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Hotel Ballard vs W Seattle
Both Hotel Ballard and W Seattle are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, W Seattle ranks significantly higher than Hotel Ballard. W Seattle comes in at #12 in Seattle with endorsements from 15 sources such as Rough Guide, BlackBook and Fodor's.
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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W Seattle
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
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1112 4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98101
From $127 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The W hotel chain has won plenty of national attention and devoted fans for its oh-so-hip accommodations, and here in the land of espresso and high-tech, the W is a natural."
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i
Although the -09 and -02 "Cool Corner" rooms cost a bit more, they are worth requesting.
Concierge
"Self-consciously hip—but never exuding a too-cool-for-you vibe—the W is a haven for the design-conscious."
Fodor's
"The W Seattle is like an aging hipster... that said, it's still fun if you can get a good deal."
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Lonely Planet
"The chain that brought style back to the hotel business is in Seattle in full glory."
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Travel + Leisure
"Situated downtown within walking distance of Pike Place Market, this 26-story boutique hotel evokes a 21st-century European chic."
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