The STATE HOTEL in Seattle

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Updated: October 21, 2021

The State Hotel is a 91-room boutique property within a lovingly-restored 1902 building just one block from Pike Place Market. The decor is a pleasing blend of Mid-century and Art-Deco styles, with local and bespoke artwork featuring prominently throughout. Their excellent and reasonably-priced on-site restaurant, Ben Paris, has an innovative cocktail menu and daily happy hour. 8th-floor guest rooms feature terraces, alongside a communal rooftop terrace offering amazing views over the Market and Puget Sound that’s open to all. Unbeatable location for restaurants, shopping, and sightseeing.

State Hotel Seattle – The Basics

The hotel is on the corner of 2nd Avenue and Pike Street in downtown Seattle – one block from Pike Place Market.

Location: Fantastic downtown location, just a block from Pike Place Market. Loads of great shopping, restaurants, bars, cafes, and attractions within close walking distance. The nearest Link light rail stop is Westlake Station, a 3-minute walk away.

Ages: The State Hotel welcomes all ages, and offers complimentary portable cribs on request.

Pet Policy: Dogs 50 pounds and less are welcome for a non-refundable fee of $30 per stay, limit 2 per room. Dogs must remain on leash at all times. Dog-friendly rooms are limited and subject to availability, and dogs are not permitted in the hotel restaurant.

View: Splendid views over Pike Place Market and Puget Sound to the west, and dynamic city views to the east from higher floors.

Parking: Curbside curbside valet is available for $49/night. Self parking is $20/night.

Nice Perks: Communal rooftop terrace with great views, virtual concierge, complimentary welcome drink, complimentary 24/7 coffee in the lobby, late-night snack cart.

When to Book: Two months in advance during the April-September cruise season, and during the December holidays. Two weeks in advance October-March.

How to Book: Booking.com will have the best rates.

Phone: (206) 513-7300

Email: info@statehotel.com

Website: statehotel.com

State Hotel Seattle – Amenities

Pool: No pool.

Spa: No spa.

Fitness Center: Small but well-equipped basement fitness center featuring True-brand treadmill and elliptical machines, Peloton bike, free weights, and yoga equipment.

Private Pools/Jacuzzis: None.

State Hotel Seattle – Food and Drink

Restaurant: Ben Paris is the State Hotel’s in-house restaurant, serving upscale American fare for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Ben Paris features an open kitchen, as well as high ceilings, tall windows, and an innovative cocktail list. Reservations recommended for weekend dinner. Open 6:30am-10pm Sunday to Thursday, 6:30am-11pm Friday and Saturday. Daily happy hour 4pm-5:30pm.

Lounge/Bar: Full bar with dedicated bar seating in Ben Paris restaurant. Additionally, the State Hotel offers roving “bar-cart” room service with innovative cocktails.

Breakfast: Not complimentary. Served in Ben Paris restaurant (or via room service) from 6:30am-11:30am Monday to Friday, 6:30am-9:00am Saturday & Sunday. Weekend brunch is offered in the restaurant from 9am-4pm Saturday and Sunday. Fresh coffee is available in the lobby 24/7.

Room Service: Available during Ben Paris restaurant hours. Outside of restaurant hours, there is a late-night snack cart that can be summoned via the virtual concierge service.

State Hotel Seattle – Rooms

Room Types: Micro Queen • Queen • King • City View King • Water View Micro Queen • Water View Queen • Water View King • Terrace King • Terrace King Suite • List of all rooms

Room Tips: Coffee makers and refrigerators can be added to any guest room on advance request.

Smoking Rooms: State Hotel Seattle is 100% Smoke free.

For Families: There are no adjoining rooms at the State Hotel, no rooms with two beds, and no additional beds can be added to any room. Portable cribs are available by advance request.

Accessible Rooms: City View King and Terrace King Suites are accessible.

Best Room: The Terrace King Suite features two entrances, a spacious living area with meeting desk and powder room, and a wraparound rooftop terrace with excellent city and water views.

