Hotel Sorrento

Hotels
8.8 (678 reviews)
900 Madison Street , Seattle , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Charming
Clean
Comfortable
Friendly staff
Great location
Unique ambiance
Cons:
Old-fashioned furnishings
Restaurant prices

Categories

Cleanliness
8.74
Rooms are clean and the hotel has character and history.
Service
9.21
Staff was absolutely 100% helpful and made my stay worthwhile.
Location
9.25
Perfect for our needs, close to downtown and other facilities.
Room Quality
8.2
Furnishings are a bit old-fashioned and run down, but overall rooms are comfortable.
Amenities
8.73
Functional gym and cozy bar add to the unique experience.
Value for Money
8.69
Great deal for the service and quality of the hotel.
Food and Beverage
8.54
Restaurant a bit expensive, but local options nearby.
Overall Experience
9.01
Charming hotel with historic charm, personalized service, and a wonderful stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 20:02

Property Description

Luxurious Italianate Architecture:
The Sorrento, a century-old gem in downtown Seattle, boasts stunning Italianate architecture that exudes luxury and charm. Its iconic presence is a testament to timeless elegance and sophistication.

Legendary Hospitality:
As Seattle's longest running luxury hotel, the Sorrento is renowned for its legendary hospitality, earning the title of the city's "grand dame." Guests are welcomed into an intimate setting where personalized service and attention to detail are the norm, ensuring a truly memorable stay.

Dining and Entertainment:
Indulge in a culinary experience at the Dunbar Room bar and restaurant, a neighborhood favorite for over 30 years. The adjacent Fireside Room offers a cozy ambiance for socializing and unwinding, making it the perfect spot to mingle and create lasting memories.

Experience the epitome of luxury and hospitality at the Sorrento - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SEA

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 60 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 678 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.74
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 8.69
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 9.01
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Jim couple us
10
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Harriet solo_traveller us
10
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Geneva couple us
10
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Paula solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

It was very clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. It was easy to find and though I stressed about parking, that was taken care of as well.

Cons:

I don't like Seattle, but had to be there for a meeting. The hotel made it less stressful.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Megan solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Close to Virginia mason

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Leona family_with_children us
10
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Leona family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Beautiful & Charming hotel with original elevators.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Amanda family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Beautiful, historic location, close to the hospital and amenities.
The staff was also just lovely

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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R2606TKgd Couples Port Angeles, Clallam County, Washington
10
Historic hotel with charm, excellent service and great food
Pros:

Very nice historic hotel conveniently located to Seattle's downtown and hospitals. Staff was pleasant and helpful and the room in good repair and clean. The restaurant is also excellent; a definately improvement over typical hotel fare. Spent two nights here as part of a hospital visit nearby and would recommend this as the choice if you are in the same situation. A couple heads-up comments: 1. This is a historic, 100+ year old building in excellent repair, but it retains much of its original character. So don't expect a plush bath, usb outlets everywhere, a huge elevator, etc. 2. Parking is pricey on site although the valets are attentive and helpful, you may want to look into other options nearby if that's a factor.

2026-02-26 via Tripadvisor
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Thomas couple us
9
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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462kaitlyna NONE
4
Not what I expected from a 4.8 star reviewed hotel
Pros:

Rooms need to be updated. Mattress was collapsed from wear and so uncomfortable. Woke up sore and achy. Walls are very thin. Room next door had a loud group of people that ketp me up from 2:15 am to 3:46 am before I finally called the front desk to ask them to quiet down. I am surprised that this hotel was rated so highly.

The restaurant and bar are very nice and the food is very good. Staff at the front desk were lovely and welcoming.

2026-02-23 via Tripadvisor
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Scenic788749 NONE
4
Old world charm and old world plumbing
Pros:

A little confused at the plethora of great reviews for this pretty but badly aging hotel, unless of course my husband and I were given the worst room in the place. No hot water in the bathroom — we had to wait until morning for any at all, and then it was spotty during my husband’s shower (I was afraid to take one). The bathroom window was also unsealed in spots (or perhaps completely) so freezing air came right on in, making it more like an ice box than a bathroom. The bed was comfortable and the room clean, although the stench of an unpleasant cleaner (perhaps pine sol, not sure) was pretty awful and never dissipated. On the plus side, everyone was pleasant and the restaurant food delicious. Despite bringing up the bathroom issues at check-out, we got no credit or even apology. Won’t be staying here again when visiting the city.

