
Sheraton Grand Seattle
Best for groups, meetings, and travelers who want a full-service downtown hotel with event venues and a high-floor heated indoor pool.
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Sheraton Grand Seattle is a large full-service downtown hotel geared toward business, conventions and families; read this if you need event space, lots of rooms, or a high-floor indoor pool. Inn at the Market is a market-area boutique hotel right by Pike Place Market; read this if you want compact, characterful rooms and immediate market access.
Updated · about 0.5 km apart (roughly 0.3 miles)

Best for groups, meetings, and travelers who want a full-service downtown hotel with event venues and a high-floor heated indoor pool.

Best for travelers prioritizing Pike Place Market access, local character, and a small, market-side boutique stay.
When Sheraton Grand Seattle wins: choose Sheraton Grand if you need lots of rooms, large meeting or wedding ballrooms, a 35th-floor heated indoor pool and 24-hour fitness center, or if you want multiple on-site restaurants and a full-service hotel next to the convention center.
When Inn at the Market wins: choose Inn at the Market if you want to be steps from Pike Place Market and Original Starbucks, prefer a smaller boutique property with individually furnished rooms and a rooftop terrace, or value a highly rated market-area stay with concierge service.
Bottom line: Sheraton Grand Seattle is the practical choice for conventions, larger groups and amenity-heavy stays; Inn at the Market is the pick for location-first travelers who want a compact, market-front boutique experience.
| Category | Sheraton Grand Seattle | Inn at the Market |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, full-service downtown hotel and convention property | Small, market-side boutique hotel with local character |
| Location (Pike Place Market) | A short walk (roughly 5–10 minutes) from Pike Place Market | Steps from Pike Place Market and Original Starbucks |
| Size (rooms / floors) | 1,236 rooms across 35 floors | 79 individually furnished guestrooms |
| Audience / age policy | All ages welcome; primary guest must be 18+ to check in | |
| Pools | Heated indoor pool on 35th floor with panoramic views (guest access) | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple venues: Alder & Ash (New American), Vivienne's Bistro (Asian-fusion), Fountain Wine Bar, Starbucks | One on-site restaurant and one bar/lounge; cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee |
| Spa / wellness | No on-site spa (fitness center on 35th floor, complimentary for guests) | Spa services on site; onsite massages mentioned |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive: ~77,000 sq ft and 51 meeting rooms, multiple large ballrooms | One meeting room / 750 sq ft (70 m²) of conference space |
| Signature features | High-floor pool and fitness center with skyline and water views; large ballrooms for weddings and conventions | Rooftop terrace, market-side location, individually furnished rooms |
| Parking | On-site valet parking (surcharge) | Covered valet parking (surcharge) and secured parking available |
Sheraton Grand sits at 6th and Pike beside the Washington State Convention Center and a short walk from downtown attractions.
Sheraton Grand is best if you want immediate access to the convention center, transit hubs and downtown services.
Inn at the Market is located at 86 Pine St — literally steps from Pike Place Market and Original Starbucks.
Inn at the Market is the straightforward choice for travelers who want immediate market access and to be in the heart of tourist activity.
Sheraton Grand offers a wide range of room types across many floors to suit families, business travelers and groups.
Choose Sheraton Grand when you need room variety, accessible options and availability for larger parties.
Inn at the Market has 79 individually furnished guestrooms with local touches and several named room types.
Inn at the Market suits travelers who prefer a smaller, characterful property and rooms with individual design.
Sheraton Grand has several on-site dining and bar options covering breakfast through dinner and in-room dining.
Sheraton Grand delivers more variety and late-night options for groups and families.
Inn at the Market has one on-site restaurant and one bar/lounge; cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee.
Inn at the Market relies on its prime market location for food options beyond its single restaurant.
Sheraton Grand’s signature amenity is its heated indoor pool and adjacent bi-level fitness center on the 35th floor.
Sheraton Grand is the better pick for guests who expect a hotel pool and a full fitness facility.
Inn at the Market highlights a rooftop terrace and small-hotel features rather than a high-floor pool and fitness complex.
Inn at the Market is geared toward market access and a rooftop terrace rather than on-site pool or large fitness facilities.
Sheraton Grand lacks an on-site spa but offers easy access to downtown nightlife and restaurants.
Pick Sheraton Grand if you want on-property bars and immediate access to downtown evening venues.
Inn at the Market offers on-site spa services and puts you steps away from market stalls, eateries and waterfront bars.
Inn at the Market is preferable if you want quick market access and small-scale spa services in a boutique setting.

Sheraton Grand — extensive meeting space (roughly 77,000 sq ft) and dozens of rooms make it ideal for conferences and large events.

Inn at the Market — steps from Pike Place Market and Original Starbucks; hard to beat for market access.

Sheraton Grand — heated indoor pool on the 35th floor plus a 24-hour bi-level fitness center.

Inn at the Market — smaller property with individually furnished rooms, rooftop terrace and local character.
Inn at the Market is steps from Pike Place Market; Sheraton Grand is a short walk (about 5–10 minutes).
Sheraton Grand has a heated indoor pool on the 35th floor. No pool is published for Inn at the Market.
Sheraton Grand — it has substantial event space including multiple large ballrooms and dozens of meeting rooms; Inn at the Market offers a single meeting room of about 750 sq ft.
Inn at the Market lists on-site spa services and massages. Sheraton Grand currently has no on-site spa; it focuses on its fitness center instead.
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