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Luxuriating in a Staycation at Four Seasons Seattle

April 29, 2013 By Emme Rogers 43 Comments

For those of you that know me well, you’ll know that I am not really a staycation type – Brie is, as you can see from her latest adventure on Roamancing, but I’m not.  I am a get out and explore, preferably on foot type. Or at least I was until 2 weekends ago, when I enjoyed the most relaxing girl’s getaway with Jen Pollack Bianco and Erica Hargreave at the Four Seasons Seattle.

 

Walking up to the Four Seasons Seattle
Approaching our luxurious home for the weekend, at the Four Seasons Seattle.

 

Now Seattle has a tonne of interesting things to do and see, but this getaway was a chance for us to catch up and thoroughly unwind, as we’d all had a couple of months high in stress and work, and poor Jen was sporting a walking cast.  So rather than spending the weekend racing all over Seattle, we decided to enjoy the hotel and our time together, aside from a Gourmet Seattle Tour with Savor Seattle, that I will tell you more about either here or on Roamancing, and you can read about on My Life’s a Trip.  The funny part of this was we were not alone, we met a number of other Four Seasons Seattle weekenders in the rooftop hot tub, staycationing for the weekend (most of them from Seattle).  Now I have to say that says a lot about a hotel, when it is where the locals go for a mini-break without even leaving town.

 

Fireside on the Four Seasons Seattle Rooftop
Mingling with locals over beverages, a warm fire, a swim and the hot tub on the Four Seasons Seattle Rooftop.

 

I am no slouch when it comes having experienced some high end hotels around the world, thanks to having often accompanied my Dad (in my early years) and Erica (more recently) on trips where they were speaking.  So while, I have slept in my share of motels, while doing quick jaunts across the country and simply needing a shower and a save place  to crash for the night after 12 + hours of driving, I also know what to expect from a high end hotel. The Four Seasons Seattle did not disappoint, and as I discovered in my trips to the hot tub, travelers become addicts of the Four Seasons, and I can certainly understand why.

 

Fireside in the Four Seasons Seattle lobby.
At home, chatting in comfort, fireside in the Four Seasons Seattle lobby.

 

So what exactly did we enjoy about our staycation at the Four Seasons Seattle?  Oh let me count the ways …

The fact that we got to enjoy the local art and culture of Seattle without leaving the hotel!

 

Four Seasons Seattle features local artists.
Enjoying one of the many pictures by local Northwest artists, featured throughout the hotel.

 

Yes, I know we were just across the road from the Seattle Art Museum, but as I previously mentioned, we were luxuriating in just spending time together, and not rushing off to see things.

 

Seattle Art Museum digital art display.
Jen taking a picture of SAM’s new digital arts display.

 

Erica could nerd out on nature’s art throughout the Four Season’s Seattle, as the natural stone from local mountains in the walls, include beautiful dendrites.

 

dendrites and local art
Notice the dendrites in the beautiful stonework, complimenting the artwork of local artists.

 

Art Restaurant (which we will be writing more about, and you can read a tease on from Jen) delightfully tantalized us with scrumptious and creative taste buds tempters from the Northwest and Seattle’s local foodie scene.

 

ART features the local food and flavours of the Northwest
Loving the local flavours of ART.

 

We were pampered in the lap of tranquility at the Spa with their signature facials. (more to come on this from Erica on Roamancing and read up on Jen’s Spa Experience here)

 

Spa at the Four Seasons Seattle
*sigh* Just feel the tranquility.

 

Enjoyed the welcoming and knowledge staff, who seem to love their jobs, and all had a story to tell that added a personal and memorable touch to our experience and the knowledge they imparted to us.

 

Hostess at the Four Seasons Seattle ART
The lovely hostess at ART!

 

All the extra personal touches, from knowing our names when they greeted us, the biscotti with our morning lattes, the bottle of water at our bedside each night, to delivering drinks to us in plastic tumblers right to the hot tub.

 

Bloody Mary in the Four Seasons Seattle rooftop hot tub
Kicking myself for not getting a better picture of the dreamy gentleman that delivered these bloody marys to us in the hot tub.

 

My bathroom (yes, mine – stay out Erica and Jen) of relaxing bliss!

 

Four Seasons Seattle Bathroom
Love bathrooms with a nice big soaker tub, comfy robes and a walk-in shower.

