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Hotel Ballard

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

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Lobby sitting area
Meeting facility
Fitness studio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$484
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

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5216 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98107
  • Place, Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Swedish Medical Center - Ballard Campus
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Nordic Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard Area

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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 cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Seattle

At Hotel Ballard you'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from National Nordic Museum and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Woodland Park Zoo. Highlights at this boutique hotel include 2 indoor swimming pools, 2 hot tubs and a full-service spa. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with facials and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Stoneburner, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym and sauna as well as access to aerobics classes and basketball. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Ballard hotel include Museum of Pop Culture and Seattle Center.

What's nearby

  • Portland Building - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ballard Farmers Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Swedish Medical Center - Ballard Campus - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Nordic Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

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
  • ‪Sabine - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hattie's Hat Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rough & Tumble Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lupe's Situ Tacos - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ballard

Hotel with 2 indoor swimming pools, near National Nordic Museum
Hotel Ballard offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 indoor swimming pools, and 2 hot tubs along with a health club and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a library are also featured at the boutique Hotel Ballard. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Seattle hotel is smoke free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2013
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Ballard offers 29 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 42-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Seattle hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and fridges can be requested.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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 cot
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 4 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Ballard Seattle
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Ballard?

Hotel Ballard offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Ballard?

As of 23 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ballard on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$483.96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Ballard?

Yep, Hotel Ballard has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 25 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Ballard?

The closest beach to Hotel Ballard is Alki Beach (9.4 km).

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Ballard?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Hotel Ballard. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and prenatal massages.

Does Hotel Ballard have a pool?

Hotel Ballard has 2 indoor swimming pools.

What luxury perks are available at Hotel Ballard?

Hotel Ballard features 2 indoor pools, 2 hot tubs and a health club. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds and premium bedding.

What makes Hotel Ballard a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Ballard.

Is Hotel Ballard family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as 2 indoor pools, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Ballard is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Ballard?

No, Hotel Ballard does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Ballard?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Ballard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Ballard?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Ballard Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 543 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 543 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 543 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 543 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 543 reviews

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 Excellent

Trina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Brittany

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing stay. Lack of hot water, light bulbs burned out, charge for parking (not mentioned at check in), dirt along the baseboards Phoned to ask about extra charges- 25 minutes on hold. Unfriendly response when I mentioned this wait time. This hotel charges high end rates (almost $400 a night) - I would encourage it to try harder. I would mention this is my actual first bad review to any hotel. So to illicit this response - I would say it wasn’t a good one.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carrie, Seattle

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seems like this room needs some service fixing some things. The handle in the fridge broke, the showerhead hose is pinched and the showerhead won’t stay up.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

rhonda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Would stay here again

Beautiful hotel and great location. Approximately 3 miles to the port, in walking distance of restaurants and shops. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with partner
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

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located. Staff is slim but friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANET, EUGENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality provided by the front desk staff. Love the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Scranton

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

Jody

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love the rooms , decor and location. 2nd time we have reserved a rooftop room. On both occassions we were not told there was a wedding happening and so we were not able to enjoy the rooftop views. For the price of the rooms, I feel we have been made aware of this. Front desk staff seemed lazy- no TP in main floor bathroom . But hotel is in an excellent location hotel is unique and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Alesia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with family
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

Winnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alesia

This Hotel Ballard, is right where I want to be.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debi

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

Great

Great place, very up to date and many places within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025