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    Hotel Ballard

    312 reviews
    #4 of 107 Hotels in Seattle
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    5216 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107-4860
    (206) 785-3572
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    4.5
    312 reviews
    #4 of 107 Hotels in Seattle
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    • Excellent78%
    • Very good17%
    • Average3%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
    Travellers talk about
    “health club”(29 reviews)
    “olympic athletic club”(20 reviews)
    “courtyard suite”(16 reviews)
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    What's included
    Free Wifi
    Air Conditioning
    Pool
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    3 Star Hotel
    Hotel Ballard is the pinnacle of excellence among boutique hotels in North Seattle. Conveniently located in the heart of historic Ballard, we are the only boutique hotel in the Ballard, Fremont, Magnolia, and Wallingford neighborhoods. Whether you come for business or pleasure, Hotel...
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    5216 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107-4860
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    5.3 km to Lake Union Sea Plane Base
    145 restaurants are within a 0.5 km radius
    2.1 km from Woodland Park Zoo
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    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Fantastic!

    Stayed at the Hotel Ballard for a quick overnight and wish we had had more time there! Our courtyard suite was very spacious, comfortable and immaculately clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. The view from the rooftop deck was amazing! Perfect view of the...More

    Thank AgadorSpartacus
    Hotel's Favourite
    Reviewed 17 October 2017
    Luxury and charm!

    Ballard is my favorite area in Seattle. Hotel Ballard is one of my top places to stay in the country! The room we had was very spacious, beautiful and clean. Everything was very new and modern. Our room overlooked one of the main streets in...More

    1  Thank ginacbutterfly
    Response from Jamie R, Manager at Hotel BallardResponded 27 October 2017

    Dear Gina, Thank you for for choosing to celebrate such a special occasion with us! It was an absolute honor and pleasure having you stay with us and I am so happy to hear you enjoyed your time at Hotel Ballard. Thank you for taking...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Nice boutique hotel

    This is a very nice boutique hotel well situated in the Ballard neighborhood. From the hotel, there is easy walking to all sorts of restaurants. We stayed for a wedding and enjoyed the rooftop deck for the event.

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    It was ok

    I do not understand what all the buzz is about. The hotel is ok, but nothing to write home about. - I was told my rental SUV would probably not fit into the garage, so I was advised to park in little parking area in...More

    Thank JaneEsss
    Response from Jamie O, General Manager at Hotel BallardResponded 2 weeks ago

    Hi Jane, Thank you for staying with us and providing your feedback on your stay. I apologize that your stay was less than ideal. We are committed to providing excellent accommodations and customer service. The thermostat in each of our rooms is set to 70...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Luxurious Short Break

    We really enjoyed our four night stay in the elegant Hotel Ballard. The king-sized bed was the most comfortable of any hotel we have stayed at. The staff was friendly, the hotel design elegant and inviting, and the complimentary scones delicious. We would certainly be...More

    1  Thank Stacy S
    Response from Jamie O, General Manager at Hotel BallardResponded 2 weeks ago

    Dear Stacy, Thank you so much for your glowing review, it was an absolute pleasure having you stay with us. We are happy to hear that your stay went well and we look forward to welcoming you back again!

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    Hotel Ballard is the pinnacle of excellence among boutique hotels in North Seattle. Conveniently located in the heart of historic Ballard, we are the only boutique hotel in the Ballard, Fremont, Magnolia, and ...More Wallingford neighborhoods. Whether you come for business or pleasure, Hotel Ballard’s 29 luxurious and elegantly appointed rooms offer all the comforts of home and more! Less
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    15 January 2017|
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    Response from Dittos | Reviewed this property |
    Yes, it was a reasonable drive to the cruise port. We used uber from the hotel to get to the cruise port. The hotel staff was very helpful in setting us up with uber too! We were surprised that there were several couples... More
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    8 January 2017|
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    Response from RDJ112 | Reviewed this property |
    Yes. There is room service. Not 24hrs but reasonable hours, from either the hotel restaurant or breakfast from a nearby restaurant.
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    "The courtyard rooms on the rooftop seemed nice. Rooms facing the street may be a little noisy at night. I..."