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Sorrento Hotel

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Local(206) 622-6400
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900 Madison St
Seattle, WA 98104

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Sorrento Hotel
Local(206) 622-6400
Fax(206) 343-6155

900 Madison St
Seattle, WA 98104

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The Open View

The Sorrento Hotel, in Seattle, is a 4 star luxury hotel that caters to business travelers, has historical color, and features great views. The hotel caters to a hip crowd, can, on request, provide baby sitting, was recently renovated, is situated in the "downtown" area, and provides free parking and internet access. What guests say is special: "romantic getaway". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "great". What travelers said they loved: "the service", "the food", and "the room". The hotel is recommended by Gayot.com (it's on their Top 10 list for Romantic Hotels) and seasoned travelers, who rate it 5 stars. The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Rover's , Marco's Supperclub , and Earth And Ocean . Also nearby: Pacific Science Center , Washington Park Arboretum , and Experience Music Project (EMP) . Other local places to consider are Grand Hyatt Seattle Hotel and Sheraton Seattle Hotel & Towers .

Expert Reviews of Sorrento Hotel

Citysearch | Influenced by the Sorrento Hotel's Italianate exterior, this sidewalk cafe revives European-style al fresco dining--even in inclement weather.

Wannabe expats and Italian food aficionados sit at the smattering of tables along the Sorrento's east sidewalk, safely protected from the elements by a cadre of patio umbrellas and heat lamps. The traditional...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/11/2006
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Citysearch | Posh, yet comfortable lounge housed in the lobby of the Sorrento Hotel.

Lavish accommodations help travelers and nine-to-fivers unwind in this dark, respectful den. From a central polished wood pillar, original panels of Honduran mahogany radiate from the ceiling and line the...
citysearch.com - expert review - 08/14/2006
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Gayot

This is Seattle's oldest, continuously operating luxury hotel. The beautiful, six-story Italian Renaissance building has a European look on the outside, and it evokes the quiet atmosphere of a traditional...
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User Reviews of Sorrento Hotel

Yelp.com Review - by patrick g.

5.0 of 5 stars. Never stayed here but visited this total jerk while he was staying here. He totally didn't deserve to be staying here. I did. I wanted to collect all his stuff and throw it out the window and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by TRICIA T.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you are heading to Seattle to Swedish Medical Center, or any downtown hospital, the Sorrento is a FAB location with FAB service,. I have rarely come across a hotel with a better Concierge --…
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Denis K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Last summer, we had to drive a guest up to Canada. Before we left Seattle, she had one request... to see the hotel where they shot part of 'Sleepless in Seattle'. A big fan I guess. First of all, I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I will soon require more Fireside Room. It is an Octagon, it has wood paneling, and it has a very wide selection of couches to choose from. Do you care to sit with a lady in a sort of wide one-ish…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tammy W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Celebrating its 100th year this year, the Sorrento is one of my favorite Seattle hideaways. I've never spent the night at the hotel, but I dearly love both the Hunt Club for lunch and dinner and the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by cici g.

5.0 of 5 stars. Feeling a little chill in the air? Maybe you need a good whiskey? Wanting to impress a lady? This is a sweet spot.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anika L.

4.0 of 5 stars. So much fun if you feel like dressing up a little and really going out. Cheezy but quality live piano lounge music, great cocktails, and even some good food. Expensive, so expect to spend $50 on…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gregory G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Want to give the Sorrento more stars but cannot. Everything about my stay was perfect, the quality of the room decor, the ambiance in the bar, the food, EXCEPT, major noise issues in the room late at…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gene D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Just when you think it's impossible to entertain these days and make a lasting impression or memory, along comes the High Tea in the Fireside Room @ Sorrento. Refinement is something humans develop,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by AJ P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Afternoon tea is surprisingly private in this lounge, with heavy carpet/cushioned chairs/dimmed lights. Tea items are fresh and sweets not overly sweet. I think it's comparable to the one at the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Embrace your inner millionaire. I'm sure I can't afford to stay at the Sorrento but I can at least be treated like Donal Trump in the lobby. The Fireside Room is the lobby bar of the Sorrento and an…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Charity G.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Sorrento Hotel Bar and Fireside Room We ended up here on Saturday night; Scott had to have the plate of cookies (which we learned they no longer do) and sit by the fire (which was well occupied,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ir o ro o.

4.0 of 5 stars. - Olde Worlde/Olde Skoole charm? CHECK! - Plush bedding & 345,233 pillows (WTH!)? CHECK!
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam M.

5.0 of 5 stars. built in 1908, the sorrento hotel, the host of the fireside room, is an exquisitely trimmed-up institution with lots of wood and a piano lounge with lots of pillows. It has a certain dark and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy K.

2.0 of 5 stars. Grande Ole Dame that has seen her day. Needs modern update of infrastructure. Old world charm 3* When we stayed there our service was good. A bit pricey.
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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My wedding location

I am hosting my wedding here in December. I have been planning for about a year and it has been a gr...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/30/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by MM R.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Sorrento Hotel is a charming and off-the-path old Seattle hotel located on the downtown side of First Hill. Nice for visitors (or locals) who prefer to be out of the downtown chaos. Very stately…
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Robyn H.

4.0 of 5 stars. When you need a touch of class in your life, the Fireside Lounge can provide it. No need to dress up nicely even though its located in a 5-star hotel and if you're lucky, you might see a celebrity or…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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New York Times

dark wood and plush seating provide a traditional backdrop for chef brian scheehser's preparations of pacific northwest meat and seafood. the house-made squash ravioli or saffron mussel bisque are excellent...
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Wcities

located in the sorrento hotel, arguably the finest small luxury hotel in seattle, this restaurant is considered one of the best in the city. brick walls, elegant chairs, candles and linen-topped tables come...
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Fodor's

a bit disappointed on my last trip. still good, but not up to the standards of places like chez shea, campagne, etc. it's a great place on a cold rainy winter night!
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Yahoo! Travel

Absolutly a treat, I can't wait to go back!there are so many great features, I am excited about this place as a future destination! It's perfect for a romantic getaway!
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Travelocity

The four-diamond, European-style Sorrento Hotel overlooks the Puget Sound and downtown area. A meal at the Hunt Club offers diners a relaxing ambience with deep culinary roots. Reminiscent of sidewalk cafes in...
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TripAdvisor

Having read other's reviews, my husband and I made it a point to visit this lovely hotel even though...
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TripAdvisor

We booked two different stays - a week apart, to cover both ends of a trip to Seattle and Victoria. Upon...
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TripAdvisor

There comes a time when a hotel is praised so much that it can't possibly live up to its advance billing....
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eLUXURY

Built around a circular porte cochere with a fountain at the center, the seven-story Sorrento Hotel includes the intimate Hunt Club restaurant, mahogany-paneled Fireside Room for cocktails, a 24-hour fitness...
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Cigar Aficionado

Complimentary car service within the downtown area.
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Yahoo! Travel

i love everything about this hotel. beautiful exterior, decor, service and the best restaurant in the city!
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TripAdvisor

This was my second stay at the Sorrento Hotel & it was just as wonderful as the first. I was with my...
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TripAdvisor

We had read some good things about this hotel, ie: their beds and sheets, plus the "quaintness".We...
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TripAdvisor

Spotty, bad service mixed with overhyped atmosphere. Rooms were quaint, but the air conditioning was...
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TripAdvisor

The Sorrento Hotel is a lovely property. Once again, the Preferred Hotels of the World, seal has helped...
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New York Times

Built in 1909, the Sorrento was designed to look like an Italian villa, with a dramatic circular driveway surrounding a palm-fringed fountain. Sitting high on First Hill, the hotel overlooks Downtown and...
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TripAdvisor

The Sorrento in Seattle can easily compare itself to some of the best hotels in the world! Having stayed...
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Fodor's

Built in 1909, the Sorrento was designed to look like an Italian villa, with a dramatic circular driveway surrounding a palm-fringed fountain. Sitting high on First Hill, the hotel overlooks Downtown and...
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TripAdvisor

I was looking for a romantic getaway hotel in Seattle. The reviews on this site really influenced me...
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Yahoo! Travel

"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for The Sorrento Hotel in Seattle, Washington. Check the weather, and locate additional...
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Hotels.com

The Sorrento is a deluxe hotel located 13 miles from Sea Tac International Airport. A Northwest showcase with architectural roots firmly fixed in the Mediterranean heritage of its namesake city, the Sorrento...
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Yahoo! Travel

The old world charm of the Sorrento Hotel cannot be beat in Seattle. You actually get a sense of history not steel and glass. The personal service cannot be beat either. I felt like royalty the...
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Travelocity

Everything was elegant here. The room needed a air vent and trash can in the bathroom and there is no parking. But we enjoyed the hotel very much.
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IgoUgo

The Sorrento Hotel was a very nice place to stay. In fact, it is one of the nicer hotels in Seattle. The location is outstanding (right downtown near the convention center and the sports facilities) and my...
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Orbitz

Gracing the city with its breathtaking Italianate architecture, the Sorrento Hotel is Seattle's longest running luxury hotel and one of the City's most recognizable and cherished landmarks since 1908. The...
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