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The Alexis Hotel takes up residence in a historic downtown Seattle building located in the West Edge neighborhood of the region. Renovated into a hotel in 1980, the Alexis Hotel was originally an office building. Kimpton Hotels purchased and took over the hotel in 1982 and in 1996 purchased the bordering Arlington Building being and thus the beginning of a multi-million dollar renovation to create what we now see today. Currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this boutique hotel puts guests within walking distance of Pikes Place, Pioneer Square and the Seattle Art Museum. Also nearby is the Seattle Central Waterfront which offers visitors shopping and dining experiences and access to the Port of Seattle. which houses the Alaska Cruise Terminals. In 2014 The Alexis Hotel received a Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor and in 2012 & 2013 Conde Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Awards named Alexis one of the "Best Hotels in the Pacific Northwest ".

Hotel Design
A $10 million dollar renovation in 2007 produced an art rich urban refuge. Designed in earth tones and daring touches of metal, rooms at the Alexis Hotel are filled with contemporary lighting, original art and Rococo influences. Accommodations include king and queen deluxe guestrooms, as well as classically designed suites that feature wood-burning fireplaces.Some suites offer separate living and sleeping rooms, jetted tubs and a wet bar. Spa services and a fitness center round out some of the unique features of the Alexis Hotel.

Hotel Lounge
The Bookstore Bar & Cafe is the hotel's unique eating and drinking venue. Walls lined with books, shelves filled with Scotch whiskey and a cuisine with a modern flair provide guests with an opportunity to enjoy some favorite past times simultaneously - eating, drinking and reading. The Scotch whiskey influence here is not taken lightly. With regular trips to Scottish distilleries, 130+ varieties of Scotch line the well-seasoned shelves of the Bookstore Bar & Cafe.

Alexis Hotel and the Environment
The Alexis Hotel and most Kimpton Hotels pride themselves on the implementation of over 100 practices to make the Earth a better place. The hotels use non-toxic cleaning supplies, minimize water consumption and participate in recycling. Kimpton has won multiple awards honoring their commitment to conservation and have been certified by the Green Key Eco-Rating Program and TripAdvisor GreenLeaders™ Program