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Hotel Theodore

1531 7th Avenue
Rated 8.6 in 1866 reviews

Hotel Theodore is a distinguished establishment located in the heart of Seattle, Washington, offering an enriching stay with its remarkable blend of history and contemporary style. Situated downtown, the hotel is ideally positioned for guests looking to explore the iconic attractions of the city, including Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and the vibrant arts and music scenes Seattle is renowned for.

Initially built in 1929, Hotel Theodore stands as a testament to the city’s rich cultural heritage. Its historic facade gracefully complements its modern interiors, which are thoughtfully curated to reflect Seattle’s innovative spirit and the pioneering achievements of local artists and artisans. Guests are greeted with an inviting atmosphere that seamlessly merges comfort with style.

The hotel features a range of amenities designed to cater to both leisure and business travelers. The lobby and public spaces are adorned with locally inspired art and offer a comfortable setting to unwind or engage in conversation. Hotel Theodore places a strong emphasis on providing exemplary service, ensuring that each guest's experience is characterized by personalized attention and care.

For dining, the hotel offers a meticulously crafted culinary experience that focuses on locally sourced ingredients, allowing guests to savor the flavors of the Pacific Northwest. Hotel Theodore also prioritizes sustainability, implementing eco-friendly practices throughout its operations.

Whether visiting for business or pleasure, Hotel Theodore provides a serene refuge while offering convenient access to Seattle's downtown attractions. Its commitment to celebrating local culture and history makes it a unique choice for travelers seeking an authentic Seattle experience.

Climate and Weather

January
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Sun hours / day
 12
Rain free days
February
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 12
Rain free days
March
 12°
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 14
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April
 14°
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 16
Rain free days
May
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 20
Rain free days
June
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Sun hours / day
 21
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July
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Rain free days
August
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Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
September
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Rain free days
October
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Rain free days
November
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December
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Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
Art museum in Seattle, Washington
0.6km / 0.39mi
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Roastery and coffee-tasting room in Seattle, Washington, United States
460m / 0.28mi
Space Needle
Space Needle
Observation tower in Seattle, Washington, United States
1.4km / 0.88mi
Pike Place Market
Pike Place Market
Public market and tourist attraction in Seattle, Washington
0.6km / 0.37mi
MoPOP: Museum of Pop Culture
MoPOP: Museum of Pop Culture
Museum in Seattle, Washington, USA
1.4km / 0.87mi
Pioneer Square totem pole
Pioneer Square totem pole
Historic totem pole in Seattle, Washington
1.2km / 0.72mi
Merchant's Cafe
Merchant's Cafe
Restaurant & bar in Seattle
1.2km / 0.75mi
Seattle Central Library
Seattle Central Library
Main branch library in downtown Seattle
0.6km / 0.38mi
Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Sculpture by Hai Ying Wu
1.4km / 0.85mi
Prefontaine Fountain
Prefontaine Fountain
Public fountain in Downtown Seattle
1.2km / 0.75mi
Seattle Center
Seattle Center
Arts, educational, tourism and entertainment center in Seattle, Washington, United States
1.4km / 0.85mi
Wind Cradle
Sculpture in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.1km / 0.66mi
Dancer's Series: Steps
Sculpture series in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1km / 0.65mi
Dancer's Series: Steps
Sculpture series in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.3km / 0.8mi
Dancer's Series: Steps
Sculpture series in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.4km / 0.89mi
Dancer's Series: Steps
Sculpture series in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.2km / 0.75mi
Dancer's Series: Steps
Sculpture series in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1km / 0.65mi
The Electric Lady Studio Guitar
Sculpture in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.1km / 0.67mi
Rachel
Rachel
Bronze sculpture in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
0.6km / 0.4mi
Seattle Aquarium
Seattle Aquarium
Public aquarium in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
0.8km / 0.49mi
Olympic Sculpture Park
Olympic Sculpture Park
Public park in Seattle, Washington
1.5km / 0.94mi
Pacific Science Center
Pacific Science Center
Non-profit organization in the USA
1.4km / 0.88mi
Victor Steinbrueck Park
Victor Steinbrueck Park
Park in Seattle
0.7km / 0.46mi
Westlake Park
Westlake Park
Public plaza in Downtown Seattle
230m / 250yd
Cal Anderson Park
Cal Anderson Park
Park in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.1km / 0.7mi
Occidental Park
Occidental Park
Park in Seattle
1.3km / 0.81mi
Freeway Park
Freeway Park
Park in Seattle, Washington, USA
240m / 270yd
Seattle Ice Arena
Seattle Ice Arena
Arena
430m / 470yd
Three Piece Sculpture: Vertebrae
Three Piece Sculpture: Vertebrae
Sculpture by Henry Moore (LH 580, Henry Moore Sculpture Perry Green)
0.7km / 0.44mi
Seattle George Monument
Sculpture in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
330m / 360yd
Historic Chinatown Gate (Seattle)
Historic Chinatown Gate (Seattle)
Paifang archway
1.6km / 1mi
Eagle
Eagle
Abstract sculpture by Alexander Calder
1.7km / 1.1mi
Seattle Cloud Cover
Seattle Cloud Cover
Bridge in United States of America
1.6km / 1mi
Father and Son
Father and Son
Fountain
1.6km / 0.99mi
Eye Benches I, II and III
Sculpture in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.6km / 0.99mi
Neukom Vivarium
Neukom Vivarium
Art installation by Mark Dion in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.5km / 0.96mi
International Fountain
International Fountain
Fountain and sculpture in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.7km / 1.1mi
Seattle Center Totem
1970 totem pole in Seattle, Washington, U.S
1.6km / 0.99mi
Ward House
Ward House
Historic house in Washington, United States
1km / 0.63mi
Seattle Children's Museum
Seattle Children's Museum
Children's museum in Seattle, Washington
1.6km / 1mi
Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
Museum in Seattle
1.8km / 1.1mi
Olympic Iliad
Olympic Iliad
Sculpture in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.4km / 0.88mi
Center for Wooden Boats
Center for Wooden Boats
Museum on the south shore of Lake Union, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.6km / 1mi
Chris Cornell memorial statue
Chris Cornell memorial statue
Bronze sculpture depicting late Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell created by Nick Marra
1.4km / 0.87mi
John Harte McGraw
John Harte McGraw
Sculpture in Washington state
250m / 280yd

