Nobu Residences Bellevue - The Estates

Occupying a premier full-block footprint at NE 8th St and Bellevue Way NE, The Estates at Nobu Residences Bellevue (originally developed as Avenue Estates) represents the absolute pinnacle of luxury condo living on the Eastside. Designed by Weber Thompson and developed as part of the landmark Avenue Bellevue master development (now backed by Silverstein Properties), this sculpted 26-story glass tower sits atop the Pacific Northwest’s first InterContinental Hotel.

In 2026, the property leveled up its global pedigree by rebranding under the world-renowned Nobu hospitality umbrella. With a flagship Nobu restaurant, high-end retail plaza, and 5-star hotel services right below your feet, The Estates offers an ultra-luxury, lock-and-leave lifestyle that directly competes with the finest hotel-branded residences in New York, London, or Tokyo.

While the south tower (889 Avenue Square NE) features the more accessible "Residences" floor plans, The Estates is the ultra-exclusive north tower, dedicated to just 141 expansive, bespoke homes. The residences sit above the 250+ room InterContinental Hotel, which occupies the lower floors, ensuring that residential homes start higher up to capture panoramic views of Lake Washington, the Seattle skyline, and the Cascades.

Our Take

The Good:

• True 5-Star Hotel-Branded Living: True branded residential living is rare in the Seattle area. Between the InterContinental and Nobu hospitality tie-ins, you get genuine white-glove perks—room service, valet, in-home catering, and housekeeping—that standard condo towers simply cannot replicate.

• Unrivaled Interior Finish Level: While most new high-rises use great finishes, The Estates took it a step further with Poliform/Ernestomeda millwork, Gaggenau appliances, and Dornbracht fixtures. It feels like a multi-million-dollar custom home in the sky.

• Starting Elevation: Because the 250+ hotel rooms occupy the bottom half of the tower, even the lowest residential floor in The Estates starts around the 13th or 14th floor, ensuring every single home gets elevated light, privacy, and expansive outlooks.

Things to Keep in Mind:

• The Cost of Luxury: Between high baseline price-per-square-foot tags and hefty HOA dues associated with full-service luxury hotel operations, The Estates represents one of the priciest carrying costs on the Eastside.

• Two Different Towers: Don’t confuse The Estates (838 Avenue Square) with The Residences (889 Avenue Square). The north Residences tower is very nice, but The Estates is where the bespoke multi-million-dollar layouts, ultra-luxury finishes, and direct hotel integration live.

• Busy Heart-of-the-City Corner: NE 8th and Bellevue Way is Bellevue’s version of Times Square. It offers ultimate energy and walkability, but you should expect bustling pedestrian traffic and heavy weekend shopping congestion right at your doorstep.