Thompson Seattle
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Up to 200 guests
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Our luxury boutique hotel reflects the intrinsic beauty of Seattle and elevates the refined edge of downtown.
Come and experience the celebrated interplay of creativity and community within our sleek glass façade. Vitality and innovation find their home here, where innovators, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists seek refuge from the ordinary.
The Lowdown
Venue use
Stay only
Best for these Occasions
anniversary
baby shower
Bachelor / Bachelorette party
birthday party
bridal shower
charity event
corporate event
dinner party
elopement
engagement party
holiday party
Product Launch
rehearsal dinner / Welcome Reception
social event
vow renewal
wedding ceremony
wedding reception
Venue type
Beach / Lake / Waterfront Location
Hotel / Resort / Spa
Penthouse / Rooftop
Restaurant / Private Dining
Boutique Hotel
Views
bay
cityscape
ocean
street
Coastline
Skyline
Mountains
Style
Contemporary
Mid-Century Modern
Modern
Sophisticated
Urban
Venue Settings
MAKE REMARKABLE MEMORIES.
The rest of your life begins with one special celebration. At Thompson Seattle, voted “Best New Wedding Venue of 2017” by Seattle Bride Magazine, it’s our pleasure to create your dream wedding—one that reflects your unique vision. Our picturesque and elegant suites, intimate dining rooms, and one-of-a-kind expansive rooftop (where the light reflecting off the Seattle Waterfront and Elliott Bay evokes magic hour at all hours) make the perfect canvas for your wedding or reception. Our additional small wedding venues boast energizing views of 1st Avenue and Stewart Street with abundant natural light and a refined color palette.
THE NEST
Located on the top floor sleek and well-designed rooftop, The Nest has indoor and outdoor event areas for both ceremony and reception, including fire pits and the most stunning views of the Seattle Waterfront.
The North Nest is situated on the north side of the rooftop and can be reserved after 3 pm for semi-private functions for groups of 21 years of age and up; perfect for a reception or rehearsal dinner.
960 Square Feet
Ceremony Capacity 120
Reception Seated Capacity 110
The Outdoor Nest incorporates our entire outdoor rooftop space and can be reserved before 3 pm for celebrations of all sorts, a beautiful daytime wedding, brunch, or ceremony with sweeping views of Elliott Bay.
4,040 Square Feet
Ceremony Capacity 200
Reception Seated Capacity 150
A Full Nest Buyout incorporates the entire indoor and outdoor Nest space for celebrations of all ages.
5,000 Square Feet
Reception Seated Capacity 150
Cocktail Style Reception Capacity
SECOND FLOOR EVENT SPACE
Named after the airplanes in the museum of flight, Thompson Seattle’s event space consists of Blackbird, Dreamliner + Grasshopper, and Flybaby rooms. The pre-function venue awaits outside of the room and can be used for buffets, mingling, and receptions. All the event function rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, sun shades, subtle carpet, as well as in-house audio systems for cocktail music.
Dreamliner + Grasshopper is our premier space and features an expansive elevated feeling of urban Seattle and the iconic Pike Place Market.
1,234 Square Feet
Maximum Ceremony Capacity 130
Reception Seated Capacity 110
Blackbird overlooking Stewart Street is perfect for a lounge-style after party, dinner, or dancing the night away.
1,128 Square Feet
Maximum Ceremony Capacity 130
Reception Seated Capacity 100
Dreamliner features corner-to-corner windows with views of the waterfront and adjacent to the iconic Pike Place Market.
704 Square Feet
Maximum Ceremony Capacity 60
Reception Seated Capacity 50
Flybaby features abundant light and an intimate setting for dinner. Flybaby can also be used for coat check, a children’s room, or a wedding party suite prior to the ceremony.
533 Square Feet
Ceremony Capacity 60
Reception Seated Capacity 40
Capacity
150
Seated
150
Buffet
200
Standing
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
- Yes
- up to $250
- Venue fee (rental) with service charge and tax in addition
Per person and food & beverage minimum
23% service charge; taxable
Sales tax 10.1%
Flexible terms for a room block are available, with concessions for bride and groom
Tenting The Nest is an available option. Thompson Seattle can assist in securing a tent; tent rental costs are in addition to venue costs.
Additional insurance is not required to host an event here
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Amenities
Event Logistics
Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.
- 2016
- 12 AM
- Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
- ROOMS & SUITES
Our custom floor-to-ceiling windows are designed to dissolve barriers between inside and out, ensuring that your sojourn at Thompson Seattle’s downtown accommodations is one with the Pacific Northwest’s seductive physical environment. Whether it’s overlooking the vast harbor of Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain from your deluxe king bed accommodations or sipping a chilled aromatic cocktail in your hotel suite with a view of downtown Seattle’s Pike Place Market (that’s been bustling ever since 1907), every view in every room has been designed to delight your senses. Luxe fittings like warm hardwood floors and mid-century boutique furniture compliment the sleek surroundings befitting the aviation-inspired DNA of our innovative lodging. It’s high time for your visit.
- Client must use the catering provided by the venue
- Corkage/Bottle Fee – you can bring your own alcohol for a fee
- Indoors & Outdoors
- Non-smoking venue
Yes
Onsite Amenities
Street Parking
Valet Parking
Wifi
Ample Parking Onsite
Dining Chairs
Dining Tables
Venue Features
The scene
Located near the Puget Sound waterfront, our luxury boutique hotel reflects the intrinsic beauty of Seattle and elevates the refined edge of downtown. Condé Nast Traveler thinks so, too—naming us to its 2017 Hot List as one of the 75 most exciting hotels in the world. Come and experience the celebrated interplay of creativity and community within our sleek glass façade. Vitality and innovation find their home here, where innovators, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists seek refuge from the ordinary.
You’ll find our luxury boutique hotel in the heart of the city between Belltown and Downtown on the northeast corner of Stewart Street and 1st Avenue, a bustling yet exceptionally walkable street lined with locally loved cafes, shops, bars and restaurants. Walkable, too, are the waterfront, museums and local landmarks.
Design
Awards, Notables & Events
2017 Travel + Leisure World's Best; One of Top 15 Hotels in Continental US
2017 Best New Wedding Venue - Seattle Magazine
Conde Nast Traveler Top 10 Best Rooftops in the US
US News & World Report - Top 50 Rooftop Bars around the World
MSN 10 Top Rooftop Bars in US
Seattle Times 3 Star rating - Scout PNW
Getting there
5.9 mi
Food Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Lounges
This section provides insights into our diverse culinary and social offerings.
Daring and delicious is the mantra at Scout PNW, the most playful expression from Executive Chef Derek Simcik. The farm-to-table restaurant space, filled with plaid and Douglas fir, winks to the sartorial quirks of Pacific Northwest, while an evocative painting by local artist Robert Hardgrave invigorates the senses and ignite the appetite.
Simcik’s refreshing, welcoming style inspires…
The boundaries between nature and nurture are purposefully blurred at The Nest, Thompson Seattle’s iconic rooftop bar, cocktail lounge, and terrace. Hovering above the urban hustle of Pike Place Market and Seattle’s downtown, The Nest embraces the heart-stopping view of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountain Range beyond—making it the only place that truly captures the …
Stay only
Up to 200 guests
