Hotel Ballard

Simply in love with this hotel! We stayed here over the weekend (Friday-Sunday) for a wedding and it did not disappoint one bit. ||First, the rooms were spacious and very clean! My suite was beyond beautiful. Robes and slippers were provided. And the bed was amazing!!! One of the most comfortable hotel beds I’ve stayed in. ||Second, there’s a farmers market every Sunday in front of the hotel. The Ballard farmers market has to be one of the best farmers market in the puget sound area! And if you’re going to stay there, stay pas Sunday so you can get the full market experience! ||Would definitely stay here again just to do a quick and quiet staycation

We had a fantastic stay at Hotel Ballard! The location is absolutely superb—right in the heart of the neighborhood, with shops, restaurants, and the Sunday farmers market just steps away. The staff went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable and enjoyable—everyone was incredibly helpful and welcoming.||Don’t miss the Pavilion on the fifth floor—it’s a hidden gem with a beautiful view, and it’s especially fun to watch the Sunday farmers market being set up from above. Hotel Ballard truly offers a unique and relaxing experience in one of Seattle’s best neighborhoods. Highly recommend!

So…Seattle in general is full of snobby, better than you, wait staff. It was everywhere, not just the hotel. The female ticket clerk with a thick mustache at the Space Needle was so rude we almost stopped to cuss her out and believe me she deserved it with her condescending behavior. I did a lot of research to find a 5 star hotel in a fun, funky, eclectic local neighborhood BUT my room was 80 degrees on arrival and the female front desk clerk acted like that was my problem. The thermostat was a science project that nobody could figure out including the desk clerk who acted like I was the weirdo to expect a cool temp in my room. The hotel had zero amenities. The next day the male desk clerk was awesome (please check our dates so the right people get credit). He was helpful all day and had a great attitude as did the bartenders in Stone Burners on 6/11/25 at 5p who deserve awards for making me not regret staying here at all and making my last night pleasurable. So if you want some fun and hospitality, come to Savannah Georgia where we do what you want, not what we think you should get. In Seattle just go to a chain hotel. Much better service and probably less holier than thou attitude.

We stayed at Hotel Ballard for four nights in May 2025. It was very nice. Helpful staff. Good location. There was street activity, but the rooms were quiet. The street market on Sunday (every Sunday from 9:00 to 2:00) was crowded, but fun. Pretty easy walk even for an older couple to the Locks, Discovery Park, and the Nordic Museum--all very nice. We tried several of the local restaurants and they were great (Staple and Fancy for dinner, Sabine for breakfasts) and Ray's for lunch (more of a walk, but worth it). Parking in the hotel garage was convenient.

My two daughters and I stayed here for a girls weekend in Seattle. The hotel was great! The room was spacious, clean and very large. Bathroom was actually tiny, but we made do. I always worry about water pressure in the shower, and this was pretty good! Beds were comfortable and we were able to open the windows for fresh air. the hotel was close to the Link Light Railway, so it's easy to get to the airport. I would recommend this place.

We stayed at Hotel Ballard for our wedding at the Olympic Rooftop Pavilion. The service was excellent, the room was beautiful, and the location was incredible. Despite being in downtown Ballard, the room was extremely quiet. One of the nights we stayed there was another wedding on the rooftop and we couldn't hear the music. Highly recommend staying there!

My husband and I returned to the hotel Easter weekend. Our kids live locally and this is the best property in Ballard. Check in went fine and the staff was welcoming. |The rooms was as expected, ample space, a nice bathroom, clean and other than rock hard pillows, a comfortable bed.|The problem was on Saturday. We came back to the hotel after a day with our kids to find the lobby being taken over by a wedding party. The lobby appeared to be the location for cocktails and appetizers.|We went up to our room, on the 4th floor (one floor beneath the ballroom) only to be disrupted by the constant banging from the floor above, which we were later informed, was the hotel staff moving and setting up tables. This must have gone on for quite a while; my husband went downstairs to the lobby where he was told the noise would be over by 11, it was bad then as they were moving tables, and did we want to change rooms. As this was after 5pm and we were checking out in the morning, that seemed useless.|After dinner we once again returned to our room, to be once again greeted by party noise, which was not over at 11 but continued until 11:30 with cleanup.|The staff in the morning was very unapologetic, and said we would have received an email about the event from the hotel. Totally did not happen; we made our reservation via Chase Travel and they are the only ones who we heard from about the reservation.|When my husband reached out again upon our return to speak to the manager, her attitude was no better and she was insistent we would have had an email. WRONG.|WHY WOULD THEY PUT US IN A 4TH FLOOR ROOM WHEN THEY KNEW THIS PARTY WAS HAPPENING AND WE WERE NOT CHECKING OUT UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING??? Poor planning, and we will have a hard time returning to this property.

