
1 Hotel Seattle
Best for travelers who want a refined, design-forward hotel with living greenery, on-site chef-led dining, and extensive event spaces.
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1 Hotel Seattle is a five-star, biophilic hotel in South Lake Union that suits travelers who want a refined, nature-forward stay close to Amazon and the Space Needle. Kimpton Palladian Hotel is a four-star boutique lifestyle hotel in Belltown for travelers who want a centrally located, stylish base within easy walking distance of Pike Place Market and the waterfront.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for travelers who want a refined, design-forward hotel with living greenery, on-site chef-led dining, and extensive event spaces.

Best for travelers who want a smaller, centrally located boutique stay in Belltown within easy walking distance of Pike Place Market and the waterfront.
When 1 Hotel Seattle wins: choose 1 Hotel Seattle if you value a newer five-star property with a strong biophilic design, multiple signature food & beverage outlets (La Loba and Drift), larger event spaces, and easy access to South Lake Union and Amazon HQ.
When Kimpton Palladian Hotel wins: choose Kimpton Palladian if you'd prefer a more compact boutique hotel in Belltown, closer to Pike Place Market and the waterfront, with the Kimpton lifestyle vibe and convenient walkable access to downtown attractions.
Bottom line: both hotels favor boutique scale over a big-resort footprint. 1 Hotel Seattle leans upscale and nature-forward with more rooms and event capacity; Kimpton Palladian is a smaller, centrally located boutique option for visitors who prioritize immediate access to Pike Place and the waterfront.
| Category | 1 Hotel Seattle | Kimpton Palladian Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Refined, biophilic five-star; living plants and nature-forward design | Stylish Belltown boutique lifestyle hotel |
| Location | South Lake Union, close to Amazon Spheres and a 15-minute walk to the Space Needle | Belltown, about a 4-minute walk to Pike Place Market and near the waterfront |
| Size (rooms) | 153 rooms | 97 rooms |
| Minimum age to book / check in | Primary booker must be 21+ (hotel policy) | 18+ minimum check-in age (supplier listing) |
| Pools | No on-site pool | |
| Restaurants & bars | La Loba (Spanish/Catalan) and Drift (café, raw bar, cocktails) | Shaker + Spear (seafood) and a bar/lounge; room service available (limited hours) |
| Spa / wellness | No traditional on-site spa; in-room wellness items and partnerships with nearby spas | Not published |
| Fitness & active | The Field House — 24-hour fitness with Peloton bikes, rowers, weights; classes and trainers | 24-hour fitness facilities listed |
| Known for | Biophilic design, living greenery, higher-capacity event spaces and wedding venues | Central Belltown location, boutique lifestyle atmosphere, proximity to Pike Place Market |
| Accessibility & transport | Valet parking only; partners with Evergreen Shuttle to SEA; complimentary WiFi | Valet parking (surcharge); express check-out; complimentary WiFi |
1 Hotel Seattle sits in South Lake Union, a short walk from Amazon’s campus, the Space Needle, and Denny Park.
Choose 1 Hotel Seattle for easy access to South Lake Union, Amazon, and walkable connections to downtown attractions.
Kimpton Palladian is in Belltown, a compact downtown neighborhood a few minutes on foot from Pike Place Market and the waterfront.
Pick Kimpton Palladian if you want to stay inside the walkable core between Pike Place and the waterfront.
1 Hotel Seattle is a larger, five-star property with 153 rooms and a range of suites named for views and layouts.
1 Hotel offers more room variety and suites, with a strong nature-forward design in every room.
Kimpton Palladian has 97 air-conditioned rooms with Frette sheets and minibars.
Kimpton Palladian offers a compact set of well-appointed rooms and suites typical of boutique downtown hotels.
1 Hotel Seattle has two main outlets: La Loba (Spanish/Catalan) and Drift (café, raw bar, cocktails).
1 Hotel emphasizes chef-driven dining and a casual all-day bar/café alongside in-room dining.
Kimpton Palladian features Shaker + Spear (seafood) and a bar/lounge, with limited-hours room service available.
Kimpton focuses on a single, neighborhood-oriented restaurant and bar that supports a downtown dining routine.
1 Hotel Seattle emphasizes living greenery and in-room wellness; it does not have an on-site swimming pool.
The hotel trades a resort pool for biophilic design and in-room/in-house wellness touches.
Kimpton Palladian lists fitness facilities and standard downtown hotel amenities; it does not list an on-site pool.
Kimpton Palladian is a downtown boutique without a pool, focused on location and lifestyle touches.
1 Hotel Seattle provides 24-hour fitness and in-room wellness options but no traditional on-site spa.
Pick 1 Hotel for serious fitness options and curated in-room wellness experiences; spa treatments require off-site booking.
Kimpton Palladian lists a 24-hour fitness center and standard boutique-hotel evening service.
Kimpton provides basic wellness and fitness infrastructure with a downtown nightlife location; formal spa services are not published.

1 Hotel Seattle — choose it for living greenery, biophilic design, and in-room wellness touches.

Kimpton Palladian — ideal if you want to be within a very short walk of Pike Place Market and the waterfront.

1 Hotel Seattle — larger event spaces (Rainier Ballroom, La Loba event areas, outdoor terrace) and capacity for bigger receptions.

Kimpton Palladian — smaller, neighborhood-focused property with a curated boutique feel.
Kimpton Palladian is a shorter walk to Pike Place Market (about 4 minutes listed); 1 Hotel Seattle is also walkable but a bit farther (about 15 minutes).
Neither property lists an on-site swimming pool. 1 Hotel Seattle does not have a traditional on-site spa but offers in-room wellness items and concierge-arranged nearby spa options; Kimpton Palladian's supplier listing does not publish a full-service spa.
Both welcome children. 1 Hotel Seattle requires the primary booking guest be 21+; Kimpton Palladian's supplier listing indicates an 18+ minimum check-in age.
1 Hotel Seattle — it has more than 4,000 sq ft of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting/event spaces and higher capacities for receptions and weddings.
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