Hotel BallardvsInn at the Market
Both Hotel Ballard and Inn at the Market are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Inn at the Market ranks significantly higher than Hotel Ballard. Inn at the Market is ranked #11 in Seattle with positive reviews from 17 reviewers like Condé Nast Traveler, Rough Guide and Jetsetter.
Hotel Ballard Show All Reviews
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
Oyster
Upper-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 Report
91.0
"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 Planet
Top choice
"Hotel Ballard has a lovely street profile, with its wrought-iron balconies blending in with the red-bricked edifices of yore." Full review
Inn at the Market Show All Reviews
86 Pine St., Seattle, WA 98101
From $189/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge
"Seattle's bustling Pike Place Market is clogged with tourists, but this romantic hotel at its heart remains an oasis of calm."
Fodor's
"From its heart-stopping views and comfortable rooms to the fabulous location and amazing fifth-floor deck perched above Puget Sound, this is a place you'll want to visit again and again." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Inn at the Market is one of Seattle's best-known, and most popular, hotels, in large part due to its unbeatable location." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Incredible Elliott Bay and Puget Sound vistas are the draw at this 70-room hotel (which, yes, sits right next to the famous Pike Place Market)." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This inn pampers guests in an enviable locale with panoramic views of the Olympic Range and Mount Rainier."
Rough Guide
"If you want close proximity to Pike Place Market, this top-notch boutique spot is a good choice for its fine views of the market, city or bay, and its tasteful decor, free wi-fi and rooftop deck."
Star Service
"Hovering above Seattle's famous open-air mercantile, this classic and classy inn offers a tranquil respite from the bustling crowds just outside." Full review
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The best bets are the Deluxe Water View rooms, but request a corner unit for the most satisfactory results.
Michelin Guide
"Embraced within Pike Place Market complex. the inn features an ivy courtyard and fifth-floor deck overlooking Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains."
Gayot
"This boutique hotel is hidden among the beloved shops and restaurants that make up the Pike Place Market."
BlackBook
"Inn at the Market has sweeping views of Elliot Bay, room service from the acclaimed Cafe Campagne, tempur-pedic beds, and wet bars in every room."