Here's Travel for Kids list of best family hotels in Seattle, all styles and price ranges, in neighborhoods near to fun things to do with kids.
Hotels are selected for their amenities for families, such as indoor/outdoor swimming pools, breakfast is included in the room rate, mini-fridge in rooms, proximity to restaurants in the neighborhood, coin-operated laundry, and more. Hotel policies can change, however, so be sure to check with the hotel at the time you make your reservation to be sure your desired family amenities are still available.
- Marriott Seattle Waterfront – Indoor/outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi and children's indoor pool; rooms with two double beds or suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); mini-fridge in rooms; restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with children's menu, cafe and deli on-site; fee car parking; restaurants in the neighborhood; hotel is located on the waterfront, with views of Elliott Bay.
- Inn at the Market – Hotel is located at Pike Place Market with views of Elliott Bay and rooftop garden; rooms with two double beds or two level suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); mini-fridge in all rooms, suites also have microwave; fee car parking; restaurants, bakery, deli, fresh fruit stalls next door.
- The Edgewater – Rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); room service and on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with children's menu; restaurants in the neighborhood; hotel is located on the water, overlooking Elliott Bay.
Seattle Center - West
- The Mediterranean Inn – Kitchenette with mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; rooms with two double or queen beds (sleep 4); coin-operated laundry; crib or rollaway bed (fees) available upon request; cruiser bicycles to borrow; restaurants, bakeries and supermarkets in the neighborhood; fee car parking; hotel is two blocks to the Seattle Center.
- Staypineapple, The Maxwell Hotel – Indoor swimming pool; suites with two king/queen beds, plus sofa bed (sleep 6), rooms or suites with two queen beds (sleep 4); air conditioning; mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; on-site restaurant and room service; afternoon cupcakes; 24 hour supermarkets, restaurants, cafes in the neighborhood; cruiser bicycles to borrow; on-site car parking (fee); hotel is one block from the Seattle Center.
- Homewood Suites Downtown – One bedroom suites have king plus sofa bed (sleep 4), or two bedroom suites with two double beds plus sofa bed (sleep 6); living and dining area (with table and chairs); fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator and microwave, dishwasher; breakfast is included in the room rate; coin-operated laundry; fee car parking; supermarket and restaurants in the neighborhood.
- MarQueen Hotel – Hotel is two blocks to the Seattle Center; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), kitchen area (with refrigerator and microwave, some have stoves); supermarkets, bakery, restaurants, deli in neighborhood; fee car parking.
Seattle Center - East
- Hyatt House – One bedroom or studio with two queen beds, sofa bed (sleep 4 - 5), king studio (sleep 3); kitchenette in rooms with mini-fridge or full refrigerator, microwave, kitchenware; buffet breakfast is included in the room rate; air-conditioning; on-site restaurant; restaurants, cafes in the neighborhood; convenience store on-site , grocery shopping service; coin-operated laundry; car parking (fee); hotel is right across from the Seattle Center.
- Hampton Inn & Suites – Breakfast is included in the room rate; rooms with two double beds or one bedroom suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); suites have fully-equipped kitchens with stove, refrigerator and microwave; fee car parking; supermarket across the street with deli, bakery and takeout, restaurants in the neighborhood.
- Pan Pacific Seattle – Rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); rooms service (24 hours) and on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with children's menu; babysitting can be arranged; supermarket next door, bakery and restaurants in the neighborhood; fee parking.
- Four Points by Sheraton – Breakfast is included in the room rate; rooms with two double beds or king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); crib or extra bed available upon request; coin-operated laundry; on-site restaurant, picnic area; restaurants and supermarket in the neighborhood; free car parking.
- Holiday Inn Express – Indoor swimming pool; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); coin-operated laundry; restaurant (with children's menu) next door; fee car parking; breakfast is included in the room rate.
- Holiday Inn Seattle – On-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with children's menu (kids' eat free); rooms with two queen beds, kids suites with two bunk beds, or one bedroom suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; coin-operated laundry; fee car parking.
- La Quinta Inn & Suites – Breakfast is included in the room rate; rooms with two queen beds or one bedroom king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); microwave in all rooms, suites have microwave and mini-fridge; jacuzzi; coin-operated laundry; free car parking.
- Travelodge Seattle Space Needle – Breakfast is included in the room rate; rooms with two double or queen beds (sleep 4); outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; free car parking; food at Seattle Center two blocks away.
Downtown
- Mayflower Park Hotel – Room service and on-site restaurant with children's menu; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), a deluxe room, plus rollaway bed (sleeps 5); gift at check-in (with stuffed animal and coloring book); crib and accessories available upon request; restaurants and food court at Westlake Center in the neighborhood.
