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Hotels near the Seattle Convention Center, by walking time

Every hotel near the Arch and Summit buildings, ranked by how long the walk is, with the one hotel joined to the Center underground, getting here from Seatac, and parking. Book the room here; add a private car from the airport.

From Seatac
39 min by Link

The Convention Center is 2 buildings: check which one

  • Arch: 705 Pike StThe original building, with its annex at 800 Pike across the street (joined over Pike St by the Arch skybridge). Walk in at 7th Ave & Pike St; car drop-off at 725 Pike. Open to the public 6 AM to 8 PM.
  • Summit: 900 Pine StThe newer building, opened in 2023. Walk in at 9th Ave & Pine St; car drop-off on 9th Ave between Pine St and Olive Way. Open to the public until 10 PM.

The two buildings are about a block apart, a 3 minute walk between the two entrances (our estimate); the Center doesn't list an indoor link between them, so check your badge pickup and sessions for which building you need.

Every hotel near the Convention Center, closest first

Walking minutes to the nearer building, estimated from each hotel's location at an easy pace on the street grid. Downtown climbs from the waterfront, so the walk up from a hotel near the water takes a little longer than it says.

Attached to the Convention Center

Next door · 5 minutes or less on foot

More hotels, nearest first

A short walk · 6 to 12 minutes on foot

A longer walk · 13 to 25 minutes on foot

A short ride · Over a 25 minute walk: the time by car is shown

Hotels from our catalog with real guest reviews. Times are estimates.

Coming up at the Convention Center

The busiest stretches, when 5,000 or more people from out of town are expected at once (events on the same days added up; local events left out). Nearby rooms go first then: book early.

  • Nov 19-2111,800 visitors expected · book earlyPacific Marine Expo 2026, 2026 ABRCMS
  • Jan 8-107,800 visitors expected · book earlyNext Era Seattle 2027
  • Jan 16-176,500 visitors expected · book earlyMLK Seattle Kickoff 2027, Annual Epiphany Celebration 2027
  • Feb 17-2060,000 visitors expected · book earlyNW Flower & Garden Festival 2027
  • Mar 4-724,200 visitors expected · book earlyEmerald City Comic Con 2027
  • Mar 17-185,000 visitors expected · book earlyNorthwest Event Show 2027, NCTM Spring Conference and Exposition
Next events with 1,000+ expected
  • Nov 10-15AMP 2026 Annual Meeting & ExpoArch · 3,000 expected · National
  • Nov 18-212026 ABRCMSSummit · 3,800 expected · National
  • Nov 19-21Pacific Marine Expo 2026Arch · 8,000 expected · NationalBig: book early
  • Dec 1Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle - 25th Annual BreakfastSummit · 2,500 expected · Local
  • Dec 19-20Singing Angels ServiceSummit · 2,000 expected · Local
  • Jan 8-10Next Era Seattle 2027Summit · 7,800 expected · NationalBig: book early
  • Jan 8-10Northwest Remodeling Expo 2027Arch · 4,000 expected · Local
  • Jan 16-17MLK Seattle Kickoff 2027Arch + Summit · 4,000 expected · Regional
  • Jan 16-17Annual Epiphany Celebration 2027Summit · 2,500 expected · Regional
  • Jan 23-24Seattle Wedding Show 2027Arch · 6,000 expected · Local
  • Jan 24-27Acumatica Summit 2027Summit · 3,500 expected · National
  • Jan 30-31Varsity Spirit 2027 ATC Grand NationalsArch · 3,000 expected · National

From the venue's own public calendar, read daily; expected attendance as the venue lists it. Dates can change: check the event's own site. The official calendar

Every event at the Convention Center, with a ride there →
Other busy nights nearby: games, shows and cruise days

Busy nights ahead in Downtown Seattle

Nights in the next two months when a big crowd is in the area at once (games, shows, conventions and cruise days added up). Rooms close by go first on those nights: book early.

