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Hotel BallardvsGraduate Seattle
Both hotels are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Hotel Ballard ranks marginally higher than Graduate Seattle. Hotel Ballard comes in at #19 in Seattle with approval from 10 reviews like Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Hotel Ballard
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5216 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98107
From $187/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Zagat "As neighborhood hotels pop up in Seattle, the fanciest one is this indulgent Ballard escape in the middle of the historic area boasting cool shops and a weekend cocktail trail."
Gayot "Located in the center of Ballard --- arguably Seattle's most interesting neighborhood --- this boutique hotel is steps from the area's thriving art scene."
Afar Magazine "Hotel offerings in Seattle’s outlying neighborhoods are fairly limited, making the Hotel Ballard a welcome addition to this newly revitalized district north of downtown." Full review
Not For Tourists "As Borat would say, "Very nice!"."
Travel + Leisure "A luxury hotel brought much-needed accommodations and a splash of glamour to Ballard, a onetime fisherman's neighborhood that's become a food and shopping mecca." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Located in Seattle's trendy Ballard neighborhood, the Hotel Ballard is an upper-middle-range boutique hotel that opened in 2013." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Not only is this 29-room boutique hotel one of the most luxurious stays in the neighborhood...but it's also in an ideal location, right on Ballard Avenue." Full review
Hideaway Report91.0
"Boutique hotel standing in the heart of the stylish and rapidly gentrifying Ballard neighborhood, about five miles northwest of downtown." Full review
Fodor's "In the heart of historic Ballard, surrounded by shops and restaurants, this chic boutique hotel features a modern take on baroque style, with gilded mirrors and sumptuous carpeting." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Hotel Ballard has a lovely street profile, with its wrought-iron balconies blending in with the red-bricked edifices of yore." Full review
Graduate Seattle
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Star Service Gayot
BlackBook Travel + Leisure
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The Telegraph Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
4507 Brooklyn Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105
From $79/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "The 16-story Hotel Deca is one of Seattle's hippest hotels, and it offers excellent value. Consequently, it's one of my favorite hotels in the city." Full review
Fodor's "Guest rooms are done in a modern-meets-deco style: Sky Level rooms have great views of the Cascades and the skyline to boot."
DK Eyewitness "This award-winning hotel has 16 stories and designer rooms that offer comfy digs and great views of the U-District, the Space Needle, and the downtown skyline."
Star Service "This boutique operation is on the larger end of scale, but is one of Noble House Hotels' Seattle trifecta offering colorful accommodations and trendy service in the University District." Full review
Gayot "A $2 million renovation in 2007 transformed this hotel into a nicely priced tribute to Art Deco --- with a warm, Pacific Northwest feel."
BlackBook "City level rooms feature views into the heart of the University District while Sky level rooms enjoy panoramic views across Lake Union."
Travel + Leisure "With its proximity to the massive University of Washington and 85-year history, the 158-room Hotel Deca is a solid and stylish choice for families visiting the campus." Full review
Jetsetter "Historic 1930s sleep in Seattle’s University District, with Art Deco–inspired interiors and a new American eatery." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Set in an impressive Art Deco tower block. Expect quirky retro-chic design, and a great outdoors-themed rooftop bar and restaurant serving up stellar cocktails and even better views." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "One of the few great hotels outside of the central Downtown corridor." Full review
