The Edgewater

The Edgewater is a hotel built over the water on the Seattle waterfront, at 2411 Alaskan Way, and its over-water rooms let you sleep directly above Elliott Bay. It is also known for its place in rock history, thanks to The Beatles, who were famously photographed fishing from a window here. The hotel has embraced that story and its links with other musicians.

The over-water rooms are the main reason to stay. The Over-Water King with Balcony, at around 350 square feet, has a king bed, a fireplace and a balcony with Adirondack chairs facing the Olympic Mountains. The Over-Water Junior Suite adds more space, a gas fireplace and a sofa bed. City View rooms and suites face the Seattle skyline instead. For a special stay, the Beatles Suite, themed on the famous fishing photograph, and the Pearl Jam Suite, designed with Eddie Vedder and the band's fan club, each cover around 750 square feet over the water.

Six Seven Restaurant and Six Seven Lounge serve food and drink, and there is also The Brim coffee shop and a lobby bar, with seasonal pop-up bars at times. Having a drink on site before heading out for the evening is one of the pleasures of a stay.

The Edgewater suits couples, music fans and anyone who wants a sea view in the city. It is a comfortable choice for a romantic weekend, especially in the cooler months when the fireplaces come into their own. The over-water and specialty rooms cost more than City View rooms, so decide how important the view is before you book.

The hotel lists separate numbers for the hotel and for room reservations. Check details of amenities, parking and check-in times with the hotel when booking, as they are not covered here. Rooms are named and described in detail on the hotel's website, so compare sizes and outlooks carefully; the over-water categories are the ones that place you right above the bay, while City View rooms are a better choice if the skyline matters more to you.

The Edgewater is at the northern end of the central waterfront, on Alaskan Way. The Olympic Sculpture Park is close by to the north, and Pike Place Market and the Seattle Aquarium are a walk south along the waterfront. Belltown's restaurants and bars are a few blocks inland, uphill from the water.