
Sheraton Grand Seattle
Best for groups, conferences, and travelers who want on-site meeting rooms, a big indoor pool, and family-friendly services.
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Sheraton Grand Seattle is a large, full-service downtown convention hotel with a skyline-level indoor pool and extensive meeting space; read this if you need scale, family-friendly facilities, or an events-ready base. The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle is a historic boutique luxury hotel near the waterfront and Pike Place Market; read this if you want a smaller, characterful downtown stay with Beaux Arts details.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for groups, conferences, and travelers who want on-site meeting rooms, a big indoor pool, and family-friendly services.

Best for travelers who prefer a smaller, historic boutique hotel within easy walking distance of Pike Place Market and the Seattle Waterfront.
When Sheraton Grand Seattle wins: choose Sheraton Grand if you need lots of meeting or event space, want a big hotel with family-friendly amenities, or value a heated indoor pool and 24-hour fitness center with skyline views.
When The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle wins: pick The Alexis for a downtown boutique experience, individually decorated rooms, and a quieter, character-driven stay close to Pike Place Market and the waterfront.
Bottom line: Sheraton Grand is the pragmatic pick for groups and amenity-driven stays; The Alexis Royal Sonesta is the better fit for travelers prioritizing boutique style and a central waterfront/Pike Place location.
| Category | Sheraton Grand Seattle | The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, business- and convention-oriented full-service hotel | Historic boutique luxury hotel with individually decorated rooms |
| Location | Downtown at 6th & Pike beside the Washington State Convention Center | Downtown near Seattle Waterfront and Pike Place Market (1007 1st Ave) |
| Size | 1,236 rooms across 35 floors | 121 rooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages; family-friendly | All ages; not adults-only |
| Pools | Heated indoor pool on the 35th floor with panoramic views (guest access complimentary) | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple outlets: Alder & Ash (New American), Vivienne's Bistro (Asian-fusion), Fountain Wine Bar, Starbucks | The Bookstore Bar & Cafe on site (one main restaurant listed) |
| Spa / wellness | No on-site spa (fitness center on 35th floor) | Hair salon and fitness facilities listed; full spa services: Not published |
| Meeting & events | Extensive: roughly 77,000 sq ft, 51 meeting rooms, multiple ballrooms including an 18,300 sq ft Grand Ballroom | Conference space ~5,379 sq ft with 6 meeting rooms and a ballroom |
| Known for | Scale, convention proximity, 35th-floor pool and fitness center | Historic Beaux Arts styling, individually decorated guestrooms, central waterfront/Pike Place access |
| Parking & transport notes | On-site valet parking (surcharge); ~16 miles to SEA airport; close to Westlake Station | Valet parking (surcharge) listed; preferred airport SEA; very walkable to waterfront and Pike Place Market |
Sheraton Grand sits at 6th & Pike directly beside the Washington State Convention Center and within easy walking distance of downtown attractions.
Best located for conventions, transit links, and central downtown access.
The Alexis is a downtown boutique hotel a short walk from the Seattle Waterfront and Pike Place Market.
Best located for sightseeing around Pike Place Market and the waterfront on foot.
Sheraton Grand offers a wide range of room types across 1,236 rooms, from standard rooms to multi-level suites and club rooms.
Choose Sheraton Grand for room variety and family- or business-oriented layouts.
The Alexis offers 121 individually decorated guestrooms and a range of boutique-style suites and studio options.
Choose The Alexis for individually styled rooms and historic character in a smaller hotel footprint.
Sheraton Grand has multiple on-site dining options serving a range of cuisines and casual options.
Better for travelers who want a variety of on-site dining choices and late-night bar options.
The Alexis lists The Bookstore Bar & Cafe as its primary on-site dining option.
Better for travelers who prefer a single, locally focused dining experience within a boutique setting.
Sheraton Grand's signature amenity is its heated indoor pool and bi-level fitness center on the 35th floor.
Sheraton Grand is the choice if a skyline-level pool and robust fitness facilities matter.
The Alexis lists fitness facilities and a hair salon among amenities; an on-site pool is not published.
The Alexis is better if you prefer walking the waterfront; it does not publish an on-site pool.
Sheraton Grand focuses on fitness rather than an on-site spa, plus a busy bar scene and easy access to downtown nightlife.
Pick Sheraton Grand for fitness facilities and a built-in evening bar; spa users should look elsewhere.
The Alexis emphasizes boutique comforts, has a hair salon, and sits close to downtown nightlife and theater venues.
The Alexis suits guests who want boutique hotel services and easy access to nearby nightlife; a full spa is not listed.

Sheraton Grand — extensive event space (roughly 77,000 sq ft) and 51 meeting rooms next to the convention center.

The Alexis — smaller, historic Beaux Arts property with individually decorated guestrooms and a quieter boutique feel.

Sheraton Grand — heated indoor pool and bi-level fitness center on the 35th floor with panoramic views.

The Alexis — a short walk to the Seattle Waterfront and minutes from Pike Place Market.
Sheraton Grand is the stronger pick — it has major ballroom options, about 77,000 sq ft of event space, and is adjacent to the Convention Center.
The Alexis is slightly closer to the Seattle Waterfront and is about a 3-minute walk to the waterfront and roughly 6 minutes to Pike Place Market.
Sheraton Grand does not have an on-site spa. The Alexis lists a hair salon and wellness-related services but full spa services are not published.
Yes — both properties welcome guests of all ages. Sheraton Grand explicitly markets family-friendly amenities and a family-accessible indoor pool.
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