People doing drugs to the point that the smell permeated into our room. We complained, and asked to be moved. They said they couldn't move us because other rooms available were more expensive and security didn't do anything. We checked out at 10pm to get another hotel and were denied a refund for that night. Stay at your own risk. If they had refunded our last night, in which we didn't even stay, then I wouldn't have to leave this review. :(

We are in the process of relocating from Tampa to Ballard and decided to stay at Hotel Ballard while we were looking for houses. It was such a wonderful experience. The staff is outstanding, the rooms are beautiful and spending some time on their rooftop patio was a highlight. We would highly recommend to anyone coming, not just to Ballard but to Seattle, that this is the place to stay.

I don't like writing negative reviews. Everyone makes mistakes. There are real problems in the world. But this was a solvable problem that was willfully ignored and it's just not right. The short version: upon arriving at the Hotel Ballard on a dark, cold and rainy Christmas evening, we were told they had mistakenly cancelled our three night reservation, were completely sold out for those nights and gave us the option to stay at their "Inn" down the street instead. Alicia (Ally) Lewis, the Hotel General Manager was consulted for other options by her front desk staff and on Christmas Day, as a professional in the hospitality business, Alicia showed zero inclination toward actual hospitality or customer care or empathy or basic humanity, or to their own written cancellation policy and refused to put us up at a comparable Hotel, as their cancellation policy clearly promises. At 5:00 PM on Christmas night we were left in the rain with no reasonable place to stay. Don't stay here. Save yourself a ton of aggravation and just don't. There are a lot of really good AirBnB's in the area. You have options. The details: We are in Ballard frequently and have always been captivated by this lovely little Hotel on Ballard Avenue. I read the decidedly mixed reviews that repeatedly and clearly stated the staff doesn't care about their guests but figured we only wanted a nice place to sleep, access to the health club next door and to be in the neighborhood. How bad could it be? This is how bad: A mistake was made. They cancelled the reservation. Stuff happens. It's an easy fix. You express some kind of remorse (Maya, the front desk person did say she saw exactly what happened, apologized but needed Ally's permission to offer anything comparable. Ally wouldn't allow that). Instead, we were walked over to the "Inn" which is in fact a hostel, walked past the boarded up plexiglass sliding window that used to be for check-in and is now unstaffed and up to the second floor. (There is no staff at this place. There is a key fob, that is the extent of the security. There is no elevator). We were shown a smelly, fleabag room. (That's not fair. I didn't actually check for fleas. Also, to be totally truthful, we were shown two smelly, fleabag rooms.) Both had a bathroom. That was their selling point. "We'll put you in a room with a bathroom." Other rooms shared bathrooms. This was not a viable option. Nor was it a comparable hotel. They provided no other option. We were literally left in the dark and the rain. (Did I mention this was on Christmas?) Because we were in the neighborhood, I stopped by the hotel the next day and talked with Daniel. Told him what happened. To his credit he was aghast and promised to talk to a manager about it, took my phone number and email address and wow! Justice would be done. Except even after calling Daniel the following evening for follow-up, I've heard nothing. From anyone. For reference, this is the cancellation policy as written on their website: *In the unlikely event any a guaranteed reservation cannot be accommodated by the Hotel, the Hotel will provide the following: Accommodations at a comparable Hotel as close as reasonably possible at no charge to the guest for the first night the guest is displaced from the Hotel." That's what I was asking for. I was in the lobby searching for other hotels but they wouldn't cover the cost. When I was refused, I went to AirBnB and expected Hotel Ballard to cover the first night there. Actually, at this point, I don't care about the money. I just don't want anyone else to get caught up in their bad management. What I was hoping would be the start of a great relationship with a local hotel that we would stay at frequently turned into a lesson in just how badly a hotel can treat their guests. Whatever you decide, I hope you have a better experience. Hopefully somewhere other than Hotel Ballard. See ya. I'm off to write a glowing AirBnB review for the place that really saved us Christmas evening.

My review is only on the restroom and parking garage. They allow parking here if you aren't a guest and visiting other businesses in the area. The price is low and the garage was well lit with easy access. The restroom was quite clean and decorated well.

