Thompson Seattle, by Hyatt

In a striking modern building among downtown eateries, this premium hotel is a minute's walk from Pike Place Market, and a mile from both Olympic Sculpture Park and the shores of Puget Sound.

The sophisticated rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and modern wall art offer free Wi-Fi, sitting areas, minibars and flat-screens, as well as rainfall showers and designer toiletries. Upgraded rooms have...