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Hotel BallardvsHilton Motif Seattle
Both Hotel Ballard and Motif Seattle are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Hotel Ballard scores slightly better than Motif Seattle. Hotel Ballard ranks #19 in Seattle with praise from 10 sources including Travel + Leisure, Hideaway Report and Fodor's.
Hotel Ballard
Zagat
Gayot
Afar Magazine
Not For Tourists
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Hideaway Report
Fodor's
Lonely Planet 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
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
Hilton Motif Seattle Oyster
Star Service Gayot Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph Fodor's Travel + Leisure
1415 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Family Friendly
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Its rooms are comfortable and stylish and have mini-fridges and high-end coffeemakers -- many also have spectacular views of the waterfront and Olympic Mountains." Full review
Star Service "In the financial district, near shopping and entertainment, this hotel has been rehabilitated and repositioned for a new generation of travelers." Full review
Gayot "These discreet lodgings offer loads of character in the heart of the city."
Travel + Leisure "Many of the upper-floor hotel rooms have excellent views of Elliott Bay; all have electric interiors—think electric pink accents and geometric prints." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Sleek and modern; it takes advantage of its heart-of-the-city location with an urban vibe that runs through its lobby, and 319 guest rooms." Full review
Fodor's "With a hip vibe and signature design motifs updated yearly by a different local designer, this stylish urban property has a boutique feel despite its large size." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Atmosphere at Motif is heavily inspired by Seattle's vibrant music and arts scene. The downtown hotel has a chic rooftop lounge, and its restaurant, Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails, is not to be missed."
Seattle Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
