Ballard has the feel of a European town, within Seattle, with a tree-lined avenue, brick buildings, and a huge selection of quality bars, cafes and restaurant. On the avenue itself sits the Ballard Hotel in a historic building. It has the charm of an old-world hotel, with small rooms (for American standards) but cozy - my bed was in an... More

My boyfriend surprised me with an impromptu trip to Seattle the weekend before Valentine's Day. Our stay here was so great! The rooms were a little on the small side but absolutely gorgeous! Every little detail is so vintage-y and adorable! The sheets and robes were so comfy, I almost sent him out to get breakfast so I could lounge... More

The interior decor is very nice but all the surfaces are hard so any noise anywhere echoes throughout. Some in heels walked in and then upstairs. I laid in bed and heard every single step ring out. The windows are original, so less soundproof. I laid in bed and listened to the street party ( this is a party late... More

While having a visually charming interior is nice on the website, beware: this property is a retrofit, and the last thing it should have been made into is a "hotel"... since the rooms for the most part sport only a bed, one presumeably would like to "Sleep". That is not possible given the lack of soundproofing or modern windows. Noises... More

Absolutely charming little place! This is definitely European/guesthouse style, as most of the rooms DO NOT HAVE THEIR OWN BATHROOM. If this doesn't bother you, then you'll enjoy this hotel. The shared bathroom was literally a couple steps across the hall. I loved the decor, and most of all, the hotel was nice and clean. Our room was very small... More