Hotel BallardvsHotel 1000, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Both properties are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Loews Hotel 1000, Seattle scores significantly higher than Hotel Ballard. Loews Hotel 1000, Seattle scores 92 with approval from 17 reviewers such as Fodor's, Jetsetter and Not For Tourists.
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
Hotel 1000, LXR Hotels & Resorts Show All Reviews
1000 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
From $215/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Geared toward techie business travelers, Hotel 1000 is the most luxurious and one of the most technologically advanced hotels in Seattle." Full review
Concierge
"The predominant vibe may be one of a design-forward boutique hotel, but the technology is so advanced you'd swear Bill Gates was brought on as a consultant."
Oyster
Upscale
"This upscale hotel is located smack-dab in the heart of Downtown Seattle, within walking distance of major attractions like the Pike Place Market and the waterfront." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Pacific Northwest is honored in subtle ways throughout the space: dark greens, browns, and blues replicate the colors of the land and water." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"An upscale hotel in a great downtown location. Rooms feature fine Thai linens, two-person tubs, and state-of-the-art entertainment centers."
Star Service
"Some of the highlights here include a virtual golf course, a well-stocked spa and some of the most sophisticated accommodations in the state." Full review
Gayot
"Designed for business and leisure travelers, this hotel offers the best of both worlds, from sparkling wine on arrival to complimentary Wi-Fi and a virtual golf club for relaxation between meetings."
BlackBook
"Where to start? This hotel is geek's paradise."
Zagat
4.7
"This "chic", central Downtown boutique delivers "everything you desire", from "beautiful", "modern" quarters with floor-to-ceiling windows."
Not For Tourists
"Will make you feel like a thousand dollars."