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Hotel BallardvsThe Westin Seattle
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Ballard is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Westin Seattle. Hotel Ballard scores 82 with accolades from 10 publications including Hideaway Report, Zagat and Travel + Leisure.
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
The Westin Seattle
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service Gayot Zagat Oyster Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
1900 5th Ave., Seattle, WA 98101
From $111/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "With its distinctive cylindrical towers, the 47-story Westin is the tallest hotel in Seattle and has the best views of any accommodation in the city." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Located in two round towers, the Westin has an indoor pool, 24-hour room service, in-room movies, valet/laundry, two restaurants, a business center, and non-smoking rooms."
Star Service "This corporate giant offers spacious and sophisticated environs that rival some of the big boys, including the Sheraton, Grand Hyatt, Marriott and Renaissance." Full review
Gayot "This hotel is one of Seattle's most popular downtown venues for galas, fundraisers, weddings and any other kind of upscale event you can imagine."
Zagat4.2
"A "short walk from great shopping and Pike Place Market", this "beautiful" Downtown hotel appeals to worker bees and leisure travelers with "spacious", "well-appointed" rooms."
OysterUpscale
"Towering over downtown, the upscale 891-room Westin Seattle is in walking distance to Pike Place Market and the monorail to the Space Needle." Full review
Afar Magazine "Ideally situated near Seattle's best attractions and offering breathtaking views of Lake Union, Puget Sound, and the surrounding mountains.By
Westin AFAR." Full review
Afar Magazine "This city has a beautiful skyline, so get up high to see it!" Full review