  • Thu, Nov 19BusyPacific Marine Expo 2026 (8,000 expected) + 2026 ABRCMS (3,800 expected) + 4 more
  • Fri, Nov 20BusyPacific Marine Expo 2026 (8,000 expected) + JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP at Paramount Theatre (2 shows) + 3 more
  • Sat, Nov 21BusyPacific Marine Expo 2026 (8,000 expected) + JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP at Paramount Theatre (2 shows) + 3 more
  • Sun, Nov 22BusyJOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP at Paramount Theatre (2 shows) + NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet at Moore Theatre (2 shows) + 1 more
  • Fri, Jan 8BusyNext Era Seattle 2027 (7,800 expected) + Northwest Remodeling Expo 2027 (4,000 expected) + 1 more
  • Sat, Jan 9BusyNext Era Seattle 2027 (7,800 expected) + Northwest Remodeling Expo 2027 (4,000 expected) + 2 more
  • Sun, Jan 10BusyNext Era Seattle 2027 (7,800 expected) + Northwest Remodeling Expo 2027 (4,000 expected) + 2 more

From the venues' event listings and published seat counts and the Port's cruise schedule, refreshed daily. Seat counts are a venue's capacity, not tickets sold. Dates can change: check the event's own site.

From Seatac to the Convention Center

Link light rail

From the airport, walk to the station (baggage claim carousel 16, up one floor, across the skybridge and through the garage) and ride the 1 Line to Westlake (4th Ave & Pine St): 39 minutes, trains every 8 to 10 minutes most of the day, $3.00 one way for adults, free for 18 and under. From Westlake it's about a 5 minute walk up Pine St to the Arch entrance at 7th & Pike, a little more to Summit (our estimate).

Sound Transit: Sea-Tac Airport

A private car to your hotel

About 27 minutes and 15 miles without traffic, from the arrivals curb to your hotel's door or the Center's drop-off. Better with bags, a group, or a late landing; the fare you see is the fare you pay.

Price the ride from Seatac

Worth knowing before you book

Parking
The Center's own garages: Arch (enter at 1400 8th Ave), Summit (1009 Olive Way) and Freeway Park (1267 Hubbell Pl). Daily rates at Arch and Summit run from $10 for an hour to $24 for 8 hours and $37 for 24 hours; $9 in the evening (in after 5 PM). Card only, pay before you return to the car. Source
Rooms nearby
The Center counts about 7,000 hotel rooms within a six-block radius. On busy convention weeks the closest hotels fill first, so book the room as soon as the dates are set. Source
Food
In and next to Arch: Pike Heat, Taco Del Mar and Espresso Caffé Dior (level 1), Dog in the Park (701 Pike). By Summit: Piroshky Piroshky (1000 Pine), Monorail Espresso (1004 Pine), Bombo Italian Kitchen (1600 9th Ave). Between them: Daawat Indian Grill (9th & Pike). Source

Questions

Which hotels are closest to the Seattle Convention Center?

Within about a 5 minute walk: WorldMark Seattle - The Camlin, The Paramount Hotel Seattle, Sheraton Grand Seattle, Hyatt at Olive 8, Grand Hyatt Seattle, Hyatt Regency Seattle and more. This page lists the hotels within a 25 minute walk, closest first.

Which hotel is connected to the Seattle Convention Center?

Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA (1301 6th Ave, the former Hilton Seattle) says it is directly connected to the Center by an underground walkway. Several others call themselves adjacent, a block or less away; see the list above for the walking minutes.

Is there a light rail station at the Convention Center?

The nearest Link station is Westlake (4th Ave & Pine St), about a 5 minute walk to the Arch entrance. Link runs from Seatac Airport to Westlake in 39 minutes for $3.00.

What's the difference between Arch and Summit?

They are the Center's two buildings, about a block apart: Arch at 705 Pike St (with its annex at 800 Pike) and Summit, opened in 2023, at 900 Pine St. Check which one your event uses before you pick a hotel.

How much is parking at the Seattle Convention Center?

At the Arch and Summit garages: $10 for an hour, $24 for up to 8 hours, $37 for 24 hours, and $9 in the evening (in after 5 PM), per the Center's parking page. Freeway Park is $1 less.

How do I get from Seatac Airport to the Convention Center?

Link light rail to Westlake (39 minutes, $3.00) and a short walk, or a private car to your hotel's door in about 27 minutes without traffic. With bags or a group, the car is the easier pick.

Facts checked November 10, 2026 on the official pages linked above.

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