Best Boutique Hotel: Hotel Ändra
By Seattle Mag November 19, 2024
This article originally appeared in the November/December 2024 issue of Seattle magazine.
Winner of the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards in 2022, this stylish hotel between Belltown and South Lake Union features 123 guest rooms in a smart Scandinavian style. Walk to Pike Place Market, Seattle’s rebuilt waterfront or downtown Seattle. The hotel is also home to the Hot Stove Society, a cooking school operated by Tom Douglas Restaurants.
Hot Tip
The hotel features one of Tom Douglas’ most popular restaurants, Lola, and the terrace provides sweeping views of the Space Needle. Cocktails, anyone?
Staff Pick
The W, because it’s more than just a hotel. It it is the ultimate in offering an experience. — Rhonda Staton, account director
About Readers Choice 2024
Every year, our annual Readers’ Choice Awards round up Seattle’s best — from standout burger joints to the city’s most scenic spots. Whether you’re after fresh seafood, cocktails with a view, or a place to unwind, these are the places to be.
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