Don't stay at this hotel!!!!The pictures look very nice, and I went there for a staycation. It looked terrible no garden suite!!!! I was told by Daniel you can leave with your money back. I travel the world. This was unacceptable. I only made the reservation the night before since they said they were having summer deal.

I really enjoyed my stay here. Quiet, clean and in the middle of Ballard. Water in the room, fans made available and it felt safe.

My recent stay here was excellent. The rooms were very nice, clean and within walking distance to great shops and restaurants. I would definitely recommend this boutique hotel.

In 2015 my mom gave my wife and I a $300 gift card for our anniversary. In 2019 I called to use the gift card to make a reservation, as I noticed an expiration date of 2016 had been handwritten on the card, and talked to a staff member named Mary, who assured us the gift card would be accepted and would not expire. However, due to our schedule we were unable to use the gift card until this last weekend. On the morning of our stay, this Saturday, I called the hotel to ask about record keeping for gift cards, as I believed I had misplaced the physical item. The staff member I talked to was exceptionally helpful and said they would look into it. I began a search through my office and found the card about five minutes later and called the hotel back to let them know I had found it. While I was on the phone, I asked the staff member I was talking to if they could confirm, just to double check, that the gift card would be honored. That staff member assured me that it would be, and even mentioned that it's against the law for gift cards to expire in Washington State. I confirmed this myself on the Washington State Attorney General's website. (https://www.atg.wa.gov/all-consuming-blog/gift-card-questions-answered). Upon check in, I presented the gift card at reception, and gave a brief explanation of the context. A few hours later, as I was about to leave to catch an Uber for a dinner reservation, I received a call from the front desk to our room, telling me the gift card would not be honored per their manager's decision. I explained the context once again, emphasizing that a staff member had told me that day, prior to me checking in, the gift card would be honored, and not doing so would be in violation of Washington State law. After that there was no communication from the staff in any capacity, which left a cloud over my evening and let to a pretty rough night of sleep, as I was not looking forward to the idea of having to get up the next day and argue at the front desk about something that was my legal right, had been guaranteed to me on multiple occasions, and, in principal, should be allowed, as the Hotel Ballard had received a $300 cash payment in 2015 (roughly $365 accounting for inflation between 2015 and 2022) and had not exchanged any goods or services in return to date. While checking out, I once again explained the context of the situation, and it was at that point the staff informed me the card would be accepted. This wasn't necessarily a relief, as there was never any logical basis to question my ability to use this gift card. But what the management at Hotel Ballard did accomplish was take what should have been a relaxing, belated anniversary getaway with my wife, and turn it into a stressful experience out of pettiness, inflexibility, poor communication and decided lack of interest in creating positive experiences for customers. While all the staff members I engaged with directly were kind and communicative, clearly their hands were tied by a toxic management environment. At the end of the day, this experience has broken my trust in Hotel Ballard's interest and/or ability to care for their customers' experience once they have the customer's cash in hand.

To put it in Gaga terms: "Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before" We took a midweek weekend here to disengage from the stresses of life and celebrate being married too damn long. We had a garden suite, on the 5th floor. The *tub*, friends. The tub is legendary. We had heard this previously -- and more of less came for the tub. We fit both spousie (6'2) and me (5'2) in it. No small feat, friends. No small feat. Staff were friendly and accommodating. When we arrived to our room it was beautifully prepared with chocolates, bath bombs and champagne to celebrate our special day. Along with a card signed by all the staff. Do you want a cozy-robe-by-the-fire-weekend with your sweetie? Because this is the ideal place for that! Having a fire in the fireplace with the flick of a switch simply did not get old. The creature comforts are high in this suite. Excellent, 10/10, do recommend.

We've stayed here a number of times recently because it is the closest hotel to family. The up side is the rooms are spacious and comfortable. The down side is the fan runs constantly and the room is still not warm enough. Turns out the thermostat does not control the fan. There is a switch in the closet to turn the fan off. Who knew!?!? Extra blankets in the closet may have helped but there were none. Now, most importantly the in room coffee totally sucks! The decaf pods are half the size of the regular pods and, therefore, produce see through coffee. Most recently, a regular pod produced half a cup of see through coffee. The front desk said you can call down and we'll bring you a carafe of coffee. Again, who knew!?!? And I shouldn't have to call down for coffee when it's provided in the room. I'll probably stay here again but I don't think the it's a good value for the money.

