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Hotel BallardvsW Seattle
Both Hotel Ballard and W Seattle are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, W Seattle ranks significantly higher than Hotel Ballard. W Seattle comes in at #12 in Seattle with endorsements from 15 sources such as Rough Guide, BlackBook and Fodor's.
Hotel Ballard
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Gayot
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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
W Seattle
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Concierge Fodor's Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
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Star Service Gayot
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1112 4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98101
From $127/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The W hotel chain has won plenty of national attention and devoted fans for its oh-so-hip accommodations, and here in the land of espresso and high-tech, the W is a natural." Full review
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Although the -09 and -02 "Cool Corner" rooms cost a bit more, they are worth requesting.
Concierge "Self-consciously hip—but never exuding a too-cool-for-you vibe—the W is a haven for the design-conscious."
Fodor's "The W Seattle is like an aging hipster... that said, it's still fun if you can get a good deal." Full review
Lonely Planet "The chain that brought style back to the hotel business is in Seattle in full glory." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Situated downtown within walking distance of Pike Place Market, this 26-story boutique hotel evokes a 21st-century European chic." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This sleek property attracts the hip, trendy, and well-heeled. It offers modern amenities, impeccable service, and signature ultra-comfortable beds."
Rough Guide "Stylish modern tower with a staff of beautiful people and smart rooms in high style."
Star Service "One of the most efficiently run design-hotels in the city, and its prowess as a conference magnate is unimpeachable given its unusually large size for a W." Full review
Gayot "This cosmopolitan hotel offers the seemingly requisite haute attitude to techies, hipsters and people who like to consider themselves part of the in-crowd."
BlackBook "W Hotels are fashion-forward, pet-friendly, and always the center of chic travelers' agendas. While all have recognizable features, all are distinct as well, catering to their specific locales."
