Hotel Ballard vs Hilton Motif Seattle
Both Hotel Ballard and Motif Seattle are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Hotel Ballard scores slightly better than Motif Seattle. Hotel Ballard ranks #19 in Seattle with praise from 10 sources including Travel + Leisure, Hideaway Report and Fodor's.
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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Hilton Motif Seattle
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1415 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
From $119 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Family Friendly
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Its rooms are comfortable and stylish and have mini-fridges and high-end coffeemakers -- many also have spectacular views of the waterfront and Olympic Mountains."
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Star Service
"In the financial district, near shopping and entertainment, this hotel has been rehabilitated and repositioned for a new generation of travelers."
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Gayot
"These discreet lodgings offer loads of character in the heart of the city."
Travel + Leisure
"Many of the upper-floor hotel rooms have excellent views of Elliott Bay; all have electric interiors—think electric pink accents and geometric prints."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Sleek and modern; it takes advantage of its heart-of-the-city location with an urban vibe that runs through its lobby, and 319 guest rooms."
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