
1 Hotel Seattle
Best for guests who want a nature-forward, design-led boutique stay and focused on local dining.
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1 Hotel Seattle is a smaller, nature-forward 5-star hotel in South Lake Union for travelers who want a biophilic boutique stay near Amazon and the Space Needle. Sheraton Grand Seattle is a large, full-service upscale convention and city hotel in downtown Seattle for visitors who need lots of meeting space and easy access to the central business district.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for guests who want a nature-forward, design-led boutique stay and focused on local dining.

Best for groups, conferences, and travelers who want a central downtown base with extensive meeting facilities.
When 1 Hotel Seattle wins: choose 1 Hotel Seattle if you prefer a smaller, design- and plant-forward property with signature dining (La Loba), a dedicated fitness center (The Field House), and a more intimate, boutique feel close to South Lake Union and the Space Needle.
When Sheraton Grand Seattle wins: pick Sheraton Grand Seattle if you need a large hotel with an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, extensive conference and meeting rooms (51 meeting rooms, ~3,400 sq ft conference center listed), and the convenience of a central downtown location within easy walking distance of Pike Place Market and the convention center.
Bottom line: both hotels work well for downtown Seattle trips—1 Hotel is the choice for a smaller, lifestyle-driven stay and curated dining; Sheraton Grand is the practical pick for large groups, conferences, and travelers prioritizing downtown proximity and on-site meeting/pool facilities.
| Category | 1 Hotel Seattle | Sheraton Grand Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Smaller, biophilic, design-focused boutique | Large, full-service convention and city hotel |
| Location | South Lake Union, near Amazon Spheres and Space Needle | Downtown Seattle, within a short walk of Pike Place Market and Seattle Convention Center |
| Size (rooms) | 153 rooms | 1,236 guestrooms |
| Opening / age | Opened Spring 2025 | Not published |
| Pools | No on-site swimming pool | Indoor pool on site |
| Restaurants & bars | La Loba (Spanish/Catalan) and Drift (café & cocktail bar) | Restaurant and coffee shop/cafe plus bar/lounge (names not published) |
| Spa / wellness | No traditional on-site spa; in-room wellness items and external spa partnerships | Not published |
| Meetings & events | About 4,000+ sq ft of flexible indoor/outdoor event space; Rainier Ballroom and multiple meeting rooms | Large conference capacity: 51 meeting rooms and 3,400 sq ft conference center |
| Fitness | The Field House — 24-hour gym with Peloton bikes, rowers, trainers | |
| Accessibility & family policy | Welcomes children of all ages; primary booking guest must be 21+ | Not adults-only; general full-service hotel (adults allowed) |
1 Hotel Seattle sits in South Lake Union, within an easy walk of Amazon Spheres, the Space Needle, and local parks.
Choose 1 Hotel if you want a slightly quieter, South Lake Union base with easy pedestrian access to downtown sights.
Sheraton Grand Seattle is in the heart of downtown, close to Pike Place Market and the Seattle Convention Center.
Pick Sheraton Grand for maximum downtown convenience and direct walking access to core business and tourist sites.
1 Hotel Seattle is a 153-room property with living plants in rooms and Bamford-formulated bath products.
1 Hotel’s rooms focus on design, local materials and in-room wellness rather than sheer scale.
Sheraton Grand Seattle has a very large inventory of guest rooms and accessible room options.
Choose Sheraton Grand when you need a broad range of room types and accessible options for larger parties.
1 Hotel Seattle has two main outlets: La Loba (Spanish/Catalan dinner and brunch) and Drift (all-day café and cocktails).
1 Hotel’s dining is curated and chef-led—good for food-focused stays without extensive on-site restaurant sprawl.
Sheraton Grand lists one restaurant plus a coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge; in-room dining and to-go breakfasts are offered.
Sheraton Grand covers practical dining needs for business travelers and groups, though specific restaurant names aren’t published in the supplier listing.
1 Hotel Seattle does not have an on-site swimming pool.
If a hotel pool is a must, 1 Hotel is not the right fit.
Sheraton Grand Seattle provides an indoor pool and related accessible pool features.
Sheraton Grand is better for guests who want an on-site pool and full-service hotel amenities.
1 Hotel Seattle focuses on fitness and in-room wellness rather than a full spa.
Good for guests who want a strong fitness offering and curated on-site wellness without a formal spa.
Sheraton Grand offers 24-hour fitness, concierge-arranged wellness activities, and on-site food & drink options.
Sheraton Grand suits travelers who want full-service hotel fitness and easy access to downtown nightlife and services.

1 Hotel Seattle — living plants in rooms, Bamford bath products, in-room wellness options and a curated dining program.

Sheraton Grand Seattle — extensive meeting inventory (51 meeting rooms) and large conference spaces for group events.

Sheraton Grand Seattle — indoor pool with accessible features.

1 Hotel Seattle — closer to Amazon Spheres, Climate Pledge Arena and has easy pedestrian access to several neighborhood attractions.
Sheraton Grand Seattle — it has many meeting rooms and larger conference capacity suited to groups and conventions.
Sheraton Grand Seattle has an indoor pool; 1 Hotel Seattle does not have an on-site pool.
No — both properties accept guests of all ages; 1 Hotel requires the primary booking guest to be 21+.
1 Hotel Seattle — it offers chef-led La Loba and the Drift café/bar with a more curated dining program.
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