It’s not called ‘Vintage’ for nothing — this is the Grand Cru of Seattle hotels, with interiors, wine lists, and social get togethers, all under the influence of Washington State’s wine country. It may be in downtown Seattle, but step into this boutique retreat and you may feel like you’re in a tasting room, surrounded by earthy shades blended with grape greens and burgundy. It’s the perfect place to sample the region’s fine tipples, with a complimentary wine hour every evening. Why not move on to the award-winning Tulio Ristorante, where you can tuck into Italian classics that come with a fresh Northwest twist — and a wine cellar of course.
Amenities
Bicycle Rental
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Restaurant
Room Service
Spa
Valet parking
Where is it
In downtown Seattle, on Fifth Avenue, in one direction you’ve got Pioneer Square’s preppy bookstores and galleries, and in the other you’ve got Pike Place Market, Westlake Center, and Pacific Place’s gourmet food and fashion. It’s also just a short walk from the waterfront, a block from the business district, and a few blocks from art and culture, including Seattle Art Museum (SAM), Benaroya Symphony Hall, and 5th Avenue Theater.
Hotel information
125 rooms and suites. All with 46” flat-screen LCD TV with on-demand movies* and Nintendo*, Obsess® media docking station, WiFi*, minibar*, yoga mat, hairdryer, iron and board, bathrobes, and umbrella; fridge available on request. Queen or King Rooms have 1 queen-size or 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Queen Queen Rooms have 5th Avenue views, and 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
Queen Queen Deluxe Rooms have city views, a sitting area, and 2 queen-size beds and 1 queen-size sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Double Double Deluxe Rooms have city views, a sitting area, and 2 double beds and 1 queen-size sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.
King Premier Rooms have city views, a sitting area, and 1 king-size bed and 1 queen-size sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Corner King + Club Access Rooms have a corner location, and are oversized with full access to the private Columbia Tower Club (open weekdays with incredible views, a full-service lounge, casual dining and upscale dining room, and WiFi), a wireless printer, Jambox digital sound system, clothes steamer, coffee maker, and 1 king-size bed and 1 queen-size sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Tulio Ristorante (Italian fine dining with Pacific Northwest ingredients, Washington State wine menu, weekday breakfast and lunch, weekend brunch, and daily dinner). Hosted evening wine hour. Morning coffee and tea service. Room service* (limited hours). 24-hour fitness centre. In-room spa services*. Bicycles (first come, first served). Kimpton Kids program* (with features like a welcome gift, optional ‘Guppy Love’ fish bowl in room, child-friendly dining, mini bathrobes, hula hoops in fitness rooms, babysitting, equipment rental from buggies to scooters, and safety kits with nightlights to playpens). WiFi*. ‘Forgot It? We’ve Got It’ service (for essentials, like mobile chargers and hair straighteners). Concierge service. Same day laundry/dry-cleaning services*. Valet-parking $42 plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).
There is a daily amenity fee of $25 plus tax, per room (payable locally, fee subject to change).
Resort fee includes:- $10 credit for Tulio restaurant or valet parking - Complimentary newspapers and magazines digitally via PressReader - Upgraded WiFi for up to 5 devices - Business services - Access to fitness centre - Complimentary fitness classes at Riot Athletics Gym - Unlimited local and long distance calls - Jewellery cleaning at Siamonto - 10% discount at Trudy's Floral Design - Complimentary postcard - Additional local discounts. Resort fee and inclusions are subject to change and availability.
*Denotes local charge
Based on 2119 reviews
Rating summary
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Excellent (1350)
Very good (515)
Average (159)
Poor (63)
Terrible (32)
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Sep 3, 2025Branden F
Sam at the front desk was extremely pleasant and efficient. Chris ( our server) at Tulio was excellent, informative, attentive and very accommodating (I have extremely specific requests due to allergies, and to be honest preferences), and just overall pleasant. Then there is Paul, (manager at Tulio?). Very knowledgeable about the property, we…
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Sam at the front desk was extremely pleasant and efficient. Chris ( our server) at Tulio was excellent, informative, attentive and very accommodating (I have extremely specific requests due to allergies, and to be honest preferences), and just overall pleasant. Then there is Paul, (manager at Tulio?). Very knowledgeable about the property, we were very curious about the history. However he went way over the top, when he found out it was a special occasion (our anniversary). Not only did he send out a dessert, he had the hotel send a variety of drinks and snacks to our room. This came in amazingly handy as everything conveniently near, ( stores and restaurants) closed by the time we got back to our rooms from enjoying the city. We are so amazed and grateful to have these amazing people care about our stay. We felt special and so happy that we stayed here,
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Wonderful Hotel
Aug 4, 2025Jennifer MSan Diego, California
Very nice hotel that gives off that nice vintage feel while still feeling upscale and luxury. I had such a nice stay here, this hotel lives up to the Kimpton brand standard and stays true to it's name. Front desk staff Sam was great at check in and Mia was amazing at check out, she was able to get my bill sorted out promptly! Overall staff at this…
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Very nice hotel that gives off that nice vintage feel while still feeling upscale and luxury. I had such a nice stay here, this hotel lives up to the Kimpton brand standard and stays true to it's name. Front desk staff Sam was great at check in and Mia was amazing at check out, she was able to get my bill sorted out promptly! Overall staff at this hotel is great, even before my arrival they were able to assist me with switching from a king bed to 2 queens without any issues, I look forward to returning!