State Hotel Seattle – What’s Nearby?

Recommended Nearby Tours

Seattle Locks Cruise – Fun and informative boat tour from Seattle’s waterfront, through the Ballard Locks, and into Lake Union. (Or the same tour in the opposite direction.)

Ultimate Food Experience with Local Guide – Fantastic private tour of Seattle’s best food. Starts in Pike Place Market and takes in all the culinary highlights of downtown Seattle.

City Highlights Tour – Wonderful three-hour tour of Seattle’s top attractions. (Visit Pioneer Square, Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and more.)

Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour – Awesome tour of the specialty shops and top restaurants in Pike Place Market and a few surrounding streets.

Nearby Restaurants

Shug’s Soda Fountain & Ice Cream – Adorable old-fashioned ice cream parlor featuring local small batch and organic products. 3-minute walk.

Sushi Kashiba – Seattle’s best sushi – line up early for a coveted seat at the bar. 4-minute walk.

Kastoori Grill – Awesome Indian food, no alcohol. 4-minute walk.

Maximilien – Expertly-prepared French fine dining with panoramic Puget Sound views. 5-minute walk.

Matt’s in the Market – Fabulous NW cuisine, iconic Market view. 5-minute walk.

Place Pigalle – Classic French cuisine hidden in Pike Place Market, romantic date-night spot. 5-minute walk.

The Pink Door – Italian, view balcony, and late-night cabaret. 5-minute walk.

Le Pichet – Wonderful and charming French bistro. 6-minute walk.

Macrina Bakery – Delicious treats (try the coconut cream pie). 12-minute walk.

Nearby Bars and Breweries

Radiator Whiskey – Hip, trendy Pike Place Market hangout with whiskey, scotch, bourbon, rye, beer, wine, and food. 2-minute walk.

Alibi Room – The coolest bar in Pike Place Market, opposite Gum Wall. 3-minute walk.

Kells Irish Bar – Lively bar/restaurant on Post Alley in Pike Place Market, often has live music. 5-minute walk.

Old Stove Brewery – Great views and good beer in Pike Place Market. 6-minute walk.

Purple Wine Bar – Best wine bar in Seattle, great food and huge wine list. 7-minute walk.

Nearby Shopping and Cool Shops

Robot vs. Sloth – Quirky, adorable handmade kids’ toys and home goods. 3-minute walk.

Goorin Bros. Hat Shop – Handmade hats: fancy to casual, fedoras to caps. 4-minute walk.

Metsker Maps – Maps, globes, puzzles, postcards; local and worldwide. 4-minute walk.

Truffle Queen – Pike Place Market shop and cafe featuring truffles and specialty vinegars. A must for foodies. 4-minute walk.

Sur la Table – Their flagship store is jam-packed with high-end cookware, cutlery, and culinary appliances. 4-minute walk.

Beechers Handmade Cheese – Delicious artisinal cheese, crafted on site. 4-minute walk.

Pike Place Market – Stalls selling local and handmade crafts, jewelry, toys, and flowers line the first level main corridor. 5-minute walk.

DeLaurenti – Specialty European import food and wine shop, in Pike Place Market at 1st and Pike, across from the newsstand. 5-minute walk.

Eighth Generation – Pike Place market atrium shop selling beautiful and authentic Native American wool blankets, jewelry, t-shirts, and fine arts. 5-minute walk.

Golden Age Collectibles – Comic books, games, and pop culture collectibles. Located in Pike Place Market, two floors down from the big neon clock. 5-minute walk.

Market Magic Shop – Gifts and supplies for aspiring magicians and practical jokers. If you ask nicely, the salesperson at the counter will perform a trick for you. Pike Place Market lower level. 6-minute walk.

Jack Straw Inc. – Hip, upscale clothing boutique for women and men. 6-minute walk.

Indi Chocolate – Bean-to-bar, small batch chocolate shop and factory. Look for it in Pike Place Market’s new MarketFront addition. 6-minute walk.

