
Sheraton Grand Seattle
Best for large conferences, wedding receptions, and families who want direct access to big-event facilities and a high‑floor pool with views.
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Sheraton Grand Seattle is a large, full-service downtown hotel next to the Washington State Convention Center that suits conference groups and families. Hyatt At Olive 8 is an upscale Hyatt in downtown Seattle with a sleeker urban feel and on-site spa—good for travelers who want a polished, less convention-driven stay.
Updated · about 0.2 miles (0.3 km) apart

Best for large conferences, wedding receptions, and families who want direct access to big-event facilities and a high‑floor pool with views.

Best for travelers who prefer a more intimate, design-focused Hyatt property with an on-site spa and a quieter downtown atmosphere.
When Sheraton Grand Seattle wins: choose Sheraton Grand if you need lots of meeting and event space (tens of thousands of square feet), a very large room inventory, or family-friendly facilities including a high-floor heated indoor pool and 24-hour fitness center.
When Hyatt At Olive 8 wins: pick Hyatt At Olive 8 if you want a smaller, upscale downtown hotel with a full-service spa, sauna, indoor pool, and a modern Hyatt feel within a short walk of Pike Place Market and the convention center.
Bottom line: both are solid downtown Seattle choices within a few blocks of each other—Sheraton Grand is the practical pick for large groups and families; Hyatt At Olive 8 is the readier choice for a streamlined, spa-forward Hyatt experience.
| Category | Sheraton Grand Seattle | Hyatt At Olive 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large full-service convention hotel with family-friendly amenities and skyline views. | Upscale, design-minded Hyatt property with a sleeker urban feel. |
| Location (downtown) | Adjacent to Washington State Convention Center; short walk to Pike Place Market and Westlake. | |
| Size (guest rooms) | 1,236 rooms across 35 floors. | 346 guestrooms. |
| Renovation / age notes | Renovated in 2018 with subsequent updates to rooms and club lounge. | Not published |
| Pool | Heated indoor pool on the 35th floor with panoramic downtown and water views; complimentary for guests. | Indoor pool, hot tub, and sauna on-site (guest amenities listed). |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple outlets: Alder & Ash (New American), Vivienne's Bistro (Asian-fusion), Fountain Wine Bar, and an on-site Starbucks. | One restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe (to-go breakfast available for a surcharge). |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa (fitness center on 35th floor; guests should plan off-site spa visits if needed). | Full-service spa on site offering massages, body treatments, and facials; also sauna and hot tub. |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive: roughly 75,000+ sq ft across ~51 meeting rooms, multiple large ballrooms including an 18,300 sq ft Grand Ballroom. | Conference space of about 12,002 sq ft (1,115 sq meters) with meeting rooms and a ballroom. |
| Pet policy | Pets allowed (dogs) with a non-refundable fee of $150 per stay; service animals exempt. | Pet fee approximately $100 per accommodation, per stay; service animals exempt. |
| Check-in / Check-out | Check-in from 4:00 PM; check-out at 11:00 AM. Minimum age to check in is 18. | Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and can run until midnight; check-out at 12:00 PM. Minimum age to check in is 21. |
Sheraton Grand sits at 6th and Pike beside the Washington State Convention Center and within easy walking distance of Pike Place Market and downtown transit.
Best if you want immediate convention-center access and direct links to downtown transit.
Hyatt At Olive 8 is centrally located on 8th Avenue, a short walk from the convention center, Paramount Theatre, and other CBD destinations.
A compact downtown location that keeps dining, theater, and convention stops within easy walking range.
Sheraton Grand has a very large room inventory with a range of standard rooms, premium and several suite types plus accessible options.
Choose Sheraton Grand when you need a wide range of room types or large-block availability for groups.
Hyatt At Olive 8 offers a typical Hyatt room mix with standard, deluxe, corner, and several suite categories.
A solid, well-rounded room offering if you want a full-service Hyatt product with suite options in a smaller property.
Sheraton Grand has several on-site dining venues covering New American, Pan-Asian, a wine bar, and a Starbucks.
More on-site variety makes Sheraton Grand convenient for groups and families who prefer not to leave the hotel for meals.
Hyatt At Olive 8 lists one restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe—fewer outlets but in a compact, upscale setting.
Hyatt At Olive 8 keeps dining simple and leans on nearby downtown restaurants for more variety.
Sheraton Grand's signature amenity is its 35th-floor heated indoor pool with panoramic city and water views.
The high-floor pool and views are a distinguishing feature—particularly appealing to families and visitors who want skyline vistas while swimming.
Hyatt At Olive 8's notable amenities include an indoor pool, hot tub, and a full-service on-site spa and sauna.
Hyatt At Olive 8 is a better pick if an on-site spa and sauna are priorities.
Sheraton Grand focuses wellness around its large fitness center and pool; nightlife and evening options are nearby or at the hotel's bars.
Good fitness and easy access to downtown nightlife, though no on-site spa services are offered.
Hyatt At Olive 8 combines a small fitness center with a spa, sauna, and evening bar for in-house relaxation and light nightlife.
Hyatt At Olive 8 is set up for quieter nights and spa-based downtime, with downtown entertainment just outside the door.

Sheraton Grand — tens of thousands of square feet of flexible meeting space, multiple ballrooms, and 1,236 rooms to house large groups.

Hyatt At Olive 8 — full-service spa, sauna, hot tub, and a wellness focus in a smaller hotel footprint.

Sheraton Grand — family-friendly policies, a large heated indoor pool with views, and extensive room availability.

Hyatt At Olive 8 — a sleeker Hyatt hotel with fewer rooms, a compact feel, and central access to theater and shopping.
Sheraton Grand is better suited for conferences and large events thanks to far larger meeting and ballroom space and higher room counts.
Hyatt At Olive 8 has a full-service on-site spa, sauna, and hot tub; Sheraton Grand does not have an on-site spa.
Yes — both are within easy walking distance of Pike Place Market; Sheraton Grand is about a 5–10 minute walk and Hyatt At Olive 8 lists about 0.5 mi (0.8 km).
Sheraton Grand is explicitly family-friendly, has a large high-floor pool and a broad selection of room types to accommodate families.
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