
Sheraton Grand Seattle
Best for meetings, large groups, and families who want lots of event space and an all-ages pool.
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Sheraton Grand Seattle is a large, full-service downtown hotel built around meetings, families, and a 35th-floor indoor pool; read this if you want convention-friendly space or an all-ages stay. Lotte Hotel Seattle is a five-star, design-forward luxury hotel in central Seattle; read this if you prefer polished service, contemporary rooms, and fine dining in the city core.
Updated · about 0.2 miles (0.3 km) apart

Best for meetings, large groups, and families who want lots of event space and an all-ages pool.

Best for travelers seeking a refined downtown luxury stay with contemporary design, a full-service spa, and upscale dining.
When Sheraton Grand Seattle wins: choose Sheraton if you need large-capacity meeting or wedding venues, a family-friendly layout, plentiful guest rooms (1,236), and a heated indoor pool with skyline and water views.
When Lotte Hotel Seattle wins: choose Lotte for a smaller, five-star luxury experience in the central business district with designer rooms, a full-service spa, and a focus on polished service and fine dining.
Bottom line: both put you in downtown Seattle within easy walking distance of key attractions, so pick Sheraton for scale, events, and family amenities, or Lotte for a high-end, design-led central stay.
| Category | Sheraton Grand Seattle | Lotte Hotel Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, full-service convention hotel with family-friendly amenities | Five-star luxury design hotel with contemporary finishes |
| Location (downtown) | 1400 6th Ave — beside the Washington State Convention Center; short walk to Pike Place Market and museums | 809 5th Avenue — centrally located, steps from Sky View Observatory and a short walk to Seattle Waterfront and Pike Place Market |
| Size (guest rooms) | 1,236 rooms across 35 floors | 189 guestrooms |
| Audience / age policy | All ages welcome; minimum age to check in 18 | All ages welcome; minimum age to check in 21 (supplier listing) |
| Pool | Heated indoor pool on 35th floor with panoramic downtown/Puget Sound views (open daily 5:30 AM–11:00 PM) | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple outlets: Alder & Ash (New American), Vivienne's Bistro (Asian fusion), Fountain Wine Bar, Starbucks | Charlotte Restaurant (fine dining with a bar/lounge and ocean view) — 1 restaurant listed |
| Spa / wellness | No on-site spa (fitness center on 35th floor with Peloton bikes; complimentary for guests) | Full-service spa listed on supplier facts |
| Meeting & event space | ~77,000 sq ft of flexible event space across 51 meeting rooms including large ballrooms | Number of meeting rooms listed as 10; banquet/ballroom facilities available |
| Known for / highlights | Convention proximity, large ballrooms, high-capacity events, skyline pool | Polished luxury design, fine dining (Charlotte Restaurant), central location near Sky View Observatory |
| Check-in / check-out | Check-in from 4:00 PM; check-out 11:00 AM | |
Sheraton Grand Seattle sits at 6th and Pike immediately adjacent to the Washington State Convention Center and within a short walk of Pike Place Market and downtown attractions.
Choose Sheraton if you want direct convention-center access and easy transit connections.
Lotte Hotel Seattle is centrally located on 5th Avenue near Sky View Observatory and a short walk to the waterfront and Pike Place Market.
Choose Lotte if you want a compact luxury base in the heart of downtown with easy pedestrian access to sights.
Sheraton Grand Seattle is a high-capacity hotel with a wide range of room types and suites aimed at business travelers and families.
Sheraton offers variety and quantity — good for groups, families, and attendees needing standard full-service rooms.
Lotte Hotel Seattle is a smaller five-star property with designer room types and bay- or city-view options.
Lotte focuses on a curated, upscale room experience with attention to design and in-room amenities.
Sheraton Grand Seattle provides multiple on-site dining choices suitable for families, groups, and business meals.
Sheraton gives a range of approachable dining options that cover most needs for convention and family guests.
Lotte Hotel Seattle centers its food offering around Charlotte Restaurant, positioned as fine dining with ocean views.
Lotte emphasizes a refined dining experience — expect fewer outlets but a higher-end restaurant offering.
Sheraton Grand Seattle highlights a distinctive 35th-floor heated indoor pool with panoramic city and water views.
If a skyline indoor pool matters, Sheraton is the clear choice.
Lotte Hotel Seattle lists a full-service spa and luxury services as core amenities in its supplier listing.
Lotte focuses on spa and upscale guest services; a pool is not specified in the published supplier listing.
Sheraton Grand Seattle offers a 24-hour bi-level fitness center and multiple evening dining/drinking options on-site.
Sheraton supports active guests with a strong fitness offering and casual evening bars, but no on-site spa.
Lotte offers a full-service spa plus a single fine-dining outlet and bar for evening plans.
Lotte is better suited for travelers who prioritize spa treatments and a quieter, upscale evening environment.

Sheraton Grand Seattle — extensive event space (roughly 77,000 sq ft) and many ballrooms and meeting rooms.

Lotte Hotel Seattle — five-star, design-focused hotel with a full-service spa and fine-dining restaurant.

Sheraton Grand Seattle — family-friendly policies, in-room cribs, and a heated indoor pool plus 24-hour fitness.

Lotte Hotel Seattle — Charlotte Restaurant and bay/city-view room options for a more polished dining and room experience.
Sheraton Grand Seattle — it's adjacent to the Washington State Convention Center and has extensive meeting and ballroom space.
Lotte Hotel Seattle — the five-star design emphasis, full-service spa, and fine-dining restaurant make it better suited to a refined weekend.
No — both hotels accept guests of all ages. Lotte's supplier listing shows a minimum check-in age of 21, while Sheraton's minimum is 18 for the primary guest.
Sheraton Grand Seattle has a published heated indoor pool on the 35th floor; a pool is not published for Lotte Hotel Seattle in the supplier facts.
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