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Ballard Inn

2.0 star property

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Exterior
2 indoor pools
Sauna
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
5300 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98107
  • Lake Union
    5 min drive
  • Woodland Park Zoo
    5 min drive
  • Expedia Group
    8 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    28 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Room
Hotel Ballard
Pool
Hot Tub
Spa
Free WiFi
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (443)
The price is $309
per night
$359 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Hotel Ballard

About the neighborhood

Seattle

With a stay at Ballard Inn in Seattle (Ballard), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Woodland Park Zoo. .This historic hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from University of Washington and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Seattle Waterfront.

What's nearby

  • Woodland Park Zoo - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Seattle Center - 11 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • University of Washington - 11 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Space Needle - 11 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Westlake Mercer St Station - 9 min drive
  • King Street Station - 26 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt & Straw - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rachel's Bagels & Burritos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sabine - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sunny Teriyaki - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rough & Tumble Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ballard Inn

Historic Seattle hotel in Ballard with 2 indoor swimming pools
Ballard Inn offers 16 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 indoor swimming pools are on site along with a spa tub. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or spa tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 16 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Dip into one of the 2 indoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a health club and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 25 per night)
  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per day)

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Free crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1902
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
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

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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 50.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 25.00 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25.00 per night (328 ft away)

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

This property does not have elevators
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or spa tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Ballard Inn
Ballard Inn Seattle
Ballard Inn Hotel
Ballard Inn Seattle
Ballard Inn Hotel Seattle

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 485 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 485 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 485 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 485 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 485 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The gym
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jody

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

George, Oroville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt the property description was devoid of the limits in our room. No chair, no dresser, no in suite, very small room. The air conditioner was welcome but took up a fair share of our limited space and was very loud. It is clean with a large bed but in our opinion does not justify the price. For a little more you can get much more; you’re paying a lot for location which is great. Felt safe with a lively neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very small room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zihao

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Snezhana, Plainfield

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two day stay
It is a very quaint European style room. We didn’t spend much time in the room. It was in a great location in downtown Ballard, Washington. There is no one at the desk to assist in anything so you have to call them and the other location Ballard hotel, is just down the street. We would definitely stay again. It was the best location to walk around and see the sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My mistake but upon checkin we discovered our room did not have its own bathroom and was shared. The price did not reflect a tiny room with a shared bathroom. We checked out and booked at their sister property for triple the price. That room was fine. Again, the pricing did not reflect the level of amenities you would expect. No robe, no mini bar, coffee wasn’t great… just a ‘meh’ experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Braxton

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden parking fees per night, rooms not what they show on picture, and you have to walk across the street to get to your room, not worth the price, never staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Inexpensive, central location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Roberta

Traveled with partner
Hotel a little dated but cute and clean. Comfortable bed. The athletic club pass was a huge bonus!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful old hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place to stay in the entertainment district
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Belinda

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ballard Inn, while smaller than the Ballard Hotel, is a gem of a property and we highly recommend it! The reception area is often closed so you have to go to the Ballard Hotel to get your room cards/check in, but it's only a couple of buildings down and not a hassle. The shared bathrooms are very well-maintained and clean; the rooms are small but beautiful and are the perfect size if you're staying in Seattle for a night or two. All in all, a great place with a wonderful history that shouldn't be overlooked!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hamed

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I would not recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jorja

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and friendly- we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The history of the the location was very interesting as well. We were able to walk to the Ballard Locks and the Botanical Garden from the inn.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small room, but a good deal for the Ballard area
We arrived super early and the folks at the Hotel Ballard (the sister property) were super welcoming. Our primary reason for not giving a 5-star rating is that the room was very, very small. It was too small for two people to stay in very long. But if you want a nice, clean place to stay in a great part of Seattle at a very good price, the Ballard Inn is a good choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023