Hotel Ändra, Seattle
Hotel Ändra is a chic boutique property in Seattle’s Belltown district that beautifully marries urban sophistication with Pacific Northwest comfort. Housed in a historic 1926 brick building, the property has a fascinating past; it originally served as efficiency apartments and even functioned as a transfer station for the Women’s Army Corps during the mid-1940s.
The hotel’s design is a thoughtful nod to Seattle’s deep-rooted Nordic heritage. Following a major renovation in 2004, the interiors were reimagined to feature clean lines, rich wood, and stone textures, creating an atmosphere of cozy, Scandinavian-inspired “hygge.” The rooms are equally refined, featuring custom cabinetry and furniture crafted in collaboration with Swedish artisans.
A standout feature is the hotel’s commitment to culinary excellence. It is home to Lola, a celebrated Mediterranean-inspired restaurant by legendary chef Tom Douglas. Guests can even participate in hands-on cooking classes at the hotel’s Hot Stove Society, which is one of the only recreational cooking schools in North America located directly within a luxury hotel.
Its location is incredibly convenient for exploring the city. You are just a short six-minute walk from the iconic Pike Place Market and within easy reach of the Seattle Aquarium, the Space Needle, and the bustling downtown waterfront. Whether you’re here for the local culture or the coastal scenery, Hotel Ändra serves as a stylish, quiet sanctuary perfectly situated to capture the best of Seattle.
Expert reviews
“A Downtown Scandinavian-themed boutique property with 119 guest rooms, two restaurants and a Northwest-meets-Nordic design aesthetic featuring Alvar Aalto-designed lounge chairs and stacked firewood beside the lobby’s large granite fireplace.”
“The word ändra in Swedish means “change,” and change is what Hotel Ändra is about. The building dates from 1926, but nearly everything in this trendsetting boutique hotel—furniture, fabrics, even bathroom fixtures—comes from Sweden or Scandinavia and reflects a sophisticated and richly textured European aesthetic.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Seattle.
“Modern Scandinavian style defines this 119-room luxury boutique hotel in Belltown. Ideally located for shopping, dining, and attractions, it’s also in the heart of a small foodie empire–several of celebrity chef Tom Douglas’ restaurants are right nearby, with Lola, a fan favorite, on the premises.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Seattle.
“Subtle Scandinavian design laces this 1926 brick and terracotta building in the trendy Belltown neighbourhood, close to the city centre. Highlights of the hip hotel include a cooking school and the restaurant Lola, both run by Seattle celebrity chef Tom Douglas.”
What guests liked
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Top location
- Excellent Wifi
- Nice rooms
Location
Recent guest reviews
17 May 2026
Enjoyable stay, mostly met expectations with some minor quirks.
We liked the layout of the room, how spacious it was, the extra sink in the room, the style of the furnishings, the approach to providing ice and staff tried to be friendly. The location was great too, close to a lot of dining options, transportation options and best of all, close to Pike Place Market.
I didn't like that there was a $100 a night hold on the credit card, this can be a lot if you are staying for a week or more. The switches for turning off lights can be confusing, we did figure it out in the end, but only after spending too much time pulling plugs out and testing every switch in the room to figure it out.
17 May 2026
Excellent location & good value
Location is excellent
Why not supply movies for free instead of charging $25US to be entertained
15 May 2026
Excellent place to stay while in Seattle!
Location was great! The valet staff was terrific! The guest reservation staff was great as well. Love that there is a restaurant onsite, however, would have really liked more “standard” food. Wait staff in the restaurant was terrific though and they gave us a piece of the world famous coconut pie! Oh my! Incredible. We made sure to walk across the street and get an entire pie to share with our family. Great experience overall!
Nothing that we disliked
13 May 2026
Excellent place to stay
Nice and modern. Cozy lobby.
Rooms were smaller than expected but wasn't a deal breaker.
28 April 2026
Great cozy boutique hotel
Boutique. Comfortable. Cozy.
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15 April 2026
Great stay and super to have a bakery, restaurants and bar so close to hotel.
Room was spacious and comfortable with plenty room to put belongings. Bathroom was beautiful and toiletries were lovely. Shower bombs were a thoughtful and unique gift. Staff were welcoming and polite. It was easier to get the train to the airport from the hotel also!
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8 April 2026
Very nice spot to spend a single night on a road trip.
Excellent location - close to Pike Place, Space Needle. Very nice dinner at Lola, the restaurant
A little bit of city noise that I am not accustomed to
1 April 2026
Great stylish stay in the heart of downtown
Stunning interiors and spacious rooms with a comfortable bed. The staff were very friendly as well. Location is great for being close to downtown.
1 April 2026
Convenient location, clean comfortable rooms and common areas, friendly staff.
Very comfortable and clean . The staff was professional and helpful. Great convenient location. An amazing restaurant onsite, the food was exceptional.
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31 March 2026
Wonderful hotel and great location.
The location is great and the rooms are beautiful and comfortable. The staff was so nice and helpful and we especially liked the doorman.
