Populus Seattle
Boutique hotel in downtown Seattle design meets history
Ranked #4 in Hotels with a restaurant in Seattle, and on 2 more rankings.
Populus Seattle is a hotel at 100 S. King Street, 98104, Seattle, US.
This 120-room boutique hotel occupies the fully restored 1907 Westland building in Pioneer Square. Original Douglas Fir beams and exposed brick meet contemporary Pacific Northwest design.
At a glance
| Address | 100 S. King Street, 98104, Seattle, US |
| Map | OpenStreetMap |
| Best for | travelers seeking a nature-inspired urban retreat |
From Populus Seattle's own website and OpenStreetMap.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Seattle, US |
| Social profiles | Facebook, Instagram |
Facilities and features
The amenities Populus Seattle lists on its own website:
- Free WiFi
- Pet Friendly
- Fitness Center
- On-site Restaurant
Its website also mentions:
- Restaurant
- Spa or wellness
What stands out
The hotel holds the One MICHELIN Key award for two consecutive years.
“Awarded One MICHELIN Key in 2025 and 2026”Populus Seattle, own website
The hotel plants a tree for every room night booked through its environmental partnership.
“Every stay supports the hotel’s One Night One Tree commitment, a partnership with the National Forest Foundation that plants a tree for each room night booked.”Populus Seattle, own website
How it ranks
Populus Seattle is ranked 4th of 10 in Hotels with a restaurant in Seattle (Lister Score 83.1), 5th of 10 in Boutique hotels in Seattle (Lister Score 83.1) and 8th of 10 in Hotels with a spa in Seattle (Lister Score 73.1).
#4 in Hotels with a restaurant in Seattle · Lister Score 83.1
Original Douglas Fir beams and exposed brick meet contemporary Pacific Northwest design.
Unrated, 759 m from the centre of Seattle.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; location 19.1; how complete its published information is 18; star rating 6.
“Populus Seattle is home to Salt Harvest. A restaurant driven by the boundless natural elegance and bold flavors of the Pacific Northwest.”Populus Seattle, own website
| Rank | Hotels with a restaurant in Seattle | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle | 94.0 |
| 2 | Kimpton Palladian Hotel | 91.2 |
| 3 | Hotel Sorrento | 83.4 |
| 4 | Populus Seattle | 83.1 |
| 5 | Mayflower Park Hotel Seattle | 79.8 |
| 6 | The Edgewater Hotel | 79.2 |
| 7 | Astra Hotel Seattle | 74.6 |
| 8 | Belltown Inn | 67.8 |
| 9 | Sonesta Select Seattle Bellevue Redmond | 66.0 |
| 10 | Hotel Ballard | 64.0 |
#5 in Boutique hotels in Seattle · Lister Score 83.1
Populus Seattle is a hotel in Seattle.
Unrated, 759 m from the centre of Seattle.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; location 19.1; how complete its published information is 18; star rating 6.
“A 120-room boutique hotel in Pioneer Square”Populus Seattle, own website
| Rank | Boutique hotels in Seattle | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimpton Palladian Hotel | 91.2 |
| 2 | The Edgewater Hotel | 89.2 |
| 3 | Best Western Pioneer Square Hotel | 84.0 |
| 4 | Hotel Sorrento | 83.4 |
| 5 | Populus Seattle | 83.1 |
| 6 | Hotel Theodore | 82.2 |
| 7 | Executive Hotel Pacific | 82.0 |
| 8 | Mayflower Park Hotel Seattle | 79.8 |
| 9 | Civic Hotel | 73.6 |
| 10 | MarQueen Hotel | 60.6 |
#8 in Hotels with a spa in Seattle · Lister Score 73.1
Original Douglas Fir beams and exposed brick meet contemporary Pacific Northwest design.
Unrated, 759 m from the centre of Seattle.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 30; location 19.1; how complete its published information is 18; star rating 6.
| Rank | Hotels with a spa in Seattle | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle | 84.0 |
| 2 | Kimpton Palladian Hotel | 81.2 |
| 3 | Madison Tower/Hotel 1000 | 80.0 |
| 4 | Mayflower Park Hotel Seattle | 79.8 |
| 5 | The Edgewater Hotel | 79.2 |
| 6 | The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle | 75.9 |
| 7 | Hotel Sorrento | 73.4 |
| 8 | Populus Seattle | 73.1 |
| 9 | Executive Hotel Pacific | 72.0 |
| 10 | Hotel Ballard | 64.0 |
Frequently asked questions
Where is Populus Seattle?
Populus Seattle is at 100 S. King Street, 98104, Seattle, US.
How does Populus Seattle rank on Lister?
Populus Seattle is ranked 4th of 10 in Hotels with a restaurant in Seattle (Lister Score 83.1), 5th of 10 in Boutique hotels in Seattle (Lister Score 83.1) and 8th of 10 in Hotels with a spa in Seattle (Lister Score 73.1).
What facilities does Populus Seattle have?
Its own website mentions restaurant and spa or wellness.