Hyatt At Olive 8 vs Hotel Ballard
Both Hyatt At Olive 8 and Hotel Ballard are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Hyatt At Olive 8 ranks marginally better than Hotel Ballard. Hyatt At Olive 8 ranks #17 in Seattle with approval from 9 publications like Frommer's, Zagat and Afar Magazine.
Hyatt At Olive 8
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1635 8th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
From $179 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This downtown hotel near the convention center is Seattle's first LEED-certified hotel."
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Fodor's
"In a city known for environmental responsibility, being the greenest hotel in Seattle is no small feat—and green is rarely this chic."
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Oyster
Upscale
"You almost can’t go wrong with the Hyatt at Olive 8, which is known for its exceptionally high customer ratings, environmentally conscious design, and easy, walk-to-everything location."
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Star Service
"Far from being a tie-dyed Bumpershoot outcast, this green hotel is a sleek mainstream commercial outpost with a cool, contemporary Northwest vibe and an array of facilities."
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Gayot
"Hyatt at Olive 8 is the first LEED-certified hotel in Seattle --- a city known for its green living."
Hotel Ballard
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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."
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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."
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