Hotel Ballard

Hotels
8.7 (419 reviews)
5216 Ballard Avenue NW , Seattle , UNITED STATES
+1 206-789-5012
[email protected]

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Complimentary WiFi
24-hour front desk
Afternoon room service (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Dinner room service (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
100% Non-Smoking
Pet-free property
Complimentary access to Olympic Athletic Club
The Olympic Spa on site
Rooftop pavilion with fireplace
Private courtyard
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location close to restaurants, bars and attractions
Comfortable beds and generally welcoming, well-appointed rooms
Very friendly and helpful staff
Good amenities: rooftop venue, strong workout facility and health club/spa access
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness in some rooms (shower tile, carpet, general maintenance)
Street noise and small rooms for some guests
No dedicated hotel bar / adjacent bar has limited hours
Perceived poor value for the price by several guests

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Mixed reports — several guests praised the hotel as impeccably clean, but multiple mentions of shower tile, carpet needing scrubbing and rooms not fully cleaned lowered the score.
Service
10
Consistently positive — staff described as very nice, friendly, welcoming and wonderful in multiple reviews.
Location
10
Outstanding — repeatedly described as perfect, central to restaurants, bars, boutiques and walkable to attractions; many guests chose the hotel for its location.
Room Quality
8.3
Generally comfortable (very comfortable beds, split rooms praised) but some issues with small rooms, street noise, and occasional maintenance (water temperature fluctuations, worn flooring).
Amenities
9.8
Strong amenities — rooftop venue, excellent workout facility and access to a connected health club/spa noted; downside is no dedicated hotel bar and limited bar hours at the adjacent venue.
Value for Money
6.5
Weaker — several guests felt the stay was mediocre or a rip-off for the price, indicating value concerns despite strong location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Mixed — the on-site/attached restaurant got some positive mentions but also criticism for limited choices and only 'ok' quality; lack of an always-available hotel bar noted.
Overall Experience
10
Very positive overall — many guests called it lovely, would stay again, and highlighted comfortable accommodations and excellent location despite isolated issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-30 19:52

Property Description

Situated in the heart of historic Ballard, just minutes from downtown Seattle, Hotel Ballard is the pinnacle of excellence among boutique hotels. Each of its 29 elegantly appointed guestrooms is a luxury retreat of its own. Hotel Ballard presents four meticulously designed room types that embody sophistication, luxury, and, most importantly, comfort. All accommodations are entirely non-smoking and pet-free. Guests enjoy complimentary access to the members-only Olympic Athletic Club, and The Olympic Spa is on site. The hotel sits along Ballard Avenue, neighboring unique shops and eclectic eateries, with the year-round Ballard Sunday Farmers Market steps from the doors, and Stoneburner Restaurant on the ground floor.

Important information:

A pre-authorization hold will be collected at the time of booking.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SEA

Property Policies

  • Check-in / check-out

    Check-in from 16:00:00, check-out until 11:00:00.

  • Minimum age

    Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed; charges may apply.

  • Extra bed

    Extra bed available for ages 0–None: 25 per night.

  • Cot

    Cot available for ages 0–2: free.

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 419 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 9.8
Value for Money: 6.5
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 10
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DAVISON • couple • us
10
Beautiful, Classic meets modern, friendly staff and amazing bathtub!
Pros:

This was my 1st time, we were staying there just to relax after a wedding. And it was an amazing experience. The place is gorgeous, the lobby and common areas look amazing with a cultural blend of antique and contemporary interior design. The room was spacious, bathroom is big and the bathtub is a stand out, enormous an comfy, good size even for very tall people like myself. The bed was excellent, not so much the pillows, but it was ok. Big shout to the super friendly night staff there super friendly and amazing.

Cons:

Nothing to complain, maybe a readjust on the hotel rates based on how economy and the city momentum is could go a long way. If it was slightly more affordable, myself being a local I would consider stay there very often for convenience when on events and such.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Preeti • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • us
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • us
8
The best hotel in a vibrant neighborhood in Seattle.
Pros:

We stayed at the hotel because it was close to the location of a wedding we were attending. The hotel is surrounded by restaurants, bars and boutiques. Occasionally noisy, it was definitely in the center of lots of fun.

Cons:

The hotel had no bar of its own. Guests are invited to use the bar of a large restaurant next door, but they shut down at 9:30 PM and are closed on Sunday and Monday I believe.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Connor • extended_group • us
6
Pros:

Great location
Beautiful roof top venue

Cons:

The rooms were very loud with street noise
The rooms were small & the cleaning staff had to be asked daily to leave/ bring wash clothes
The restaurant had very limited choices and what they had was only ok

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Barb • couple • us
9
Really loved the hotel and area - will stay here again.
Pros:

Loved the location and the workout facility was hard to beat! We could walk to everything. Bed was super comfortable. Loved the split room. Fifth floor was really great.

Cons:

The floor tile in the shower needed a good scrubbing and so did the carpet! Also, the temperature of the water while showering kept going up and down - not scalding or freezing, just a bit annoying and archaic, but I suppose normal for an historic hotel.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Desiree • couple • us
10
Pros:

Location is perfect and quality is incredible. The bathroom is so nice, and the bed is the most comfortable. We really enjoy staying here when we go to shows at the Tractor Tavern.

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • couple • us
10
Loves the building, room, and location! Would definitely stay again!
Pros:

Perfect location and beautiful room!

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Caryn • solo_traveller • us
8
Very nice hotel in great location
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Noisy on 4th floor below event space

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • us
8
Pros:

Beds were very coy. Staff were very nice and location was great.

Cons:

Room could have been in better condition and cleaned, especially for the nightly cost.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • solo_traveller • us
10
Lovely place and close to all that Ballard has to offer
Pros:

Perfect location in Ballard next to a dozen great restaurants. Just a lovely hotel with very nice rooms.

Cons:

Everything was great.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Nathalie • couple • us
8
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
9
Pros:

Very comforrtable

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Noreen • solo_traveller • us
10
3 night stay visiting family. Stayed in a room on the 5th floor. Wonderful accommodations. Wonderful staff.
Pros:

What’s not to like. Comfortable, welcoming, great loacation.

Cons:

Can’t think of a thing.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • us
7
Great location.
Pros:

The location was great!

Cons:

It was a pretty mediocre stay for the price.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Sadie • couple • us
10
Comfortable stay.
Pros:

The room was very comfortable with great smelling lotions and soaps, the neighborhood is very charming, and the restaurant below is great.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Todd • couple • us
3
A ripe off on every level
Pros:

Old tired hotel.

Cons:

Poor state of repaid

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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SHAY • couple • il
8
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Ngaire • solo_traveller • au
9
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Alexander • couple • au
10
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