The MarQueen Hotel, Seattle, is set to reopen its doors in October 2025 following renovation works led by Cusack and Co Interiors.
Originally built in 1918 in the uptown neighbourhood of Queen Anne as the Seattle Engineering School, the property offered housing for students of Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor Company. These student blacksmiths developed the Ford Model-T, the first affordable car for the middle-class.
The building – which soon became the largest single garage in Seattle – was later transformed into the MarQueen Apartments before opening as the MarQueen Hotel in 1998.
Today, following an extensive renovation, the MarQueen Hotel has been reimagined to honour its roots while embracing modern sophistication. The design blends engineering-era bones with residential warmth and vintage colours of the 1966 Ford Motor Company automobile palette, while historic wood floors and architectural details have been preserved, complemented by new furnishings, lighting and textiles that nod to the building’s Jazz Age character.
Public spaces echo the hotel’s rich history. The lobby comes to life with new chandeliers, antique mirrors and cozy seating areas layered with vintage artwork and area rugs, while corridors showcase patterned carpets, custom wallpaper and details that highlight the building’s historic personality.
Commissioned works by local artists celebrate the Queen Anne neighbourhood life alongside curated vintage photography of the Ford Motor Company buildings, Model-T car keys and archival Seattle scenes, connecting guests directly to the hotel’s legacy.
In the hotel’s suites and guestrooms, spaces are refreshed with custom fabric headboards, patterned rugs and classic drapery, and bathrooms have been fully modernised with glass shower panels, fluted vanities and vintage-inspired fixtures.
In addition, the Tin Lizzie Lounge is Queen Anne’s intimate speakeasy, where vintage glamour meets modern indulgence. Named after Henry Ford’s iconic Model T, the lounge channels the elegance and convivial spirit of the 1920s while embracing the vibrant energy of Seattle today. Guests are welcomed into a warm, inviting atmosphere that feels equal parts neighbourhood hideaway and destination cocktail bar.
