Hotel Ballard – A Favorite for Families in Seattle

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.