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Four Seasons Seattle opens for business

4 Nov 2008 by Mark Caswell

Four Seasons opened its newest US hotel in Seattle’s busy downtown district yesterday.

The Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is located in the business centre, in close vicinity to other properties including the Sheraton Seattle Hotel, and Hyatt’s existing hotel the Grand Hyatt, as well as its upcoming development Hyatt Olive 8 (see online news May 23). 

Four Seasons left Seattle in 2003 when its management contract with the nearby Olympic Hotel passed to Fairmont, and has now returned with this modern 147-room hotel. The hotel’s restaurant, lounge, grand ballroom (with two-storey-tall windows) and rooftop infinity pool (the only one downtown) all enjoy sweeping views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. Seattle Art Museum and the historic Pike Place Market are also within walking distance of the hotel.

Four Seasons has welcomed back its former chef Kerry Sear, who opened his own Seattle-based restaurant nine years ago, to head the ART Restaurant and Lounge. The restaurant will offer over 160 wines by the glass, and the menu will be based on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, in keeping with their star chef’s “best source” philosophy.

The 557-sqm spa will follow the “best source” policy by using indigenous herbs, balsam fir and even coffee (Seattle being the home of Starbucks) in its various treatments. Other highlights include a modern art collection with original works, valet parking and 24-hour room service.

The Four Seasons is also home to 36 private residences, ranging from 120 to 700 sqm, and from $2m to $15m, all of which enjoy a 24-hour concierge service.

Ben Trodd, general manager at the hotel said: “Four Seasons is delighted to return to Seattle and the Pacific Northwest with a contemporary new building on such a breathtaking and conveniently located site.”

Seattle is also the home of Boeing – for a report on the manufacturer’s headquarters just outside the city, see the July / August edition of Business Traveller.

For more information visit fourseasons.com/seattle.

Report by Liat Clark

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