
1 Hotel Seattle
Best for travelers who prioritize nature-driven design, in-room wellness touches, and a South Lake Union base near Amazon and the Space Needle.
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1 Hotel Seattle is a nature-forward, wellness-minded five-star hotel in South Lake Union; read this if you want green design, in-room wellness touches, and proximity to Amazon and the Space Needle. Lotte Hotel Seattle is a newer, design-forward five-star in downtown Seattle; read this if you prefer a slick downtown address, traditional five-star service, and a full-service spa.
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for travelers who prioritize nature-driven design, in-room wellness touches, and a South Lake Union base near Amazon and the Space Needle.

Best for travelers who want a central downtown location, a traditional full-service spa, and larger meeting/banquet capacity in a five-star property.
When 1 Hotel Seattle wins: choose 1 Hotel if you value living greenery, in-room Bamford toiletries and wellness kit options, pet-friendly policies, and a South Lake Union location that’s a short walk to Amazon and the Space Needle.
When Lotte Hotel Seattle wins: choose Lotte Hotel Seattle if you want a downtown address steps from Sky View Observatory and the waterfront, a full-service spa on property, and extensive meeting/banquet facilities.
Bottom line: both are five-star, design-forward hotels; pick 1 Hotel for nature-led design and wellness touches in South Lake Union, and pick Lotte for downtown location and a more conventional full-service luxury hotel experience.
| Category | 1 Hotel Seattle | Lotte Hotel Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Nature-forward, wellness-oriented five-star design | Sleek, dramatic downtown five-star interiors |
| Location | South Lake Union — near Amazon, Space Needle, walking access to attractions | Downtown — steps from Sky View Observatory and Seattle Waterfront |
| Size (rooms) | 153 rooms | 189 guestrooms |
| Opened / age | Opened spring 2025 (in tower formerly Pan Pacific Seattle) | Newer-entry five-star (supplier listing describes it as a prominent newer luxury option) |
| Pools | No on-site swimming pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | La Loba (Spanish/Catalan), Drift (café & bar), in-room dining | Charlotte Restaurant (fine dining with bar/lounge and ocean view listed), plus 1 restaurant and 1 bar/lounge |
| Spa & wellness | No traditional on-site spa; in-room wellness options and local spa partnerships | Full-service spa on site with massages and facials |
| Meeting & event space | Over 4,000 sq ft of flexible indoor/outdoor event space; Rainier Ballroom, Space Needle Terrace, La Loba event space | 10 meeting rooms and banquet/ballroom facilities |
| Family & age policy | All ages welcome; primary booking guest must be 21+ | |
| Parking & transfers | Valet-only parking (overnight fee), partners with Evergreen Shuttle for airport transfers | Valet parking (surcharge) and limo/town car service available |
| Nearby highlights | Amazon Spheres, Space Needle, Pike Place Market within a short walk | Seattle Waterfront, Pike Place Market, Sky View Observatory within a short walk |
1 Hotel Seattle sits in South Lake Union, close to Amazon, the Space Needle, and neighborhood parks.
Choose 1 Hotel for a South Lake Union base with easy pedestrian access to key Seattle sights.
Lotte Hotel Seattle is centrally located on 5th Avenue in downtown Seattle, steps from waterfront attractions.
Choose Lotte for a true downtown location with immediate access to waterfront and city-center attractions.
1 Hotel Seattle offers 153 rooms and suites with living plants, Bamford toiletries, and in-room wellness items.
Pick 1 Hotel if you want nature-forward room design and in-room wellness features.
Lotte Hotel Seattle has 189 guestrooms with in-room minibars and espresso makers and designer toiletries.
Pick Lotte for a wider selection of traditional luxury room types and suites in downtown Seattle.
1 Hotel Seattle centers dining around La Loba (Spanish/Catalan) and Drift (café and bar).
Choose 1 Hotel for standout Catalan-inspired dining and a casual all-day café/bar.
Lotte Hotel Seattle lists Charlotte Restaurant as its fine-dining outlet with a bar/lounge and ocean view.
Choose Lotte if you want an on-site fine-dining restaurant and traditional luxury meals in downtown.
1 Hotel Seattle does not have an on-site swimming pool.
If a pool is a must, 1 Hotel is not the right pick; it emphasizes other wellness features instead.
Lotte Hotel Seattle provides a full-service spa and spa treatment rooms on site.
Choose Lotte for an on-property spa experience paired with downtown convenience.
1 Hotel Seattle emphasizes wellness programming and flexible event spaces rather than nightlife.
Pick 1 Hotel for wellness-minded programming and versatile mid-size event spaces.
Lotte combines traditional luxury meeting/banquet offerings with a downtown lounge and concierge services.
Pick Lotte for classic five-star meeting facilities and downtown event logistics.

1 Hotel Seattle — living plants in rooms, Bamford toiletries, in-room wellness rentals, and wellness programming.

Lotte Hotel Seattle — steps from Sky View Observatory and within a short walk of the Seattle Waterfront and downtown attractions.

Lotte Hotel Seattle — full-service spa with treatment rooms and a menu of massages and facials.

1 Hotel Seattle — over 4,000 sq ft of flexible indoor/outdoor event space including a 3,500-sq-ft La Loba event ballroom and Rainier Ballroom.
1 Hotel Seattle — it’s in South Lake Union and about a 15-minute walk to the Space Needle; Lotte is downtown and a longer walk.
1 Hotel Seattle does not have an on-site swimming pool. Lotte Hotel Seattle’s supplier listing does not publish a pool; confirm directly with the hotel.
Lotte Hotel Seattle lists a full-service spa with treatment rooms. 1 Hotel Seattle does not have a traditional on-site spa and offers in-room wellness options instead.
Both hotels welcome guests of all ages. Note 1 Hotel Seattle requires the primary booking guest to be 21 or older.
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