Seattle Marriott Waterfront
A waterfront hotel across from the cruise terminal with Elliott Bay views and easy access to Belltown.
The verdict
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Located directly across the street from the port, this waterfront hotel is a prime jumping-off point for cruise departures and Pike Place Market visits. Guests consistently enjoy the comfortable beds, modern bathrooms with Hansgrohe showerheads, and dining at Hook & Plow. However, overnight train traffic along the adjacent railroad tracks regularly shakes rooms and disturbs sleep. 2974
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What travelers noticed
- Guests love the prime Belltown location right across from the pier, making cruise terminal embarkation effortless. 4914
- Bathrooms earn praise for their walk-in showers, Hansgrohe showerheads, and spacious layouts. drawn from the full read
- The on-site restaurant Hook & Plow delivers well-received meals, including fish and chips and dependable room service. 11
The catch
Who it's for
- — Cruise passengers departing from the waterfront pier
- — Visitors wanting walking access to Belltown and Pike Place Market
- — Travelers who prioritize comfortable king beds and modern bathrooms
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to overnight train traffic along the tracks
- — Guests frustrated by mandatory daily destination or resort fees
- — Travelers seeking large, fully usable private balconies
Seen on camera
8 moments · 2 videos · Seattle Marriott Waterfront
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“I'm excited to do this hotel review because this is a Courtyard by Marriott and it is beautiful. It's in the heart of do…”
youtube.com0:01“And then this bedroom is beautiful, beautiful king bed.”
youtube.com0:49“Okay, they upgraded me to a suite, but a normal hotel room would have cost $250. So, that's pretty good for the heart of…”
youtube.com1:08“This hotel is also a 5-minute walk and it's kind of a downhill walk to the train station. This Courtyard Marriott is bea…”
youtube.com1:23“I didn't take video last night of the Bistro. But, it was very cute and elegant.”
youtube.com2:36“This is the Marriott Seattle waterfront and it is right across the street from the port. It could not be any more conven…”
youtube.com0:07“Honestly, and the way this hotel is built, you know, you have the super high ceilings. Feels like a European type feel.…”
youtube.com0:59“The food is pretty good, and they had a full bar. So, at least you have a food option that's pretty decent.”
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Search Marriott on points →Score breakdown
How the 80/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
89Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Location
93- “This hotel is also a 5-minute walk and it's kind of a downhill walk to the train station. This Courtyard Marriott is beautiful. I mean the service is excellent.” 51:23
- “We stayed at the Marriott Waterfront last summer, post our Alaska cruise - a great location - trolley was close, a short walk to Pike, waterfront shops and restaurants right across the street and within a short walking distance.” 9
Room
82Service
84Bed & Sleep
85Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
70- “Okay, they upgraded me to a suite, but a normal hotel room would have cost $250. So, that's pretty good for the heart of Seattle. That's a really, really good price.” 51:08
- “While I loathe Destination Fees, their Destination Fee actually had value!!!! It's standard for the f&b credit to be less than overall DF, but $20 of $28 ain't shabby (hotel I'm staying at right now is $20 of $40).” 8
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-04
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Falls short of what $$ usually buys
Scores 8 points below the mid-range median of 88, across 490 hotels in the same bracket. In Seattle it sits 6 points below the local median of 86.