I wish they had some type of vending machine for drinks and snacks.
2 March 2026
Loved it. Except for watching a movie.
The beauty of the king size bedroom. The view. Everything.
Very difficult to watch anything… the app didn’t always connect with the screen.
26 February 2026
Very chic and clean.
Very central to where our event was. Amazing staff.
The fridge had no space to add anything. It was full of the hotels items available for purchase.
19 February 2026
Perfect weekend getaway
Great location, clean, friendly people, good bar next door
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16 February 2026
Nicely Appointed Hotel
Very nicely designed and spacious room and nice lobby with attached bar/restaurant
The room was very nice and more spacious than expected so overall we really liked staying here and would stay again, but the bathroom sink area was small. It seemed expensive for a room that isn’t cleaned every day, and the front desk staff were friendly and welcoming but when we asked questions about places to go near by or alternative parking they weren’t very knowledgeable..
16 February 2026
Comfy, Stylish and super convenient
Nice rooms and great location. Bed was comfortable.
15 February 2026
Very nice place to stay!
The design and comfort are wonderful.
3 February 2026
A diamond in a “rough” neighborhood
The check in and staff was exceptional! The front desk manager Piper is a gem. Extremely attentive, forward thinking and competent.
The King Suite is very roomy and comfortable.
Valet service is not cheap but very efficient and convenient.
Their pet policy is unmatched.
The location, while convenient, was rather noisy and riddled with a fair amount of homelessness.
The mattress is far too soft for my taste.
The restaurant is, in my opinion, not really worth the hype.
26 January 2026
I loved our stay at this location. Staff was friendly and helpful
The hotel is located in the central area closer to all the amenities. Walking distance to plenty restaurants.
23 January 2026
I traveled here with friends and we had a great time! Everything was nice and comfortable and clean!
I loved the location and the room was beautiful!
I loved everything.
11 January 2026
Perfect stay in Seattle
Everything! Beautiful hotel, room was very clean and comfortable. The front desk staff were so friendly and helpful. The location was perfect to explore a lot of attractions in the city. I’d definitely stay here again.
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10 January 2026
Perfect location, wonderful/kind staff that is more than willing to accommodate you for your stay. Comfortable room
It was very clean, and the atmosphere was inviting and relaxing.
8 January 2026
most comfortable at every point
great spacious rooms with beautiful decor
nothing bad to say! awesome location! awesome service! awesome price!
6 January 2026
Overall, satisfied, would definetly consider staying here again
Room was clean and beautiful. Loved the complimentary shower bombs. Staff were really nice. Close to the link station.
There was a mini bar but no empty fridge for your own stuff.
4 January 2026
Will definitely recommend to friends who may visit Seattle.
Very clean, friendly and helpful staff, great location.
29 December 2025
Excellent! Highly Recommended! Staff are very considerate and friendly.
We had a very good experience staying at this hotel. From check-in to check-out, everything was smooth. The room was spotless, the bed was comfortable, and the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Highly recommended!
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22 December 2025
We will definitely be back. Beautiful accommodations, close to everything.
Close to everything! Beautiful room. Staff were nice. Excellent restaurants nearby. Fantastic shower. Robes were soft. Mattress a little too soft, but it was a comfortable bed. We liked the sofa and lighting was good.
The Nespresso machine didn’t really make a decent cup of coffee. Good for shots, but you need the Veruto machines to make a true cup of coffee. WiFi was bad. And I couldn’t get my phone to mirror to the TV. 👎👎 A sound bar would be a good inclusion. The lighting system was a little bit complicated.
20 December 2025
Perfect stay in the heart of downtown.
Comfortable. Clean. Well appointed rooms
7 December 2025
Great hotel. Would recommend for a trip to Seattle and stay again.
Fantastic location. Large room with a good shower. Very comfortable bed.
Room was a little cold at times. Difficult to adjust the thermostat, didn’t seem to make it warmer.
6 December 2025
Wonderful stay at the Ändra!
Love the room! Spacious and the bed was so comfortable. Location was great! So easy to walk to all of the spots we wanted to go to.
Great cafe across the street for morning coffee + breakfast. Can’t wait to come back!
The fitness room was the size of a shoe box. Don’t plan on using unless you catch it empty
25 November 2025
Peaceful and amazing in style
The design, the location, the service and the restaurant
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17 November 2025
Great choice for staying in Belltown
Big fan of the cozy room, and the couch— really changed the vibe to make it comfortable for a multi-night stay. Everything felt clean and warm, and the staff were both thoughtful and chill. Restaurant next store was great, and the art gallery across the street worth visiting!
25 October 2025
We had a wonderful experience
Lars and his team offer brilliant hospitality
All excellent
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Vending machine (drinks)
- - Vending machine (snacks)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Cleaning services
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
Accessibility
- - Visual aids: Braille
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Face masks for guests available

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18 May 2026
We had a great experience at Hotel Andra and would definitely stay there again.