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Staypineapple, Watertown, University DistrictvsHotel Ballard
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. On balance, Hotel Ballard ranks slightly higher than Watertown Hotel - A Staypineapple Hotel. Hotel Ballard comes in at #19 in Seattle with praise from 10 reviewers including Gayot, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.
Staypineapple, Watertown, University District
Frommer's
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
BlackBook
Zagat
Not For Tourists
Gayot
Lonely Planet
4242 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
From $108/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Only blocks from the University of Washington, this beautifully designed hotel is definitely well placed for a trendy clientele." Full review
Fodor's "Free parking and Wi-Fi, freshly baked cupcakes, shuttle service to Downtown and elsewhere, and creative amenities make this University District hotel a great deal." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Essentially a hotel catering to students and their parents, Watertown boasts non-smoking premises, complimentary breakfasts, loaner bicycles, and a free shuttle to select attractions."
BlackBook "Airy, glassy rooms with great views of Lake Union and the downtown skyline."
Zagat4.2
"Admirers of this "modern" University District boutique that's "convenient to UW" praise its outstanding, "knowledgeable" service and "beautiful", light-filled quarters."
Not For Tourists "A very fine hotel that sweetens the deal with lobby cupcakes."
Gayot "With its vibrant, colorful atmosphere and generous use of natural light, this hotel offers a refreshing stay in the University District."
Lonely Planet "Bare concrete and high ceilings in the lobby make it seem stark and museum-like, but that translates to spacious and warmly furnished rooms." Full review
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
