
1 Hotel Seattle
Best for travelers who want a calm, nature-inspired stay and easy access to South Lake Union and Space Needle views.
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1 Hotel Seattle is a nature-forward, design-driven 5-star hotel in South Lake Union; read this if you want a calmer, sustainable-feeling stay close to Amazon and the Space Needle. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle is an upscale boutique hotel in central downtown Seattle; read this if you prefer a playful, historic-style boutique with immediate access to Pike Place Market and the waterfront.
Updated · about 0.9 km apart

Best for travelers who want a calm, nature-inspired stay and easy access to South Lake Union and Space Needle views.

Best for guests who want a classic downtown boutique hotel with very central access to Pike Place Market and the waterfront.
When 1 Hotel Seattle wins: choose 1 Hotel Seattle if you prioritize a contemporary, nature-focused design, in-room Bamford toiletries, living greenery, and a quieter South Lake Union location that still walks to major attractions.
When Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle wins: choose Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle if you want to be in the thick of downtown — right near Pike Place Market and the waterfront — and prefer the personality of a long-running boutique brand with 24-hour fitness, lobby fireplace, and onsite Marin restaurant.
Bottom line: both are upscale, personality-driven Seattle choices; pick 1 Hotel Seattle for calm, sustainable design and South Lake Union access, or pick Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle for a central downtown location and classic boutique energy.
| Category | 1 Hotel Seattle | Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Calm, nature-forward luxury with living plants and natural materials | Playful, historic-inspired boutique hotel with bold decor |
| Location (neighborhood) | South Lake Union, close to Amazon Spheres and Space Needle | Downtown / near Westlake, within easy walk of Pike Place Market and the waterfront |
| Size (rooms) | 153 rooms | 189 rooms |
| Ages / booking policy | All ages welcome; primary booking guest must be 21+ | All ages welcome (property listing does not mark adults-only) |
| Pool | No on-site swimming pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | La Loba (Spanish/Catalan dinner + Sunday brunch), Drift (café, raw bar, cocktails) | Marin (onsite restaurant); bar/lounge and breakfast available (supplier listing) |
| Spa / wellness | No traditional on-site spa; in-room wellness items and The Field House fitness center | Not published |
| Fitness | The Field House — 24-hour gym with Peloton bikes, rowers, free weights and trainers | 24-hour fitness facilities (listed) |
| Event & meeting space | Over 4,000 sq ft including Rainier Ballroom and outdoor Space Needle Terrace | Conference space size 6000 sq ft; 5 meeting rooms |
| Known for | Nature-driven design, Bamford toiletries, Space Needle views from select rooms/terrace | Central downtown address, fireplace in lobby, free bicycles on site and strong brand recognition |
1 Hotel Seattle sits in South Lake Union with quick walking access to Amazon, the Space Needle, and nearby parks.
Pick 1 Hotel Seattle if you want a quieter, design-focused base with easy access to North-end downtown sights.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle is in the heart of downtown, within an easy walk of Pike Place Market and the Seattle waterfront.
Choose Kimpton if you want to be in the downtown action and close to waterfront attractions.
1 Hotel Seattle offers 153 rooms and suites that emphasize living greenery and Bamford toiletries.
Rooms feel contemporary and nature-focused; the amenity fee covers wellness experiences and pet items.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle has 189 air-conditioned rooms with a mix of standard rooms, premium rooms and suites.
Kimpton provides a broad range of classic boutique room types and accessible options in a central downtown building.
1 Hotel Seattle’s dining centers on La Loba (Spanish/Catalan dinner and brunch) and Drift (all-day café and cocktails).
Choose 1 Hotel for a distinctive Barcelona-influenced signature restaurant plus a relaxed all-day café bar.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle features Marin as its onsite restaurant and a bar/lounge for drinks and breakfast.
Kimpton puts you within steps of several downtown restaurants while providing an onsite dining and bar option.
1 Hotel Seattle does not have an on-site swimming pool.
If an on-site pool is a must, 1 Hotel Seattle is not the right pick.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle supplier listing does not publish an on-site pool.
The supplier listing does not confirm a pool; assume no guaranteed on-site swimming without further verification.
1 Hotel Seattle centers wellness on The Field House gym and in-room wellness options rather than a traditional spa.
Good for active travelers who value fitness options and quiet evening bars over a nightclub scene.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle lists a 24-hour fitness center and a lively lobby/lounge atmosphere.
Kimpton is suited to guests who want downtown nightlife and quick access to theaters and restaurants.

1 Hotel Seattle — nature-led interiors, living greenery and Bamford toiletries.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle — steps from Pike Place Market and the waterfront.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle — supplier listing shows 6000 sq ft of conference space and 5 meeting rooms.

1 Hotel Seattle — La Loba offers a focused Barcelona/Catalan dining program and Sunday brunch.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle is a short walk to Pike Place Market; 1 Hotel Seattle is walkable but a bit farther from the core market area.
Yes — both 1 Hotel Seattle and Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle list complimentary WiFi for guests.
1 Hotel Seattle does not have a traditional on-site spa and instead offers in-room wellness items and nearby spa partnerships; Kimpton’s supplier listing does not publish an on-site spa.
Both properties accept children. 1 Hotel Seattle requires the primary booking guest to be 21 or older; Kimpton’s listing indicates families can stay and does not mark the property as adults-only.
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