The State Hotel

Hotels
9 (717 reviews)
1501 2nd Avenue , Seattle , us

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Delicious food
Cons:
Room size may be small for some guests
Temperature control issues noted

Categories

Cleanliness
9.08
Rooms mentioned as clean and spotless in several reviews.
Service
9.55
Staff is consistently described as friendly and welcoming.
Location
9.59
Conveniently located near attractions such as Pike Place Market.
Room Quality
8.04
Rooms noted as well-appointed but small, impacting the overall comfort.
Amenities
9.07
Great amenities mentioned including a restaurant and convenience features.
Value for Money
8.53
Fairly priced for the quality offered, especially during events.
Food and Beverage
9.08
Affiliated restaurant Ben Paris is praised for its quality food.
Overall Experience
9.05
General sentiment across reviews is positive with many recommending the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 17:34

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Experience luxury at its finest with a fitness centre, terrace, and a restaurant and bar all under one roof at The State Hotel in Seattle.

Modern Comfort
Relax in style in our 4-star hotel rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, room service, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Prime Location
Located just 300 meters from the city centre, The State Hotel is the perfect base for exploring Seattle's iconic landmarks like Space Needle and CenturyLink Field. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 717 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.08
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.59
Room Quality: 8.04
Amenities: 9.07
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 9.08
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Glenn Hurlburt solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Close to downtown

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Jayme solo_traveller us
6
It was fine, but wouldn’t stay here again due to parking. I would rather pay a little more for a hotel with valet parkin
Pros:

Comfortable bed. Nice shower. Location and proximity to Pike Market. Rooftop terrace is nice although the food was only ok and came up cold. (I didn’t complain, I was hungry and just ate it). Beautiful view of the sound from my room.

Cons:

Parking was rough. No valet. You have to go park in a public parking garage ($28 per night) and haul your luggage back to the hotel up the street almost a block. Minimal loading zone in front so I had to double park just to go inside and ask what to do. I wish they had someone out front to help with this. Bottle of water by the bed was $8! There is a $29 amenities fee for wifi etc, although you do get a $15 token to use in their restaurant. Kinda nickel and dime stuff. Room was small.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
B
Barry solo_traveller gb
10
Cons:

No where to hang clothes

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Diana couple us
10
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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carina couple au
5
Very expensive. Not value for money.
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

Very small room. Roof top bar not open. Having to request mini fridge, should be in the room on arrival.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Pamela couple us
9
Fun
Pros:

Close to where we wanted to visit

Cons:

Clean

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Steve couple us
8
Despite the price and the early check-in fee, everything else was wonderful!!
Pros:

Very clean, great location, they gave us two $15 chips good for food/drink in their restaurant. Bartender was great!!

Cons:

We got to the hotel 45 minutes before our check-in time (4:00pm), and were told that our room was ready, and for an extra “early check-in fee” of $25, we could check in right away. Otherwise, we’d have to wait until 4:00. We asked why, if the room is ready now, can’t we just check in without the fee, and they essentially said that someone else might be come in and they could get their money. We chose to go park the car and walk around for a bit, but was inconvenient for us. This may be industry standard, but it still seemed greedy to us.
We’re not used to paying the high price we paid (nearly $400 per night after taxes and fees), but realize that’s probably standard in popular areas of big cities, especially on either of the coasts.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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loraine couple us
10
Perfect hotel for staying in the center of Seattle
Pros:

Location ,Location Location … Beautiful hotel for a stay in Seattle .

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Lea solo_traveller us
2
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Aleksandr couple si
7
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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MAUREEN couple us
9
Location is great, nice hotel.
Pros:

didn’t have breakfast.

Cons:

Didn't love how you make coffee in the room with a kettle. It felt messy. Room is quite small.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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sidedishesb Solo travel Rye, New York
8
Easy access to the waterfront and walking path.
Pros:

Very close to the waterfront for access. Easy walking distance to get to path to walk along the sound for exercise and views. Rooms are great and well appointed with the coziest robes ever!

2026-08-03 via Tripadvisor
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YuriyF2 Couples
6
The State Hotel stay is overstated
Pros:

The State Hotel is all about location. It’s within walking distance of Pike Place Market, the waterfront, and many of Seattle’s top attractions, making it a convenient base for exploring the city.

The rooms are quite small, but that’s to be expected for a boutique hotel in such a prime downtown location. Where the experience falls short is in the overall value. The staff is only somewhat helpful, and the hotel seems intent on nickel-and-diming guests for extras, which is disappointing considering the room rates are already on the expensive side.

Overall, it’s a decent place to stay if location is your top priority, but don’t expect exceptional service or great value for the price.

2026-08-01 via Tripadvisor
4
400brycek Solo travel
8
Good
Pros:

Location was great. Need more supplies stocked in room.

2026-07-24 via Tripadvisor
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Michelle solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Location to surrounding merchants was so convenient
Restaurant had good food

Cons:

None

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
K
kjelassoc NONE
4
Great location, nickel and dime charges
Pros:

The hotel was clean and nice, as was the room. But the room was small. It is in a great location, which almost justifies the excess nightly cost. But the hotel charges extra to check in even a few minutes early and charges extra to use the TV and/or the internet. I will not return.

2026-07-22 via Tripadvisor
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Khyra14 Couples Menifee, California
10
Location, location, location!
Pros:

The location alone deserves 5 stars. Are you kidding me?!

With the long food lines at Pike Place, it was so nice to be able to say, “I’ll come back later when things calm down a bit..” You literally walk downstairs, and there it is. Yes, it’s that close!

The hotel itself is absolutely luxurious. You can tell from the details and décor that a lot of artistic thought went into its design. The rooms are beautiful, clean, and tastefully decorated. I love the large windows, and if you’re lucky, you’ll get an amazing view overlooking Pike Place.

The staff was absolutely incredible and incredibly helpful. From the front desk to the housekeeping staff, we were greeted with nothing but smiles and friendly hellos every day.

If you have time, check out the bar. We had the privilege of spending a couple of hours with Justin and Jeremy. If you’re looking for unique, creative cocktails, Justin is definitely your guy. If you prefer expertly crafted classic cocktails, Jeremy is your guy.

We also tried the rooftop bar. While the view was amazing, we weren’t big fans of the drinks.

As for parking, it’s off-site, but the walk isn’t bad at all—about a block away. There was security patrolling the area, which definitely put our minds at ease.

Breakfast was delicious. Be sure to try the pancakes—they’re really good! They also offer gluten-free options.

Considering it’s located in the heart of the city, I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet it was. We couldn’t hear any outside noise, and we didn’t hear a single neighboring guest throughout the night, aside from the occasional sound of people entering or leaving their rooms.

Overall, I don’t think I could stay anywhere else after being so thoroughly spoiled. I’d personally like to thank the wonderful staff for making our stay such a memorable one.

2026-07-19 via Tripadvisor
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Linda couple us
10
Pros:

Location was excellent and staff was very friendly and helpful. In room coffee was amazing and the room was very comfortable. The rooftop deck with happy hour was excellent.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Kimberly solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

The ideal location, the comfort of the room, and the rooftop patio make this hotel an amazing place to stay.

Cons:

The rooms are somewhat small, but we weren't spending time in the room.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Nicola couple gb
9
2026-07-14 via Nuitee