- Homewood Suites – Breakfast is included in the room rate; two bedroom suites with two queen beds (sleep 4), plus sofabed (sleep 6), all suites have a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave and stove; crib, high chair or playpen available upon request; coin-operated laundry; fee car parking.
- Grand Hyatt Seattle – Rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); mini-fridge in rooms; room service serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with children's menu; babysitting can be arranged; jacuzzi; fee car parking; restaurants and cafes in the neighborhood.
- Hotel Monaco – Goodie bag at check-in; child-sized bathrobes and child-safety kits; rooms with two queen or suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); babysitting can be arranged; restaurants and bakery in the neighborhood; fee car parking.
- Fairmont Olympic Hotel – Indoor swimming pool; one bedroom suites with king bed plus sofa bed in living area (sleep 3), rooms with two twin beds (sleep 2), connecting rooms are available; mini-fridge in rooms, microwave available upon request; babysitting can be arranged; gift at check-in; baby toiletries; milk and cookies; child-sized bathrobes; on-site restaurant and room service with children's menu; fee car parking.
- Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel – Rooms with two queen beds or suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); S'mores delivered to your room; welcome gifts at check-in; child-size bathrobes; babysitting can be arranged; child-proofing kits; 24 hour room service with family-friendly food and restaurants in the neighborhood; fee car parking.
- The Westin Seattle – Indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); goodie bag at check in; on-site restaurants and 24 hour room service with children's menu; fee car parking; babysitting can be arranged.
- Sheraton Grand Seattle – Swimming pool and jacuzzi; on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with children's menu, restaurants, bakery in the neighborhood; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); breakfast is included for club floor rooms; mini-fridge in rooms; fee car parking.
- Warwick Hotel – Indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); mini-fridge in rooms; on-site restaurant serving breakfast with family-friendly food; grocery and bakery across street, restaurants in the neighborhood; fee car parking.
Lake Union
Tip: Use the spiffy Seattle Steetcar to go directly from Lake Union to Westlake Center in downtown.
- Residence Inn Lake Union – Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate; indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; one bedroom suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4), two bedroom suites with two king beds plus sofa bed (sleep 6); full kitchen with refrigerator, stove microwave, utensils, pots and pans; restaurants in the neighborhood; fee car parking; hotel is located across from Lake Union, and playground at Chandler Cove.
- Silver Cloud Inn Lake Union – Room with two queen beds or king plus sofa bed (sleep 4); breakfast is included in the room rate; microwave and mini-fridge in rooms; indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; complimentary laundry facilities; free car parking; restaurants in the neighborhood; hotel is right across from Lake Union.
- Courtyard Lake Union – Indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two double beds or king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); mini-fridge in rooms; on site restaurant serving breakfast and dinner with family-friendly food; coin-operated laundry.
Around University of Washington
- Staypineapple Watertown Hotel – Hot breakfast is included in the room rate; microwave and mini-fridge in rooms; rooms with two queen beds or suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); free laundry facility; restaurants, bakery, deli in the neighborhood; access to outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; free car parking.
- Staypineapple University Inn – Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds or king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; breakfast is included in the room rate; free washer and dryer; restaurant, bakery and deli in the neighborhood; free car parking.
- Silver Cloud Inn University – Rooms with two queen beds or suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4), rooms with two queen beds plus twin sofa bed (sleep 5); refrigerators and microwave in rooms; breakfast is included in the room rate; coin-operated laundry; free car parking; restaurants in the neighborhood; indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi.
Seattle Tacoma Airport
- Doubletree Seattle Airport – Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with children's menu and room service; coin-operated laundry; on-site convenience store; complimentary airport shuttle.
- Seattle Airport Marriott – Rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, room service; complimentary airport shuttle; fee car parking;indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi.
- Fairfield Inn – Indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; breakfast is included in the room rate; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); ; microwave and mini-fridge in rooms; restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in the neighborhood; free car parking;.
- Hilton Seattle Airport – Outdoor swimming pool, indoor jacuzzi; on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with children's menu and room service; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4), connecting rooms are available; coin-operated laundry; complimentary airport shuttle; fee car parking.
- La Quinta Inn Seattle Sea-Tac – Breakfast is included in the room rate; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); laundry facilities; complimentary shuttle; restaurants in the neighborhood; outdoor swimming pool.
- Best Western Airport – Indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two double bed or king bed suites with sofa bed (sleep 4); mini-fridge in rooms; crib or rollaway bed (fee) available upon request; breakfast is included in the room rate; restaurants in the neighborhood; complimentary airport shuttle; free car parking.