
The Edgewater Hotel
Best for waterfront views, Seattle sightseeing and a hotel with music-history suites and fireplaces in every room.
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The Edgewater Hotel is a four-star, over-water Seattle classic on Pier 67 with fireplace rooms and Pacific Northwest dining — a good pick for travelers who want waterfront views and easy access to downtown Seattle attractions. W Bellevue is a four-star upscale lifestyle hotel in downtown Bellevue for travelers who prefer a modern, design-forward stay close to shopping, dining and convention space on the Eastside.
Updated · about 11 mi (18 km) apart

Best for waterfront views, Seattle sightseeing and a hotel with music-history suites and fireplaces in every room.

Best for a modern downtown Bellevue base close to Bellevue Square, restaurants, and substantial meeting/conference space.
When The Edgewater Hotel wins: Choose The Edgewater if you want Seattle’s only over-water hotel, immediate access to the waterfront, and on-site Pacific Northwest dining with bay and mountain views — good for sightseeing, cruise-terminal proximity and family stays.
When W Bellevue wins: Choose W Bellevue if you need a contemporary downtown location on the Eastside with a lifestyle-brand experience, on-site meeting and event space, and easy access to Bellevue Square and corporate campuses.
Bottom line: Both are four-star upscale options. Pick The Edgewater for a distinctive waterfront Seattle experience; pick W Bellevue for a modern downtown Bellevue stay with strong meeting and dining options closer to Eastside destinations.
| Category | The Edgewater Hotel | W Bellevue |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Classic waterfront hotel with Pacific Northwest character and music-themed suites | Upscale lifestyle hotel with contemporary design and brand-focused amenities |
| Location | On Pier 67 over Elliott Bay; walkable to Pike Place Market and Seattle Center | Downtown Bellevue, steps from Bellevue Square and Downtown Park |
| Size (rooms) | 223 rooms and suites | 245 rooms |
| Audience / age policy | Family-friendly; children welcome (minimum check-in age 21) | All ages welcome (minimum check-in age 21 at property) |
| Pools / beach | No on-site pool; immediate public waterfront access (Pier & waterfront trail) | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Six Seven Restaurant & Lounge plus The Brim Coffee Shop and a lobby bar | The Lakehouse (1 restaurant) plus 2 bars/lounges and 24-hour room service |
| Spa & wellness | No full-service spa on site; 24-hour fitness center included in amenities fee | 24-hour fitness facilities; full-service spa: Not published |
| Event & meeting space | Around 9,574 sq ft across nine venues (including Olympic Ballroom) | About 10,000 sq ft with 11 meeting rooms and banquet hall |
| Known for | Seattle’s only over-water hotel with bay and mountain views | W brand lifestyle hotel in the heart of Bellevue with conference facilities |
| Parking | Valet parking only (no self-park option) | Self parking (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge) |
The Edgewater sits on Pier 67 over Elliott Bay, immediately adjacent to waterfront attractions and a short walk to Pike Place Market and Seattle Center.
Choose The Edgewater if you want direct waterfront access and proximity to Seattle’s top tourist sites.
W Bellevue is in the heart of downtown Bellevue, a short stroll from Bellevue Square, Downtown Park and many Eastside corporate campuses.
Choose W Bellevue for a central Bellevue location close to shopping and business districts.
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 and for a distinct over-water room option.
W Bellevue offers 245 air-conditioned rooms with modern design and typical W-brand in-room amenities.
Pick W Bellevue if you prefer a contemporary, brand-driven room experience in downtown Bellevue.
The Edgewater’s on-site dining focuses on Pacific Northwest seafood and waterfront views at Six Seven, plus a coffee shop and lounge.
Pick The Edgewater to combine waterfront scenery with Pacific Northwest seafood dining.
W Bellevue’s dining includes The Lakehouse and two bars/lounges, plus 24-hour room service.
Pick W Bellevue if you want modern on-site dining with multiple bars and round-the-clock room service.
The Edgewater’s signature amenity is its over-water location and waterfront access rather than a pool or spa.
The Edgewater is for travelers who prioritize a waterfront setting and views over an on-site pool.
W Bellevue centers its guest experience on a downtown, lifestyle-hotel model with fitness and meeting facilities.
W Bellevue is about downtown convenience, fitness access and event spaces rather than waterfront amenities.
The Edgewater offers a 24-hour fitness center and a couple of public bar/lounge options tied to its dining outlets.
The Edgewater pairs basic wellness facilities with relaxed waterfront nightlife at its restaurant and lounge.
W Bellevue provides 24-hour fitness facilities and multiple on-site bars/lounges aligned with its lifestyle-brand positioning.
W Bellevue suits guests who want a modern fitness and social scene in downtown Bellevue with conference support nearby.

The Edgewater — unique over-water location on Elliott Bay, easy walking access to waterfront attractions and cruise terminals.

W Bellevue — steps from Bellevue Square and Downtown Park, plus large meeting space and brand amenities.

The Edgewater — signature music-themed suites (Beatles, Pearl Jam) and fireplaces in every room.

W Bellevue — roughly 10,000 sq ft of meeting space with 11 meeting rooms and a banquet hall.
The Edgewater — it’s built on Pier 67 over Elliott Bay and offers direct waterfront access and over-water dining.
W Bellevue — it’s in downtown Bellevue within steps of Bellevue Square and near Eastside corporate campuses.
Neither property publishes a full-service spa; The Edgewater has no on-site pool and W Bellevue’s supplier listing does not publish an on-site pool.
W Bellevue lists about 10,000 sq ft with 11 meeting rooms and a banquet hall; The Edgewater offers roughly 9,574 sq ft across several venues including the Olympic Ballroom.
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