The Westin Seattle is a twin tower highrise hotel in Seattle, Washington. The 137 m (449 ft) 47-storey north tower, completed in 1982 is the tallest hotel tower in the city. The south tower, with 40 floors at 121 m (397 ft) was completed in 1969. Prior to taking on the Westin Hotel brand, the hotel operated as the Washington Plaza Hotel.
This set of buildings is featured as the album art for the Modest Mouse album The Lonesome Crowded West.
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—Robert Benchley (1889–1945)