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Hotel Ballard

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds
Bar (on property)
Meeting facility
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard Area | Courtyard view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

Map
5216 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98107
  • National Nordic Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Woodland Park Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Expedia Group
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite

  • 59 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard Area

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Exterior

Ballard Inn

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
4.0 out of 5, Very good, (497)
The price is NZ$202
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Ballard Inn

About the area

Seattle

With a stay at Hotel Ballard in Seattle (Ballard), you'll be a 1-minute drive from National Nordic Museum and 5 minutes from Woodland Park Zoo. .This spa hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from University of Washington and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Museum of Pop Culture.

What's nearby

  • Woodland Park Zoo - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Seattle Center - 10 min drive - 7.4 km
  • University of Washington - 11 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Space Needle - 11 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Westlake Mercer St Station - 8 min drive
  • King Street Station - 25 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Mox - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rachel's Bagels & Burritos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sabine - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sunny Teriyaki - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rough & Tumble Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ballard

Hotel with 2 indoor swimming pools, near National Nordic Museum
Hotel Ballard offers 29 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Seattle hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

2 indoor swimming pools and 2 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials.
Stay in one of 29 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 indoor swimming pools, 2 hot tubs, and a health club. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Stoneburner, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Stoneburner - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Stoneburner

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • 2 hot tubs
  • Fitness classes
  • Basketball
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge (on request)

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Fridge (on request)

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Refrigerator fee: USD 15 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Ballard Hotel
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Hotel Ballard Seattle
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Hotel Ballard Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 474 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 474 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 474 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 474 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 474 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy, Seattle

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our go-to spot in Seattle and we stay here at least once a year. Super walkable with great shops and restaurants and Sunday morning farmers market all right outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great propert
Wonderful property. We stayed in a King room; the bed was comfortable and the room was quiet and clean. Parking was a bit of a pain to find, especially with nearby road construction. I think some clearer signage on where the parking lot can be provided but that is about my only criticism.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will always come back to Hotel Ballard!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalia, Centennial

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

N K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommend
Mostly great. Location good. I’d stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I did not know there was not a place on the property for breakfast, it’s not clear in the description. The restaurant attached does is separate.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taiko

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARY, Tacoma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always super pleasant and convenient. There was a fair amount of street construction in the area to be aware of, but obviously a temporary concern
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, nice and romantic. My suburban didn’t fit into the parking garage
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. The shower was divine. The area was quiet & safe & walkable. We were in Seattle for a doctor visit at Swedish. It was great to be able to park the car in the HB garage & walk to the appointment.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Cool but odd town
Very quaint cool place. Hotel was perfect, if you have never been to Ballard you should do your research. Cool but a bit of a sleepy town at night. Probably better in summer months. Immediate surroundings seem sketchy but then again it’s a water town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Front desk staff was on a personal call and was annoyed when I checked in. I had to remind her of my VIP status. Poor service.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca, Seattle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but, lots of noise and activity on the street the night I stayed. Fabulous staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Adequate, clean, pretty, could use a concession stand
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Bozeman

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Excellent bed, excellent location. #40 bus is straight shot to Space Needle and Downtown. Lots of bars znd restaurants nearby. Hotel allows use of Olympic Atletic Center next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
This was a beautiful hotel. Gorgeous. Bathroom was amazing. Bed was comfortable. Amazing restaurants all around the area. Every single staff member I spoke to was fantastic. Also there were bodily fluid stains all over the couch as well as someone’s black thong in a drawer. And some of the stains were on pillows with zippers. I got a 10% discount, which… fine, but I spent much more than 10% of my trip sanitizing the room and covering up the couch. I didn’t feel like switching to another room would have been actually cleaner, just that the stains might have been hidden. For the price, that’s absurd. But everything else was so great, that I might consider staying there again. Which is really really saying something.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
One ice machine in the building, it was broken. Advertised spa services were not included, but rather there was a spa and gym in the building theough a locked door you could pay per service. It was crowded due to all of the members of the public having access too. Hot tub was fine, but no swimming pool access (lane swim only by reservation with the spa). Room had no microwave to reheat food. No breakfast, the hotel openly tells you you can go to a restaurant as if that were a benefit. Minor stains in the carpet. Balcony was barely large enough to stand on, no seating. View was of the building across the street. Ended up spending my last vacation night at a Motel 8 and had better amenities for half the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Micheal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place right in walkable downtown Ballard. The VIP status did not actually provide any free parking for Expedia guests.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
No maintenance personnel after sunset.
The hotel and room was excellent, however, we had an issue with a clogged toilet and the hotel doesn’t have a house keeping or maintenance person after specific time. we called the front desk to request a person to unclogged the toilet and no one was available except the front desk person. I asked him to give me the plunger so I can unclog it myself, which he was not able to find one. I had to get up around 3 am to the lobby from the 4 th floor just to urinate at the lobby restroom. The front desk person finally left the plunger at our room at 7am and I finally unclogged the toilet my self.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in. Prime location. Parking garage on-site. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024