What to do in Seattle and near Hotel Theodore

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
Art museum in Seattle, Washington
0.6km / 0.39mi
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Roastery and coffee-tasting room in Seattle, Washington, United States
460m / 0.28mi
Space Needle
Space Needle
Observation tower in Seattle, Washington, United States
1.4km / 0.88mi
Pike Place Market
Pike Place Market
Public market and tourist attraction in Seattle, Washington
0.6km / 0.37mi
MoPOP: Museum of Pop Culture
MoPOP: Museum of Pop Culture
Museum in Seattle, Washington, USA
1.4km / 0.87mi
Pioneer Square totem pole
Pioneer Square totem pole
Historic totem pole in Seattle, Washington
1.2km / 0.72mi
Merchant's Cafe
Merchant's Cafe
Restaurant & bar in Seattle
1.2km / 0.75mi
Seattle Central Library
Seattle Central Library
Main branch library in downtown Seattle
0.6km / 0.38mi
Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Sculpture by Hai Ying Wu
1.4km / 0.85mi
Prefontaine Fountain
Prefontaine Fountain
Public fountain in Downtown Seattle
1.2km / 0.75mi
Seattle Center
Seattle Center
Arts, educational, tourism and entertainment center in Seattle, Washington, United States
1.4km / 0.85mi
Wind Cradle
Sculpture in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.1km / 0.66mi
Dancer's Series: Steps
Sculpture series in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1km / 0.65mi
Dancer's Series: Steps
Sculpture series in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.3km / 0.8mi
Dancer's Series: Steps
Sculpture series in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.4km / 0.89mi
Dancer's Series: Steps
Sculpture series in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.2km / 0.75mi
Dancer's Series: Steps
Sculpture series in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1km / 0.65mi
The Electric Lady Studio Guitar
Sculpture in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.1km / 0.67mi
Rachel
Rachel
Bronze sculpture in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
0.6km / 0.4mi
Seattle Aquarium
Seattle Aquarium
Public aquarium in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
0.8km / 0.49mi
Olympic Sculpture Park
Olympic Sculpture Park
Public park in Seattle, Washington
1.5km / 0.94mi
Pacific Science Center
Pacific Science Center
Non-profit organization in the USA
1.4km / 0.88mi
Victor Steinbrueck Park
Victor Steinbrueck Park
Park in Seattle
0.7km / 0.46mi
Westlake Park
Westlake Park
Public plaza in Downtown Seattle
230m / 250yd
Cal Anderson Park
Cal Anderson Park
Park in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.1km / 0.7mi
Occidental Park
Occidental Park
Park in Seattle
1.3km / 0.81mi
Freeway Park
Freeway Park
Park in Seattle, Washington, USA
240m / 270yd
Seattle Ice Arena
Seattle Ice Arena
Arena
430m / 470yd
Three Piece Sculpture: Vertebrae
Three Piece Sculpture: Vertebrae
Sculpture by Henry Moore (LH 580, Henry Moore Sculpture Perry Green)
0.7km / 0.44mi
Seattle George Monument
Sculpture in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
330m / 360yd

About Seattle

Seattle offers a diverse range of attractions and activities that reflect its unique culture and stunning natural surroundings. A visit to the Space Needle is a must for those looking to gain a panoramic view of the city and the surrounding mountains. Nearby, the Chihuly Garden and Glass allows visitors to appreciate the intricate glass art of Dale Chihuly, set against a backdrop of vibrant gardens.

Exploring Pike Place Market provides a glimpse into the local food scene, where you can find fresh produce, artisan goods, and the famous fish-throwing vendors. The market is also home to the original Starbucks, which adds to its charm. For a more in-depth look at the city’s history, the Museum of Pop Culture offers exhibits on music, science fiction, and pop culture, making it a fascinating stop for many.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate Discovery Park, which features trails, beaches, and views of the Puget Sound. The Seattle Waterfront is another pleasant area to stroll, with shops, restaurants, and attractions such as the Seattle Aquarium and the Seattle Great Wheel.

Art lovers can explore the Seattle Art Museum, which houses a diverse collection of artwork, or visit the Frye Art Museum, known for its European art collection and free admission. The Ballard Locks is an interesting site where you can watch boats navigate between the lakes and the sea, and you may even see salmon during migration seasons.

For those interested in the local coffee culture, visiting a few independent coffee shops, such as those in the Capitol Hill area, can provide a taste of Seattle's renowned coffee scene. Finally, taking a ferry ride to nearby Bainbridge Island offers a scenic escape and the opportunity to explore quaint shops and wineries.

Overall, Seattle’s blend of urban attractions and natural beauty provides a well-rounded experience for visitors.




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