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Marriott hotels in Downtown Seattle and South Lake Union, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 3 of the 8 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here is part of the Marriott family. This selection covers Downtown and Pike Place Market, Belltown, Pioneer Square and the stadium district, and South Lake Union. Bellevue across Lake Washington, the University District and SeaTac are separate bases.

South Lake Union: choose lake walks and office convenience over late-night neighborhood character. Downtown and Pike Place Market: the easiest first-visit base, especially near the market and Westlake. Pioneer Square and Stadium District: best for stadium trips and historic streets, with a more uneven nighttime feel.

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Marriott hotels in Downtown Seattle and South Lake Union, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Every hotel here is part of the Marriott family. This selection covers Downtown and Pike Place Market, Belltown, Pioneer Square and the stadium district, and South Lake Union. Bellevue across Lake Washington, the University District and SeaTac are separate bases.

Compound search: hotels in the Marriott family, located in Downtown Seattle and South Lake Union (Downtown and Pike Place Market, Belltown, Pioneer Square and the stadium district, and South Lake Union); check-in 2026-12-11, check-out 2026-12-13, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: South Lake Union; Downtown & Pike Place Market; Pioneer Square & Stadium District. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-11 to 2026-12-13; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (3 of 8 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • South Lake Union: Choose lake walks and office convenience over late-night neighborhood character. Typical $220 a night. Subway: The South Lake Union Streetcar and RapidRide C connect with downtown.
  • Downtown & Pike Place Market: The easiest first-visit base, especially near the market and Westlake. Typical $267 a night. Subway: Walk the market, waterfront, museums and convention venues.
  • Pioneer Square & Stadium District: Best for stadium trips and historic streets, with a more uneven nighttime feel. Typical $258 a night. Subway: Walk the stadiums, galleries and southern waterfront.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Astra Hotel, Seattle, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott — 4-star, Tribute Portfolio

2. Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Downtown Lake Union — 3-star, Courtyard by Marriott

3. MOXY Seattle Downtown — 3-star, Marriott Hotels & Resorts

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center — 3-star, Holiday Inn Express

5. Sheraton Grand Seattle — 4-star, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts

6. The Westin Seattle — 4-star, Westin

More hotels in the area (2)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 11 to 13, 2026
  1. Astra Hotel, Seattle, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott, South Lake Union
    #1 of 6 · South Lake Union

    Astra Hotel, Seattle, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott

    4-star · Tribute Portfolio

    $146a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Modern rooms, standout staff and a rooftop lounge near South Lake Union offices. You accept compact rooms, alternate-day housekeeping and no pool. 15 minutes' walk to Seattle Convention Center — Summit, 20 minutes' walk to Westlake Center & Pine Street shopping.

    $13/night less than Expedia (8%)

    Axel $292 vs $319 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $292 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Downtown Lake Union, South Lake Union
    #2 of 6 · South Lake Union

    Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Downtown Lake Union

    3-star · Courtyard by Marriott

    $186a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Comfortable rooms and helpful staff across from Lake Union, especially in lake-view categories. You accept breakfast and parking cost extra; no pool.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $371 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. MOXY Seattle Downtown, South Lake Union
    #3 of 6 · South Lake Union

    MOXY Seattle Downtown

    3-star · Marriott Hotels & Resorts

    $191a night · Dec 11 to 13

    A social lobby and helpful staff for short stays with light luggage. You accept small rooms, little storage and no conventional desk. 20 minutes' walk to Seattle Convention Center — Summit, 25 minutes' walk to Westlake Center & Pine Street shopping.

    $15/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $291 vs $321 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $383 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center, South Lake Union
    #4 of 6 · South Lake Union

    Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center

    3-star · Holiday Inn Express

    $200a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Clean, straightforward rooms and included breakfast for Seattle Center sightseeing. You accept elevator repairs, crowded breakfasts and limited paid parking. 20 minutes' walk to Westlake Center & Pine Street shopping, 20 minutes' walk to Pike Place Market.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $400 all in for 2 nights, of which $4 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Sheraton Grand Seattle, Downtown & Pike Place Market
    #5 of 6 · Downtown & Pike Place Market

    Sheraton Grand Seattle

    4-star · Sheraton Hotels and Resorts

    $214a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Generous rooms and a high-floor indoor pool beside downtown convention facilities. You accept peak-period crowds, elevator waits and some worn fittings. Five minutes' walk to Westlake Center & Pine Street shopping, seven minutes' walk to Seattle Convention Center — Summit.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $428 all in for 2 nights, of which $62 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. The Westin Seattle, Downtown & Pike Place Market
    #6 of 6 · Downtown & Pike Place Market

    The Westin Seattle

    4-star · Westin

    $214a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Skyline views, comfortable beds and an indoor pool near downtown transit. You accept dated décor, variable room condition and uneven busy-period service. Four minutes' walk to Westlake Center & Pine Street shopping, eight minutes' walk to Seattle Convention Center — Summit.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $429 all in for 2 nights, of which $62 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

3 of 8 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Courtyard Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square · Pioneer Square · 3-star$23/night less than Expedia (11%)

    Axel $361 vs $407 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 21, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  2. 2. MOXY Seattle Downtown · South Lake Union · 3-star$15/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $291 vs $321 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  3. 3. Astra Hotel, Seattle, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott · South Lake Union · 4-star$13/night less than Expedia (8%)

    Axel $292 vs $319 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

2 more
  1. 1. Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Lake Union · South Lake Union · 3-star$232Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  2. 2. Courtyard Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square · Pioneer Square · 3-star$23/night less than Expedia (11%)$301Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
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