⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Lake Union for 2026

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A modern living room with large windows, a yellow ottoman, a green sofa, and a patterned armchair.

A hotel room with a large window, a patterned wallpaper, a colorful armchair, a small table with a lamp, and a yellow ottoman.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large pineapple-themed floor design, and a modern chandelier.

A hotel lobby with a green sofa, round tables, and chairs. There is a bar area with a refrigerator and shelves of snacks.

1. Staypineapple, The Maxwell Hotel, Seattle Center Seattle

Lower Queen Anne, 2.1 km from Lake Union

Susan

S$227

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A tall, white heater with a metal grill, a wooden fence, and a view of the water.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Mediterranean" and a glass door.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, comfortable seating, and a decorative wall piece.

2. Mediterranean Inn

Lower Queen Anne, 2.6 km from Lake Union

Jeff

S$238

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows with a city view, and comfortable seating.

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, dining space, and a seating area with a city view.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows.

A person sitting at a table with a laptop and a Starbucks cup, in a room with a modern design and a decorative column.

3. Grand Hyatt Seattle

Downtown Seattle, 3 km from Lake Union

Orvis

S$349

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A hotel with a neon sign, outdoor seating, and a storefront with a neon sign.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A window with a view of tall buildings and dense foliage.

A rooftop deck with outdoor furniture, a city skyline in the background, and a building with a sign that reads "The Cornelius".

4. The Belltown Inn

Belltown, 2.9 km from Lake Union

Fred

S$189

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern outdoor lounge area with seating and a fire feature, overlooking a cityscape.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a wall-mounted display of books and decorative items, and a ceiling with a geometric pattern.

A modern room with a wooden bookshelf filled with books, vinyl records, and framed pictures. There is a black leather sofa and a small table with a plant.

A modern bar area with a variety of seating options, including bar stools and round tables, and a large wall mural.

5. The Sound Hotel Seattle Belltown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Belltown, 2.9 km from Lake Union

Julie

S$308

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, hanging pendant lights, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A rooftop terrace with a city skyline view, potted plants, and a wooden floor.

A modern library with sofas, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating areas, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

6. Element by Marriott Seattle Downtown

Lower Queen Anne, 1.8 km from Lake Union

Diane

S$277

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern lounge area with wicker furniture, a fireplace, and a glass door leading to a dining area.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a dining area, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows, and a patterned carpet.

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle University District

University District, 2.8 km from Lake Union

Sheriene

S$238

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A brick building with a cafe on the ground floor, a visible street sign, and a traffic light.

A brick building with a sign reading "ACE HOTEL" and a neon sign indicating the establishment is open.

A hotel hallway with white doors, a dark carpet, and exposed pipes on the ceiling.

A wooden staircase with white railings and recessed lighting.

8. Ace Hotel Seattle

Belltown, 3 km from Lake Union

Christian

S$241

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall with a decorative pattern.

A living room with a blue sofa, a round coffee table, a chair, a floor lamp, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

A crocodile figurine on a reflective surface with a blurred red chair in the background.

A model of a crocodile in a water feature surrounded by tropical plants and rocks.

9. Hotel Crocodile & Crocodile Music Venue

Belltown, 3 km from Lake Union

Daniel

S$243

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, large windows, and a high ceiling with hanging lights.

A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, seating, and a view through large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a large window offering a city view, comfortable seating, and a small table with a lamp.

A modern interior with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central elevator area.

10. Hyatt Regency Seattle

Denny Triangle, 2.8 km from Lake Union

Cindy

S$337

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk. The room has large windows offering a view of the city.

A spacious lobby with a mix of seating options, a reception desk, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A Pineapple Cafe with a bar area, seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and a coffee table. There are decorative branches and a colorful mural on the wall.

11. Staypineapple, Watertown Hotel, University District Seattle

University District, 2.5 km from Lake Union

Katie

S$239

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and illuminated windows.

A bakery counter with various bagels and pastries displayed in wire baskets, a coffee machine, and a cash register.

A hallway with wooden panel walls and a sign that reads "elaina spa".

A large indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of a building through large windows.

12. Hyatt At Olive 8

Downtown Seattle, 2.9 km from Lake Union

Eduardo

S$400

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, bookshelves, and a cozy seating area.

A woman sitting at an outdoor table with a dog on a leash, a meal, and a drink.

A marina with boats docked, a waterfront restaurant with outdoor seating, and a city skyline in the background.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden bookshelf, a dining area with stools, and a kitchen in the background.

13. Ändra Hotel Seattle - MGallery Collection

Belltown, 3 km from Lake Union

Alexandra

S$352

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern interior with a staircase, seating areas, and a large plant wall.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a round table, and potted plants.

A hotel entrance with a wooden canopy, potted plants, and a bench.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of tall buildings.

14. 1 Hotel Seattle

Denny Triangle, 2.4 km from Lake Union

Daniel

S$537

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A garden with a water feature, a wooden fence, and flowering plants.

A modern kitchen with a built-in washing machine, a dining area with a white table, and a decorative floral arrangement on the wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a microwave.

15. STAYOO SUITES-Seattle Secret Garden

2 km from Lake Union

Austin

S$357

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A restaurant with large windows, multiple tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with a glass-top coffee table, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a television, and a lamp.

A spacious lobby with a central sofa, armchairs, a large potted plant, and a traditional chandelier.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a piano.

16. Mayflower Park Hotel

Downtown Seattle, 3.1 km from Lake Union

Chad

S$249

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern living room with a round dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a large abstract painting on the wall, a potted plant, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story residential building with a dark facade, white window frames, and a small front porch.

A staircase with black railings and wooden steps, surrounded by wall art including musical notes and instruments.

A modern building with a red awning and a small garden area with various plants.

