Element by Westin Seattle Downtown officially opens its doors January 29, 2026, introducing a dynamic new stay experience for extended-stay and corporate travelers seeking balance, sustainability, and modern comfort in Seattle’s vibrant Lower Queen Anne neighborhood.
The 247-room property features all studio suites thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of today’s active travelers staying for both short and long-term visits. Each open-concept suite blends functionality and tranquility, offering a relaxing retreat after a day in the city. Ideally situated within walking distance of South Lake Union, the Seattle Center, and the Monorail, Element Seattle Downtown provides seamless access to major corporate campuses, waterfront attractions, and the city’s most celebrated restaurants and cultural landmarks.
Managed and operated by Puget Sound Hospitality, an Asian-owned, family-run hotel group with five other properties across the Puget Sound region, the new hotel expands the company’s ongoing commitment to cultivating hospitality excellence and community connections in the Pacific Northwest.
Element Seattle Downtown showcases a fresh, forward-thinking approach to extended stay, combining sustainable design, spacious studio-style accommodations, and thoughtful details that help guests maintain their rhythm while traveling. Under the guidance of General Manager Yvonne Gilbert, the hotel team delivers warm, heartfelt hospitality that creates a true home base in the heart of Seattle. For group inquiries or business travel accounts, interested partners are encouraged to contact Brad Melson, Director of Sales, for tailored corporate and group stay solutions.
Each studio suite features a fully equipped in-room kitchen, spa-inspired bathroom, and flexible living and work areas that together create a modern residential atmosphere. Reflecting the Element Hotels brand’s commitment to guest wellness, travelers can enjoy a complimentary Rise breakfast, a Relax evening reception, a 24/7 Motion Fitness Center, the convenient Restore 24-hour Market, and a Bikes to Borrow program for exploring the surrounding neighborhoods. The property also offers thoughtfully designed meeting space, an inviting lobby bar, an outdoor courtyard with barbecues and a lounging veranda, and a rooftop patio with picture-perfect views of the Space Needle, all serving as distinctive extensions of the guest experience and providing versatile settings for events and semi-private gatherings ideal for small groups, families, and colleagues traveling together.
Perfectly positioned between downtown Seattle and South Lake Union, the hotel places guests within minutes of the Climate Pledge Arena, Space Needle, and Pike Place Market, while offering easy connectivity to nearby employers such as Amazon, Gates Foundation, and Seattle Children’s Research Institute.
For more information or to book a stay, visit www.marriott.com/seaen.
About Puget Sound Hospitality
Puget Sound Hospitality is an Asian-owned, family-operated hotel management company based in the greater Seattle area. With a portfolio of six hotels across the Puget Sound region, the company focuses on cultivating meaningful guest experiences rooted in service excellence, community engagement, and operational sustainability.
Media Contact:
Joy Carpenter
Executive Director of Sales and Marketing
Puget Sound Hospitality
Email: joy.carpenter@pugetsoundhospitality.com
Phone: 425-224-5877