Stayed here the night before our wedding as well as the night of. The first night we found hairs/what clearly appeared to be pubic hairs on the pull-out couch-- which was disgusting but more so due to the pandemic. The next night our car was broken into in their parking garage with the windows smashed and our gifts stolen and nobody bothered to tell us about it until we called downstairs at 11am to extend our check our time. The hotel had apparently known since early that morning and hadn't called!! Wtf?! Furthermore, housekeeping was sloppy and there was hair all over the floor from hair/makeup the previous night. The bathroom had obviously not been cleaned. And our commemorative champagne cork was thrown out-- even though it was on top of the dresser. Our courtyard suite had drywall exposed in the bathroom and tape holding up part of the wallpaper in our room as well. Definitely not worth the 400/night rate. Absolutely heartbreaking and an awful stay.

Went here for a wedding this past weekend. The hotel staff was extremely rushy when taking away the family dinner servings especially when they had just brought it out. Within 10 minutes they took the entrees and sides away without asking anyone if they were done. I had to stop two separate servers from taking away my food when I was looking the other way during a family speech. Basically, if you can scarf down your food and not talk to anyone during the reception then this won't affect you. However, most guests had noticed it and had the same complaints. Whoever is reading this, steer clear of this hotel if you're considering having your wedding there. It would be a waste of your money and will not be worth it for your guests. Especially, if they're giving a big gift. Aside from the obvious negatives, the Caesar salad here is amazing! Kudos to the chef.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hotel Ballard. The hotel itself was inviting from the moment you walked into the door and the service was great. The rooms were spacious and quality with incredibly comfy beds. The gym and pool attached to the hotel were awesome but please be aware that its a fully functioning gym with members so we would advise to use it at off peak times when its less busy. Would definitely stay again!

We attended a wedding at Hotel Ballard this month, and did an extended stay at the hotel in one of the 5th floor suites. (Family members also gave the non-suite rooms high marks). Our experience was exceptional. Wonderful accommodations, very clean, helpful/attentive personnel, and a fabulous workout/spa area. Usually when I read about a boutique hotel I think that its just a kind way of saying "old"/dated.....that's definitely not the case here! The only drawback is that all guest areas are serviced by one small elevator......which you only notice when an event is being held at the hotel. It is located in the Ballard neighborhood, which s a fun location in and of itself.

A wonderful boutique hotel in the heart of Ballard. While the rooms are a little pricey, they're worth the (occasional) indulgence. Three excellent visits over the last few years. Try the very reasonably priced breakfast in bed!

just now-Edi My mother and grandmother had this hotel booked for 4 nights. Unfortunately, my grandmother fell ill and we were unable to utilize the reservation. Hotel Ballard was able to sympathize with our situation and provide accommodations to refund our money. Professional and polite staff.

The end of a camping trip. We decided to splurge and feel like ladies again. So worth it. Centrally located in a great neighborhood full of great restaurants, shops and bars. Amazing deep tub in room. 100% recommend! Side note: Skip the next door "Ballard Inn" It is more of a hostel. You might call it rustic, but the kind without charm. Run down.

Perfect. As they say, the devil is in the details, and Hotel Ballard takes care of that in spades. We loved the turn-down service and were so grateful we were able to check into our room a couple of hours early and allowed late check-out. Check in/check out was easy and the room (and the whole hotel) was just as stylish as you imagine. The downstairs restaurant is one of our very favorite spots to eat. We stayed here on our wedding night. Although we did not get married here, the room and lobby proved a perfect setting for our photos before the main event (as it was rainy outside that day). We returned that evening to a bottle of bubbly and a card signed by the whole staff. What a delight!

Booked suite same day through HotelTonight. Was a super easy check in process and staff was friendly and accommodating. I appreciated that the suite was right outside of the elevator. Room was modern yet had old French charm, and is located in a hip part of town with, what looked like, various night life options. Suite had french doors leading out to a private balcony. There was also a separate living room area with beautiful Elizabethan furniture and gorgeous fabrics and curtains. They have a few custom amenities in the room. First, was the huge Queen Ann free standing bathtub. I had brought bath salts with me so I thoroughly enjoyed the bath. They also cater to women by having disposable makeup removers, black towels labeled for makeup and high end toiletries. I'm taking off a star because there were visible stains in more than one place on the bedding duvet. If you can see it, I can see it! I also wasn't fond of the 11am checkout, though they were courteous enough to extend to noon. If you checked out after noon, you automatically incurred a $100 charge. I had just arrived at midnight so I considered this excessive. Other than that, it was a pleasant stay.

