Kimpton Alexis Hotel

Seattle, Seattle & Washington State

King Deluxe Room
Queen Queen Deluxe Room
King Deluxe Room
Queen Queen Deluxe Room

The hotel

Historic brick grittiness meets creature comforts at this turn-of-the-century building. On the National Register of Historic Places – and the Gold Rush map – Alexis Hotel won a Condé Nast Traveler People’s Choice Award in 2015. Its downtown location puts you between Pike Place and Pioneer Square, each a few blocks away, with free morning tea and coffee before you head out (and a free wine hour when you return). The 24-hour gym’s anything but historic, winning Shape magazine’s award for ‘most fun’ hotel gym. And its popular Bookstore Bar & Café is as cosy as it sounds: book-covered brick walls and views of bustling 1st Avenue set the scene from brunch to late-night dining, with dishes by award-winning TV chef Caprial Pence, and an incredible rare whiskey selection.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Kids Club
  • Babysitting service
  • Room Service
  • Valet parking
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Close to City Centre
  • Bicycle Rental
  • Restaurant

Where is it

In downtown Seattle’s West Edge area, on 1st Avenue, the hotel’s right between Pioneer Square, the historic heart of the city, and Pike Place, with its market home to farm-to-stall produce and homespun treats including pastries and ginger beer. It’s also just a couple of blocks from the waterfront.

Hotel information

121 rooms and suites. All with a flat screen TV, WiFi*, minibar* (with Pike Place Brewery beers and Seattle chocolates), yoga mat, bathrobes, and umbrella. Alexis King and Queen Rooms have 1 king-size or 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

King Deluxe Rooms have 1 king-size bed and a sofa or sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Queen Queen Deluxe Rooms have city or neighbourhood views, and 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Bookstore Bar & Café (brunch, happy hour, dinner, and late-night dining, open 7:00am-midnight weekdays, and 8:00am-midnight weekends). Evening wine hour (hosted, 5:00pm-6:00pm). Morning coffee and tea service (6:00am-10:00am). Room service* (6:00am-10:00pm). 24-hour fitness centre (including rock climbing wall and yoga classes). Chroma Salon & Spa*. In-room spa services* (9:00am-9:00pm). Bicycles (first come, first served). Kimpton Kids program* (with features like a welcome gift, optional ‘Guppy Love’ fish bowl in room, child-friendly dining, kids’ amenities like mini animal-print bathrobes, hula hoops in fitness rooms, babysitting, cribs, equipment rental from strollers to scooters, and child safety kits from nightlights to playpens). WiFi available*. ‘Shops at the Alexis’ (independent boutiques). ‘Forgot It? We’ve Got It’ service (for essential travel items from mobile chargers to hair straighteners). Concierge service. Valet parking $43 plus tax per day (payable locally, subject to change). The hotel has electric car charging stations.

*Denotes local charge

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Jun 15, 2019 Anil P

My girlfriend and I flew out to Seattle for her birthday, and stayed at the Kimpton Alexis. I cannot recommend this hotel enough! I called the day before to have something special done for my girlfriend's birthday, such as, a bottle a champagne or wine waiting in the room. I spoke with Leanne, the concierge, and she was incredible. She assured me… Read more
My girlfriend and I flew out to Seattle for her birthday, and stayed at the Kimpton Alexis. I cannot recommend this hotel enough! I called the day before to have something special done for my girlfriend's birthday, such as, a bottle a champagne or wine waiting in the room. I spoke with Leanne, the concierge, and she was incredible. She assured me that they could get everything taken care of. She had a bottle of Rose waiting for us in the room (on the hotel), and helped me coordinate flowers to be in the room, as well. She just requested a budget and had it all taken care of. The following day when we checked in, Leanne surprised us and had my girlfriend and I upgraded to a King Suite! Thank you so much Leanne, you seriously helped make this a trip to remember! Again, I cannot recommend this hotel enough. The staff were so nice, and the location is perfect. Five starts! Read less
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Jun 7, 2019 Sherpa28940984200

We had a Business meeting at the Alexis in May. Everything went perfect. The staff is super professional and helpful. Reina was on top of all of the follow-up from prior to the event, during the event, and afterwards.
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May 28, 2019 Chi C Bellevue, Washington

It is a great boutique hotel located at a good location. It takes only 10 minutes walk from this hotel to pike place market. I got a big room. Actually it was the biggest non-suite one that I ever saw. The only thing that I can complain is that it does not have a swim pool. Seems all Kimpton hotels don't have it.
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May 25, 2019 nlrjkr Fort Myers, Florida

I am currently staying at the Alexis. What a great stay! This is a two night stay in conjunction with a cruise to Alaska. From the moment I arrived, Kristyn and Leanne have taken good care of me. I noted on my reservation that I am celebrating an anniversary. I couldn't have been treated better! I am Platinum elite with IHG and was upgraded to a… Read more
I am currently staying at the Alexis. What a great stay! This is a two night stay in conjunction with a cruise to Alaska. From the moment I arrived, Kristyn and Leanne have taken good care of me. I noted on my reservation that I am celebrating an anniversary. I couldn't have been treated better! I am Platinum elite with IHG and was upgraded to a suite upon arrival. The concierge, Leanne was very helpful in giving me directions to the places I wanted to visit and surprised me with some Washington state sparking wine in celebration of my anniversary. The room is clean, comfortable and I have a wonderful view of the harbor. The hotel is within easy walking distance of Pike Market and the Waterfront. Walking in these areas was very safe. I look forward to another visit here in the future. Read less
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May 24, 2019 Paul E Victoria, Canada

First time at this Hotel and have to say the service from EVERYONE was fantastic. Notable Leanne and Paulina. Great rooms with nice coffee machine. Great location in the heart of the city. Nice to have bicycles available for our use. Thanks again