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Reviews of The State Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1501 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101, United States

#31 of 107 hotels in Seattle

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 240 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: August 25, 2025

    10
    The State Hotel was in a perfect location to see all of Seattle
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    We would have liked a full-length mirror in the room vs. the back of the bathroom door.

    I'm not sure the affiliation with biscuits and Seattle, but the biscuit breakfast sandwich was phenomenal!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2025

    10
    One of our favorite hotel stays in a long time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City View King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There isn't a single thing we didn't like. The room was wonderful & I can't imagine a better way to enjoy all that the area has to offer.

    Service was amazing, location couldn't be better, the hotel felt very modern, fun and clean. Loved the rooftop terrace. The $15 amenity credit was perfect for having a drink and looking out over Pike Place. We are absolutely planning on coming back, hopefully soon!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    10
    Great place to stay before a cruise. Easy to walk to several place to explore the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I was not a fan of the restaurant. We ate breakfast. Our waiter was very slow and did not get refills on our drinks.

    The hotel is very nice and in a great location. We were able to walk with our luggage to pier 66 to board our NCL cruise ship. The front desk staff were very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel and restaurant was great. The area around the hotel needs to be cleaned up

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2025

    10
    Can’t wait to stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, it was wonderful!

    Great boutique hotel. We loved the outdoor patio.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The ice bucket was dirty and you have to make a trip to front desk to get ice. The room itself was tiny with view of next door building 3 feet away with pigeons roosting in the window frame. No natural light from window. No refrigerator in room. Amenities for the price was not worth it.

    Front desk was very helpful and friendly. Location is the best quality of this hotel. Hotel restaurant is also very good.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2025

    10
    I would love to come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City View King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed and pillows were just right Roof top bar great view and fun

    Well taken care of clean Everyone was exceptional Ben Paris was exceptional

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2025

    9.0
    Great location in the heart of downtown
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location and solid property in downtown

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2025

    10
    Excellent location and very kind staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Almost impossible to order room service without going to restaurant. Not staff’s fault - felt like they were understaffed.

    Great location beautiful views off terrace

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only water they had available was an eight dollar bottle of water,which was a lot and I felt I had no other option, but to pay it

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints!

    The decor was super cute, the bed was extremely comfortable, everything was clean and modern, and the hotel was so close to Pikes Place Market.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2025

    10
    Beautiful would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking discount would be nice

    Beautiful space lovely staff and delicious food!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2025

    10
    Great place and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City View King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No mini fridge or microwave in the room.

    Location is great and within walking distance of everything we wanted to do. Rooftop to see the great wheel..

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2025

    10
    We enjoyed our experience at The State Hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City View King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn't know about the discount for parking if you book parking ahead of time. I couldn't find where to book parking. But regardless parking fees weren't too crazy and it was a short walk from and to the parking garage.

    The rooms are pricey but I enjoyed the extra benefits the rooms came with that were unexpected like the $15 credit to Ben Paris, 50% admission to SAM as well as other benefits. I enjoyed having restaurant/lounge in the same building. And when it was time to stroll the city, the location was great as it provided walking distance to many places I wanted to check out.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2025

    8.0
    Great Location and staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City View King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room is a bit small and not set up well. No closet and only a small area to hang maybe shirts. The TV is also in an awkward place. Unable to watch unless you lay on the bed sideways. Too much chlorine in the water.

    The location was excellent. We were able to walk to many of our destinations. Recommend staying 6th floor or above with a water view. Otherwise may be looking at a parking

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean and amazing location

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2024

    8.0
    Great decor and comfy beds, but stay away from boxed water!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This hotel suffers from what I call the 4-star syndrome: no microwave (somehow it's considered plebeian for 4-star hotels) and a castrated no-freezer fridge - but wait, there was NO fridge at all at State, in-room or otherwise, and it was a real bummer. Yes, folks, the rich also refrigerate! But the most outrageous thing was $22.07 for 2 small bottles of boxed water. They had small, gray and inconspicuous stickers on them: "Available for purchase, $10". Each bottle was pint-sized (500 ml to be precise). I didn't notice the stickers and drank this liter of wine-priced water, finding out only later from my credit card bill. BEWARE THE BOXED WATER! Nobody will turn it into wine for you.

    Loved the decor (very special wallpaper, leather accents on the room) and the top-floor terrace with great views of Pike Place Market, Elliott Bay and downtown. The restaurant (Ben Paris) is also notable, with the smart 15-dollar credit in the form of a casino token. The bed was very comfortable. The kettle-based in-room coffee service is a refreshing departure from the ubiquitous Keurig.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 15, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Staff were the most friendly

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: December 9, 2024

    10
    A great stay with a perfect location. Will definitely be staying here during my next visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    The location was perfect! Loved the deck on the 8th floor. The complimentary snacks + hot cocoa were a nice bonus. I also loved the interior design of the room + the smell of the body wash and shampoo.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2024

    9.0
    We enjoyed it, will surely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City View King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was a little too small, bathroom sink too narrow, water kept spilling over. Coffee in room tasted horrible.

    Convenient location for walking and catching the monorail. Staff helpful and friendly. Clean. Good coffee in lobby😀

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2024

    10
    Other than the shower, it was perfect rooftop terrace looked bigger in the pictures
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City View King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower was nice but sprayed water onto the floor no matter where you stood in the shower

    Location was perfect.clean hotel room and very nice towels.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2024

    10
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • City View King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ben Paris food choices were okay. Location is perfect. I wish the AC was colder & that the room had a mini fridge.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2024

    10
    Overall. Pretty nice!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City View King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Not a very safe area after dark. A lot of homeless, mentally disabled and very open drug users outside.

    Great location. Walking distance to most attractions.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2024

    10
    Stylish stay near Pike Place Market with great service and special touches
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City View King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Hotel was really stylish and room extremely comfortable. Loved the little touches such as water and snacks in reception, free postcards, tea and coffee in the rooms, great robes. Toiletries provided were great quality. Excellent location just a few minutes walk to Pike Place marketplace. Staff were super friendly. Rooftop terrace has great views. Bar and restaurant on site is really nice and has a great happy hour.

    Stayed in August 2024

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