Sophisticated + Boutique Hotel in Seattle

Although the building the Kimpton Palladian Hotel occupies had fallen into disrepair since it was opened as the Calhoun Hotel in 1910, it was clear it had all the makings for a storied second life — most notably the namesake Palladian windows that add to the hotel’s charm. Throughout the reinvented, edgy space, you’ll find nods to Seattle’s history: the raw wood harkens back to the timber industry, the shimmering accents are a reminder of the gold rush, nautical knot art recalls the all-important ports, and the paintings that hang in the lobby feature some of the city’s favorite sons (like Bill Gates and Jimi Hendrix) reimagined as Napoleon-era heroes. The grandeur of the old — like original terrazzo flooring in the lobby — mixed with the new creates the kind of atmosphere that worldly travelers find irresistible.