Rising from an 11-story concrete pedestal, Rainier Tower is one of Seattle’s most recognizable structures. At a majestic 40 stories, Rainier Tower offers unparalleled views and stunning Seattle sunsets.
A celebrated historic landmark, Fairmont Olympic Hotel is a premier luxury hotel in the heart of downtown Seattle. Renowned for its two award-winning restaurants, and offering unparalleled service, Fairmont Olympic Hotel is the perfect choice for a vacation, wedding, or meeting.
Designed by renowned architect Minoru Yamasaki, the 1200 Fifth is one of the most recognizable symbols in Seattle. The 20-story building features twelve stone arches that contain an elegant spiral staircase and a glass-enclosed lobby.
Rainier Square, the second-tallest building in Seattle, is a towering mixed-use project with office, retail, and apartments built higher above the street than any other residence in the city.
400 University is a ten-story jewel box set in the cultural heart of downtown Seattle. Its second floor opens directly into Rainier Square’s Grand Hall and Library, knitting the building into a block that also includes Equinox, PCC, and luxury apartments overhead.
Built in 1926 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Skinner Building evokes a sense of timeless elegance with architectural details that both surprise and delight.
The Cobb offers a metropolitan lifestyle inside a landmark address. The 1910 building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been carefully restored, with modern interiors and systems behind its original architecture.
Puget Sound Plaza was built on the site of the 1902 Post-Intelligencer Building with design assistance from legendary architect Minoru Yamasaki. Its International Style architecture evokes a timeless modern sophistication.
Designed by Seattle’s NBBJ in 1972 and fully renovated in 2000–2001, the 28-story Financial Center brings a distinctly Northwest sensibility to downtown — natural light, lush landscaping, and a calm that’s rare for a tower this size.
Metropolitan Tract is where office space, retail, hospitality, culture, dining, and transit all share the same downtown block. Rooftops worth the elevator ride. Restaurants that turn a Tuesday into something worth remembering. A hotel hosting Seattle’s biggest moments since 1924. Retailers you’ll tell your friends about. Light rail at the door. And more.
Before the University of Washington moved north, these ten acres were home to the city’s first campus. More than a century later, UW still owns the Metropolitan Tract — a long-term commitment that continues to shape downtown Seattle block by block.
The financial district, the waterfront, the retail core, and light rail all converge within a few minutes’ walk of the Tract. Seattle’s most recognizable destinations – Pike Place, Seattle Public Library, to name a few – arranged themselves around this block. Coincidence? Probably not.
The 5th Avenue Theatre is steps away. So is Benaroya Hall, the Seattle Art Museum, and a cultural calendar that never goes quiet. The Tract sits at the center of downtown Seattle’s arts and entertainment corridor, which means any night of the week can end with something extraordinary.
Office space. Retail storefronts. Both backed by University of Washington ownership and surrounded by thousands of daily visitors who already know where to find you. Come find your place in it.
