
Sheraton Grand Seattle
Best for groups and meetings — large ballrooms, dozens of meeting rooms and direct adjacency to the Washington State Convention Center.
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Sheraton Grand Seattle is a large, convention-focused downtown hotel with a high-floor heated indoor pool and extensive event space — good for groups, business travelers and families. The Westin Seattle is an iconic twin-tower downtown high-rise known for its cylindrical silhouette and major-brand familiarity — a solid pick for travelers who want central location and a recognizable chain property.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for groups and meetings — large ballrooms, dozens of meeting rooms and direct adjacency to the Washington State Convention Center.
Best for travelers seeking a central, easily recognized downtown high-rise with straightforward amenities and a convenient walk to Pike Place Market.
When Sheraton Grand Seattle wins: pick Sheraton Grand if you’re organizing or attending large meetings, conferences, or weddings, or if you want a heated indoor pool and bi-level fitness center with skyline views.
When The Westin Seattle wins: choose The Westin for a classic downtown stay in a very recognizable high-rise, with a central address and a straightforward set of amenities — useful for solo travelers and city-focused visitors.
Bottom line: both are large, full-service downtown Seattle options; Sheraton Grand emphasizes event capacity and high-floor leisure facilities, while The Westin is a familiar, centrally located high-rise that’s easy to find and walk from many downtown attractions.
| Category | Sheraton Grand Seattle | The Westin Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, business- and convention-oriented full-service hotel with family-friendly amenities. | Iconic downtown high-rise towers offering standard full-service hotel facilities. |
| Location (downtown) | 1400 6th Ave — adjacent to the Washington State Convention Center and a short walk to Pike Place Market and Seattle Art Museum. | 1900 5th Ave — central downtown location within a 10-minute walk of Pike Place Market and close to the Seattle Convention Center Arch Building. |
| Size / rooms | 1,236 guest rooms across 35 floors. | 891 rooms (supplier listing). |
| Age / renovations | Renovated in 2018 with further refreshes to guest rooms and event spaces since then (multi‑million‑dollar project). | Not published |
| Pools | Heated indoor pool on the 35th floor with panoramic downtown and Puget Sound views; open daily (5:30 AM–11:00 PM). | Indoor pool listed among amenities (one indoor pool); public details about floor or hours: Not published. |
| Restaurants & bars | Several on-site venues: Alder & Ash (New American), Vivienne's Bistro (Asian fusion), Fountain Wine Bar, and a Starbucks marketplace; in-room dining available. | Relish Burger Bistro (American) plus 24-hour room service and at least one bar/lounge; to-go breakfasts available for a fee. |
| Spa / wellness | No on-site spa (hotel notes there is no spa). | Not published |
| Fitness | Bi-level Sheraton Fitness Center on the 35th floor with Peloton bikes and 24-hour access (complimentary for guests). | |
| Meeting & events | Extensive: roughly 77,000 sq ft of event space, 51 meeting rooms, large ballrooms (Grand Ballroom 18,300 sq ft, Metropolitan 9,440 sq ft, Cirrus on 35th floor). | Large meeting footprint listed: conference space 66,563 sq ft and 30 meeting rooms (supplier listing). |
| Accessibility & family policy | Family-friendly, welcomes children; accessible routes to pool and fitness center, pool hoist and other aids. | Welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities; wheelchair-accessible features and accessible rooms listed. |
Sheraton Grand sits at 6th and Pike beside the Washington State Convention Center and within easy walking distance of downtown attractions.
Choose Sheraton Grand if convention adjacency and quick transit access matter most.
The Westin Seattle’s downtown address puts many city highlights within a short walk, including Pike Place Market and the convention center.
The Westin is a convenient, central base for most downtown sightseeing on foot.
Sheraton Grand offers a very large room inventory with a mix of standard rooms, club rooms and suites across 35 floors.
Sheraton Grand has capacity and room variety that suit groups and families.
The Westin lists many room types including rooms with sofa beds and multiple accessible configurations.
The Westin offers a broad range of room types with accessible options for standard downtown stays.
Sheraton Grand provides multiple in-house dining venues covering Pacific Northwest and Asian-fusion cuisine, plus a wine bar and Starbucks.
Sheraton Grand has a wider onsite selection for varied dining without leaving the hotel.
The Westin features Relish Burger Bistro and a bar/lounge, plus 24-hour room service and to-go breakfast options.
The Westin offers reliable, straightforward dining in a compact set of venues.
Sheraton Grand’s signature leisure feature is its heated indoor pool with skyline and water views on the 35th floor.
If a memorable pool with views matters, Sheraton Grand has a distinctive high-floor offering.
The Westin lists an indoor pool among its amenities and a 24-hour fitness center.
The Westin provides standard indoor pool and fitness amenities, though supplier details about pool specifics are limited.
Sheraton Grand focuses on fitness and casual nightlife with its wine bar and on-site wellness-adjacent amenities; it does not have an on-site spa.
Sheraton Grand is strong on fitness and evening drinks but does not provide a dedicated spa.
The Westin lists a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge; detailed spa information is not published in the supplier listing.
The Westin covers fitness and evening drinks reliably; spa availability is not published in the supplier listing.

Sheraton Grand — adjacent to the Washington State Convention Center with roughly 77,000 sq ft of event space and 51 meeting rooms.
The Westin Seattle — iconic twin-tower silhouette and a familiar chain experience in the heart of downtown.

Sheraton Grand — heated indoor pool on the 35th floor with panoramic downtown and Puget Sound views.
The Westin — central address within a short walk of Pike Place Market and many downtown attractions.
Sheraton Grand is set up for large meetings and events with far more event space and many more meeting rooms; it’s directly adjacent to the Washington State Convention Center.
Yes. Sheraton Grand has a heated indoor pool on the 35th floor plus a bi-level 24-hour fitness center; The Westin lists an indoor pool and 24-hour fitness facilities in its supplier listing, though specific pool-floor and hours are not published there.
Both properties welcome guests of all ages. Sheraton Grand is explicitly family-friendly; The Westin’s listing does not indicate an adults-only policy.
Both are in central downtown and within an easy walk to Pike Place Market; either is a practical choice for exploring downtown on foot.
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