 

Our rooftop playground, with a heated pool, fire pit and hot tub.

 

Rooftop Pool at Four Seasons Seattle
Lucy Duck enjoying a splash in the rooftop pool at the Four Seasons Seattle.

 

And if we really wanted to stray out to explore Seattle, it was all right there on our doorstep – from Seattle Art Museum, to Pike Place Market (and Beecher’s Handmade Cheese), to the Gourmet Seattle Savor Seattle Tour we took.  Oh and we can’t forget Fran’s Chocolate (although I’m trying to tell my taste buds to, as it is such a wicked temptress).

 

Pike Place Market
Exploring the market at Pike Place.

 

Okay, I think now is the time to bid you adieu, so I can hit the sack, and blissfully dream my way back into my luxuriously comfortable Four Seasons Seattle bed!

 

Goodnights Sleep in a Four Seasons Seattle Bed
Such a luxuriously comfortable sleep!

 

Kisses,

Emme xoxo

PS. In Full Disclosure: As always, the opinions and thoughts shared here are our own and honest ones. We are bought out by no one. In the spirit of disclosure, it should be noted that on this trip, we were guests of the Four Seasons Seattle and our hotel room and spa visit were complimentary.

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Comments

  1. Jen Pollack Bianco (@lax2nrt) says

    April 30, 2013 at 2:28 am

    I am 100% pro- Four Seasons Staycations!

    Reply
    • Emme Rogers says

      April 30, 2013 at 9:03 am

      You and me both Jen!

      Reply
  2. Littleton spa says

    October 6, 2014 at 7:53 am

    That looks like a complete vacation!!

    Reply
    • Emme Rogers says

      October 6, 2014 at 8:13 am

      Very much so! Could use another weekend like this!

      Reply
  3. Marie says

    February 12, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    Me too Emme… I think I just found my place to stay for my trip to Seattle next month. Loved the photos.

    Reply
    • Emme Rogers says

      February 16, 2015 at 9:18 am

      Oh good! Enjoy Marie!

      Reply
  4. SIMPLY HOMY says

    March 11, 2015 at 12:06 am

    That is very nice place. it seems very comfortable to travel there. i like it.

    Reply
    • Emme Rogers says

      March 14, 2015 at 10:37 am

      That it is! Definitely a place for indulging and pampering!

      Reply
  5. Terry says

    April 24, 2015 at 7:40 am

    It’s always nice to visit new places especially say at a place where you just can’t help but feel at home because of the hospitality….makes it very hard to leave

    Reply
  6. JEJE says

    June 8, 2015 at 6:53 am

    Nice! Am booking now!

    Reply
  7. Dom says

    July 27, 2015 at 1:41 am

    Nice hotel for travel! But is it a little waste to stay in the room all day?

    Reply
    • Emme Rogers says

      July 27, 2015 at 6:12 am

      We didn’t stay in the hotel room all day, but as we just wanted some R&R and girl time, we did stay closer to the hotel than normal, and relished in it.

      Reply
  8. cong son says

    October 1, 2015 at 1:16 am

    Such a luxuriously comfortable sleep! ^^

    Reply
  9. Cson says

    October 4, 2015 at 9:19 pm

    looks beautiful

    Reply
  10. Maria J Minton says

    November 11, 2015 at 8:46 am

    I am living in Seatle but I have never had chance to sleep in such Luxurious place. I think you had an exciting staycation Emme

    Reply
  11. Rubiwo says

    January 15, 2016 at 3:28 pm

    Very lovely pictures.

    Reply
    • Emme Rogers says

      January 22, 2016 at 7:26 am

      Thank you! I always enjoy visiting Seattle, and never complain about enjoying a bit of luxury on such a visit.

      Reply
  12. Laura says

    February 5, 2016 at 11:32 pm

    Seems so peaceful 🙂
    I have a trip planned in March, would love to stay here with my hubby and 2 year old.

    Reply
    • Emme Rogers says

      February 7, 2016 at 8:30 am

      Your two-year old will love the pool!

      Reply
  13. Laura Cannone says

    February 19, 2016 at 3:23 am

    Great hotel, everything is still very new. Staff was great, pool is awesome, vibe is great. Room was perfect, very modern decor and heat in room amenities. The location is right on the harbor and within walking distance of all the tourist related spot as well.
    I travel often and this place is top notch. I would recommend it for anyone willing to spend a little extra money.

