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Hotel Ballard vs The Westin Seattle
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Ballard is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Westin Seattle. Hotel Ballard scores 82 with accolades from 10 publications including Hideaway Report, Zagat and Travel + Leisure.
Hotel Ballard
Zagat
Gayot
Afar Magazine
Not For Tourists
Travel + Leisure
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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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The Westin Seattle
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
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1900 5th Ave., Seattle, WA 98101
From $111 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"With its distinctive cylindrical towers, the 47-story Westin is the tallest hotel in Seattle and has the best views of any accommodation in the city."
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DK Eyewitness
"Located in two round towers, the Westin has an indoor pool, 24-hour room service, in-room movies, valet/laundry, two restaurants, a business center, and non-smoking rooms."
Star Service
"This corporate giant offers spacious and sophisticated environs that rival some of the big boys, including the Sheraton, Grand Hyatt, Marriott and Renaissance."
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Gayot
"This hotel is one of Seattle's most popular downtown venues for galas, fundraisers, weddings and any other kind of upscale event you can imagine."
Zagat
4.2
"A "short walk from great shopping and Pike Place Market", this "beautiful" Downtown hotel appeals to worker bees and leisure travelers with "spacious", "well-appointed" rooms."