My wife and I are local, but stayed here the other night because we've been either commuting from Bremerton or sleeping in the NICU with our daughter - We could not have chosen a better hotel. First off, the staff were VERY careful to follow covid guidelines, which is extra important to us right now with a kid in the NICU. But every part of our stay was excellent. The room was beautiful, the staff were SUPER helpful whenever I needed something (in particular, Cody at the front desk is amazing), and we left feeling more rested than we have in months. Definitely stay here if you have the chance - I can't say enough good things.

I can't speak for the hotel but I attended a wedding on The Olympic Rooftop Terrace and it was wonderful. The venue is gorgeous with inside and outside service. The food was from downstairs and OMG I am still day dreaming about it. Passed appetizers included mini vegetarian lasagnas (what?!) and falafel balls. Dinner had a delicious beer salad, roasted carrots, pasta, pizza FOUR desserts and much more-ugh YUM! The service was top notch. One server helped me get a plate for the bride and groom and she snuck them away for a private table so they could actually eat and be together. If you are looking for a wedding venue, this is it. I haven't even mentioned the gorgeous view, it is the icing on the cake.

My husband and I stayed here for our anniversary and we LOVED it! At first the hotel was all booked up for our date, so we added our name to the waitlist, and got a call several days before our desired stay time that they had an opening! We jumped on it, and the woman I talked to on the phone was so nice, and helpful while booking us. I mentioned offhand on the phone during the booking process that it was our anniversary, and that was why we were staying there, so the staff surprised us with a signed card, a box of delicious chocolates, and a bottle of champagne on ice! It was so thoughtful, and very sweet that they took note of that, and gave us such a warm and welcoming gift! Check-in was fast, friendly, and efficient! Everyone we encountered and talked to on staff was so nice, and helpful. We stayed in a standard king room with a balcony overlooking the street. The room was modern, clean, and big. We had plenty of space for both of us not only in the room, but in the bathroom. Cramped bedrooms/bathrooms are the worst when two people are trying to get ready. But we both had lots of space to move around the get ready to go out for the evening, and to get ready for bed. The bed was comfy, and the room was quiet during the night, which was awesome because we were on the second floor street-side. I wasn't disturbed by any street noise, and I slept like a champ. Also, the room stayed super dark into the early afternoon hours. I hate when hotel curtains don't block out light. The curtains here were great! (Seems like a trivial thing until you have a toddler waking up at all hours of the night and day, and get one anniversary night away at a hotel to sleep in!) We ordered room service breakfast for the next morning. It's delivered from a cafe nearby. It was an easy process, priced well, and tasted great! I absolutely loved our stay here! It was a fantastic experience, and I'd definitely book a room here again in the future!

Couldnt be more pleased with the service we have received from the staff at Hotel Ballard. We are having out wedding there in August and since the start of planning the team has been overly accommodating, flexible, quick to reply to all my questions. Jamie is taking care of the hotel block, she is wonderful!! The front desk has been welcoming and helpful each time i visit the venue for planning meetings. If you are getting married here or near the hotel i highly recommend booking your hotel block with them!

Paid over $500 for a private courtyard suite for 1 night for a staycation only to have the whole courtyard taken over by a wedding. No other windows in the room except those looking out on the wedding. Literally advertised as private courtyard-nothing private about it. Could not access any views as said that area was all reserved for wedding. Kids running around all evening. Woman pacing in front of room to put baby to sleep. Lots of other places to stay that value hotel guests as much as catering events. Adding photos to give a better idea

We always reserve the rooftop courtyard suites with a fireplace and its just so perfect. Tons of restaurants, coffee shops, a movie theatre, a music venue and funky stores are all located in a quaint strollable neighborhood. Every detail is top notch down to the chocolate swedish fish in the room. We are frequent travelers and this is one of the best we've stayed and that includes the Vegas mega-resorts.

Stayed in a courtyard suite for the night before and the night of our wedding. The room was gorgeous, and the staff was helpful in providing extra towels and a late cleaning of the room. In addition, the hotel provided us with a bottle of champagne and a note signed by all the staff congratulating us on our wedding! Would definitely stay again

Hotel Ballard is the 3rd nicest hotel I have ever stayed in, totally quaint and comfortable.

I recently coordinated a wedding at Hotel Ballard. I was particularly impressed by the staff. Daneyla was kind, courteous, and professional throughout the evening. She even went the extra mile and brought out custom meals for the vendors to accommodate a couple dietary preferences. I hope to work with her and her team again soon!

We are currently laying in bed at 10:45 PM on a Saturday night, and it sounds like elephants are stomping on top of our room. Literally elephants. Stomping. I wish we were joking, but unfortunately we are not. Additionally, we are able to name each song they played, song after song. We are staying in room 404 so please let us help you to avoid booking this floor if you have any choice whatsoever, and are hopeful to get any sleep prior to midnight. The venue holds events Friday and Saturday nights so I imagine this room would be delightful on weekdays. We purposely stayed out past ten as we experienced similar elephant-like stomping yesterday evening, and called the front desk to inquire to find there was a party that they were breaking down etc. The party on Friday apparently ended at ten, FYI. Tonight we called the front desk, and were informed of the time the event would end, and counseled we could call management in the morning. They also said they would go up to the rooftop where the wedding is being held to ensure the noise regulations were not being violated; however, we can still name the songs and hear the stomping (dancing). The woman we spoke to thanked us for letting them know of the inconvenience, and then we said good night. Just wanted to let you all know what you get when paying $250 a night for a room on the fourth floor.

Lovely place, but feeling annoyed. When I booked, it was made clear that we're a family with two small kids. Turns out a wedding was taking place the same night and the rooftop reception was audible everywhere in the building until LATE. Now, I've got nothing against weddings (mine was so awesome, you guys... And I hope the bride and groom in question live happily ever after), but I DO feel like the hotel could have/should have contacted us to let us know a wedding with a rocking late night party would be going on the same night of our stay in their intimate, boutique property... ESP since we indicated we'd have you g children with us.

This is an updated review from my previous post. Hotel Ballard has really come through with very personal and thoughtful service. Rooms have continued to be outstanding - clean and cozy. The location can't be beat. The staff have been really great our last 2 times and I am looking forward to coming back soon. We do a lot of business with Hotel Ballard and I am glad they are right across the street!

This place exceeded my expectations. The staff was friendly, and were very welcoming. Ten minutes upon arrival I was called to see how we liked our room. Very kind of them. I didn't like that you have to pay for parking though. I paid 300 to stay here and was bummed I had to add $15 on to park. (That's just me though) The room was huge and very clean. Except the windows, lol very dirty. The tub was relaxing And had plenty of hot water. The shower had good water pressure. The fireplace was not real so that was a bummer but added a nice touch. The hotel is by several bars and shopping so it was nice walking around. The hotel has a pool but weren't able to swim because some people kept swimming even after open lap time was up. Rude! So we sat in the hot tub. Over all nice place. They did give us a complementary bottle of champagne for my boyfriends birthday which was so rad, however I didn't like how they entered our room without notice while we were out. But overall. I'd stay here again and would hands down recommend it.

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I was charged $7 for 3 hours of parking when no parking spots were available. Garage is so crammed it took me a while to turn around & get out so I could park elsewhere. The hotel needs to fix this issue & stop dispensing automatic parking tickets when all the parking lots are taken. I had to dispute this transaction with my credit card company.

What an amazing hotel. I am so impressed with how clean this place is, the spa feeling, the robes , slippers room service, bed , pillows, Big bathtub, incredible views, excellent service, so impressed. I don't even know what I can say it's absolutely stunning. The soaps in the room were so good that I took four showers in one day. I really hate to leave this place today and go home, but our son lives a block from here and we will definitely be back again and again and again thank you so much for a beautiful relaxing stay. While my husband was working, I was able to step right out the door find every restaurant I wanted, and shopping and just beautiful. Beautiful weather beautiful hotel thank you.

Beautiful hotel in a charming neighbourhood! I stayed in the Courtyard Suite and loved the beautiful soaking tub.The bed was super comfy with nice sheets. Super clean and great location. Staff is very kind and helpful.

I decided to take a chance and stay in the Ballard area and not somewhere downtown Seattle for our anniversary. The reviews and photos of this hotel met my expectations exactly! The room was a standard king bed which was just right. The room was clean, the bed was perfect, and the view on the small balcony was just right. My wife and I will stay here again because of the location to everything we love within walking distance. We had dinner, dessert,and brunch at three different restaurants all with a block of the hotel. This is the perfect hotel if you are looking for something different than the downtown Seattle experience. Book early because there is a very limited amount of rooms.

