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Crowne Plaza Seattle-Downtown vs Hotel Ballard

Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Ballard ranks slightly better than Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown Area. Hotel Ballard comes in at #19 in Seattle with endorsements from 10 sources such as Zagat, Oyster and Hideaway Report.

Crowne Plaza Seattle-Downtown
Crowne Plaza Seattle-Downtown
7 / 10
1113 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
From $96 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A reputable chain hotel with well-appointed rooms and trendy boutiques. An easy walk to the Convention Center."
Star Service Star Service
"Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown competes head-to-head with its neighbor Hilton Seattle, and its rates and facilities provide a dependable address for midrange travelers here on business." Full review
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Zagat Zagat
4.0
"The "incredible views" of Seattle and "fantastic" service "exceed expectations" at this "classy" Downtown chain link boasting an "excellent location for business or sightseeing"."
Gayot Gayot
"This Crowne built its local kingly reputation on its high level of service and a great location."
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, the upper-middle-range Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown Area is a modern high-rise hotel with 34 floors all upgraded and renovated in 2014." Full review
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Hotel Ballard
Hotel Ballard
7 / 10
5216 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98107
From $187 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Zagat 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 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 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 Not For Tourists
"As Borat would say, "Very nice!"."
Travel + Leisure 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
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