Hotel Ballard

Hotels
9.2 (419 reviews)
5216 Ballard Avenue North West , Seattle , US
+1 206-789-5012

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Noise issues
Cleanliness concerns
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.39
Several mentions of dirt along the baseboards and issues with hot water.
Service
9.86
Staff were described as friendly and professional, though there were complaints about responsiveness.
Location
10
Consistently praised as excellent and convenient to local amenities and attractions.
Room Quality
9.4
Rooms were generally comfortable, though some reviews mentioned limited closet space.
Amenities
8.85
Decent offerings, but construction noise and a lack of certain services impacted perception.
Value for Money
8.38
Complaints about high rates and lack of appropriate compensation for inconveniences.
Food and Beverage
8.84
Limited food options with the restaurant closed on some days, leading to lower satisfaction.
Overall Experience
9.89
Overall positive sentiment, marred slightly by noise and minor maintenance issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 14:17

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in premium linens, plush bathrobes, and stunning views of the Olympic Mountains from our rooftop terrace. Each room is equipped with modern amenities like free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, and coffee-making facilities for a comfortable stay.

Gourmet Dining and Room Service
Savor small-plate cuisine at the Stoneburner restaurant and enjoy breakfast in bed with our convenient room service. Start your day with complimentary fruit and pastries in the lobby, setting the tone for a delightful stay.

Exclusive Amenities
Experience top-notch service with 24-hour concierge, underground parking, and complimentary access to fitness classes, saunas, hot tubs, and lap pools at the Olympic Athletic Club. Explore nearby attractions like Discovery Park and Pike Place Market, just a short distance away.

Book now to elevate your stay at Hotel Ballard and create unforgettable memories in Seattle!

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 419 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.39
Service: 9.86
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.4
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 8.38
Food and Beverage: 8.84
Overall Experience: 9.89
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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
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Ngaire • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • couple • au
10
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • us
5
Nice enough
Pros:

I loved the location and its proximity to good restaurants.

Cons:

It felt very dark and drabby inside.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • us
10
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee