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Heliotrope Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Bellingham with free parking

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Property grounds
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator | Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (202356994) | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Front of property - evening/night
Located in the heart of Columbia, Heliotrope Hotel welcomes travelers with a garden and lobby fireplace. Guests enjoy express check-out, concierge assistance, an outdoor entertainment area, library access, and free self-parking. Visitors praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Room (Premier Maple)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Baker)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Suite, Multiple Beds (Cascade)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2419 Elm Street, Bellingham, WA, 98225

What's nearby

  • Marine Life Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mount Baker Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bellis Fair Mall - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Western Washington University - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Bellingham Cruise Terminal - 10 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mi Rancho Meat Market - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Loft Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zeeks Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Elizabeth Station - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Heliotrope Hotel

Hotel near Western Washington University
Take advantage of a garden, a library, and a fireplace in the lobby at Heliotrope Hotel. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a front-desk safe, and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and a bicycle cleaning area
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Heliotrope Hotel include perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Library

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3 PM - 10:00 PM and 3:00 PM - midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 10:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (7:00 AM - midnight)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 2:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

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Heliotrope Hotel Hotel
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Heliotrope Hotel Hotel Bellingham

Frequently asked questions

Is Heliotrope Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 35 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Heliotrope Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Heliotrope Hotel?

Check-in is from 3 PM–10:00 PM, and from 3:00 PM–midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from noon–2:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Heliotrope Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Heliotrope Hotel located?

Located in Columbia, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Whatcom Museum, Spark Museum of Electrical Invention, and Mount Baker Theatre. Mindport and Marine Life Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Heliotrope Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 392 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 392 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 392 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 392 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 392 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, quite expensive, wish for a discount for WWU parents.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

Great customer service. I loved that they had coffee in the morning and small snack bar with beverages to purchase on site!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Renovated motel that was very refreshing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and property!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Legh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Friendly staff, clean rooms and pet friendly. We’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Loring

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

D

Lots of hype about this hotel. Granted it nicely renovated in a retro style. However the breakfast was over promoted and I was crestfallen. Sugary bakery products in a plastic bag that looked like they came out of a vending machine. Fresh fruit in a bowl was an apple or orange. We grabbed a coffee and left.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable, stylish, easy access
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
comfortable, cozy, clean, convenient. dog friendly. good restaurant recommendations
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean friendly and nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, super friendly staff, clean, and cool location. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old time motel

Very nice motel, had the old time feeling
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

GLEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the old motel feel with modern upgrades
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice that they had coffee ready by 6:00am each morning with breakfast treats. We also enjoyed sitting in the HUB and playing cards with a deck they had available for guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great conversion of a motel into a fun, sporty place. Nice rooms with good amenities, easy to get in and out of with your bike or hiking shoes. And close to all the good restaurants and brew pubs downtown.

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, clean room, spacious rooms, and a comfy bed. I love the restored Motel vibe. Close to many things in Bellingham including some great breweries. The coffee in the morning is great. Dog friendly is a plus!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Was looking for something a little different than the standard hotel room. The heliotrope definitely provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly attentive staff makes you feel at home. Great location! easy, clean, hip modern decor reasonable price. Any concern or question is dealt with quickly and professionally. I love staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This adorable, boutique hotel was easy to find, had on-site parking and exceeded my expectations in terms of cleanliness and warmth. The young man who checked me in (and was a constant smiling face throughout my stay) was friendly, helpful and full of great recommendations about the area. I wanted for nothing during my stay and would highly recommend both the accommodations and the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Heliotrope is an updated vintage motel. It was super charming and very conveniently located close to downtown. Bed was comfortable, room was clean, and the area felt safe. Walls are a little thin. The morning we left we overheard the room next to us having a very animated conversation. We weren’t sure if it was happy and excited or a fight.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lots of windows and nice yard with fire pit that will be nice if a little more time
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wanted a $50 warlt check in fee at 1pm even though my room was ready. Outrageous!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice little Bellingham hotel

Great location. Especially if you have a bike to bomb around Bellingham. Service was great and super friendly. My only complaint is that the carpets were pretty gross. Probably time to replace. Also it’s a little pricey for what it is. I’d expect this to be closer to $100 a night but I guess there’s high demand
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute converted motel nice garden fire pit comfortable room only problem was they had plugged in one of those awful smelling air wicks and it took quite a while to air the room out left them a note
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

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