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Hotel BallardvsThompson Seattle
Hotel Ballard and Thompson Seattle are both rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Hotel Ballard is preferred by most reviewers compared to Thompson Seattle. Hotel Ballard comes in at 82 with praise from 10 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Not For Tourists.
Hotel Ballard
Zagat
Gayot
Afar Magazine
Not For Tourists
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Hideaway Report
Fodor's
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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
Thompson Seattle Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith Gayot Afar Magazine
The Telegraph Fodor's
Forbes Travel Guide Travel + Leisure
Frommer's Show All Reviews
110 Stewart St, Seattle, WA 98101-1019
From $161/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler "A quarter of the 158 guest rooms (all dark-wood paneling with white, navy, and brass details) offer unobstructed views of Puget Sound’s Elliott Bay—dazzling on Seattle’s sunny days." Full review
Jetsetter "A strikingly stylish boutique hotel overlooking Pike Place Market, with panoramic views of Puget Sound." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Sleek and stylish, the Thompson Seattle channels the best of Seattle, with water views, superlative food and an atmosphere that’s hipper than a barista competition." Full review
Gayot "This hip hotel's innovative style feels right at home in forward-thinking Seattle."
Afar Magazine "The Thompson Seattle adds a dose of style to the city’s hotel scene." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Beautiful on the inside and out, Thompson Seattle ticks the three boxes Thompson Hotels are known for: design, culinary, and location." Full review
Fodor's "An emerald-velvet sectional in the art book-filled lobby catches the eye, as do the Pacific Northwest-themed touches throughout the design-savvy hotel. " Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Thompson Seattle tows the line between old and new with its masterful design and well-placed locale." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Thompson Seattle has lavish modern decor, a fantastic cocktail program at its rooftop lounge, Nest, and rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the Puget Sound."
Seattle Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Frommer's "A prime draw to this hotel is where you'll find it: at the western edge of downtown, only a block from both Pike Place Market and the water on 1st Ave." Full review
