Inn at the Market-Staying at the Heart of Seattle’s Soul
In the ever-vivid pulse of downtown Seattle, the Inn at the Market offers something rare: a stay within the city’s most iconic historic district — Pike Place Market. Opened in its current boutique form in the 1980s, this hotel stands in the middle of the market’s living tapestry, where fishermen toss salmon, craft stalls beckon, and the Elliott Bay waterfront glistens just beyond.
Arrival & First Impressions
You step off pine-street sidewalks into the hotel’s ivy-clad courtyard — a quiet entry point tucked amidst the bustle. From there you’re welcomed into the lobby where a softly crackling fireplace, local wood textures and art pieces set a tone of calm luxury. As the hotel notes: “Northwest elegance meets modern design… the only downtown Seattle hotel located directly in the famous Pike Place Market.”
Rising to your room, you sense the connection to the city: outside your window, the fish stalls, the neon of the Market sign, the water-ferry wake. Inside: clean lines, quality finishes, and a sense that you’re somewhere both immersed and elevated.
Rooms & Suites: The View Becomes Part of the Room
With 76-plus rooms, each category names views for a reason — “Water View”, “Market View”, “City-Side”. The Water View rooms offer floor-to-ceiling windows facing Elliot Bay and the Olympic Mountains, while Market View rooms offer a front-row seat to the life of Pike Place.
Inside, you’ll find luxury details like Hypnos mattresses, Sferra linens, Keurig coffee machines and Antica Farmacista bath amenities. One room might feel like the city; another like a private retreat where the market hums below but your space remains serene.
The Experience: Market Life, Rooftop Escape & Local Eats
Within footsteps: As the hotel's own feature suggests: “We share a front-row seat to the daily ritual of vendors setting up their stalls.” I Morning coffee from the market, fresh produce crates being wheeled by, flower stalls bright with blooms — your stay begins outside before you even leave the building.
Elevated moments: Head to the rooftop deck for one of the best views of Seattle — sun setting behind ferries on Elliot Bay, mountains drawing their silhouette, the city lights glowing. Many reviews cite this as a standout memory of their stay.
Dining & Local flavour: The hotel is home to acclaimed restaurants, but even just steps away you’ll find iconic Seattle cuisine—sushi, seafood, local cafés—all part of the market’s mosaic. Guests repeatedly praise being so close to the “living heart” of downtown.
Why It Stands Out
Location like none other: Being inside the Pike Place Market sets this hotel apart. You’re in the vibrancy, yet have your sanctuary.
Authentic local character: Rather than generic luxury, the design, furnishings and service reflect Seattle’s style — wood, calm-toned décor, views, comfort.
Blend of city energy and retreat-quiet: You’re minutes from downtown’s activity, but you’ll still find restful space and elevated comfort.
Recognised excellence: Featured in travel lists and reviews as a boutique stay of high standing.
The Inn at the Market isn’t just a place to stay in Seattle — it’s a way to live it. Sweeping views over the bay, the hum of the market beneath your feet, a rooftop sky-line moment in your memory: this hotel offers a blend of immersion and escape. Whether you’re in town for business, culture or simply wanting to feel the city’s rhythm, this is a base that gets it right.
Address: 86 Pine Street, Seattle, Washington 98101, USA.
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