
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Best for large conventions, weddings and groups — Hyatt Regency Seattle has far more total meeting space and region-leading ballroom capacities.
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Hyatt Regency Seattle is a very large, recently opened convention hotel in downtown Seattle that fits business groups, weddings and families; this comparison is for travelers who need big meeting space, modern rooms and easy convention-center access. Sheraton Grand Seattle is an established upscale downtown Marriott-brand hotel aimed at the convention market and travelers who prefer a familiar full-service brand and a long-running downtown location.
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Best for large conventions, weddings and groups — Hyatt Regency Seattle has far more total meeting space and region-leading ballroom capacities.

Best for travelers who prefer an established Marriott Grand property with a long downtown track record and a single, full-service meeting hotel experience.
When Hyatt Regency Seattle wins: choose Hyatt if you need the region’s largest meeting inventory, very new construction (opened 2018), or the widest range of on-site dining and ballroom options for big corporate or wedding events.
When Sheraton Grand Seattle wins: choose Sheraton Grand if you want a long-established downtown Marriott property with a central Pike Place/Convention Center location, an indoor pool on-site, and a familiar Marriott experience.
Bottom line: both are downtown, convention-oriented full-service hotels; Hyatt is the newer, larger option built around big events, while Sheraton Grand is a slightly smaller longtime Marriott meeting hotel with on-site pool and a proven downtown presence.
| Category | Hyatt Regency Seattle | Sheraton Grand Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Newer, large-scale convention hotel with modern public spaces | Large, established upscale Marriott meeting hotel; classic downtown presence |
| Location (downtown) | 808 Howell St, two short blocks from the Washington State Convention Center | |
| Size (guestrooms) | 1,260 guestrooms | 1,236 guestrooms |
| Year opened / age | Opened December 2018 | Not published |
| Pools | No on-site pool or hot tub | One indoor pool (wheelchair-accessible; pool hoist and ramp on site) |
| Restaurants & bars | Three on-site venues (Andare Kitchen & Bar; Daniel’s Broiler steakhouse; Market grab-and-go) | One restaurant and one bar/lounge plus a coffee shop/cafe and snack bar/deli |
| Spa / wellness | No on-site spa; guests can book Elaia Spa across the street at Hyatt Olive 8 (day passes available) | Not published |
| Meeting & event space | About 103,000 sq ft; 45 meeting rooms and multiple large ballrooms (region-leading capacities) | Conference center with 3,400 sq ft of specified conference space and 51 meeting rooms (listing) |
| Accessibility & family policy | Family- and business-oriented; not adults-only; wheelchair-accessible facilities | |
| Typical guests | Convention groups, business travelers, families and wedding parties | |
Hyatt Regency Seattle sits at 808 Howell Street a couple blocks from the Washington State Convention Center and other downtown attractions.
Choose Hyatt for the shortest walk to the convention center and very central downtown positioning.
Sheraton Grand Seattle is centrally located near Pike Place Market and a short walk to the Convention Center and other downtown landmarks.
Sheraton Grand is a solid downtown choice when you want a central Pike Place/Convention Center location in an established hotel.
Hyatt Regency Seattle is very large (1,260 rooms) with a mix of standard rooms and suites geared to groups and business travelers.
Pick Hyatt when you want the widest selection of room inventory and group-block flexibility.
Sheraton Grand lists 1,236 guestrooms with pillowtop beds and standard full-service hotel amenities.
Sheraton Grand offers a classic full-service room product and broad Marriott-brand recognition in a downtown setting.
Hyatt Regency Seattle provides three distinct on-site dining venues ranging from Italian to steakhouse to a 24-hour Market café.
Hyatt has more on-site choices for different meals and occasions without leaving the hotel.
Sheraton Grand Seattle offers one main restaurant, a coffee shop/café and a bar/lounge for drinks and light bites.
Sheraton Grand covers core dining needs on property and relies on downtown Seattle for broader restaurant variety.
Hyatt Regency Seattle does not have an on-site pool or hot tub.
Skip Hyatt for an in-hotel pool; it’s primarily a meetings and event property.
Sheraton Grand Seattle lists an indoor pool on property with accessibility features.
Choose Sheraton Grand if an on-site indoor pool is important to your stay.
Hyatt Regency focuses on fitness access and nearby spa services rather than on-site nightlife.
Good for guests who prioritize a full fitness facility and access to a nearby spa rather than an on-site spa or pool.
Sheraton Grand offers 24-hour fitness facilities and a rooftop garden; nightlife is generally what you find in downtown Seattle nearby.
Sheraton Grand covers basic wellness needs on-site and places you close to downtown evening options.

Hyatt Regency Seattle — far more total meeting space and region-leading ballroom capacities.

Sheraton Grand Seattle — indoor pool with accessibility features right on property.

Hyatt Regency Seattle — opened in 2018 and offers newer finishes and systems.

Sheraton Grand Seattle — established Marriott-brand hotel with broad brand familiarity.
Both are aimed at convention guests, but Hyatt Regency Seattle has far more meeting space and larger ballrooms, so it’s usually the better pick for very large conferences.
Sheraton Grand Seattle has an indoor pool on site; Hyatt Regency Seattle does not have an on-site pool (guests can use Elaia Spa across the street by booking services or day passes).
No. Both properties welcome families and business travelers; neither is an adults-only hotel.
Hyatt Regency Seattle opened in December 2018; Sheraton Grand Seattle is an established property (year opened not published in the provided listing).
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