
1 Hotel Seattle
Best for travelers who want a boutique, design-led stay with nature-focused in-room touches and two on-site dining venues.
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1 Hotel Seattle is a smaller, nature-forward five-star hotel in South Lake Union with a wellness focus; read this if you want design-forward rooms, local-food dining, and a compact, green-minded stay. Seattle Marriott Waterfront is a large, four-star branded hotel on the downtown waterfront; read this if you want easy access to piers, cruise terminals, and more meeting or event space.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for travelers who want a boutique, design-led stay with nature-focused in-room touches and two on-site dining venues.

Best for travelers who need waterfront access, larger meeting or event facilities, and traditional full-service hotel amenities.
When 1 Hotel Seattle wins: choose 1 Hotel if you want a quieter, boutique-feeling base focused on sustainability, curated in-room wellness items, and Catalan-inspired dining in a compact, South Lake Union location.
When Seattle Marriott Waterfront wins: choose the Marriott Waterfront if your priority is immediate waterfront access, proximity to cruise terminals and piers, more meeting/ballroom capacity, and on-site indoor and outdoor pools.
Bottom line: both are excellent Seattle bases; pick 1 Hotel Seattle for smaller-scale design and wellness, and Seattle Marriott Waterfront for waterfront convenience, event space, and larger-hotel services.
| Category | 1 Hotel Seattle | Seattle Marriott Waterfront |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Boutique, design- and wellness-focused | Large, full-service waterfront hotel |
| Location (neighborhood) | South Lake Union — near Amazon, Space Needle | Downtown waterfront — steps from piers and cruise terminals |
| Size | 153 rooms | 361 guestrooms |
| Ages / policy | All ages welcome; primary booker must be 21+ | All ages welcome (no adults-only policy) |
| Pools | No on-site pool | Indoor and outdoor pools on-site |
| Restaurants & bars | La Loba (Spanish/Catalan) and Drift (café/bar) | On-site restaurant and bar/lounge with ocean views |
| Spa / wellness | No traditional on-site spa; in-room Bamford toiletries and rentable infrared sauna blanket; fitness center (Field House) | Standard full-service hotel wellness offering (24-hour fitness center); no dedicated spa listed in supplier facts |
| Known for | Living plants, green design, in-room wellness items, intimate event spaces | Waterfront access, cruise-terminal proximity, larger conference/banquet spaces |
| Event space | Over 4,000 sq ft flexible indoor/outdoor event space (several venues including Rainier Ballroom and La Loba) | Conference center with 7931 sq ft and 10 meeting rooms |
| Parking & transfers | Valet-only parking (no self-park); partners with shuttle services for airport transfers | Valet parking (surcharge); no accessible shuttle listed |
1 Hotel Seattle sits in South Lake Union, a short walk to Amazon, the Space Needle, and some downtown sites.
Choose 1 Hotel for a South Lake Union base with easy access to tech campuses and city attractions.
Seattle Marriott Waterfront sits directly on the downtown Seattle waterfront near piers and the cruise terminal.
Pick the Marriott Waterfront if you want immediate access to piers, waterfront walks, and cruise terminals.
1 Hotel Seattle has a compact set of design-forward rooms and suites with nature-focused touches.
Expect curated, high-design rooms with wellness toiletries and a boutique scale.
Seattle Marriott Waterfront has many room types across a large inventory, including mobility- and hearing-accessible options.
Choose the Marriott for a wider selection of standard and accessible room types and more inventory.
1 Hotel Seattle focuses on two in-house venues with a sustainable, Pacific Northwest approach.
Good choice for travelers who value chef-led, locally sourced menus in a boutique setting.
Seattle Marriott Waterfront offers a restaurant and bar with waterfront or ocean views and buffet breakfast options.
Pick the Marriott for classic full-service hotel dining with waterfront views and broader breakfast service hours.
1 Hotel Seattle does not have an on-site pool; guests use nearby options for swimming.
If an on-site pool is important, 1 Hotel is not the right pick.
Seattle Marriott Waterfront lists both indoor and outdoor pools and easy waterfront access.
The Marriott Waterfront is the pick for on-site pools and easy seaside activities.
1 Hotel Seattle emphasizes in-room wellness and a well-equipped fitness center rather than a traditional spa.
Good for travelers seeking fitness and in-room wellness tools rather than a hotel spa and late-night club scene.
Seattle Marriott Waterfront lists a 24-hour fitness center and standard full-service hotel wellness options; a dedicated spa is not specified in supplier listing.
Choose the Marriott for a conventional hotel fitness offering plus immediate access to downtown nightlife and waterfront strolls.

1 Hotel Seattle — nature-forward rooms, Bamford toiletries, in-room wellness rentals, and curated fitness programming.

Seattle Marriott Waterfront — steps from Pier 66 and the Bell Street Cruise Terminal, ideal for cruise arrivals/departures.

Seattle Marriott Waterfront — larger conference center and roughly 7,931 sq ft of meeting space plus 10 meeting rooms.

1 Hotel Seattle — multiple flexible indoor and outdoor event spaces (Rainier Ballroom, La Loba) across ~4,000+ sq ft for smaller weddings.
Seattle Marriott Waterfront is steps from the Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66; 1 Hotel Seattle is farther inland in South Lake Union.
No — 1 Hotel Seattle does not have an on-site swimming pool.
Yes — the Marriott lists one indoor pool, one outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center in its amenities.
Seattle Marriott Waterfront has larger conference facilities (about 7,931 sq ft and 10 meeting rooms), while 1 Hotel Seattle offers ~4,000+ sq ft of flexible boutique meeting and wedding spaces.
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