Hotel location
Thompson Seattle is in Seattle waterfront, which can affect airport timing, late arrivals, and cruise or downtown connections.
Waterfront stay · Seattle waterfront
Thompson Seattle
4.3506 reviewsA downtown waterfront stay near Pike Place that works well for premium city arrivals and cruise-adjacent nights.
- Good for
- Cruise pre-stays, Pike Place access
- From Seatac Airport
- 15.2 mi · about 28 min
- Airport shuttle
- None; airport car through the hotel
About 11 min walk to the Convention Center (Arch). Busy Nov 19-21: Pacific Marine Expo 2026 and 1 more, 11,800 visitors expected, by the Convention Center's own calendar. Book early. What's on
Busy around here Sun, Nov 22: JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP at Paramount Theatre (2 shows) + NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet at Moore Theatre (2 shows) + 1 more. Nearby rooms go first then: book early.
Rooms at Thompson Seattle
Prices are the total for your stay, taxes included. Add your airport ride to the same trip after you book.
Renting a car for your stay at Thompson Seattle?
Count the whole cost: the daily rate, taxes and airport fees, and parking at your hotel every night.
Nights in town
3 nights
Staying in
Seattle waterfront
- Rental, 3 days
- $255
- Taxes and airport fees (estimate)
- $113
- Hotel parking, 3 nights
- $150
- Rental car, before gas
- $518
- Private ride, airport to Seattle waterfront and back
- $123.89
The ride is $394 less
Rental rate and fees are typical for SEA as of October 2026; change them to match your quote. Ride is two typical sedan fares of $61.94 (tax and fees included), an estimate and not a quote; your exact fare is shown before you book. Planning day trips out of the city? A rental usually earns its keep then.
Rental links open a booking partner in a new tab; Seatac Co may earn a commission.
Your stay
About Thompson Seattle
- Stay style
- Waterfront stay, 4-star hotel
- Good for
- Cruise pre-stays, Pike Place access, Waterfront weekends
- Planning note
- Good when you want the waterfront, Pike Place, or Pier 66 access to be part of the same plan as the airport ride.
What guests say
4.3506 reviews- Cleanliness
- 4.0
- Service
- 4.7
- Location
- 4.7
- Room Quality
- 4.2
- Amenities
- 4.2
- Value for Money
- 4.2
- Food and Beverage
- 4.0
- Overall Experience
- 4.5
Guests often mention
- Great location
- Friendly staff
- Excellent service
- Well-appointed rooms
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No airport shuttle: a private car to the door, or Link light rail
Getting there
Add a ride from Seatac Airport
A private car from the airport to Thompson Seattle, door to door. See your exact fare before you book.
Staying a few days? Plan the whole trip from Thompson Seattle: each day, the places to eat and see, and the rides.
Every way from Seatac to Thompson Seattle
Which one suits you depends on your bags, who you travel with and when you land.
| Way | Time | Cost | Best when | At SEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private carGet your exact price | Time:about 28 min, door to door | Cost:One fare for the whole car, shown before you book | Best when:Groups, kids, lots of bags, early or late flights | At SEA:Garage level 3 or the Arrivals curb, as booked; your driver tracks the flight |
| Airport car through the hotel | Time:about 28 min | Cost:A sedan, SUV or van, through the concierge | Best when:Booking everything through the hotel | At SEA:Where the hotel tells you |
| Shared shuttle vanBook a seatOr compare shuttle companies and fares. | Time:Longer: it stops for other riders | Cost:About $47 per person | Best when:Solo travelers with time to spare | At SEA:Garage level 3, as the shuttle company tells you |
| Taxi | Time:about 28 min | Cost:Metered; $20 minimum from the airport | Best when:Leaving right away without booking | At SEA:Garage level 3, north and south curbs |
| Rideshare app | Time:about 28 min, after the app finds a driver | Cost:Price moves with demand | Best when:Short notice, when prices are calm | At SEA:Garage level 3, marked stalls 1–34 |
| Link light rail | Time:about 52–57 min plus the wait for a train | Cost:$3.00 one way for adults, free 18 and under, the cheapest way | Best when:Light bags; Westlake station is a 6 min walk from the hotel | At SEA:SeaTac/Airport Station, a 7–12 min walk over the garage level 4 skybridge |
Pickup spots from the Port of Seattle; the hotel's shuttle or car from its own site, checked November 9, 2026; train and bus times from the Sound Transit and King County Metro timetables. Drive times are typical, without heavy traffic. Where every ride picks up at SEA. Opens a booking partner in a new tab; Seatac Co may earn a commission.
Airport car through the hotel
Thompson Seattle can arrange your ride from Seatac Airport (a sedan, SUV or van, through the concierge). A private car meets your flight and drives you to the door at the fare you see before you book; Link light rail is the budget way.
From the hotel's own site, checked November 9, 2026.
Or Link light rail
Westlake station is a 6 min walk. From Seatac Airport it's 39 min on the 1 Line toward downtown Seattle.
Next train from the airport 12:06 am; the last one tonight leaves at 12:06 am.
Plus a 7–12 min walk from bags to the airport station. Times from the Sound Transit timetable.
Before you arrive
Helpful to know
Flight timing
Add your flight number when you book so your driver can plan around your arrival.
Happening near Thompson Seattle while you're here
Going to a game or a show? Book a ride timed for the start.
Fri, Dec 11 · 8:00 pm
The Hip Hop Nutcracker with Special Guest MC Kurtis Blow
Moore Theatre · Under half a mile away
Fri, Dec 11 · 6:00 pm
Earlybirds Club (21 and Over)
The Showbox · Under half a mile away
Sat, Dec 12 · 7:00 pm
Seattle Kraken vs. Nashville Predators
Climate Pledge Arena · 1 mi away
Event listings from Ticketmaster, updated Nov 14. Dates and times can change, so check your ticket before you travel. “Get tickets” links open the ticket seller's site; Seatac Co doesn't sell tickets and may earn a commission.
FAQs
Common questions about this hotel transfer.
How far is Thompson Seattle from Seatac?
Thompson Seattle is about 15.2 miles from Seatac. Most rides take around 28 minutes, depending on traffic and pickup timing.
How much is a ride from Seatac to Thompson Seattle?
The fare is calculated for your exact trip and shown before you book.
Can I reserve a ride to Thompson Seattle online?
Yes. Book it on this page: Thompson Seattle is already set as the drop-off, so add your pickup time and flight and you see the fare before you book.