Best rooms at 1 Hotel Seattle, ranked
Best overall: Space Needle, 1 Bedroom Suite with Sofa Bed — largest windows and direct Space Needle sightlines make it the top pick for views and separate living space. Best for families: City Junior Suite with Sofa Bed or Terrace, 1 Bedroom Suite with Sofa Bed; best value: City Room or Hillside Room for a straightforward king room at lower cost.
In this guide
- 1 — Best for skyline and Space Needle views: Space Needle, 1 Bedroom Suite with Sofa Bed
- 2 — Best compact view rooms: Space Needle View Room and Cityscape Room
- 3 — Best for families and groups: City Junior Suite with Sofa Bed, Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Space Needle), and Terrace, 1 Bedroom Suite with Sofa Bed
- 4 — Best for quieter or budget-conscious stays: Hillside Room and City Room
- 5 — Special types: House (Alder), Studio Suite, and multiple-bed configurations
- 6 — Practical tips for choosing and booking a room
1 — Best for skyline and Space Needle views: Space Needle, 1 Bedroom Suite with Sofa Bed
Why it ranks first: this suite type is named for the signature view and combines a king bedroom with a queen sofa bed in a separate living area, so it works well for couples who want a view and small families who need a sleeping sofa.
What to expect: larger windows, a dedicated living area, and room layouts designed to frame the Space Needle. If the view matters most to you, prioritize a Space Needle–facing allocation at booking.
- Beds: 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
- Best for: travelers who want a clear Space Needle view plus separate seating
- Good for small families or an extra guest on the sofa bed
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Living area | Separate seating gives more room to spread out than a single guest room |
| Space Needle sightlines | Primary reason to choose this suite when view is a priority |
| Sofa bed | Sleeps extra guest without booking a second room |
2 — Best compact view rooms: Space Needle View Room and Cityscape Room
Space Needle View Room is the quick pick if you want the Space Needle visible without upgrading to a suite; the property lists Space Needle View Room with two queen beds (useful for two travelers sharing beds).
Cityscape Room (1 King Bed) is the City-facing alternative for travelers who want city windows and the same 1 Hotel design language in a smaller footprint.
- Space Needle View Room — beds: 2 Queen Beds; best for two visitors or friends who prefer separate beds
- Cityscape Room — beds: 1 King Bed; best for solo travelers or couples who want a king and city view
- These rooms balance view and price versus the larger suites
| Room | Beds | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Space Needle View Room | 2 Queen Beds | Travelers wanting a direct Space Needle view with two beds |
| Cityscape Room | 1 King Bed | Couples or solo travelers wanting city views without a suite |
| City Room | 1 King Bed | Similar to Cityscape but commonly offered at slightly different price points or views |
3 — Best for families and groups: City Junior Suite with Sofa Bed, Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Space Needle), and Terrace, 1 Bedroom Suite with Sofa Bed
If you need extra sleeping surfaces or separate rooms, the City Junior Suite with Sofa Bed and the Terrace, 1 Bedroom Suite with Sofa Bed both include a king plus a queen sofa bed. For larger groups consider Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Space Needle) or Suite, 2 Bedrooms, which offer more true bedrooms.
Booking tip: name the exact room type in your reservation notes if you need interconnecting rooms or specific bed layouts — multiple suite and multi-bed configurations exist on property.
- City Junior Suite with Sofa Bed — 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed; good for a family of three or a couple who needs an extra bed
- Terrace, 1 Bedroom Suite with Sofa Bed — 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed; adds outdoor terrace space where available
- Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Space Needle) — 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds; best for 3–4 guests who need separate bedrooms
- Suite, 2 Bedrooms — 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed; larger groups or multi-generation families
| Room type | Typical bed setup | Why choose it |
|---|---|---|
| City Junior Suite with Sofa Bed | 1 King + 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Small family or need for an extra bed without a full two-bedroom suite |
| Terrace, 1 Bedroom Suite with Sofa Bed | 1 King + 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Adds terrace access for fresh air and views |
| Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Space Needle) | 1 King + 2 Queen Beds | True separate bedrooms for larger groups |
4 — Best for quieter or budget-conscious stays: Hillside Room and City Room
Hillside Room (1 King Bed) and City Room (1 King Bed) are the straightforward king-room options listed by the hotel. These tend to be the lowest-cost way to get the 1 Hotel aesthetic and included in-room amenities like Bamford toiletries and living plants.
Hillside 2 Queens Room is the family-friendly two-queen alternative if you need separate beds without booking a suite.
- Hillside Room — 1 King Bed; simpler layout, good for solo travelers or couples on a budget
- City Room — 1 King Bed; centrally focused room with city views depending on allocation
- Hillside 2 Queens Room — 2 Queen Beds; practical for families or friends sharing a room
| Room | Beds | When to pick |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside Room | 1 King Bed | When you want a smaller room and lower rate |
| City Room | 1 King Bed | When you want city views in a standard guest room |
| Hillside 2 Queens Room | 2 Queen Beds | When two beds are needed without upgrading to a suite |
5 — Special types: House (Alder), Studio Suite, and multiple-bed configurations
House (Alder) is a named room type with a king and a queen sofa bed; the 'House' series at 1 Hotel Seattle denotes a slightly more residential layout with dining nook and living area in some units.
Studio Suite, Studio Suite, Space Needle and Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (Hillside and City) are options if you want a larger open plan or multiple king beds; check bed counts carefully — some multiple-bed listings show unusual configurations such as three king beds.
- House (Alder) — 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed; more of a residential layout
- Studio Suite and Studio Suite, Space Needle — 1 King Bed; open-plan living with seating areas
- Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (Hillside and City) — listed with 3 King Beds; confirm configuration with reservations if you have specific needs
- Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Connecting Rooms (Hillside) — 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds; useful for groups wanting connecting rooms
| Room type | Beds listed | Note |
|---|---|---|
| House (Alder) | 1 King + 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Residential feel; dining nook in some units |
| Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (Hillside and City) | 3 King Beds | Unusual multi-king listing — confirm with the hotel |
| Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Connecting Rooms (Hillside) | 1 King + 2 Double Beds | Connecting rooms configuration for families/groups |
6 — Practical tips for choosing and booking a room
Reserve the view you want: when view matters (Space Needle or city) request the specific aspect in writing at booking and reconfirm with the hotel before arrival. The hotel’s room names often indicate the intended view but allocations can vary.
Know the policies that affect total cost: 1 Hotel Seattle charges a mandatory daily amenity fee that the hotel publishes at booking, offers valet-only parking (no self-parking), and requires the primary booking guest to be 21 or older.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM; check-out: 11:00 AM (hotel policy)
- Amenity fee: the hotel applies a mandatory daily amenity fee per room, charged at check-in
- Parking: covered, secured valet only (no self-parking); rates published by the hotel
- Pets: dogs and cats up to 50 lbs are welcome; a $125 cleaning fee may apply if a pet causes extra cleaning
| What to check | How to confirm |
|---|---|
| Specific view requests | Ask reservations to note 'Space Needle view' or 'city view' and confirm before arrival |
| Bed configuration for families | Request room type with sofa bed or a two-bedroom suite in writing |
| Amenity and parking fees | Confirm the mandatory amenity fee and valet parking cost with reservations |
