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Ballard Inn

2.0 star property
Boutique hotel with 2 indoor pools, near Woodland Park Zoo

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In the heart of Seattle, Ballard Inn offers a tranquil retreat with 2 indoor pools, a spa tub and Pilates classes. Connect to in-room WiFi and unwind at the steam room or sauna. Guests rave about the relaxing atmosphere.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 indoor pools
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
$229 nightly
The total price is $265
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
5300 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98107

What's nearby

  • Woodland Park Zoo - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • University of Washington - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Space Needle - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Seattle Center - 10 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 24 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 28 min drive
  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 30 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field) - 32 min drive
  • King Street Station - 26 min drive
  • Edmonds Station - 34 min drive
  • Tukwila Station - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rachel's Bagels & Burritos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Miro Tea - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hattie's Hat Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sabine - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rough & Tumble Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ballard Inn

Ballard Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Woodland Park Zoo. Guests can take a dip in one of 2 indoor pools, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include a health club, a sauna, and a steam room.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (10 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite self parking (USD 25.00 per day)
    • Offsite parking within 328 ft (USD 25.00 per night)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1902
  • Health club
  • 2 indoor pools
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 25.00 per day
  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 25.00 per night (328 ft away)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

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

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Ballard Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Ballard Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Ballard Inn?

Yes, there are 2 indoor pools.

Are pets allowed at Ballard Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Ballard Inn?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 25.00 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ballard Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Ballard Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Clearwater Casino (9.3 mi) is nearby.

What is there to do at Ballard Inn and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes, Pilates, and yoga. Soothe your senses in the hot tub or take an invigorating swim in one of the 2 indoor swimming pools. Ballard Inn also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as access to a nearby health club.

What's the area around Ballard Inn like?

Ballard Inn is in Ballard, a short 14-minute walk from Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.

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Ballard Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Our room was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. The only things that could be improved are having to go across the street to get ice and no phone in the room.
Nicolle, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Ballard has many options for dining and is near the locks which are a must see. Ballard Inn is perfectly situated in the middle of everything.
Jason, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

the room was in a building not staffed close to the sidewalk. So small the bed took up all space in room no closet and the television required a computer specialist to make it work. The best thing about the room was a very comfortable bed
Walter, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Guy helping us when we checked in at the ballard was very kind and helpful
Miguel, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

As long as you are ok with the shared bath situation, this little sister of Hotel Ballard is a great deal. Ideally located, very comfortable beds, and way quieter than we expected given the busy and vibrant neighborhood. Staff was great as well.
Josh, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

This is an old hotel that has no staffing - you must go to another hotel nearby to checkin. This hotel was stuffy and smelly, the room was very, very basic, with standing AC unit with pipe out the window, remote control for TV didn't work. Paying $300+ for this room felt outlandish. The staff (who come from the other hotel) were lovely, the other hotel is lovely. But please know that the pictures of the gym are not in this facility, which is rather run down.
Kristi, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We loved that is was within walking distance from the venue for the concert we attended.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Had a great stay
1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I love the people who work for the Ballard Inn, and the area is perfect to visit Seattle. The gym accompanying the Ballrd Inn is the best part.
joshua, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Don’t think this is a hotel! It’s a hostel with shared bathrooms and definitely not worth the money! The noise was horrible on the first floor- from the street and inside the hallway. We couldn’t sleep from before midnight and past 5am because of the noise! Also no where does it mention that pool and sauna are all in the other MAIN hotel that is across the road and no one wants to wear a robe and run in a middle of Ballard across streets to go to spa that is advertised here! Don’t book it! It’s a total garbage!
Zhanna, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Wonderful spot in the heart of Ballard! Outdoor noise is less than I expected during the week, however noise from other occupants coming and going is disruptive at times.
Aimee, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Adorable property close to shops, restaurants, and bars.
Liza, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Basic-level services at historic facility

We anticipated a shared bathroom situation given the historic hotel. What we didn’t anticipate was the front desk is essentially at the Ballard Hotel, parking is tough in this neighborhood, and the swimming pool is located at the athletic club across the street which requires a lane reservation plus closed early (much to the dismay of my kiddo).
1-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice area. Staff kind of meh.
steffen, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Would stay again!
Shannon, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful old hotel!
Kelly, 3-night trip

2/10 Terrible

This place needs to close. It is absurd that they bait and switch people with website pictures. My family showed up for four evenings and would not stay. Of course to late to cancel.
mitchell, 4-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Once arrived no one there to greet me at Ballard Inn. Hotel Ballard assisted me and I was able to book with them and my stay was great. Thanks !
Andrea, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Bathroom is shared but it's clean. The building has a long history and I quite enjoy the historical aura.
Fiona, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Inexpensive, central location
Mark, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

My daughter lives in Ballard and said we should get a room at the Ballard Inn. She was thinking of the Ballard hotel, the newer part of this establishment. Ballard inn is “historic” and creaky, smells musty. Our room had a portable floor air conditioner that couldn’t be noisier. The television didn’t work properly, there was no way to get in touch with the desk except call from our mobile (different building) and that was a 1 out of 5 chance they would answer the phone. We had a shared bathroom with the entire hall (I thought we had adjoining rooms and shared a bathroom with our family). For $400+ a night this was a loss. One nice feature, the gym next door was nice and we had full access. The noise outside was like Bourbon street but they did supply ear plugs. We had to drag our bags up the stairs and there is no valet. I travel a lot for work. This reminded of an economy inn or a boarding house. The hotel looks pretty nice- so if you book this place, I would say make sure you are in the hotel not the inn.
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Property was right in the heart of the Ballard neighborhood- great eats, coffee and local brews.
Sandra, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The manager upgraded my room to one with a bathroom in it and was very nice and accomodating!
Amanda, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Hotel a little dated but cute and clean. Comfortable bed. The athletic club pass was a huge bonus!
Roberta, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location and the access to the gym is awesome. We didn’t realize when booking that the room had a shared shower and bathroom, but that was never a problem and the facilities were clean. Really comfortable bed.
Shea, 1-night trip