotels accept guests of all ages.
Yes. The Edgewater has Six Seven Restaurant & Lounge and The Brim Coffee Shop; Thompson lists one on-site restaurant and a bar/lounge.
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