I'm going to be in Seattle for Thanksgiving, but my husband (working there temporarily) will be working all Friday and Friday night, so we thought it would make sense for me to stay at a hotel downtown that night, so I can be near things to do, like shopping/movies/tourist stuff and have a TV and such. I just checked Expedia and came up with good rates for the Westin, Sheraton, and Warwick. The reviews here don't say good things about the Westin, so what would be better for my purposes? Sheraton or Warwick? I may not have a car (haven't decided on renting, if its even possible that day).

P.S.-- Prices are $150 Sheraton, and $99/$119 (higher is for Space Needle view) at the Warwick.

I have stayed at the Westin many times, and the Warwick once. I do not have any personal experience with the Sheraton, so can't help with that. The Warwick was ok...good location for being close to everything, clean rooms, wonderful staff...but the rooms were dated if that matters to you at all. It was nice, just dated...not worn...if that makes any sense.

The Westin is a great location...you walk out the doors on one corner and are right there at all the shopping. The rooms are nice, they have been updating many of the bathrooms, so I would ask for a room that has been done. Also good views if you ask. I have stayed at this property at least 8 times over the last couple years for various group events and we have not been disappointed yet...and we will be there again this weekend.

Are you only staying Thanksgiving night or through the weekend? The reason I ask is because Sunday is the annual Seattle Marathon and the Westin is the race headquarters, so if you plan to stay there Saturday night you need to call now. The Warwick is usually booked as well since it is used as an overflow for the marathon.

Enjoy Seattle, it is gorgeous and this weekend with the city all lit up it is even prettier.

I like the Warwick, plus the restaurant in the hotel is very good. Both are equally convenient to downtown attractions.

not sure how the prices will compare but the hotel andra is the newest in the downtown core and is a great location. not to mention that tom douglas' new restuarant lola is in the building.

http://www.hotelandra.com/

Mayflower Park Hotel or Hotel Andra mentioned above would be my first picks.

To me (I work on Lenora Street where the Warwick is located) The Warwick is a bit out of the way for shopping. 1/2 dozen blocks to the north of shopping. Of the ones you mentioned based on location alone either the Westin or the Sheraton would be fine.

Metro bus in the downtown area is a "free ride zone" so you can jump on and off any bus to get yourself around town.