Pioneer Square is often described as the cultural heartbeat of the Pacific Northwest. Pioneer Square features over 20 city blocks of Victorian Romanesque architecture, more than 30 fine art galleries, over 200 unique and independently-owned shops, and the entertainment epicenter of Seattle's nightlife.

Pioneer Square is the neighborhood where Seattle, Washington was founded in 1852, following a brief six month settlement at Alki Point. The early structures in the neighborhood were mostly wooden, and nearly all burned in the Great Seattle Fire of 1889. By the end of 1890, dozens of brick and stone buildings had been erected in their stead; to this day, the architectural character of the neighborhood derives from these late 19th century buildings, mostly examples of Richardsonian Romanesque.

Today, Pioneer Square is home to art galleries, internet companies, cafes, sports bars, nightclubs, bookstores, and a unit of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, the other unit of which is located in Skagway, Alaska. It is often described as the center of Seattle's nightlife.

Some of the architectural highlights of Pioneer Square is the Triangle Building which is said to be the smallest hotel on the West Coast, the Occidental Park, the Waterfall Garden and Smith Tower.

A number of Seattle hotels are found in Pioneer Square and they offer accommodation varying from budget to luxury. For travelers who wish to immerse themselves in the culture and the history of the city of Seattle those who wish to enjoy a good night out staying at hotel in Seattle near Pioneer Square would ensure the experience you search for.