- This hotel
- 80
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 88
Based on 490 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 1 mention
- 1 mention
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 55 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “The location and service are both great. It's within walking distance to most downtown attractions.” 12
- “We stayed at the Marriott Waterfront last summer, post our Alaska cruise - a great location - trolley was close, a short walk to Pike, waterfront shops and restaurants right across the street and within a short walking distance.” 9
- “The Mariott is one of the nicer ones in Seattle, the view is wonderfula dn it is nice and close to the Pier.” 9
- “The Seattle Marriott Waterfront's big draw is its Elliott Bay and Olympic Mountains views, plus a prime Belltown location near Pike Place Market and the cruise terminal-though rooms lean standard despite the polished public spaces.” 4
- “This hotel is also a 5-minute walk and it's kind of a downhill walk to the train station. This Courtyard Marriott is beautiful. I mean the service is excellent.” On camera51:23
- “I was transiting in Seattle and Alaska cancelled our flight so we were put up in the Marriott Seattle Airport. As you said, its conveniently located, has a nice shuttle and plenty of rooms.” 3
- “I was not in the room much, but it was in a decent location relative to my planned activities, and the hike up Lenora to 1st a great way to wake up.” 8
- “For location, Marriott, but for service and overall value, Fairmont. Especially if you're staying a couple of nights.” 10
- “"There are very few Seattle hotels this close to the water, so if you want to enjoy everything this scenic city has to offer... the Marriott is a great pick."” 4
- “I don't really care for the location of the Marriott Waterfront for exploring although it is perfect for an overnight before a cruise departing from Pier 66.” 14
- “I'm excited to do this hotel review because this is a Courtyard by Marriott and it is beautiful. It's in the heart of downtown Seattle. It's 5-minute walk to the train station, but what a gorgeous location.” On camera50:01
- “Otherwise I'm not particularly in love with the Marriott's location; it's some distance to most attractions aside from those right on the waterfront.” 16
- “There are very few Seattle hotels this close to the water, so if you want to enjoy everything this scenic city has to offer - with an emphasis on harbor attractions and cruise access - the Marriott is a great pick.” 11
- “Even though we checked in online, we still waited an unreasonable amount of time just to get our room keys. Not a great start.” 8
- “Then we got to the room... and it was wrong. I booked a king bed waterfront view three months ago for our anniversary. Instead, we were given two queens.” 8
- “And then this bedroom is beautiful, beautiful king bed.” On camera50:49
- “The bathroom counter had hair and visible stains, which made us question how well the room had even been cleaned.” 8
- “At the Marriott, I was given a partial bay view room and found it to be quite comfortable and not small, at all.” 10
- “The room type and hair in the bathroom is a genuine complaint.” 8
- “The rooms are a bit on the smaller/snug side so if you are a large family or group in one room be aware.” 3
- “Honestly, and the way this hotel is built, you know, you have the super high ceilings. Feels like a European type feel. It's a gorgeous room.” On camera50:59
- “Another caveat: The hotel advertises balcony rooms (again, on the assumption that you'll want to take advantage of the spectacular views), but they are uniformly tiny, so you'll probably spend limited time out there.” 2
- “It was a large corner suite with a balcony and full view of the waterfront....unbelievable. Yes it was low season and midweek, but what a wonderful way to spend time in Seattle... so I extended my stay one more day to enjoy the impressive suite.” 12
- “Staff is friendly and helpful and rooms are nicely appointed.” 9
- “I have ample time, but keep bouncing back and forth. We have stayed at the Marriott and it was nice, but rooms a bit small IMO.” 10
- “The front desk staff was amazing and helpful to the point I wrote the guys name down to thank him in the review.” 8
- “the fire alarm went off. We were forced to evacuate and sat outside on the curb for 20 minutes waiting for the fire department. No communication, no staff guidance, no coffee, no attempt to make guests comfortable.” 8
- “For location, Marriott, but for service and overall value, Fairmont. Especially if you're staying a couple of nights.” 10
- “Front desk staff, concierge, and even the valet provided excellent service with a smile.” 12
- “I stay at the coast hotel when I have a short I overnight at SeaTac. Nice views of the light rail and I can get Alaska miles instead of hotel points.” 3
- “not exactly a short walk but a very nice walk Enjoy! We stayed there post cruise and they allowed us to check in at 9 am! The staff was very friendly and the hotel appears new.” 9
- “I stay at the coast hotel when I have a short I overnight at SeaTac. Nice views of the light rail and I can get Alaska miles instead of hotel points. It's limited service with a better than average breakfast.” 3
