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Hotel Ballard

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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5216 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98107
  • Place, Woodland Park Zoo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Space Needle
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Seattle Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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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 - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Space Needle - 13 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Seattle Center - 13 min drive - 8.2 km
  • University of Washington - 14 min drive - 6.3 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

  • ‪Rachel's Bagels & Burritos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sabine - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hattie's Hat Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rough & Tumble Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Miro Tea - ‬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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Stoneburner

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • In-room cot
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

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

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

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. 441 out of 539 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 539 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 539 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 539 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 539 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Scranton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is nice and in a great area. The gym is beyond legit
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel has a rigid cancellation policy, and their internal policy is not aligned with what is provided via Expedia. The hotel’s policy is 72 hour cancellation notice by 4pm, where Expedia says by 6pm. I inquired with the hotel on this discrepancy and provided documentation but NO ONE got back to me. The staff i did speak to on the phone were very rude and patronizing, did not offer to help or investigate policy discrepancy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jody

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love the rooms , decor and location. 2nd time we have reserved a rooftop room. On both occassions we were not told there was a wedding happening and so we were not able to enjoy the rooftop views. For the price of the rooms, I feel we have been made aware of this. Front desk staff seemed lazy- no TP in main floor bathroom . But hotel is in an excellent location hotel is unique and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Over-priced, poor management, never again

There were many problems at this hotel, and it is over-priced compared with hotels closer to downtown. Ballard is a fun area, but I would not stay at this hotel. No coffee shop or restaurant at the property. If you are up early, no luck. You have to wait until breakfast places in the neighborhood open around 7:30. "The room with patio" is facing an event space on the patio -- people can look into your windows and the glass door. I had to keep the curtains closed while it's light outside because strangers were walking by outside. I had reservation issues with the hotel. They charged me directly to my credit card without my authorization. I asked for refund. I gave my email so that "they will get back to me." They never did in spite of repeated request from me. I had to go through the dispute process with the credit card company.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alesia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. Nice area, lots of bars of restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alesia

This Hotel Ballard, is right where I want to be.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Great place, very up to date and many places within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A beautiful European gem in prime location!

Beautiful European vibes in the heart of Ballard! Feels luxurious & special. Several delicious eateries steps away, including Stoneburner, Sabine, San Fermo, Situ Tacos, & more. Can’t beat the walkable location. Very quiet in room, despite the street facing balcony (sooo Parisian!). We were on 4th floor, so we could hear music event in 5th floor Pavilion, but it was over by 10pm, & we didn’t mind the fun atmosphere of live music. Bed & linens are incredibly comfortable. Love the robes. Bathroom is high quality with separate toilet room, which is always appreciated! Unfortunately, no room service; would be so cool if they partnered with Stoneburner for that! Would love if the fresh coffee was available all day in the lobby. Definitely a beautiful spot for anyone!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a fantastic stay at Hotel Ballard !! The staff was amazing and couldn’t be nicer !!! Great neighborhood, can’t say enough about this hotel !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We adore the property, the location and staff. We would however love a later checkout option, even if we had to pay for it. We totally understand, though that Ballard is a boutique, small hotel, and it may not make sense. But still it’s on our wish list.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Anchorage

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Farmers market sets up just in front
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic boutique hotel in a super cool location on Ballard’s best street. I love the access to the Olympic Health Club, and the well-appointed rooms at the top floors with private patios.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect weekend, brunch retreat
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and hotel. The only issue was noise from Ballard avenue - pretty loud at night until around 11:45pm.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

BOBBIE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel esthetics i.e. furniture, wallpsper, art, flooring made the stay inviting andnot pretentitious. Front desk staff professional but personable. I'll return
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful as usual!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025