I want to pack my bags and move into this hotel forever! I came through last week while a friend was staying in Ballard and happened to check out their hotel room and some of the incredible amenities this hotel has to offer. I have to say, I'm absolutely blown away! So much so that I'll have a hard time recommending any other hotel in Seattle now that I've been here. And that's saying a lot because I live downtown and Ballard is always at least a 15 minute drive from my house. WIth so many options closer to my house, I didn't think I'd ever find a more gorgeous hotel. Everything is spotless and brand spanking new. The wallpaper, the floors, the chandeliers - it's all drop dead gorgeous. I took the elevator up to see the rooftop terrace and found a gorgeous event space that would be perfect for weddings, corporate events, big birthdays, etc. With sweeping waterfront views and plenty of indoor/outdoor space to host easily 100 people, I couldn't think of a better event venue in the entire city. I did some research on the hotel when I got home and also found that the rate for the rooms (there are only 29) are really reasonable. Even for a weekend getaway this hotel is the perfect escape.

I don't have a single complaint. This place was amazing! Phenomenal customer service. The cleanliness was superior. We enjoyed the fitness club amenities. Peaceful stay, we will be back!

Hotel Ballard is a very chic hotel, far removed from downtown, in the idyllic Ballard neighborhood. Here, you are situated on Ballard Avenue, which is a lovely place to begin a stroll of the neighborhood, which might lead you all the way to the locks or to Puget Sound. You are also right across from Rudy's barbershop, so a haircut is tantalizingly within reach. As for the hotel itself, the King Suite is very fine. The bed is one of the comfiest I've slept in. The faux-fireplace is cute. There is a balcony which overlooks the avenue, almost enticing you to step outside and sing or converse with passersby on the street. The shower and tub are nice, bu the hot water was a bit wonky. But, Ballard and the surrounding neighborhoods are very different (I'd say better) from the Downtown/Belltown scene, and this is the perfect place to stay and sleep when you're exploring these parts.

Amazing!! I can not say enough good things about our stay at Hotel Ballard. The staff was very helpful and a delight, great location, beds were wonderful, immaculate hotel, scones and coffee very tasty and fresh in the a.m., parking very convenient. If your visiting Seattle I would recommend this hotel 100%.

Customer service, decor, location... This place has it all!!!! Definitely made my Seattle trip one for the books. Even though it is not in downtown Seattle, this place is well worth staying outside the hustle an bustle... Will definitely be staying here next time I visit! Love love love

Just finished up a two night stay. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The location is walking distance is to tons of great places to eat or grab a pint. There is a music club across the street that can be a little noisy but overall the room was very quiet.

The better half and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hotel Ballard. It's a small boutique hotel located in the Ballard district of Seattle. It is located near so many restaurants! I appreciated the fact that they provided guests with maps of Ballard, complete with local listings so it was a breeze to explore the neighborhood. Along with our stay, we also received passes to the adjacent gym facilities. While I was too intimidated to visit said gym, I was in awe of the facility. I docked off a star just because they charged for parking. Unfortunately, on one of the nights we parked in the garage, we forgot to display our hotel parking pass and so we were issued a violation ticket. While I do understand that this garage serves the general public, I would think that any cars parking in the garage overnight would most likely staying in a hotel in the area. However, this is just my personal opinion and we completely own the fact that we forgot to display our parking pass, although at that point in time, we'd been parking there nightly for four nights in a row.

I LOVE this hotel!! It's beautiful, elegant, and has amazing views. I spent the night before my wedding in the bridal suite, and the staff was wonderful and very attentive. We took our wedding photos on the roof top courtyard and the photos turned out perfect! Can't wait to stay here again! Thanks Hotel Ballard! -Amanda

This review is for the Olympic Rooftop Pavilion, where we recently got married, in addition to the Hotel Ballard. ORP is a stunning event space that partners with Stoneburner to cater and it was the perfect spot for our July 1 nuptials. What I love: - LOCATION - ballard is so much fun for a wedding, hands down best decision we made was to get married there and not a barn or somewhere inconvenient for our seattle guests - the glass room creates a cozy, intimate but bright environment for your ceremony and reception. you can open the doors to let in warm air and light, or keep them closed if it's raining or cold. the hotel lobby is a great location to host a cocktail hour while they flip the room. - the wrap-around deck provides stunning views of industrial ballard, magnolia and the olympic mountains -- great for summer sunsets - the porch has plenty of seating and open space for guests to mingle (and even an outdoor gas fireplace) - The event lead (Elisabeth Spring) uses a helpful app to let you play around with your layout - she's also very responsive to email/phone and honest with her suggestions - Staff are friendly and calm -- which is what you want on your wedding day - all of my vendors loved working with ORP (that's a plus) - gorgeous location for pictures - convenient to keep the ceremony and reception in the same location Hotel Ballard: - comfy beds, high end showers and amenities, very clean -- loved the courtyard suites on the roof (perfect for a bride to get ready in and to stay on your wedding night). - we also rented a second room (not in the courtyard) for my husband to get ready in and it was less expensive, but just as lovely. - Rooms are quiet. There was a wedding reception taking place my first night there and I couldn't hear it. (Note: being a bride, I can't complain about another wedding reception having taken place the night before my wedding, but I can see how it might annoy someone who was paying for a special night out to have a wedding right outside their door -- see other reviews). That said, I couldn't hear the wedding! Still, HB may want to warn guests or offer a reduced rate if there's an event. - convenient (but small) parking lot under the hotel. - i used to be a member of the gym before I moved -- it's one of the best in the city. 2 pools, sauna, steam room, hot tub, new equipment & 24 hour access are huge benefits