    A must visit..Nice share!!

    Reply
  14. shaheen khan says

    March 24, 2016 at 3:39 am

    Such a luxuriously comfortable hotel room

    Reply
  15. hoda says

    July 2, 2016 at 4:35 pm

    That is very nice place. it seems very comfortable to travel there. i like it.

    Reply
  16. brill says

    July 7, 2016 at 4:41 am

    OSM.. That looks like a complete vacation!!

    Reply
  17. Micheal says

    July 22, 2016 at 4:07 pm

    That looks like an awesome vacation! You’re making me jealous

    Reply
  18. Mike Garber says

    July 26, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    Fantastic article! I really enjoyed reading through your thoughts. Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  19. Laura says

    August 12, 2016 at 6:50 pm

    Seattle is an ideal place for relaxation and people who love travelling. I wish I could have a chance to get there. Do you plan to come back?

    Reply
  20. Herbert says

    August 17, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    My closest friend is going to travel somewhere next month. She’s an artist, and she asked me for some suggestions. Seattle seems a perfect destination for her. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  21. Steven says

    August 20, 2016 at 10:20 pm

    OMG! Really nice place…..thanks for sharing.
    Cheers!

    Reply
  22. Kate says

    August 21, 2016 at 8:58 am

    Ok, nice.Beautiful hotel . next time I booking ………………..

    Reply
  23. John Magee says

    September 23, 2016 at 5:58 am

    This is beautiful, thanks for sharing. Especially love the fire pit, it looks cozy.

    Reply
  24. Jimmy & Tina says

    September 26, 2016 at 6:43 am

    Love it! I love the concept of a staycation! Getting away with out going away. I’m a huge fan of being a tourist right outside your back door. Your hometown has so much to offer and we should always remember to explore even when we can’t get away and travel. Love Seatlle, have not been for years. May be time for another visit!

    Reply
  25. Timothy says

    October 1, 2016 at 4:22 pm

    Thanks for sharing your staycation with others Emme.
    I have never done a staycation before but now I know where to go, I live near Seattle, but never thought of actually going to a luxurious hotel with close friends to unwind and spend quality time together. I do recall a trip down to Boise Idaho, and after a long week of work, the weekend was nothing but relaxing and only leave the room for breakfast in the morning, all I need to do now is take a few friends with me and enjoy the experience.

    Reply
  26. Leo says

    October 24, 2016 at 11:43 pm

    Great hote. it seems very comfortable to travel there. i like it.

    Reply
  27. James says

    February 27, 2017 at 10:55 am

    I will be making a trip to this hotel as I book my trip to Tacoma this fall.

    Reply
  28. Mike says

    April 30, 2017 at 6:31 am

    I envy you Emme. These snaps are so beautiful. Seattle is on my list. Will try to visit the place by the end of this year.

    Seems like a perfect place to detox and freshen up your mind.

    Regards
    Mike

    Reply
  29. Jessica says

    May 2, 2017 at 8:39 pm

    So gorgeous and relaxing as well.

    What a great way to pamper yourself luxuriously! I’m definitely adding this to my plans this month. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  30. Marc Costermans says

    July 17, 2017 at 10:35 am

    Four Seasons is always a synonym to great quality. The prive however… 😉

    Greetings from Belgium

    Marc

    Reply
    • Marc Costermans says

      July 17, 2017 at 10:35 am

      I meant price off course

      Reply
  31. Patrick Gioko says

    August 20, 2017 at 11:50 pm

    Nice pictures on this post. This hotel sure looks luxurious, and to think that one needs not travel far away to enjoy themselves is amazing.

    Reply
  32. Amy Funchess says

    September 20, 2017 at 6:53 am

    Great tour! What a vacation. I really love going to Seattle. Next time I go there, I’d make sure that I will visit those places.

    Reply
  33. Five Star says

    October 18, 2017 at 3:46 pm

    Awesome place. We actually helped install some of the hottubs in the area. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  34. Malak says

    November 27, 2017 at 2:58 am

    Awesome Looking beautiful

    Reply
  35. Rosemary Schmidt says

    February 15, 2021 at 4:56 pm

    Places like Four Seasons Staycations spoils you completely and you yearn for them again and again. The rooftop is really beautiful, with the pool seeming to merge into the water body nearby,

    Reply

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