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Hotel BallardvsStaypineapple, University Inn, University District
Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Ballard is the choice of most professionals compared to University Inn - A Staypineapple Hotel. Hotel Ballard scores 79 with positive reviews from 10 sources like Andrew Harper, Gayot and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hotel Ballard
Zagat
Gayot
Afar Magazine
Not For Tourists
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Hideaway Report
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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
Staypineapple, University Inn, University District
Frommer's
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Rough Guide Gayot Not For Tourists Fodor's Lonely Planet
4140 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
From $100/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Within easy walking distance of the university, this hotel offers surprisingly attractive rooms." Full review
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For more space and the best views, opt for one of the "premier rooms," which have large windows and extra-comfy beds.
DK Eyewitness "Parents and students reserve early to save their spot at the University Inn, a non-smoking property located only three blocks from the University of Washington."
DK Eyewitness "This budget hotel is just a few blocks from the University District and I-5, so downtown is only a quick drive away."
Rough Guide "Business-oriented hotel close to the University of Washington. Some rooms have kitchens, all have complimentary breakfast; there’s also a pool and spa and free wi-fi."
Gayot "This 102-room, former motor hotel in the University District is one of the many relics leftover from the era when the World's Fair came to town."
Not For Tourists "Daily, weekly and monthly stay options."
Fodor's "With funky décor and family-friendly amenities, the cheerful University Inn is just four blocks from the University of Washington campus." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"What pushes this spotless, modern, well-located place over the edge into greatness is, believe it or not, the waffles served at the complimentary breakfast. They’re amazing." Full review
