Meeting in Seattle? Good choice. This buzzy Pacific Northwest city is consistently at the forefront of innovation. From technology to healthcare, from commerce to start-ups, Seattle invites everyone to come as they are. Large-scale events love the Seattle Convention Center and smaller meetings delight in all of Seattle’s unique and beautiful meeting options.
Seattle is the center of new ideas, transformative industries, and deep business connections. When it comes to stunning meeting spaces in this town, The Vendry has you covered. Read on to discover 10 of Seattle’s most beautiful spaces to host your next conference, executive meeting, off-site, product training, or team retreat.
Neighborhood: Central Business District
Capacity: 200 standing, 180 seated
Steps away from the Central Waterfront and famed Pike Place Market, Hotel 1000, LXR Hotels & Resorts is a luxury hotel with tons of gorgeous meeting spaces and loads of activities. Select the Marrowstone for your high-level meeting of 20 executives, featuring lots of natural light and state-of-the-art technology in an intimate setting. If your event requires a board meeting or breakout session, consider the Waldron, a sophisticated space that seats 12, with all the tech you’ll need. Hotel 1000 is a part of the Hilton family of hotels, which naturally comes with all the Hilton amenities, including a custom Attendee Website. The site gives your corporate attendees the flexibility to reserve their rooms from the block you’ve reserved for your meeting dates.
Neighborhood: Central Business District
Capacity: 40 seated
A mere seven-minute walk from the Seattle Convention Center, Alder & Ash Bar & Grill is the quintessential spot in Seattle to host a working business lunch. Book The Ash Room, a semi-private dining space perfect for an efficient meeting during business hours, and enjoy a real taste of the Pacific Northwest. The essence of Seattle is captured in this space for 12, complete with a mix of local artwork, great lighting, and a large meeting/dining table made of ash wood. The American fare served up by Executive Chef Blake Lord-Wittig will impress your guests, as will the craft cocktails that all feature a taste of Washington state. Book soon – the awesome location and great food make this place a popular one!
Neighborhood: South Lake Union
Capacity: 16 seated
Your team is invited to “come up with another world-changing idea” in citizenM Seattle South Lake Union Hotel’s many meeting and conference rooms. This neighborhood is vivacious and this eclectic hotel follows suit. There are four boardroom-style meeting room options at citizenM. Each of them fits anywhere from nine to 16 people and has a conference table, a large display, a whiteboard, and a beverage service. The neatest part? The availability of each of these rooms is live on their website round the clock, so book right then with just a few clicks.
Neighborhood: South Lake Union
Capacity: 201 standing, 240 seated
Astra Hotel, a part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio Collection, offers up meeting spaces crafted with intention in the heart of Seattle’s tech district. Set up your C-suite or executives for a meeting in the Aura Room, a fully loaded, private conference space perfect for big decisions. Within this clean space are audio/visual equipment, live stream capabilities, a conference phone, and a projector and screen. There are also the Luna, Halo, and Chroma rooms, all customizable for your meeting and fully equipped with next-gen connectivity. The future for meetings is now at Astra Hotel.
Neighborhood: Pike Market
Capacity: 150 seated
With its glass façade and dramatic views of Puget Sound, Thompson Seattle is a hotel offering loads of meeting room options for your company’s stay in Washington. This sleek space offers 5,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting venues. Presentations at Thompson Seattle are a breeze, especially in the Blackbird Room – their largest event space – featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, room for 125, and the latest audio/visual equipment. After your meeting, perhaps retire to the Conversation Foyer and Courtyard, a 150-person patio facing Seattle’s 1st Avenue for an after-work networking cocktail party.
Neighborhood: Belltown
Capacity: 250 standing 180 seated
Deep in the hip neighborhood of Belltown sits Pan Pacific Seattle, a AAA Four-Diamond hotel offering luxury and unparalleled hospitality. If planning an event at this locale, there won’t be too much to worry about, as the event staff is experienced and professional. The aesthetic at Pan Pacific Seattle is clean and modern. Book the Cascade meeting room (which can be spaced into two rooms if need be), and utilize all of Pan Pacific Seattle’s available tech. The Terry Room is perfect for an executive or board meeting, as it only seats up to 30 people and offers top-notch in-house catering. Sustainability is top of mind at Pan Pacific Seattle, as each event is plastic-free and must follow the hotel’s extensive recycling program.
