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Hotel Ballard

5216 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle, WA, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
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Non-Smoking
Parking
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About this property

Hotel Ballard is a 4-star independent hotel located in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. The property sits just 2 minutes by car from the National Nordic Museum and 5 minutes from Woodland Park Zoo, making it an ideal base for exploring northwest Seattle. With 29 guestrooms, the hotel offers intimate accommodations suited for both leisure and business travelers.

Each of the 29 guestrooms features a pillowtop bed dressed in down comforters and premium linens, an LED television with cable programming, and complimentary wireless internet access. Private bathrooms are appointed with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests rate the comfort of the rooms at 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Stoneburner, the hotel's on-site restaurant, serves Mediterranean cuisine and operates a bar and lounge. Room service is available during limited hours for guests preferring to dine in their rooms.

The property includes a full-service spa offering massages and facials, as well as two indoor pools and two hot tubs for relaxation. A health club provides fitness options, while yoga classes, pilates instruction, and fitness classes are available on site. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless internet throughout the property, concierge services, a fireplace in the lobby, a rooftop terrace, a steam room, sauna facilities, and a library. Limo and town car service are available, along with bicycle rentals nearby and access to hiking and biking trails in the area.

Hotel Ballard is 3.8 miles from the University of Washington and 3.9 miles from Seattle Center, with nearby attractions including Green Lake Park, Gas Works Park, Discovery Park, and the Fremont Troll. Guests consistently praise the location, awarding it a 4.7 out of 5 rating. The property maintains a 4.8 overall guest rating with a 95.9 percent recommendation rate.

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to midnight, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The hotel is smoke-free and does not permit pets, though service animals are welcome. Parking is available with height restrictions and a surcharge.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Hotel Ballard in Seattle (Ballard), you'll be a 2-minute drive from National Nordic Museum and 5 minutes from Woodland Park Zoo. This spa hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from University of Washington and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Seattle Center.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

National Nordic Museum - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Seattle Pacific University - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Woodland Park Zoo - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Discovery Park - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Shilshole Bay Marina - 3.1 km / 2 mi
Fremont Troll - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Lake Union - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Green Lake Park - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Gas Works Park - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Neptune Theater - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
University of Washington - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
SIFF Cinema Uptown - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Seattle Center - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
Climate Pledge Arena - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi

The nearest airports are:
Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field) - 18.8 km / 11.7 mi
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 29.7 km / 18.5 mi
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 34.4 km / 21.4 mi

The preferred airport for Hotel Ballard is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Rooms

Stay in one of 29 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Dining

Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Stoneburner, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).

Amenities & features

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 indoor pools, 2 hot tubs, and a health club. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Getting here

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - midnight
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

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

  • Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Refrigerator fee: USD 15 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay<

Know before you go

  • Reservations are required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Contactless check-out is available.