17. The Boylston Hotel Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill, 2.9 km from Lake Union

Shanice

S$161

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern kitchen with a curved island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a variety of kitchen appliances.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a dining area, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a small table, and a large window offering a city view.

A hotel entrance with a curved facade, large windows, and a sign indicating valet parking.

18. The Paramount Hotel

Downtown Seattle, 2.9 km from Lake Union

Cynthia

S$299

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio with seating, a fire feature, and string lights against a backdrop of a tall tower and a clear sky.

A modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a bar area visible at the ground level.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a small table.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a well-stocked liquor display.

19. Hyatt House Seattle/Downtown

South Lake Union, 2.4 km from Lake Union

Patricia

S$324

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A grand lobby with a staircase, two sofas, and a large plant.

A brick building with a sign for 'The Lizzie Lounge'.

A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a wine rack.

A seating area with floral-patterned chairs, a mustard-colored sofa, and two small round tables. There are two abstract paintings on the wall above the seating area.

20. MarQueen Hotel

Lower Queen Anne, 2.4 km from Lake Union

Jennifer

S$311

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Union

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Staypineapple, The Maxwell Hotel, Seattle Center Seattle	9.6 Exceptional 2,331 reviews	View
Mediterranean Inn	9.4 Exceptional 6,110 reviews	View
Grand Hyatt Seattle	9.6 Exceptional 2,097 reviews	View
The Belltown Inn	9.4 Exceptional 4,997 reviews	View
The Sound Hotel Seattle Belltown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View

Top Lake Union Hotel Reviews

Executive Hotel Pacific

10/10 Excellent

"It was very conveniently located"

The Belltown Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Sweet small hotel. Nice linens. Clean rooms with great service."

Staypineapple, The Maxwell Hotel, Seattle Center Seattle

10/10 Excellent

"The location is great if you want to be near Seattle center. It is possible to get there from the airport easily and very inexpensively by taking light rail from the airport to west lake, then the monorail to Seattle center. There are groceries and restaurants within a short distance. The lobby is charming and the room was spacious."

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent service, clean room, great stay"

The Boylston Hotel Capitol Hill

10/10 Excellent

"Really clean and nice"

Mediterranean Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great location with clean and well appointed room. GREAT coffee with in room Nespresso and good supply of pods. Great rooftop hangout with excellent views of the city and waterfront."

Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Seattle Center

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was the perfect location for watching a Mariners game and then the short drive back to the hotel. The parking was safe in the garage below the hotel which was convenient and easy to access by the multiple elevators. Highly recommend,"

The Paramount Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was super helpful when checking in. They send you a link days ahead so you can pre-register to make checking in a breeze. Room was very nice and spacious. Would definitely stay there again."

Element by Marriott Seattle Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel, great location and breakfast buffet!"

Other attractions near Lake Union

A person riding a bicycle on a grassy hill with industrial structures in the background.

Gas Works Park

Gas Works Park is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

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Fremont Brewing

You can take time to visit Fremont Brewing during your travels to Seattle. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

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A museum with a blue and white facade, flags, and a clear blue sky.

Museum of History and Industry

Find out about the history of Seattle in a museum dedicated to local pioneers that have changed the world.

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A wooden boathouse with a signboard, docked boats, and a view of the water and hills in the background.

The Center for Wooden Boats

Learn time-honored crafts and sail in old-fashioned vessels at this interactive museum, which celebrates the local boating legacy.

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Swedish Club

Enjoy an outing to Swedish Club during your stay in Seattle.

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Roanoke Park

After visiting Roanoke Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seattle. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.

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Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral

Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

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Lake Union Park Kayak Launch and Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lake Union Park Kayak Launch and Beach during your trip to Seattle? Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Union?

Lake Union is located in a vibrant area of Seattle known for its major shopping area and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 146 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Lake Union?

Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Downtown Lake Union is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Lake Union. Another good option is Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Lake Union, located just 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels will I find near Lake Union?

Expedia has 146 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Lake Union.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Union, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Lake Union.

What can I see and do near Lake Union?

You'll want to browse the collections at Museum of Pop Culture, Chihuly Garden and Glass and Pacific Science Center. Pike Place Market, Fremont Bridge and Lake View Cemetery - Bruce Lee's Grave are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Lake Union. You can catch a show at Seattle Center, Marion Oliver McCaw Hall and Pacific Northwest Ballet.

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Our top choices for Lake Union hotels

1. Staypineapple, The Maxwell Hotel, Seattle Center Seattle

2. Mediterranean Inn

3. Grand Hyatt Seattle

4. The Belltown Inn

5. The Sound Hotel Seattle Belltown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6. Element by Marriott Seattle Downtown

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle University District

8. Ace Hotel Seattle

9. Hotel Crocodile & Crocodile Music Venue

10. Hyatt Regency Seattle

11. Staypineapple, Watertown Hotel, University District Seattle

12. Hyatt At Olive 8

13. Ändra Hotel Seattle - MGallery Collection

14. 1 Hotel Seattle

15. STAYOO SUITES-Seattle Secret Garden

16. Mayflower Park Hotel

17. The Boylston Hotel Capitol Hill

18. The Paramount Hotel

19. Hyatt House Seattle/Downtown

20. MarQueen Hotel

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Top Lake Union Hotel Reviews

Executive Hotel Pacific

The Belltown Inn

Staypineapple, The Maxwell Hotel, Seattle Center Seattle

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG

The Boylston Hotel Capitol Hill

Mediterranean Inn

Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Seattle Center

The Paramount Hotel

Element by Marriott Seattle Downtown

Other attractions near Lake Union

Gas Works Park

Fremont Brewing

Museum of History and Industry

The Center for Wooden Boats

Swedish Club

Roanoke Park

Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral

Lake Union Park Kayak Launch and Beach

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