Neighborhood: Pike-Market
Capacity: 80 seated
Just a few steps away from Pike Place Market is The State Hotel, a spot that offers modern comforts for your next meeting in Seattle. This space feeds off the vibe of the area it inhabits – you and your team will truly be in the middle of the action. There are several meeting space options here, but the standout is the Terrace Suite. Sitting high atop The State Hotel, the Terrace Suite offers a private living space with access to a private rooftop deck overlooking the city. Work with the experienced team at The State Hotel to customize the furniture set-up to maximize your meeting time.
Neighborhood: Central Business District
Capacity: 180 seated
Seattle’s vibrancy is encapsulated at The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle, situated downtown right near the waterfront. Thoughtful amenities like a solid high-speed Wi-Fi network will make your next meeting at The Alexis an easy one. Book the Drawing and Parlor Rooms, which when combined can seat 60 guests, and features floor-to-ceiling windows, warm brick walls, and audio/visual equipment. Not only does The Alexis have several meeting room choices, but it also offers seven one-of-a-kind specialty suites, providing a mix of business and comfort.
Neighborhood: Central Business District
Capacity: 105 standing, 100 seated
The Mayflower Park Hotel is a historic Seattle hotel possessing all the charm of yesterday with all the modern conveniences of today. There are lots of meeting space options here, perfect for pitching that new idea or closing that deal. Look into The Board Room, a 16-person private room, full of natural light, a large conference table, and audio/visual equipment. Up on the second floor is The Waverly Room, a slightly larger version of the Board Room, complete with similar amenities. If you are looking for a space with loads of natural light for your colleagues, select the Green Room, a private meeting room on the mezzanine level, which boasts gorgeous, big windows with views of downtown Seattle.
Neighborhood: Pike-Market
Capacity: 35 seated
Boom. Filling the window of Beecher’s Loft at the Inn at the Market is the iconic red neon that states “PUBLIC MARKET”, a sign synonymous with Seattle. Welcome to this engaging hotel and meeting space ideal for board meetings, corporate retreats, or small conferences. The Beecher Room is located right next door to the hotel and offers up a western exposure, complete with exposed beams, iron-rusted counters, and custom furnishings. Also available is the Courtyard Room. This space is secluded and perfect for seminars or lecture-style meetings. Both Beecher’s Loft and the Courtyard Room meeting spaces feature large windows, regional art, flat-screen televisions with laptop connectivity, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Let the inspiration fly at The Inn.
How to Prepare to Host a Corporate Meeting
When it comes time to prep for your corporate meeting’s location, there are a few steps to follow to make the event run smoothly, well before anyone books a flight or hotel room. A good corporate meeting helps to bring people together, build upon professional relationships, and strengthen business bonds, all while working toward the same goal. With that in mind, here are a few tried and true steps to take when planning a corporate get-together for your team, company, or executives, and why the venue matters.
1. Establish the event’s purpose. Setting goals and objectives before the planning process begins will point you in the direction the meeting will take. For example, if the goal of this off-site is to build up trust and morale, then select a more casual backdrop for your meeting – maybe even a spot that has engaging activities.
2. Decide on your target audience. Who you invite is important. Will your event be a combination of clients and employees? Is this event executives only? Will you mix upper management with other personnel? The people you invite will help you with the first step of working toward a purpose.
3. Set a budget. This will give you and your team parameters of what kind of venue, space, or hotel you can afford. Remember to look for hidden extras – gratuity, added rentals, catering costs, etc. and get all expenses from your venue in writing.
4. Choose a theme. Believe it or not, the city where you land might help you come up with a common theme for your event. For instance, if your company is kicking off more green initiatives, no better city than Seattle to play host to that new mindset!
5. Have a logistics outline. Finding the balance between having enough for your business associates to do during the day compared to overpacking their schedules can be tricky. The meeting space you select might help determine activities like dining or entertainment.
6. Lastly, choose the venue. The space you select will bring all these professional visions to life. Your venue of choice should play into all the qualities listed above to the best of its abilities.
The Vendry is home to thousands of venues and vendors. Hone in on the right meeting space for your company right here, where you can search by city, neighborhood, venue type, and capacity, all with the click of a button. Even request proposals directly from the search of your favorite Seattle spaces!
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