
1 Hotel Seattle
Best for travelers who want a nature-forward, wellness-focused urban stay with green design and local dining.
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1 Hotel Seattle is a nature-forward, wellness-minded boutique-luxury hotel in South Lake Union; read this if you want a calming, sustainability-focused stay near Amazon and the Space Needle. Thompson Seattle is a boutique-luxury lifestyle hotel steps from Pike Place Market; read this if you want central waterfront access and a city-rooftop scene.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for travelers who want a nature-forward, wellness-focused urban stay with green design and local dining.

Best for guests who want to be steps from Pike Place Market and enjoy a downtown rooftop/restaurant scene.
When 1 Hotel Seattle wins: choose 1 Hotel if you want a calm, sustainability-minded property with living plants throughout, strong in-room wellness touches, and a location convenient to South Lake Union, Amazon, and the Space Needle.
When Thompson Seattle wins: choose Thompson if your priority is being as close as possible to Pike Place Market, downtown waterfront attractions, and a hotel with a recognizable lifestyle brand and rooftop-oriented social spaces.
Bottom line: both are boutique urban-luxury options; pick 1 Hotel for green design and wellness amenities and Thompson for Pike Place proximity and downtown nightlife/rooftop energy.
| Category | 1 Hotel Seattle | Thompson Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Nature-forward, calming, wellness-focused | Lifestyle boutique with downtown sophistication |
| Location | South Lake Union, near Space Needle and Amazon | Downtown, steps from Pike Place Market and waterfront |
| Size (rooms) | 153 rooms | Not published |
| Room types (examples) | City Room; Studio Suite; Space Needle View Room; multiple suites | Room, 1 King Bed; Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View; Studio Suite; Penthouse Suite |
| Pools | No on-site swimming pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | La Loba (Spanish/Catalan) and Drift (café & cocktails) | One on-site restaurant and a bar/lounge; full breakfast available (surcharge) |
| Spa / wellness | No traditional on-site spa; in-room wellness items and partner spa options | Health/beauty spa listed as nearby; no full on-site spa published |
| Fitness | The Field House — 24-hour gym with Peloton bikes and trainers | Fitness facilities published (not detailed in supplier listing) |
| Rooftop / nightlife | No major rooftop scene published | Known for a rooftop/scene-oriented vibe near Pike Place (bar/lounge) |
| Family-friendly | Welcomes children of all ages; primary booker must be 21+ | All ages welcome (not adults-only) |
| Known for | Sustainability, living plants, Space Needle views | Proximity to Pike Place Market and downtown attractions |
1 Hotel Seattle sits in South Lake Union, close to Amazon, the Space Needle, and several city attractions.
Choose 1 Hotel for a quieter South Lake Union base with easy access to downtown attractions.
Thompson Seattle sits downtown, immediately adjacent to Pike Place Market and the waterfront.
Choose Thompson for walking access to Pike Place Market and the central downtown waterfront.
1 Hotel Seattle offers 153 rooms and suites with living plants and Bamford toiletries.
Pick 1 Hotel for design-forward rooms with explicit wellness amenities and Space Needle view options.
Thompson Seattle provides a range of city- and water-view rooms and several suite categories.
Pick Thompson for central city- or water-view room options and a classic downtown boutique layout.
1 Hotel Seattle has two signature outlets: La Loba (Spanish/Catalan) and Drift (café & cocktail bar).
Choose 1 Hotel for Spanish-influenced fine dining plus a relaxed café/bar with local Pacific Northwest flavors.
Thompson lists one on-site restaurant and a bar/lounge with breakfast available for a surcharge.
Choose Thompson for a downtown base with an on-site restaurant and immediate access to Pike Place Market dining.
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 focuses on other wellness offerings.
Thompson Seattle's supplier listing does not publish an on-site pool.
Thompson's published information focuses on location and dining rather than an on-site pool.
1 Hotel's wellness emphasis includes a well-equipped 24-hour gym and in-room wellness items.
Choose 1 Hotel if in-room wellness and fitness programming matter more than a hotel nightlife scene.
Thompson leans into a downtown nightlife and rooftop-oriented lifestyle brand.
Choose Thompson if you're planning to be out enjoying downtown nightlife, dining, and rooftop social time.

1 Hotel — living-plant design, in-room wellness amenities, classes and a full gym program.

Thompson — steps from Pike Place Market and downtown waterfront attractions.

1 Hotel — La Loba offers a focused Barcelona/Catalan menu and a dedicated brunch service.

Thompson — lifestyle positioning and on-site bar/lounge suited to downtown evenings.
Thompson Seattle is steps from Pike Place Market; 1 Hotel is roughly a 15-minute walk (about 0.6 miles).
Neither hotel's published materials confirm an on-site swimming pool. 1 Hotel does not have a traditional on-site spa; Thompson's listing notes a health/beauty spa nearby but does not publish a full on-site spa.
No. Both properties accept guests of all ages; 1 Hotel requires the primary booking guest to be at least 21 years old.
1 Hotel explicitly welcomes children of all ages and offers family rooms; Thompson is also family-friendly but is primarily positioned for downtown travelers.
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