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Great Reception Staff / Terrible Hotel
Jul 22, 2025jpobrien2London, United Kingdom
This hotel epitomises my confusion about the US hotel star categorisation system. It boggles my mind that this hotel has the same four star ranking as the next door Fairmont.
What you will get at this hotel:
- Expensive rooms ($250/nightly)
- One of two lifts being broken
- A tiny lobby accessed through a parking garage (the lobby photo by…
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This hotel epitomises my confusion about the US hotel star categorisation system. It boggles my mind that this hotel has the same four star ranking as the next door Fairmont.
What you will get at this hotel:
- Expensive rooms ($250/nightly)
- One of two lifts being broken
- A tiny lobby accessed through a parking garage (the lobby photo by management should win an award for its creative portrayal of what is essentially a doctor’s waiting room)
- ‘Free’ morning coffee and wine for an hour in the afternoon (a nice touch admittedly)
- Grubby, tired rooms that aren’t cleaned properly
- Bathrooms that were last renovated in the 70s with prison style soap / shampoo dispensers and gross shower curtains
- Fairly decent location walkable to all the main sights
- Very helpful, polite and personable Reception staff. We dealt with three different staff members and found each of them truly engaged and helpful across a variety of tasks (early check in, printing documents, helping with questions). I feel they’re really let down by the hard product of the hotel.
What you won’t get at this hotel:
- Daily housekeeping unless you specifically ask. An outrageous system given the notional four star rating and high prices
- A truly clean room. Everything other than the bedding and towels was grubby, stained or dusty.
- What anyone could reasonably describe as a fitness centre. It’s a prison cell accessible through the underground car park.
Would I stay here again? No.
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Amazing stay!
Jul 20, 2025Brody N
Manny was incredibly helpful with checking us in and accommodating our stay. I requested a cot to sleep on, and after coming back all day there was a cot in the room. He took care of everything and will definitely be coming back to stay my next time in Seattle.
Great stay at Hotel Vintage Seattle
Jul 20, 2025GabrieleW266
I was a little hesitant to stay here after reading some of these reviews, but I have to say I did not feel negatively about this hotel at all! I thought the rooms were clean, comfy, and even rather large considering its historic nature. I was given an upgrade so other rooms might be smaller. My room, again an upgraded room, had plenty of light (in…
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I was a little hesitant to stay here after reading some of these reviews, but I have to say I did not feel negatively about this hotel at all! I thought the rooms were clean, comfy, and even rather large considering its historic nature. I was given an upgrade so other rooms might be smaller. My room, again an upgraded room, had plenty of light (in fact, I had trouble closing all the curtains in the room, there were so many windows! 😂 ).
Several reviews said the rooms were “dirty,” but I found my room to be extremely clean. This may be because they don’t clean the rooms every day, which I found to be an odd policy post-COVID, but if you ask them to and give them a time when you’ll be out, they will. The carpet is also gray, which goes with the esthetic, but I can see how that might look "dirty" to some people. There also seemed to be little to no attention paid to one of the elevators being down, which did cause problems when everybody was coming and going at the same time. I had to wait at least 5 minutes for the elevator to come down… and this was at 10:00 at night! I can’t imagine how slow they are during prime check in/check out times. Get that elevator fixed!
Now to the neighborhood. I found Hotel Vintage very well-located, and within walking distance of most of the tourist attractions. It’s also a short train ride from the airport.. only three bucks! It’s $50 if you take a cab. There’s lots of shopping and dining nearby, and even though Pike Place Market has a “tourist trap” vibe, there are some good places to eat there (there’s a French Bistro which was very good, and a tea and crumpets place that was great for a light breakfast! And don’t forget the original Starbucks!) It’s also very near Symphony Hall. I was able to catch a concert one night.
I will say, and this is obviously no fault of the hotel, Seattle closes down quite early, especially on the weekdays (around 9:00), and once most places are closed it’s kind of creepy walking at night. There are bums and mentally ill people just shouting obscenities, and there are very few (If any) cops in some areas.
Several people mentioned they had to “walk uphill” to get to the hotel. I did too, but this is Seattle! I’ve never been to a city where it really does feel like you’re “Walking uphill both ways,” but unless your hotel is parallel to one of these many hills, you just can’t avoid it. Think of it as exercising your glutes, or prepping for all the hiking you’ll be doing on your Alaska cruise!
Overall, I really liked my stay at Hotel Vintage. It’s definitely “old school boutique,” and not for everyone (if you want a very luxe experience I’m sure Hotel Monaco can provide that). The hotel is well located and the people are very nice. I would definitely stay here again, provided there are two working elevators!
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