Hotel Ballard – A Favorite for Families in Seattle
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Hotel Ballard offers four room types: Standard Double, Standard King, Courtyard Suite, and Luxury Suite. Standard rooms measure 400 square feet, with ADA-accessible options available. Courtyard and Luxury Suites span 630 square feet, featuring private entrances, sleeper sofas, and fireplaces. All rooms include Molton Brown toiletries, high-definition TVs, and blackout drapes. Luxury Suites add soaking tubs, Juliet balconies, and bay windows overlooking Ballard Avenue.
Dining at Stoneburner
The onsite Stoneburner Restaurant serves Mediterranean-inspired dishes with Pacific Northwest ingredients, focusing on stone hearth cooking. Open Wednesday to Saturday for dinner (4 PM-9 PM) and Sunday brunch (10 AM-3 PM). The upstairs Café offers casual fare like fish and chips, while the Boathouse level features wild salmon, oysters, and local beers.
Olympic Club & Spa
Guests receive complimentary access to the Olympic Athletic Club, open daily with fitness equipment and classes. The adjacent Olympic Spa provides treatments like massages and facials, exclusive to members and hotel guests. Spa services require advance booking.
Ballard Avenue Location
The hotel is steps from the Ballard Farmers Market (Sundays, 9 AM-2 PM) and a 5-minute walk to the National Nordic Museum. Nearby spots include Macleod's Scottish Pub for whisky, Sabine for cocktails, and Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (4 km away). Bus #7 and the Green Line Tram stop within blocks.
Services & Policies
Complimentary Wi-Fi and afternoon room service (Wednesday-Sunday) are included. Self-parking costs $25/night. Smoking incurs a $250 fee; pets are prohibited ($500 penalty). The rooftop pavilion hosts weddings and events. Check-in requires age 21+. ADA rooms have walk-in showers with grab bars.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Cycling
- Yoga class
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Kids club
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa & wellness centre
- Steam room
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Trouser press
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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