Swedish modern sets the tone in the guestrooms, warmed up by fun, plush elements like chocolate brown alpaca-covered headboards. Select suites have wainscoting and other design elements recalling the building’s 1920’s origins. Bathrooms have a sleek, European feel: cool, Icelandic blue predominates; showers are tiled in glass.

The fitness room is small but well-stocked with cardio machines, weights, and little flat-screen TV’s to keep you entertained. On a note consistent with the thoughtful overall design, the ice machines are noiseless, leather clad cabinets.

An elegant cornerstone to a lively neighborhood

In keeping with the Ändra’s Swedish theme, all bath products are by fashion-forward and natural Face Stockholm.

Lola is run by Tom Douglas, a Seattle chef famous for his cookbooks and restaurants. The menu marries classic Greek flavors with Northwest ingredients: try Washington King Salmon with Tender Herbs and Marcona Almonds.  Room service is available. Tom Douglas’s landmark Dahlia Lounge and Dahlia Bakery are right across the street – convenient if you’re up for his Triple Coconut Cream Pie for breakfast.

Assaggio's menu is Italian. Chef Golmarvi chooses the fish at the Pike Place Market each morning, and there's a particularly good selection of Italian red wines.

Hotel Ändra dining