The Smith Tower Observatory 500 2nd Avenue • Seattle • WA 98104
The Smith Tower Observatory
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Prices: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $2,500/event and up
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Guest count
- Event duration
Meals (when priced separately)
- $140–170/person
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 24%
Capacity
Indoors | Outdoors | ||
---|---|---|---|
Ceremony | Seated | 80 | 0 |
Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 80 | 80 |
Reception | Seated | 80 | 0 |
Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 0. |
35th Floor Observatory: the interior can accommodate up to 80 guests.
22nd Floor Lookout Lounge: the interior can accommodate up to 60 guests; the outdoor can accommodate up to 60; the combined spaces can accommodate up to 120.
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$ • $$$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
Venue Type
Buildings, other structures, and natural settings available at this venue:
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Penthouse / Rooftop
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Ocean / Bay
- Panoramic
Map

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