
The Edgewater Hotel
Best for waterfront views, over-the-water rooms, and a music-themed Seattle stay.
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The Edgewater Hotel is a waterfront, music-rooted Seattle hotel on Pier 67 with over-water rooms and Pacific Northwest dining—good for travelers who want a maritime stay and easy waterfront access. W Seattle is an upscale, lifestyle-oriented downtown W property with nightlife energy and a central location—good for visitors who want a trendy, city-center base near Pike Place and the convention center.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for waterfront views, over-the-water rooms, and a music-themed Seattle stay.

Best for being in the heart of downtown with the W brand’s energetic, nightlife-oriented scene.
When The Edgewater wins: choose The Edgewater if you want rooms literally over Elliott Bay, easy access to waterfront attractions and ferry departures, and a quieter, maritime-focused hotel experience with signature suites tied to Seattle music history.
When W Seattle wins: pick W Seattle if you want to be in the core downtown shopping, theater, and convention area with W’s brand-driven bars, 24-hour lifestyle services, and a larger meeting footprint for events.
Bottom line: both hotels suit style-conscious travelers—Edgewater for a waterfront, music-rooted stay and W Seattle for a downtown, nightlife-forward option close to Pike Place and the convention center.
| Category | The Edgewater Hotel | W Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Maritime, warm, music-rooted | Urban, energetic, lifestyle-oriented |
| Location | On Pier 67 over Elliott Bay; immediate waterfront access | Downtown (1112 4th Ave), blocks from Pike Place Market and the convention center |
| Size (guest rooms) | 223 rooms and suites | 424 guestrooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages welcome; family friendly | All ages welcome; not adults-only |
| Pool | No on-site pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Six Seven Restaurant & Lounge, The Brim Coffee Shop, lobby bar/seasonal pop-ups | TRACE Market (restaurant) and one bar/lounge; 24-hour room service available |
| Spa / wellness | No full-service spa; in-room spa partners recommended | Not published |
| Known for | Seattle’s only over-water hotel and music-themed suites | W-brand nightlife-style experience and central downtown location |
| Meetings & events | Roughly 9,574 sq ft across multiple ballrooms and meeting rooms; large wedding capacity | About 971 m² (10,450 sq ft) conference space and 16 meeting rooms |
| Fitness | 24-hour self-serve fitness center (room-key access) | 24-hour fitness facilities |
| Pet policy | Pets allowed (one-time fee; details on-site) | Pet policies vary; supplier listing notes pet services and pet-sitting services |
The Edgewater sits on Pier 67 with direct over-water access to Elliott Bay and immediate waterfront walking paths.
Pick The Edgewater for waterfront access, ferry connections, and proximity to waterfront sights.
W Seattle is in the central business/downtown area near Pike Place Market, the Seattle Convention Center, and theaters.
Choose W Seattle for a central downtown base and easy access to city-center attractions and events.
The Edgewater has 223 guest rooms and suites; each room includes a gas fireplace as a signature feature.
The Edgewater emphasizes waterfront views and in-room fireplaces with music-themed suites.
W Seattle offers 424 guestrooms with W’s lifestyle design and city views.
W Seattle focuses on contemporary, brand-driven rooms in a busy downtown setting.
The Edgewater’s Six Seven Restaurant and Lounge serve Pacific Northwest seafood with over-water views plus The Brim Coffee Shop.
Edgewater’s dining emphasizes seafood and waterfront ambiance.
W Seattle features TRACE Market as its main restaurant and a bar/lounge; 24-hour room service is available.
W Seattle provides convenience and W-style bar programming for downtown evenings.
The Edgewater doesn’t have an on-site pool but offers the unique benefit of being Seattle’s only over-water hotel.
Edgewater replaces a pool with direct over-water location and waterfront activities.
W Seattle’s supplier listing highlights downtown proximity and W’s lifestyle services rather than a waterfront setting.
W Seattle’s draw is its downtown location and brand programming rather than waterfront amenities.
The Edgewater offers a 24-hour fitness center and a quieter evening scene focused on waterfront dining and lounges.
Edgewater suits guests who want fitness access and relaxed waterfront evenings.
W Seattle has 24-hour fitness facilities and a nightlife-forward brand approach within walking distance of downtown venues.
W Seattle fits travelers seeking downtown nightlife and a late-night urban scene.

The Edgewater — built on Pier 67 with rooms over Elliott Bay and direct waterfront access.

W Seattle — central to Pike Place Market, the convention center, and downtown theaters.

The Edgewater — Beatles Suite and Pearl Jam Suite plus music-themed in-room amenities.

W Seattle — W’s brand programming and a downtown bar/lounge geared to evening socializing.
The Edgewater — it’s built on Pier 67 over Elliott Bay and is steps from ferry and cruise piers.
W Seattle — it’s centrally located on 4th Ave within a short walk of the convention center and Pike Place Market.
The Edgewater has no pool and no full-service spa; W Seattle’s supplier listing does not publish pool or full-spa details.
Yes — both properties welcome guests of all ages; neither is adults-only.
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