Hotel location
The Westin Seattle is in Downtown Seattle, which can affect airport timing, late arrivals, and cruise or downtown connections.
Downtown city stay · Downtown Seattle
The Westin Seattle
4.01.4K reviewsA well-known downtown hotel for central Seattle access, city views, and straightforward Seatac transfers.
- Good for
- Business trips, Convention stays
- From Seatac Airport
- 15.2 mi · about 28 min
- Airport shuttle
- None
About 7 min walk to the Convention Center (Summit). Your dates overlap a big week there: Nov 19-21, Pacific Marine Expo 2026 and 1 more, 11,800 visitors expected, by the Convention Center's own calendar. Rooms close by fill first, so book soon. 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 The Westin 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 The Westin 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
Downtown Seattle
- Rental, 3 days
- $255
- Taxes and airport fees (estimate)
- $113
- Hotel parking, 3 nights
- $150
- Rental car, before gas
- $518
- Private ride, airport to Downtown Seattle and back
- $140.68
The ride is $377 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 $70.34 (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 The Westin Seattle
- Stay style
- Downtown city stay, 4-star hotel
- Good for
- Business trips, Convention stays, Walkable downtown plans
- Planning note
- Strong for central Seattle trips where hotel location matters as much as the airport ride.
What guests say
4.01.4K reviews- Cleanliness
- 3.8
- Service
- 4.5
- Location
- 4.5
- Room Quality
- 3.5
- Amenities
- 3.5
- Value for Money
- 4.0
- Food and Beverage
- 4.3
- Overall Experience
- 4.0
Guests often mention
- Great location
- Excellent service by staff
- Comfortable ambiance
Other hotels nearby
Compare before you book: typical rates and the drive from Seatac.
Downtown Seattle
Grand Hyatt Seattle
4.51.2K reviews$235–$395 a night · 28 min from the airport
Airport shuttle through the hotel
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Downtown Seattle
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
4.5913 reviews$345–$595 a night · 27 min from the airport
Airport car through the hotel
Getting there
Add a ride from Seatac Airport
A private car from the airport to The Westin Seattle, door to door. See your exact fare before you book.
Staying a few days? Plan the whole trip from The Westin Seattle: each day, the places to eat and see, and the rides.
Every way from Seatac to The Westin 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 |
| 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 51–56 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 5 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; 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.
No airport shuttle
The Westin Seattle doesn't run a shuttle from Seatac Airport. 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 5 min walk. From Seatac Airport it's 39 min on the 1 Line toward downtown Seattle.
Link has stopped for the night. The first train from the airport is at 5:56 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 The Westin Seattle while you're here
Going to a game or a show? Book a ride timed for the start.
Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 pm
Switchfoot with special guest Anberlin - Forever Now Tour
Moore Theatre · Under half a mile away
Fri, Nov 20 · 7:00 pm
JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP
Paramount Theatre · Under half a mile away
Fri, Nov 20 · 8:00 pm
Baby Smoove Live! - The Purple Heart Tour
The Showbox · Under half a mile 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 The Westin Seattle from Seatac?
The Westin 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 The Westin Seattle?
The fare is calculated for your exact trip and shown before you book.
Can I reserve a ride to The Westin Seattle online?
Yes. Book it on this page: The Westin Seattle is already set as the drop-off, so add your pickup time and flight and you see the fare before you book.