The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle
4.0-star · 1007 1st Ave Central Business District
4.5(1,194 Google reviews)
The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle
4.0-star · 1007 1st Ave Central Business District
4.5(1,194 Google reviews)
At a glance: 4-star · Since 1980 · Renovated 2007 · 118 rooms
Near: The Seattle Great Wheel · 6 min walk
Guests love: Service · Location
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Dear David, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are thrilled that you enjoyed our convenient location and the warm welcome from our team. Noble will be glad that his service made a difference during your stay. It was a pleasure having you here, and we hope to welcome you back for another stellar stay in the future. Warm regards, Enjoy the Journey, Senada Hajric General Manager
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The hotel's own Bookstore Bar & Cafe serves American fare, cocktails, and a strong bourbon list. For nearby options, Tulio offers Italian and seafood about 0.4 km away, and Shuckers Oyster Bar is a similar distance for American and bar food. Pike Place Chowder, 0.6 km away, is a good stop for chowder near the market. Matt's in the Market, about 0.5 km away, serves American and seafood. The area around Pioneer Square and the waterfront has many more dining choices within a short walk.
You are in the heart of downtown Seattle, right between the waterfront and Pioneer Square. The Seattle Great Wheel is a 6-minute walk, and the Seattle Aquarium is 7 minutes away, so the harbor is your backyard. Pike Place Market is just a few blocks north, and the Olympic Sculpture Park is a 24-minute stroll. The hotel's own Bookstore Bar & Café sits on 1st Avenue, and the neighborhood is filled with restaurants and cafés. It is a walkable, lively district with easy access to the city's landmarks.
The catalog lists Boeing Field / King County International Airport (BFI) as the nearby airport. From there, a taxi, ride-hailing app or pre-booked transfer is the simplest way to reach 1007 1st Ave. If you drive from Seattle-Tacoma Airport, take the Interstate 5 exit to Seattle for about 12 miles, leave at Seneca Street, go west 6 blocks to 1st Avenue, turn left and continue about 4 blocks to Madison and 1st Avenue, where the hotel entry is on the right. The hotel sits on First Avenue between Madison and Spring, close to the waterfront and Pike Place Market, so the final stretch is easy to recognize.
In the evening, you can walk six minutes to the Seattle Great Wheel for waterfront views, or seven minutes to the Seattle Aquarium. The hotel's own bar and restaurant, The Bookstore Bar & Café, is right on site for cocktails and dinner. Nearby, Tulio, Shuckers Oyster Bar, and Pike Place Chowder are all within a short stroll. For a longer evening outing, the Space Needle is a 25-minute walk, and Chihuly Garden and Glass is 2.0 km away. You could also join a guided harbor cruise or an underground history tour to round out your night.
Yes, the hotel is a great base for exploring Seattle on foot. The Seattle Great Wheel is a 6-minute walk, the Seattle Aquarium is 7 minutes away, and the Olympic Sculpture Park is a 24-minute stroll. The Space Needle is a 25-minute walk, while Chihuly Garden and Glass and Seattle Center are 2.0 km away. Kerry Park is 3.2 km and Gas Works Park is 4.5 km, so those are better reached by car or transit. The hotel's own restaurant and bar offer easy dining before heading out.
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