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Hotel Ballard

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 indoor swimming pools, near National Nordic Museum

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofabed | Courtyard view
Hotel Ballard offers upscale boutique accommodations near Woodland Park Zoo. Enjoy drinks on the rooftop terrace, spa treatments, and free in-room WiFi. The property features Mediterranean cuisine at Stoneburner and Pilates classes at the health club.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Luxury Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
5216 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98107

What's nearby

  • Woodland Park Zoo - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 9 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Space Needle - 13 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Seattle Center - 13 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • University of Washington - 14 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Westlake Mercer St Station - 8 min drive
  • King Street Station - 25 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rachel's Bagels & Burritos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hattie's Hat Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sabine - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rough & Tumble Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Miro Tea - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ballard

Upscale boutique hotel near Woodland Park Zoo
Located close to National Nordic Museum, Hotel Ballard provides a rooftop terrace, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a sports massage, a manicure/pedicure, or a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, Stoneburner, features happy hour and dinner. Pilates classes and yoga classes are offered at the health club; other things to do include basketball. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 indoor pools
  • Limo/town car service, self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, concierge services, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Ballard offer perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, down comforters, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Stoneburner

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • 2 indoor pools
  • Basketball
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • In-room crib
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Refrigerator fee: USD 15 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

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 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
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 Indoor pools.

Is Hotel Ballard pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Ballard?

Self parking is available for USD 25 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ballard?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Ballard?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Ballard located?

Located in Ballard, this spa hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from National Nordic Museum and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Woodland Park Zoo. University of Washington and Museum of Pop Culture are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Ballard Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 537 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 537 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 537 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 537 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 537 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with our stay at the Hotel Ballard. Rooms were clean and comfortable and a juliet balcony a plus on a sunny fall day. Bonus to be able to overlook the farmers market and stroll up the street. Convenient parking and easy to get to main roads when needed. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean hotel. The staff was very friendly and the rooftop area is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. Nice area, lots of bars of restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is nice and in a great area. The gym is beyond legit
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a fantastic stay at Hotel Ballard !! The staff was amazing and couldn’t be nicer !!! Great neighborhood, can’t say enough about this hotel !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a great location. Staff was friendly and helpful. Truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great dining and shopping in the neighborhood
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Having a Blast in Ballard

It is in a fantastic location in the Ballard District. We ate a delicious dinner at the Stoneburner Restaurant attached to the hotel and walked out the front door to a festive Farmer's Market Sunday morning. The room was clean and quiet and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our go-to spot in Seattle and we stay here at least once a year. Super walkable with great shops and restaurants and Sunday morning farmers market all right outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, eloquent rooms in a great neighborhood full of walkable shops and restaurants. A vast gym onsite is available to guests. The brewery district is nearby, as well as the Nordic Museum, and be sure to take a walk to the docks. CJA
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

Fabulous stay in Seattle.

Great hotel and perfect location. This will be where I will stay on future Seattle trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful hotel, with high end finishes. Very clean and great location for food, drinks, and entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel has a rigid cancellation policy, and their internal policy is not aligned with what is provided via Expedia. The hotel’s policy is 72 hour cancellation notice by 4pm, where Expedia says by 6pm. I inquired with the hotel on this discrepancy and provided documentation but NO ONE got back to me. The staff i did speak to on the phone were very rude and patronizing, did not offer to help or investigate policy discrepancy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Corrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice amenities. Clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim

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

Great stay

Friendly staff, clean room & comfy beds. With nice shower and hot water with good pressure. Great view from our balcony. Enjoyed the big bottle of free water and use of the barrowed umbrella located in our room. Safe & walkable location with fun bars & restaurants and farmers market on Sunday. When in Seattle we will stay there next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Very nice boutique hotel

This is a very nice hotel in a very cute neighborhood with lots interesting shops and restaurants. I am making a quick overnight trip. I am sorry that I will not be able to explore. The rooms are clean and very comfortable. I have no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Einar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It says they have pools, but they don’t. The gym next doors has an ancient pool that has 4 tiny swimming lanes. As a hotel guest you can ”book” a lane in the pool. We stayed there for 3 days, and the only available time was 6am for 3min. The kids was very unhappy. They neither have breakfast. The staff said they often get complains about that they lie about having a pool. I was promised a refund by the person at the desk but it never came through. There are much better hotels around, I would never recommend anyone to stay at this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Over-priced, poor management, never again

There were many problems at this hotel, and it is over-priced compared with hotels closer to downtown. Ballard is a fun area, but I would not stay at this hotel. No coffee shop or restaurant at the property. If you are up early, no luck. You have to wait until breakfast places in the neighborhood open around 7:30. "The room with patio" is facing an event space on the patio -- people can look into your windows and the glass door. I had to keep the curtains closed while it's light outside because strangers were walking by outside. I had reservation issues with the hotel. They charged me directly to my credit card without my authorization. I asked for refund. I gave my email so that "they will get back to me." They never did in spite of repeated request from me. I had to go through the dispute process with the credit card company.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Utterly, deplorable service. Do not Stay at the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Complete BS to offer a pool and services that you need reservations for. I feel I did not get a good experience here. I want my money back!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaaren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow!! So impressed with the high standards of Hotel Ballard. Rooms were large, clean, and had amenities such as a larger fridge. The area surrounding the hotel was super quaint. Restaurants, bars, and local shops were all walkable. Highly recommended this property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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