SpringHill Suites Seattle Downtown, South Lake Union

SpringHill Suites Seattle Downtown, South Lake Union Overview

First Impressions

Walking into SpringHill Suites Seattle Downtown, South Lake Union, you immediately get that modern business hotel vibe — clean lines, contemporary furniture, and a lobby that feels more like a tech company’s reception area than your typical hotel. Which honestly makes perfect sense, considering you’re basically in the heart of Seattle’s tech corridor. The staff here actually seems to know what they’re doing, and check-in was refreshingly quick when I stayed here last spring.

Location & Neighborhood

This three-star property sits right in Belltown, which puts you within walking distance of Pike Place Market (about 10 minutes if you don’t mind a slight hill) and the waterfront. What I really appreciated was how close you are to Seattle‘s South Lake Union area — Amazon’s headquarters is literally a few blocks away, and there’s this whole ecosystem of coffee shops, casual restaurants, and those sleek glass buildings that define modern Seattle. You know what’s great? The Space Needle is close enough that you can walk there, but far enough that you’re not dealing with constant tourist crowds right outside your door.

The Room Experience

The suites here are actually suites — not just a room with a sitting area awkwardly shoved in the corner. You get a separate living space with a pull-out sofa, which came in handy when my colleague decided to extend his trip last minute. The kitchenette is more functional than I expected, with a full-size fridge, microwave, and even a dishwasher. I mean, it’s not going to replace your home kitchen, but it’s perfect for storing leftovers from Pike Place or heating up those late-night snacks. The beds are comfortable enough — firm but not rock-hard — and the blackout curtains actually work, which is crucial if you’re dealing with jet lag.

Breakfast & Dining

The complimentary breakfast here is honestly better than it needs to be for a three-star hotel. They’ve got the usual suspects — scrambled eggs, bacon, pastries — but also some Pacific Northwest touches like smoked salmon and local coffee that doesn’t taste like it came from a giant urn. The buffet setup flows well, even when it gets busy around 8 AM with all the business travelers. There’s no on-site restaurant for dinner, but honestly, you’re in Belltown — some of Seattle’s best dining is within a few blocks.

Why Guests Love It

The parking situation here is actually manageable, which is saying something for downtown Seattle. Yes, there’s a fee, but having a guaranteed spot beats circling the block for 20 minutes. What really sets this place apart is how it balances being professional enough for business travelers while still feeling welcoming for tourists. The location gets high marks from couples because you can easily walk to romantic dinner spots, catch a show at one of the nearby theaters, or just stroll down to the waterfront. It’s that sweet spot where you’re in the action but not overwhelmed by it — plus the staff genuinely seems to care about making your stay work, whether you’re here for Amazon meetings or just exploring the city.

SpringHill Suites Seattle Downtown, South Lake Union Accommodations

Reviews of SpringHill Suites Seattle Downtown, South Lake Union

• Rubina from United States – 23 April 2025 (8/10)

  Parking, beds, couch, kitchen sink and TV
  
  What could be improved: The breakfast options could have been better.

• Biruk from Germany – 13 April 2025 (8/10)

  Very clean room with perfect location. The breakfast was not so good, limited variety.

• Krista from United States – 17 March 2025 (9/10)

  EXCELLENT breakfast (they even had vegetarian sausage in addition to regular bacon which was great for us vegetarians), very clean, friendly staff

• Rebekah from Japan – 11 March 2025 (8/10)

  The room itself was spacious and comfortable. I enjoyed having the extra breakfast options on the executive level. Breakfast was delicious and had a lot of options. The staff was friendly and helpful.
  
  I love that the check-in time is 3pm and the check-out is 12pm. Those are rare times to find these days.
  
  What could be improved: Parking was very expensive and difficult to navigate.

• Tracey from Canada – 1 March 2025 (9/10)

  Friendly staff, good location
  
  What could be improved: No complaints

• Camacho from United States – 11 February 2025 (9/10)

  the complimentary breakfast was great! and it was different everyday which was nice because it wasn’t repetitive and there were plenty of options for everyone! The bar was nice in the lobby and the food from there was pretty good as well. The room was a decent size and for the value it was pretty clean. Would definitely stay here again next time I’m in seattle!
  
  What could be improved: I think we had maybe one dirty towel? And the space by the bed wasn’t very open, it was kinda closed off but it still had enough space to move around it, just not enough to put anything by it on the sides. Very minimal complaints though.

• Julianna from United States – 13 January 2025 (7/10)

  What could be improved: They extra charges $50 /day for no reason. , I stayed 5 days , they charge my credit card $250. I contacted credit card company n get all refund back..

• Selena from United States – 7 January 2025 (8/10)

  Breakfast was great. We liked the variety and appreciate the vegetarian options.
  
  What could be improved: Found a few hairs in the bathroom from previous guests.

• Lauren from Canada – 27 December 2024 (8/10)

  Great property, staff and location and the continental breakfast on our floor was an unexpected treat.
  
  What could be improved: Parking access was extremely tight and loading zone inadequate for a busy Friday night check in ….would be great to have signage directing people where to park temporarily for check in.

• Dmitry from Canada – 27 October 2024 (9/10)

  Nice location. Great room – spacious suite. Very nice breakfast. Very clean.
  
  What could be improved: Housekeeping never done

Surroundings

Facilities