Nordstrom – The local department store’s flagship location, featuring 4 restaurants, a day spa, and personal stylist services. 7-minute walk.

Pacific Place – Upscale shopping center with 11-screen AMC movie theater. 7-minute walk.

Nearby Market or Grocery

Target – Discount department store with grocery and pharmacy, directly across the street from the hotel. 2-minute walk.

Pike Place Market – One block away, with dozens of fruit stalls, bakeries, and specialty food shops; hours are more limited than a typical grocery store. 5-minute walk.

State Hotel Seattle – The Hotel

The State Hotel is located on the corner of 2nd Avenue and Pike Street in downtown Seattle. The hotel entrance and valet parking are on 2nd Avenue.

The entrance to Ben Paris, the hotel restaurant, is on Pike Street.

One of the State Hotel’s many attributes is its location; just one block west of the hotel is the iconic entrance to Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market.

The State Hotel’s lobby features comfortable seating for relaxing and socializing, as well as for working.

Large windows look out onto 2nd Avenue, providing plenty of natural light. Coffee is available to guests at all hours.

Hotel decor is an eclectic mix of Midcentury Modern and Art Deco, with plenty of local original artwork to keep things modern.

Each elevator bank features a different vibrant and locally-themed wallpaper, created specifically for the hotel by a Northwest artist.

Local and original artwork continues throughout the hotel into the guestrooms. These paintings hang in the Terrace King Suite.

The Terrace King Suite is the hotel’s best accommodation. It features sliding glass doors that let in lots of light…

…and a sitting room with a dining or work table.

All guest rooms feature modern bathrooms with walk-in, glass-doored showers and William Roam toiletries.

The Terrace King Suite boasts a spacious terrace that overlooks 2nd Avenue.

The rooftop terrace is open to all guests …

… and boasts amazing views of Elliott Bay …

… and Pike Place Market to the west.

Evening views are particularly magical.

The hotel fitness center is located in the basement. It is small but well-equipped with True-brand treadmill and elliptical machines, and a Peloton bike.

There are also free weights and yoga equipment for guest use.

The fitness center is wallpapered with vintage views of the hotel’s past life.

The hotel restaurant, Ben Paris, serves delicious New American fare at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. It features an open kitchen, high ceilings, and large windows that look out over 2nd Avenue and Pike Street.

The seating in Ben Paris restaurant extends out onto the Pike Street sidewalk in nice weather.

Looking in the opposite direction, you can see the Ben Paris Bar, and more original artwork – a mural that extends over the open kitchen.

State Hotel Seattle – What’s Nearby?

The historic and dynamic Pike Place Market is just down the street from the State Hotel – one block away.

Pike Place Market is a must-do for Seattle visitors, and is home to some of my very favorite restaurants, bars, and shops.

Matt’s in the Market has incredible food, and great views.

Also in Pike Place Market, Place Pigalle is a cozy French restaurant that’s a great date spot.

Shug’s is a charming ice cream parlor and soda fountain, a 3-minute walk from the hotel.

Radiator Whiskey is a great Pike Place Market spot for (you guessed it) whiskey – as well as other drinks, and a great meat-heavy menu.

Alibi Room has good pizza and is open late, located at Pike Place Market’s notorious Post Alley Gum Wall.

Robot vs. Sloth sells adorable handmade kids’ toys.

Metsker Maps is heaven for map-lovers, or anyone planning a trip. 2-minute walk.

The nearest light rail stop to the State Hotel is Westlake Station, accessed on Pine Street between 3rd and 4th Avenue – a 3-minute walk. On the south side of the street, the entrance is next to the church of Scientology.

Across the street on the north side, the entrance is underneath Macy’s department store.

A few more minutes’ walk up Pine Street will take you to the flagship location of Nordstrom department store…

…and the high-end shops, restaurants, and 11-screen cinema in Pacific Place mall.