2026-02-23 via Tripadvisor
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haf165 NONE
8
Charming Seattle Stay
Pros:

This hotel is so beautiful and charming. It is the perfect spot for a romantic stay in the city. The staff are all so attentive and kind, and truly made us feel so special and valued as guests. The hotel's restaurant/bar is also lovely, where we had delicious meals with excellent service. With it's historic charm also comes some minor flaws. The rooms are beautiful but quite old. We found the hotel to be quite creaky and noisy, and the air vents would often wake us up throughout the night with rattling/clicking noises. There is also only the option for valet parking, which was a steep $65USD per night. Despite these little flaws we would gladly stay here again.

2026-02-19 via Tripadvisor
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138jct Friends getaway
10
They'll take care of you
Pros:

Check in was easy and smooth, as was valet. Entrance to hotel is easy to find from the street. Small area for cars waiting for valet, but there is street parking and a lot across the street if busy. courtyard area was so cute, and a nice place to wait for our car. Lobby had water available which came in handy multiple times. Small elevator (out of their control, old building, just wanted to make note of it.) 3 person capacity.
Rooms easy to find, doors easily accessible with key. Spacious rooms for how old the building is. Very comfortable. Room had one complementary water bottle, with other beverages available for purchase. Kettle for tea and pods for coffee. Room had ample outlets. Beds were very comfortable with a generous amount of pillows. Bathroom was clean, water was hot, little soaps smelled nice.
No fan in the bathroom, but a window that can be cracked is in the bathroom. Small heater/fan in room, doesn't do much for the room. Windows are able to be opened slightly in the room though for airflow.
T.V., mini fridge, hair dryer, laundry bag, available.
Did not notice too much noise, stayed middle of the week.
We had a bump in our experience, but since it was handled so well I am not going to state what it was.
Human error caused some delays, and the hotel, Richard(?) specifically, really went above and beyond to make it up to us.
Our needs were so perfectly taken care of at this hotel, and for how they treated us after an oopsies, it will be our go to now. Mistakes happen, how you handle them is what's important and they handled a mistake as perfectly as one could ask for.
Location is also nice, felt safe being outside at night, and was able to walk to the seahawks parade.
The hotel is at the top of a bunch of steep hills, so if you plan to travel by foot, keep that in mind.
returning was a journey up those hills.
Will recommend to anyone needing to stay in seattle.
-reservation was under Brown if the hotel was curious about the issue stated.

2026-02-13 via Tripadvisor
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Nga Nina couple us
8
We stayed one night for a football championship event so it was for a special occasion last minute decision
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Valet parking is pricey

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Jarrett couple us
10
I’ll be back!
Pros:

Location, history, classic, staff, everything.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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A3550VGbrianb NONE
10
Weekend Getaway
Pros:

Very nice hotel. There is a public parking lot across the street, but utilizing valet parking was worth it. Good location to activities that we had planned in the area. Room was nice, street noise was noticeable due to single pane windows and close to the medical district, assuming ambulances. The St James Cathedral was a block away and worth visiting. Several dining choices within the immediate area. The hotel restaurant was very good.

2026-02-01 via Tripadvisor
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Siegel couple us
9
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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colinrS7268EG NONE
6
Fabulous historical ambiance and lobby/bar/restaurant, but overall experience does need some fine tuning.
Pros:

Certain aspects of the rooms could be upgraded without endangering the old charm: The curtains do not close entirely. The AC/heating unit underperforms and makes the air dry. Two electric devices cannot be used at one time on top of the drawers (one will shut off invariably) despite an abundance of power sockets. The toilet clogged/flooded and had to be fixed twice. There was no ceiling lamp in our room, making it too dim even in daytime.

2026-01-27 via Tripadvisor
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Kathy couple us
9
We really enjoy staying at the Sorrento during the cool time of the year.
Pros:

We had the Sorrento Queen Suite. It was lovely. Had room to spread out, make our own coffee in the morning using our Aeropress. This was not our first stay at this hotel. It is a nice, quiet hotel with very comfortable beds.

Cons:

The room was pre-heated, which is nice, but it was turned on so high that we had to shut it off and had the windows open all night. Slept with eye masks and earplugs.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee