citizenM South Lake Union, Seattle
citizenM Seattle South Lake Union is a marvel of modern construction, holding the title of North America’s first fully modular hotel. Built with sustainability at its core, the 264 rooms were prefabricated in Europe and shipped to Seattle, where they were stacked like building blocks in just 89 days. This innovative approach reduced construction waste by 60% and earned the property LEED Gold certification.
The building’s exterior is as expressive as its engineering, featuring vibrant, large-scale façade art by local indigenous artist Jeffrey Veregge that punctuates the Seattle skyline. Inside, the design prioritizes high-tech functionality. Each room is controlled by a dedicated tablet that manages everything from ambient lighting and window shades to the room temperature and TV, catering to a tech-savvy traveler.
Communal areas are the heartbeat of the hotel, designed to look more like a living room than a lobby. You’ll find neon signage, contemporary art, and an eclectic mix of furniture perfect for working or socializing. It is a space that emphasizes efficiency and connection rather than traditional formality.
Its location in South Lake Union puts you within easy reach of the city’s most iconic landmarks. You are just a short distance from the futuristic Space Needle and the stunning glass art at Chihuly Garden and Glass. For those seeking a maritime escape, the neighborhood’s shoreline offers easy access to The Center for Wooden Boats and picturesque views of Lake Union’s local boating culture.
Expert reviews
“citizenM Seattle South Lake Union proves that small can still feel smart. The rooms—150 square feet, with a wall-to-wall king bed tucked under a picture window—are compact but cleverly designed, complete with a petite desk, mini-fridge, and rain shower.”
“The rooms here are minimalist but modern and comfortable, designed for someone planning to spend their time exploring the city, co-working on the living room–like main floor, or meeting friends in the lively lobby of this central hotel, which feels cool and interesting even in the middle of the day.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Delicious breakfast
- Free Wifi
Location
Recent guest reviews
31 May 2026
I night pre cruise
Small room but everything you need very pretty husband loved the lights he was like a child with a new toy
Didnt like that the bed was side on in the window as a couple of a certain age climbing over each other to get up wasnt good but fine for the night
27 May 2026
Great stay for solo traveler. Room felt like a comfy space pod.
The room was super cool! They somehow managed to find the right balance between futuristic and comfy. The rest of the facilities were great and staff were super helpful.
They could maybe use more yoga mats in their gym; there were only 2 or 3 and there were enough people using them that they felt scarce. Would really only recommend if you were a solo traveler. The room I was in was great for one but might be cramped with 2 adults.
22 May 2026
Modern facilities, convenient location
Great stay! Modern and convenient facilities. Location was the best. Was very comfortable.
The only thing that stuck out was that housekeeping folded back up our dirty towels and put it on the shelf (after a full clean), instead of replacing them. Maybe we missed something, we were expecting them to be replaced.
19 May 2026
It felt like being in the hotel of the future.
Quirky, modern, youthful, and the staff were brilliant
Digital check-in will take time to get housed to. Not unlike supermarkets self service check-out. Oh and the led tree in the lounge was just weird and freaky.
18 May 2026
Great for a short stay in central Seattle.
The space arrangement, the friendliness of the staff, great location and great decoration all over. It was a very pleasing stay overall. Even though the rooms tend to run small, as a big and tall person, I never felt overly confined or uncomfortable with the dimensions of everything.
15 May 2026
Great staff, great place, great value
Great staff, clean rooms, great breakfast, great location
12 May 2026
Excellent, I would stay there again.
I love the atmosphere of when you first walk in it’s so colourful and inviting
The property was very close to everything and only took me 10 minutes to walk to space needle which was very good.
They have the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept on.
There was always somebody there 24 hours. I had to check out at 3:30 am and they were so caring and made sure that I got into my taxi safe.
Thank you to all the stuff, for making me feel so welcome.
11 May 2026
Staff moved me to an ada room
Rooms way to small
10 May 2026
Helpful and friendly staff and maintaining the always excellent CitizenM quality and style
Good location, a 20 minute walk to pike place market. Surrounded by good coffee shops and cafes
7 May 2026
Definitely looking forward to coming back, perfect weekend stay for two
Loved the modern decor and interior style of the bathroom. Loved the clean room and bathrooms.
Not much! Very lowkey on the outside but beautiful on the inside.
5 May 2026
Another great stay at citizenM
Great location and value for money. I love CitizenM’s philosophy, hyper-customization, and overall vibe. Perfect for a short term trip or a longer trip if solo. Also the gym is quite good for a hotel gym!
4 May 2026
It was a comfortable and safe stay, location was great and their cappuccino was good.
Decor, bar, coffee ☕️ Location was great!
The a/c wasn’t that great
4 May 2026
Great for a weekend getaway!
Great Location 📍
The room is a little tight
1 May 2026
One for the books
The staff were all great super nice it was our first time staying here and we loved the vibes and our rooms were beautiful very well taken care of and organized
30 April 2026
I recommend for couples/besties (very close quarters) who travel light!
What we liked was crisp, clean sheets, fresh towels, the view, the ability to control everything with the ipad mini, including the curtains and lighting. And the gentleman from Chicago who helped expedite my check-in, and Jenn, for the kindness described below.
The parking was a pain. We thought that if we committed to the $43/nt parking, we could get right to our room at night after a long drive. We found out that only a small number of spots are available to purchase, and the last "fob" was already spoken for. After this, we had to get a spot at a garage a couple of blocks away, which ended up taking us 45 minutes, even if only a 6 minute walk. A series of one-way streets, a locked outer gate (even though we prepaid on Spot Hero, as was recommended by front desk), and then we were locked in until we called someone to let us out after parking in the garage. That said, we returned to the hotel and when asked how it went, we sighed and said it took 45 minutes, but could finally go to our room, Jenn said that she would comp our breakfast. Being heard felt good. We appreciated the gesture very much!
28 April 2026
Great hotel, amazing breakfast, highly recommend!
Awesome hotel, very modernized and it is very refreshing to stay somewhere that is not just your ordinary hotel.
Everything was great! The rooms are a bit small but not really an issue for me
26 April 2026
Will be back, I highly recommend
I loved everything, from the moment I checked in I felt comfortable and everyone was super cool!
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24 April 2026
The room was very small and for the price a night there was no parking
It was quite
No parking
23 April 2026
This day was wonderful. I had a great time. A hotel is a good location next to a bus stop so I’m going around the city w
I like the how close the property was to attractions, and it was very clean and the staff was very nice. It was a great for our stay.
18 April 2026
Breakfast was so good ! Moder room , clean , close to eveythinh . Will go again
Easy check in , clean ?’Modern and good
Eveytyubg uo like
11 April 2026
Very good the staff made me feel like home
The Staff were extremely friendly! The quality of the rooms were spectacular
The room were slightly smaller than expected but I think thats the idea of the hotel is to explore out of the hotel
10 April 2026
Great location, modern rooms with friendly staff,
Great location, modern rooms with friendly staff,
Nothing.
10 April 2026
Great location, modern rooms with friendly staff,
Modern, easy check-in, friendly staff.
Nothing.
9 April 2026
Cool & unique experience!
Breakfast was great! Great price for its value.
Wasn’t too fond of the gym. Treadmill was difficult to use & needed to create guest account for peloton use.
7 April 2026
Very nice hotel will be back soon!
Nice clean beds and a good walk to the space needle! Friendly staff too!
Just an alarm testing that went off around 10am-11am
6 April 2026
Convenient place to stay for a short trip.
Location
Very small room
6 April 2026
Strongly recommend this place.
Cool architecture and room tech
Pillows were crazy thick, too much for my liking
5 April 2026
I would book a stay at a CitizenM again!!
Everything about the hotel was great for a solo traveler
There were no wash cloths and you had to go downstairs for water
2 April 2026
I’d absolutely stay here again and I will recommend it to people
You can see the space needle from outside, the lounge area was so inviting and had lots of cool books.
N/A
28 March 2026
I wish the thermometer and tv worked, but everything else was AMAZING and would definitely stay again!
BEAUTIFUL amenities and room. The staff were INCREDIBLE, ESPECIALLY Jen! She was so funny, warm and welcoming! Just such a delight to have at the establishment and see daily!
The temp control in our room didn’t work, so it was kind of hot and the tv stop properly working around the second day..so that was a bit of a hassle.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Coffee house on site
Services
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Business centre
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Fitness
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
Reception services
- - Invoice provided

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4 June 2026
This is our second time staying at this hotel, and it certainly won’t be our last.