Four Seasons Hotel Seattle Named Best Hotel in Washington by U.S. News & World Report

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle has been named the #1 hotel in Seattle and #1 hotel in Washington state in U.S. News & World Report’s16th annual Best Hotels rankings, reinforcing its position as the city’s top choice for leisure and business travel.

The hotel received the publication’s coveted Gold Badge, an honour reserved for the top 20 percent of luxury hotels across the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda. Four Seasons Hotel Seattle has earned Gold Badge recognition every year since the ranking’s inception.

“We are honoured to be recognized once again by U.S. News & World Report,” said Graham Williamson, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Seattle. “This distinction reflects the dedication of our team and our continued commitment to delivering thoughtful, personalized experiences that set the standard for hospitality in Seattle.”

In its review, U.S. News & World Report praised the hotel’s highly attentive service and signature amenities, highlighting the rooftop infinity pool overlooking Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains, as well as Goldfinch Tavern’s Pacific Northwest–inspired cuisine and craft cocktail program. Guest rooms were noted for their refined comforts and modern in-room technology.

The annual rankings evaluate more than 31,000 hotels worldwide using a transparent methodology that combines hotel star ratings, expert travel opinions, and aggregated guest review data to determine overall excellence.

Ideally located along the Seattle waterfront and next to Pike Place Market, Four Seasons Hotel Seattle offers 147 expansive guest rooms and suites with sweeping views of Elliott Bay or downtown Seattle. Goldfinch Tavern celebrates regional flavours with locally sourced ingredients, while The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle features eight treatment rooms and a curated menu of personalized wellness experiences.

As ongoing enhancements continue across the lobby, Goldfinch Tavern and Spa, the hotel remains a refined gateway to the Pacific Northwest, welcoming both travellers and locals with timeless luxury and warm, intuitive service.