This hotel of choice for many ’60s and ’70s rock stars extends over Elliott Bay. Famous rock ‘n rollers who’ve stayed here include the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and the Beastie Boys.

The hotel is particularly famous for hosting The Beatles when they visited Seattle in 1964. Because of the Beatles' connection to the hotel, there is a Beatles-themed suite and the hotel has hosted several Beatles-related events and tributes in recent years.