La Quinta: Capitol Hill Landmark on East Denny Way

Frequently asked questions

La Quinta is at 1710 E. Denny Way, in the Stevens neighborhood, which is part of the Capitol Hill district.

Yes. La Quinta is an officially designated City of Seattle landmark, number 668, designated through ordinance number 126567.

The Hillcrest Apartment Building, Capitol Hill United Methodist Church, Anhalt Apartment Building and 1st Church of Christ, Scientist are all under 0.1 miles away. The Gaslight Inn / Singerman House is about 0.2 miles away.

Seven Hills Park and Williams Place are both about 0.2 miles away, and the Howell Collective community garden is about 0.1 miles away.

Few corners of Capitol Hill gather as many protected buildings as the blocks around East Denny Way, and La Quinta stands right among them. This officially designated City of Seattle landmark sits at 1710 E. Denny Way in the Stevens neighborhood and holds city landmark number 668. That makes La Quinta, a Capitol Hill landmark on East Denny Way, a natural stop on any walk through Seattle's architectural history.

One quick note before you set out: searching for the name often brings up hotels near the airport or downtown. This guide is all about the protected landmark on East Denny Way.

La Quinta's place on the city landmark list

La Quinta earned its protected status through Seattle's landmark process, which the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board oversees. City ordinance number 126567 made the designation official, and you will find the building on the city's register as landmark 668.

Read the full guide

Landmark status recognizes the value a property holds for the city's heritage. For the full designation records and any current details, turn to the City of Seattle and its Landmarks Preservation Board, the official sources to check.

Four more landmarks within a block

Step back onto the sidewalk and you are in good company, since several other designated buildings share this corner of Capitol Hill, all less than a tenth of a mile away. Stroll a short loop on foot to take in:

Hillcrest Apartment Building
Capitol Hill United Methodist Church
Anhalt Apartment Building
1st Church of Christ, Scientist

Stretch the walk a little farther to reach the Gaslight Inn / Singerman House, another city landmark about 0.2 miles away. Afterward, see how this cluster compares with the rest of the city's protected sites in our list of all landmarks in Seattle.

Gardens and small parks near East Denny Way

When you want a breather between buildings, head to one of the green spots tucked into the surrounding streets:

Howell Collective, a community garden about 0.1 miles away
Seven Hills Park, about 0.2 miles away
Williams Place, a park about 0.2 miles away

Exploring more of Stevens

Stevens is part of the larger Capitol Hill district, and La Quinta makes a good anchor for getting to know its blocks. Pair it with the nearby churches and apartment buildings for an easy self-guided history walk. When you are ready to eat, shop and explore further, browse our Stevens neighborhood guide.