- “I recall the staff in the longe were very accommodating and the tourist spots were walking distance.” 8
- “The credit was easy to use. We didn't take up any of the excursions you got with the destination fee (which is 100% stupid and wrong, but clearly communicated).” 8
- “I was also mislead by a front desk agent who told me I was not being charged the resort fee, so I did not bother trying to offset it with food and beverage. Lo and behold, in fact I was charged said resort fee anyway.” 8
- “My advice for this way-overpriced property is to see if the nearby Courtyard (on the lake) is available.” 12
- “While I loathe Destination Fees, their Destination Fee actually had value!!!! It's standard for the f&b credit to be less than overall DF, but $20 of $28 ain't shabby (hotel I'm staying at right now is $20 of $40).” 8
- “Recent travelers did, however, love the fare at Hook & Plow, the on-site restaurant, but others remark that plates are a bit pricey compared to the other nearby eateries.” 11
- “A massive Norwegian Cruise Line ship parked directly in front of us. You're charged $28 for a "resort fee" that only gives you a $20 credit” 8
- “That said, the perfectly pleasant, perfectly neutral rooms (beige, beige, more beige, and a sprinkling of blue) are comfortable, if a little small, and rather pricey, considering their non-luxury status.” 2
- “For location, Marriott, but for service and overall value, Fairmont. Especially if you're staying a couple of nights.” 10
- “'t take up any of the excursions you got with the destination fee (which is 100% stupid and wrong, but clearly communicated).” 8
- “Okay, they upgraded me to a suite, but a normal hotel room would have cost $250. So, that's pretty good for the heart of Seattle. That's a really, really good price.” On camera51:08
- “Thanks for the suggestion - I just checked their website, it's $100-250 more. Especially for a waterview, that was quite a hike in price.” 10
- “Trying to choose between Olympic Fairmont and Marriott Waterfront. I'm sailing Norwegian so the pier is close to the Marriott, but I was able to get the Fairmont at a great price.” 10
- “I stayed here recently and my primary complaint was the overnight train traffic that shook my room on the regular.” 8
- “But be forewarned: Unlike the Edgewater down the street, which literally hangs over the water, the Marriott is located next to the railroad tracks, across a busy, four-lane road, and below the Alaskan Way Viaduct, a local freeway overpass, which can be noisy.” 2
- “Main restaurant was pretty empty on my stay on way to Asia. But food was good.” 3
- “The restaurant, Andaluca, has the most wonderful breakfasts.” 16
- “Had room service twice which was great.” 3
- “We had breakfast in the restaurant and cocktails in the lobby bar! Both were enjoyable.” 9
- “Recent travelers did, however, love the fare at Hook & Plow, the on-site restaurant, but others remark that plates are a bit pricey compared to the other nearby eateries.” 11
- “The food is pretty good, and they had a full bar. So, at least you have a food option that's pretty decent.” On camera52:44
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- 10 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 8Seattle Marriott Waterfrontreddit.comForum thread2026-05-03Current18 quotes used
“Even though we checked in online, we still waited an unreasonable amount of time just to get our room keys. Not a great start.”
Read originalreddit.com - 2Seattle Marriott Waterfront Reviewoyster.comReview site2024-08-07Ageing6 quotes used
“The outdoor deck around Marriott's heated indoor/outdoor pool offers views of the water -- but also of the freeway overpass.”
Read originaloyster.com - 14what is difference between waterfront and downtown?boards.cruisecritic.comReview site2022-06-04Ageing1 quote used
“I don't really care for the location of the Marriott Waterfront for exploring although it is perfect for an overnight before a cruise departing from Pier 66.”
Read originalboards.cruisecritic.com - 10Seattle Hotel Choice: Fairmont vs Waterfront Marriottboards.cruisecritic.comReview site2014-05-08Ageing7 quotes used
“I have ample time, but keep bouncing back and forth. We have stayed at the Marriott and it was nice, but rooms a bit small IMO.”
Read originalboards.cruisecritic.com - 16Seattle - Inn at the Market or Waterfront Marriott?boards.cruisecritic.comReview site2010-11-01Ageing3 quotes used
“Also, since the Mayflower Park is right beside Westlake it is so easy to take the monorail to Seattle Center and the Space Needle. You don't even need to go outside -- there is a walkway which takes you from the Mayflowe…”
Read originalboards.cruisecritic.com - 9Seattle Waterfront Marriott - West Coast Departuresboards.cruisecritic.comReview site2002-07-07Ageing8 quotes used
“We stayed at the Marriott Waterfront last summer, post our Alaska cruise - a great location - trolley was close, a short walk to Pike, waterfront shops and restaurants right across the street and within a short walking d…”
Read originalboards.cruisecritic.com
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