
Sheraton Grand Seattle
Best for large groups, conventions, weddings and families who want central downtown access and on-site event space.
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Sheraton Grand Seattle is a large downtown convention hotel with 1,236 rooms, a high-floor indoor pool, and family-friendly public spaces; read this if you want easy access to the Washington State Convention Center and city attractions. Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is a smaller five-star waterfront property that suits travelers looking for waterfront views, a full-service spa, and a quieter luxury stay.
Updated · about 0.3 km apart

Best for large groups, conventions, weddings and families who want central downtown access and on-site event space.

Best for travelers who prioritize waterfront views, a full-service spa, and a smaller, luxury boutique feel in downtown Seattle.
When Sheraton Grand Seattle wins: choose Sheraton Grand if you need lots of meeting or event space, want a large hotel with family-friendly amenities (including a heated 35th-floor indoor pool), or are attending a convention at the adjacent Washington State Convention Center.
When Four Seasons Hotel Seattle wins: pick the Four Seasons if you want fewer rooms, direct proximity to the waterfront and Pike Place Market, a dedicated full-service spa, and a quieter five-star service experience.
Bottom line: both are downtown luxury options; Sheraton Grand is the pragmatic choice for groups and convention travelers, while Four Seasons is the choice for waterfront-focused, full-service luxury stays.
| Category | Sheraton Grand Seattle | Four Seasons Hotel Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large-scale, full-service convention hotel with family-friendly public spaces | Smaller five-star waterfront hotel with a focus on personalized service |
| Location | 1400 6th Ave — adjacent to the Washington State Convention Center, short walk to Pike Place Market and Westlake | 99 Union St — steps from Seattle Waterfront and Pike Place Market |
| Size (rooms) | 1,236 guest rooms across 35 floors | 147 guestrooms |
| Audience / age policy | Family-friendly, not adults-only; minimum age to check in is 18 | Not adults-only; family-friendly (children 17 and younger stay free with parent/guardian per listing) |
| Pools / signature amenity | Heated indoor pool on the 35th floor with panoramic downtown and Puget Sound views (open daily) | Outdoor pool plus hot tub and sauna; waterfront access and bay views |
| Restaurants & bars | Alder & Ash (New American), Vivienne's Bistro (Asian fusion), Fountain Wine Bar, and an on-site Starbucks | One main restaurant and a bar/lounge; 24-hour room service and cooked-to-order breakfast service (fee applies) |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa (fitness center on 35th floor with Peloton bikes; 24-hour) | Full-service spa offering massages, body treatments, facials, plus sauna/hot tub |
| Meeting & event space | Very large — roughly 77,000 sq ft and 51 meeting rooms, multiple ballrooms (Grand Ballroom up to ~18,300 sq ft) | Conference space totaling 10,500 sq ft across 6 meeting rooms |
| Valet & parking | On-site valet parking (surcharge); self-parking options listed by third parties | Valet parking available (surcharge noted; amount listed in supplier listing) |
| Check-in / check-out | Check-in begins at 4:00 PM; check-out 11:00 AM | Check-in begins at 3:00 PM; check-out 12:00 PM |
Sheraton Grand sits at 6th and Pike beside the Washington State Convention Center and a short walk from downtown shops and theaters.
Best if your trip centers on conventions, downtown shopping, or transit connections.
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is steps from the Seattle Waterfront and a short stroll to Pike Place Market.
Best if you prioritize being on the waterfront while remaining downtown.
Sheraton Grand offers many room types across a very large inventory designed for a mix of business, group and family stays.
Choose Sheraton Grand when you need flexible room inventory for groups or family configurations.
Four Seasons has a much smaller set of rooms and a higher service-to-guest ratio typical of a five-star property.
Choose Four Seasons when you want a smaller hotel with waterfront room options and suite choices.
Sheraton Grand has multiple on-site outlets serving a range of casual to full-meal options for families and groups.
More outlets and casual options — convenient for groups and varied tastes.
Four Seasons provides a smaller set of food-and-drink outlets tailored to a luxury audience and 24-hour room service.
Better if you prefer fewer, higher-touch dining options and in-room service.
Sheraton Grand's signature public amenity is the heated indoor pool on the 35th floor with skyline and waterfront views.
Choose Sheraton Grand for a dramatic high-floor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Four Seasons offers an outdoor pool plus hot tub and sauna, with direct visual connection to Elliot Bay.
Pick Four Seasons for an outdoor pool experience and immediate waterfront scenery.
Sheraton Grand focuses wellness on its 24-hour fitness center rather than an on-site spa; nightlife is casual and hotel-centric.
Good for keeping up a workout routine; not a spa destination.
Four Seasons includes a full-service spa and quieter in-hotel evening options consistent with a five-star property.
Better if you want a full spa program and a quieter, upscale evening experience.

Sheraton Grand — adjacent to the Washington State Convention Center with roughly 77,000 sq ft of event space and large ballrooms.

Four Seasons — steps from the Seattle Waterfront and Pike Place Market with bay-view rooms and a poolside terrace.

Sheraton Grand — a bi-level, 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes and skyline views.

Four Seasons — full-service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials plus sauna and hot tub.
Sheraton Grand — it sits adjacent to the Washington State Convention Center and offers far more meeting and ballroom space.
Four Seasons — it’s steps from the Seattle Waterfront and offers bay-view rooms; Sheraton Grand is a short walk to the waterfront but oriented to the convention center.
Four Seasons has a full-service spa; Sheraton Grand does not currently list an on-site spa.
Yes — the heated indoor pool and bi-level fitness center on Sheraton Grand’s 35th floor are complimentary for registered guests, and accessible routes and pool lifts are provided.
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