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Hotel Ballard vs Thompson Seattle
Hotel Ballard and Thompson Seattle are both rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Hotel Ballard is preferred by most reviewers compared to Thompson Seattle. Hotel Ballard comes in at 82 with praise from 10 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Not For Tourists.
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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Thompson Seattle
Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith
Gayot
Afar Magazine
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110 Stewart St, Seattle, WA 98101-1019
From $161 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
"A quarter of the 158 guest rooms (all dark-wood paneling with white, navy, and brass details) offer unobstructed views of Puget Sound’s Elliott Bay—dazzling on Seattle’s sunny days."
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Jetsetter
"A strikingly stylish boutique hotel overlooking Pike Place Market, with panoramic views of Puget Sound."
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Mr & Mrs Smith
"Sleek and stylish, the Thompson Seattle channels the best of Seattle, with water views, superlative food and an atmosphere that’s hipper than a barista competition."
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Gayot
"This hip hotel's innovative style feels right at home in forward-thinking Seattle."
Afar Magazine
"The Thompson Seattle adds a dose of style to the city’s hotel scene."
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