With five distinct party venues and event spaces to choose from — including the sultry Hive, cozy-cool suites, and speakeasy-sexy Pennyroyal bar — the Kimpton Palladian Hotel in downtown Seattle is the city’s most festive place to gather. This reinvented, edgy space can host up to 65 guests for a seated dinner or up to 80 for a cocktail party.

If you’re celebrating with a team who appreciates a great view, head to Thompson Seattle to gaze at the scenic trifecta - city skylines, mountainous coastlines, and shimmering waterfronts. Whether you celebrate at “the Nest,” their rooftop lounge complete with cozy fireplaces, or one of their four second-floor private spaces with floor-to-ceiling windows, an elevated perspective of urban Seattle, and a view of the iconic Pike Place Market, your holiday party is sure to impress.

Tucked away in Capitol Hill, 10 degrees presents a pretty compelling case for hosting your next holiday cocktail party: Not only does it feature one of the largest deck event spaces in Seattle, it also gives you the option to book next-door distillery OOLA, which comes with the perk of creating your own specialty cocktails using their spirits.

From private dining rooms, to the oyster and wine bar, to a virtual golf room, Loews Hotel 1000 offers a variety of elevated spaces perfect for hosting your end of the year celebration. Their expert planning services take the stress out of hosting and help you find just the right setting and support for all your event needs.

Westward encompasses what all PNW dreams are made of: Fresh local oysters (check), water and skyline views (check) and Adirondack chairs circled around fire pits (check). With a variety of party spaces depending on group size, you have options for where to shuck, relax and toast to the winter season.

A landmark reborn in the heart of downtown Seattle, Hotel Theodore creates a classic, yet modern, yet elegant atmosphere. Treat your colleagues to an unforgettable meal catered by the acclaimed culinary team at RIDER, their in-house restaurant and bar with a menu that showcases the bounty of the sea joined by the transformative power of an open woodfired grill.

Tap into your inner event planner and make this sunny, multifunctional space your own for up to 500 people. The hip industrial Metropolist used to house a crane construction company, and you certainly can’t miss the large crane that pays homage to the building’s roots.

Swoon over the sweeping views of Seattle’s mountains and city skyline from the light and airy Olympic Rooftop Pavilion on the fifth floor of the elegant 29-room Hotel Ballard. Gather your team of up to 150 (standing) for a customized wine-paired dinner.

There’s 11,000 square feet of space to play with at this creative, modern space in the eclectic Fremont neighborhood. A sky-lit penthouse and spacious rooftop terrace overlook North Seattle, creating a chic vibe for sipping festive cocktails with your dream team.

Whether it's a nuts-and-bolts business meeting or a splashy soiree, the Kimpton Alexis Hotel provides artistic spaces that both inspire and deliver results. The circa-1901 building that houses this boutique hotel includes more than 4,000 square feet of meeting space and accommodates up to 120 seated guests.

Only in Seattle could you find a former 1900s shoe repair shop that has been reimagined as a trendy venue. A large garage door opens into the urban space, which is outfitted with a full bar made of salvaged materials. The 1,800-square-foot venue can accommodate up to 150 guests.

Urban and unusual with a warm ambience, Georgetown Ballroom’s space is part warehouse garage, part historic theater. The venue radiates that hidden gem charm, with exposed brick walls, festive lanterns, vintage décor and a stage ready for a holiday talent show (wink, wink). Take advantage of the themed food station options, ranging from a raw seafood bar to a hot dog trailer.

Holiday team building in the form of beer and bocce? Sounds like our kind of camaraderie. Rhein Haus is a Bavarian-themed restaurant and bar modeled after Munich’s famous Hofbräuhaus, and the six bocce courts will ensure your team has a good time between bites of brats and pretzels.

If you’ve got a sizeable crew and are going for that wow factor, check out the massive warehouse space of The Artist Loft at Hotel Max. Airy by day and edgy by night, the exposed concrete and paned windows are easily transformed into a dramatic backdrop for a festive gathering.

Chill, fun-loving teams will feel right at home at Showbox SoDo located just south of the downtown business district. Perfect for a large team, the Showbox SoDo Lounge features its own stage, sound and lighting systems, as well as a full bar and ample seating.