Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 20 min drive
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 28 min drive
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 30 min drive
Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field) - 31 min drive
King Street Station - 25 min drive
Edmonds Station - 25 min drive
Tukwila Station - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Cafe Mox - 4 min walk
Rachel's Bagels & Burritos - 3 min walk
Sabine - 1 min walk
Sunny Teriyaki - 5 min walk
Rough & Tumble Pub - 3 min walk
About this property
Hotel Ballard
Hotel Ballard features a rooftop terrace and puts you a short five-minute drive from Lake Union. You can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials or manicures and pedicures, and Mediterranean cuisine is served at Stoneburner, which is open for dinner. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include 2 indoor pools, a bar/lounge and a health club.
Languages
English, Russian, Spanish, Ukranian
At a glance
Hotel size
29 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 4 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Fitness classes
Pilates classes
Yoga classes
Basketball
Free use of nearby fitness centre
Bike rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Built in 2013
Rooftop terrace
Library
Fireplace in reception
Health club
2 indoor pools
Full-service spa
2 hot tubs
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch LED TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top mattress
Free cot/infant bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Fridge (on request)
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
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.
Dining
Stoneburner – This restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
Fridges are available for USD 15 per stay
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay
Parking
Self-parking costs USD 25 per night with in/out privileges
Parking height restrictions apply
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms 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.
Also known as
Ballard Hotel
Hotel Ballard
Hotel Ballard Seattle
Hotel Ballard Hotel
Hotel Ballard Seattle
Hotel Ballard Hotel Seattle
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Ballard offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Ballard does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Ballard?
Yes, there are 2 indoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Ballard?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Ballard?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 25 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Ballard?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Ballard?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Clearwater Casino (9.3 mi) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Ballard and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes, basketball and Pilates. Enjoy treatments at the spa, a relaxing soak in one of the 2 hot tubs and an invigorating swim in one of the 2 indoor swimming pools. Hotel Ballard also has a sauna and a steam room.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Ballard?
Yes, Stoneburner offers Mediterranean cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel Ballard like?
Hotel Ballard is in Ballard, a short 10-minute walk from National Nordic Museum.
Hotel Ballard Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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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 Exceptional
27 January 2025
Josh
Josh, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 January 2025
Brian
Brian, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 January 2025
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 January 2025
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 December 2024
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 December 2024
Great propert
Wonderful property. We stayed in a King room; the bed was comfortable and the room was quiet and clean. Parking was a bit of a pain to find, especially with nearby road construction. I think some clearer signage on where the parking lot can be provided but that is about my only criticism.
Brittane
Brittane, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 November 2024
Recommend
Mostly great. Location good. I’d stay again.
N K
N K, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 November 2024
Taiko
Taiko, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2024
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 October 2024
Debbie
Debbie, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 October 2024
Always super pleasant and convenient. There was a fair amount of street construction in the area to be aware of, but obviously a temporary concern
MARY
MARY, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 October 2024
Great place, nice and romantic. My suburban didn’t fit into the parking garage
Andrey
Andrey, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 October 2024
Staff was excellent. The shower was divine. The area was quiet & safe & walkable. We were in Seattle for a doctor visit at Swedish. It was great to be able to park the car in the HB garage & walk to the appointment.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night business trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 September 2024
Cool but odd town
Very quaint cool place. Hotel was perfect, if you have never been to Ballard you should do your research. Cool but a bit of a sleepy town at night. Probably better in summer months. Immediate surroundings seem sketchy but then again it’s a water town.
John
John, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 September 2024
Front desk staff was on a personal call and was annoyed when I checked in. I had to remind her of my VIP status. Poor service.
Sandra
Sandra, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 September 2024
Great location but, lots of noise and activity on the street the night I stayed.
Fabulous staff!
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
9 September 2024
Adequate, clean, pretty, could use a concession stand
Angela
Angela, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 September 2024
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 September 2024
Great location
Excellent bed, excellent location. #40 bus is straight shot to Space Needle and Downtown. Lots of bars znd restaurants nearby. Hotel allows use of Olympic Atletic Center next door.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
4 September 2024
This was a beautiful hotel. Gorgeous. Bathroom was amazing. Bed was comfortable. Amazing restaurants all around the area. Every single staff member I spoke to was fantastic.
Also there were bodily fluid stains all over the couch as well as someone’s black thong in a drawer. And some of the stains were on pillows with zippers. I got a 10% discount, which… fine, but I spent much more than 10% of my trip sanitizing the room and covering up the couch. I didn’t feel like switching to another room would have been actually cleaner, just that the stains might have been hidden.
For the price, that’s absurd.
But everything else was so great, that I might consider staying there again. Which is really really saying something.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
4 September 2024
One ice machine in the building, it was broken.
Advertised spa services were not included, but rather there was a spa and gym in the building theough a locked door you could pay per service. It was crowded due to all of the members of the public having access too.
Hot tub was fine, but no swimming pool access (lane swim only by reservation with the spa).
Room had no microwave to reheat food.
No breakfast, the hotel openly tells you you can go to a restaurant as if that were a benefit.
Minor stains in the carpet.
Balcony was barely large enough to stand on, no seating. View was of the building across the street.
Ended up spending my last vacation night at a Motel 8 and had better amenities for half the price.
William
William, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 September 2024
Nice place right in walkable downtown Ballard.
The VIP status did not actually provide any free parking for Expedia guests.
Micheal
Micheal, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 August 2024
Sophia
Sophia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 August 2024
No maintenance personnel after sunset.
The hotel and room was excellent, however, we had an issue with a clogged toilet and the hotel doesn’t have a house keeping or maintenance person after specific time. we called the front desk to request a person to unclogged the toilet and no one was available except the front desk person. I asked him to give me the plunger so I can unclog it myself, which he was not able to find one. I had to get up around 3 am to the lobby from the 4 th floor just to urinate at the lobby restroom. The front desk person finally left the plunger at our room at 7am and I finally unclogged the toilet my self.
Luis
Luis, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 August 2024
Easy check-in. Prime location. Parking garage on-site. Clean room.