This hotel was so beautiful the moment I walked thru the door. From the mono chromatic lobby, to the painting behind the front desk, I was immediately intrigued. The rooms are impeccably clean, cute, quirky yet elegant. The bed was nice and comfortable and the bathroom has great counter space, hairdryer, even a lighted magnifying mirror. The parking garage was super convenient, not to mention the 24 hour fitness center. But I have to say the hero of this entire stay was the marvelous Keith at the front desk. Keith is kind, knowledgeable and beyond accommodating. I was starting to feel pretty sick and wanted pho, he not only looked up places still open late at night for take out, but get this, he ran out to the pho place to pick up my order and delivered it to my room. I wish I had a Medal of Honor to present him because it was the nicest thing anyone has ever done. You will not be disappointed at this hotel, and if you see Keith, shake his hand for me.

I recently stayed for two nights in a room on the 2nd floor. My room was clean, quiet, comfortable and the décor was elegant in an understated way. It was a very serene and relaxing environment. All the staff I encountered were polite and helpful. And here's the reason for writing this review: not only did the housekeeping staff write a little note to me to say "you're welcome, have a nice day" for the tip that I left them on day 1, but they found and returned an expensive piece of jewelry that I had I left behind while packing in a rush. I received it in the mail today. The integrity and kindness of the staff speaks well of the entire operation. One note: Ballard has become very popular for bar-hopping, and the noise from the sidewalk outside The Tractor was audible in my room. I had ear plugs, and was able to fall asleep quickly with no problem. If you're a light sleeper, or you want absolute silence, you might choose a room that doesn't overlook Ballard Avenue.

This review is for for Olympic Rooftop Pavilion in Hotel Ballard. This space is absolutely beautiful! Would be great for any type of celebration, big or small. It would be a perfect spot for a sunny warm outdoor/indoor event as apparently the wall of windows fully open up. We had rain but it was still gorgeous and we could see plenty of boats and water from inside the pavilion. I worked with Elisabeth in planning the event and she was very nice and professional. The day of staff and chef were all great as well. One downside was we didn't set the menu until two days prior to the event, they didn't have the current seasonal menu available for us to look through so we just had to suggest a couple options of what we'd like to see and they built a menu around that. The food turned out AMAZING so that didn't end up being a problem :) You have to use the restaurant Stoneburner that is part of the hotel for all the food & beverages and I was a little hesitant at first because a few people I know who have eaten at the restaurant in the past said the food was just decent, but nothing special. We didn't have one negative thing to say about the meal we were served except maybe that the cupcakes were just very basic. I'm not a huge dessert person so without having a current menu to look at I just suggested cupcakes as I thought those would be the easiest and cutest for our baby shower. They were fine but for how much they cost I would have preferred something else. They room is set up with its own bar so all the drinks can be served right there. The space is so classy and elegant you don't need many (if any) decorations to spruce it up. We added a lot of personal touches but we really could have scaled that down and still gotten an elegant feel from the space. Very pleased with how our event turned out and the professionalism of the staff at Hotel Ballard and I highly recommend the Rooftop Pavilion for anyone hosting a baby/bridal shower, anniversary party, etc.

It's new and the staff isn't completely dialed in yet - they clean the rooms but forget to put clean towels in - little things like that. But, that said, it's a fantastic location and very pretty and very comfortable. We found people friendly and a little "newbie" in the hotel business but also amenable to suggestions - like the towel incident. The restaurant is very new - opened 72 hours ago for lunch only but it's packed and very nice. I'm sorry for the person who got yelled at - but I just want to say that when we got here at about 9pm, they were scrambling to open for the next day at lunch time. Amazingly, they did make it on time. Nice hotel, nice people and fantastic neighborhood.