
The Edgewater Hotel
Best for waterfront views, easy walking access to Seattle attractions, and an over-water dining experience.
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The Edgewater Hotel is a four-star, over-water Seattle hotel on Pier 67 with waterfront rooms and an on-site Pacific Northwest restaurant; read this if you want a central waterfront base for exploring downtown Seattle and the piers. Willows Lodge Seattle Woodinville is a four-star, wine-country lodge-style resort in Woodinville; read this if you want a quieter stay near wineries and a lodge atmosphere outside the city.
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Best for waterfront views, easy walking access to Seattle attractions, and an over-water dining experience.

Best for relaxed wine-country stays, proximity to several wineries, and lodge-style on-site amenities.
When The Edgewater Hotel wins: choose The Edgewater if you want to be on Elliott Bay with direct access to Seattle waterfront attractions, easy walking access to Pike Place Market and the Space Needle area, plus over-water dining at Six Seven.
When Willows Lodge Seattle Woodinville wins: choose Willows Lodge if you prefer a quieter, lodge-style retreat close to many Woodinville wineries and on-site spa/relaxation amenities such as hot tub and sauna.
Bottom line: both are four-star Pacific Northwest properties but serve different trip types — The Edgewater is the city waterfront option for sightseeing and cruises; Willows Lodge is the regional wine-country escape for tasting rooms and a slower pace.
| Category | The Edgewater Hotel | Willows Lodge Seattle Woodinville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Urban waterfront hotel on Pier 67 with city and bay views | Lodge-style wine-country retreat in Woodinville |
| Location | On Elliott Bay at Pier 67, walkable to Pike Place Market and waterfront attractions | 14580 NE 145th Street in Woodinville, close to multiple wineries |
| Stars & rating | 4-star (hotel info); guest rating not listed here | |
| Size (rooms) | 223 guest rooms and suites | Not published |
| Pools & hot tubs | No on-site pool; waterfront access instead | No on-site pool listed; hot tub and sauna available |
| Restaurants & bars | Six Seven Restaurant & Lounge plus The Brim Coffee Shop and lobby-bar/pop-ups | On-site restaurant(s) and bar(s) listed (The Herbfarm is nearby in Woodinville highlights) |
| Spa & wellness | No full-service spa on property; 24-hour fitness center | Spa services, hot tub, sauna and massage listed |
| Known for | Seattle’s only over-water hotel and over-water dining views | Wine-country lodge atmosphere and proximity to multiple wineries |
| Pets & family policy | Family friendly; pets allowed with fee and rules | All ages welcome; pets allowed (supplier listing shows 'Pets allowed') |
| Parking & access | Valet parking only (no self-park option listed) | Free car park listed |
The Edgewater sits directly on Elliott Bay at Pier 67 with immediate access to Seattle’s waterfront.
Choose The Edgewater for immediate waterfront proximity and walkable downtown sightseeing.
Willows Lodge is located in Woodinville’s wine country, surrounded by tasting rooms and local wineries.
Choose Willows Lodge for a quieter stay focused on wine tasting and short drives to multiple vineyards.
The Edgewater has 223 rooms and suites, many over the water and each with a gas fireplace.
Pick The Edgewater for over-water rooms and signature suites with fireplaces and bay views.
Willows Lodge offers quieter, lodge-style guest rooms and suites tailored to a wine-country stay.
Pick Willows Lodge for classic lodge-style rooms and suites near Woodinville’s tasting rooms.
The Edgewater centers its food-and-drink offerings on Pacific Northwest seafood and over-water views.
Choose The Edgewater for seafood-focused, waterfront dining and easy downtown restaurant access.
Willows Lodge is positioned as a lodge-style property with on-site dining and easy access to many local wineries and tasting rooms.
Choose Willows Lodge if you want on-site dining plus short trips to many wineries and tasting menus in Woodinville.
For The Edgewater the signature draw is its over-water position and on-site waterfront dining and views.
The Edgewater’s unique selling point is its location on Elliott Bay and the over-water dining experience.
Willows Lodge’s signature is its wine-country, lodge-style atmosphere and proximity to multiple tasting rooms.
Willows Lodge works as a home base for winery visits and a quieter, lodge-focused stay.
The Edgewater offers fitness facilities and easy access to Seattle nightlife.
Choose The Edgewater if you want a fitness center and quick access to city nightlife rather than an on-site spa.
Willows Lodge lists spa services and on-site relaxation options alongside quieter evenings.
Pick Willows Lodge for on-site spa treatments and quiet evenings after wine-tasting.

The Edgewater — Seattle’s only over-water hotel with direct views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains.

Willows Lodge — close to multiple Woodinville tasting rooms and designed as a wine-country lodge-style retreat.

The Edgewater — walkable to Pike Place Market, waterfront attractions, and the nearby Bell Street cruise terminal.

Willows Lodge — lists spa, hot tub, sauna and massage among its on-site amenities.
The Edgewater — it’s a short 3–5 minute walk from the Bell Street cruise terminal at Pier 66 and is right on the waterfront.
Willows Lodge — it’s located amid Woodinville’s tasting rooms and highlights show many wineries within about a kilometer of the property.
Willows Lodge lists spa services, hot tub and sauna; The Edgewater does not operate a full-service spa and has no on-site pool.
Both properties welcome families. The Edgewater is explicitly family friendly and allows children of all ages; Willows Lodge is not adults-only.
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