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5216 Ballard Avenue North West, Ballard, Seattle, WA 98107, United States
#7 of 106 hotels in Seattle
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 165 hotel reviews
8.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.4
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Comfort
9.5
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
9.2
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Staff
8.9
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Value for money
8.1
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Free Wifi
9.0
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Reviewed: April 3, 2025
Izarra
United States1 review10“My new favorite Portland getaway!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Would love to have been upsold an extra night. We probably would have gone for it!
Outstanding location and comfortable rooms, next to the best gym in town.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 1, 2025
Janice
United States11 Reviews10“Great hotel in a cool town!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing!
Great location, very comfortable room
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 10, 2025
Amyrl
Netherlands31 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Wonderful small hotel in the middle of Ballard. Great area to visit and walk around.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
House cleaning wasn't complete. They only made one of our beds and hung up the floor mat in the bathroom, they didn't provide or refresh new towels or tidy.
The staff was very friendly and were open to trying to support any request we had if they were able. While this isn't a full service hotel, the staff is very friendly and empowered to help guests.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 6, 2025
Marsha
United States1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Light up mirror did not work. Was fixed but caused a delay in my plans
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 28, 2025
Carol
United States42 Reviews6 helpful votes9.0“Very comfortable boutique hotel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
They used to have pastries in the morning along with coffee in the lobby-now only coffee. The parking lot is an extra charge of $25 a night.
Have stayed several times in the past. Nice Hotel, good location, very comfortable.Health club if you want to use it.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 17, 2025
Kim
United States2 Reviews10“So much fun,”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Courtyard King Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Perfect location, great gym next door, Sunday market going on.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 16, 2025
Stacy
United States1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Excellent location, cute hotel with a great vibe. Came with complementary passes to the athletic club next door. Wish we’d brought our swim suits for their awesome hot tub and pool!
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: February 10, 2025
Charles
United Kingdom45 Reviews9.0“Warm and snug and memorable, we would certainly go back if ever we were in Seattle again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Wonderful location, Milton Brown shampoos, excellent swimming pool, wonderful place to eat informally over the road
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: February 5, 2025
Stefan
United States5 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Large, well appointed rooms. Free gym pass for adjacent Athletic Club.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: January 27, 2025
Rachel
Brazil26 Reviews10“Cozy, confortable, stylish, when I come back to Seattle will sure stay there.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was perfect.
Very confortable, well located. The gym is wonderful. I enjoyed everything.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: January 23, 2025
Susan
United States5 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Comfort, elegance, quiet, walkability to cute shops.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: January 19, 2025
Carrie
United States33 Reviews5 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Courtyard King Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The suite on the top floor was beautiful. So comfortable and cozy with the fireplace and soaking tub. Great location near bars and restaurants in Ballard. Garage a little tight and you should definitely confirm with the hotel if they are having an event on the top floor. It could get loud. They should really only rent those rooms for event attendees, but they don’t. Otherwise, loved this place and would stay again.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: January 18, 2025
Gina
United States7 Reviews10“Definitely enjoyed; easy to park; lots of interesting shops or food not too far. Didn’t use this trip but liked having a”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It felt luxurious- lots of room and nice little touches such as a free carafe of water next to coffee maker.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: December 20, 2024
Teri
United States1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Didn't know there was a breakfast included. The location was excellent as was the room.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: December 13, 2024
Ann
United States4 Reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The room was beautifully decorated and clean. The bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was big and well lit (toilet was in a separate room from the shower and sink area, which was a bonus). Amenities were great. It's located in a wonderful area of Ballard, which has a lot of shops/restaurants.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 1, 2024
Debra
United States20 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Nice spot within walking distance to great restaurants and bars”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Needs more ambience in lobby/lounge are; and mentioned it was our wedding anniversary and no extra touch.. which 99% of any hotel would do
Great location, spacious room
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 24, 2024
Jon
United States11 Reviews4 helpful votes10“Great Hotel & Wonderful Staff!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This hotel is beautiful & very clean. The staff is professional & accommodating! I will look to stay at this hotel again when I am back in the area.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 17, 2024
Kathryn
United States9 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Was there a breakfast? We missed it.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 11, 2024
Matthew
United Kingdom16 Reviews9.0“After initial rubbish Start , which I felt staff were not over welcoming. Our stay only got better and really enjoyed bo”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Courtyard King Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Feel that check in at 4 is unacceptable when you have to be out by 11 , rooms should be ready by 1 pm at latest. Also we arrived really early off a long flight and was walking the streets for hrs which other places we would not have done this .
Great location, close to great dining and bars , really enjoyed using the facilities gym and pool .very nice room clean spacious, great bathroom . Lovely balcony veiw over the city
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: October 25, 2024
Marcela
United States16 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Amazing room, great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Courtyard King Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I wish there was at least one option for breakfast or room service for that. There are a lot of options nearby but that would have been convenient for our checkout day, for example.
Location is good, the room is comfortable and everything was very clean. The gym next door is great in case you’re looking for a place to keep the routine. The farmers market on Sunday happens in the same street and it is pretty nice too.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 21, 2024
Ashley
United States10 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great hotel in an amazing location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It felt weird having no staff in the lobby at night. Also a warning that the parking garage is a very tight fit. Compact spots with a low clearance.
Location was everything and there were many beautiful and elegant touches to the space.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 17, 2024
Gloria
Canada96 Reviews3 helpful votes10“Great nights sleep.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Suite with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Needs a security bar in the shower. Your older guests will appreciate it.
The person who is responsible for buying the pillows needs to be congratulated. Best hotel pillows I have slept on in years. They are the best.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 16, 2024
Helena
United States25 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Great neighborhood historic hotel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was noisy with wedding party on the top floor event space. We were on the fourth floor and fortunately had dinner plans to escape the disco upstairs. Another negative was the ignorant and not welcoming attitude of some of the front desk staff at check in and out. Not what we expect in a high end hotel. However, a couple of evening staff members very friendly. Finally, somewhat overpriced for Seattle.
Excellent location if one likes Seattle neighborhood experience. On the most attractive street in Ballard, a step away from restaurants, bars, shops. Great old building. High end gym access with two pools (need reservation) and great selection of group classes.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 8, 2024
Adam
United States15 Reviews10“Visiting our daughter.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location, clean and comfortable. Everything was walkable.
Stayed in October 2024
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