Seattle Historic Independent hotels in Washington, Washington

This was our first visit to the Mayflower Hotel. We will plan to stay there again when in Seattle.

The Sorrento is a luxurious, welcoming hotel. Architecture is warm and inviting. The staff, friendly and attentive, but not overly so. The bed, nirvana.

This is a great old hotel with its wood floors & decor. The rooms were very clean and large with a separate sitting room and kitchen area. The bed was comfortable. The hotel was in a good area close to bus stops. Great complimentary continental breakfast - bagel, coffee, fruit & yogurt with granola or you could purchase a larger breakfast. The staff was very courteous and helpful.

I really enjoyed staying in the Ballard Inn! This is NOT a hotel for people who are uncomfortable with having to use a shared bathroom in the hall, find the idea of radiator heating too 'old fashioned,' prefer staying somewhere with an on-site full-scale free breakfast buffet, or need a living room/office set up in their hotel room. It IS for people whose idea of hotel paradise includes reasonable rates; a clean, attractive room; windows that actually open; really comfortable beds with nice linens and extra pillows; fresh brewed coffee in the common area; a central location (Ballard's fabulous Sunday farmer's market / craft fair is on offer right outside the front door); free WiFi; and friendly, helpful staff.

When you only need a place to sleep this place is great! For half the cost you would spend on anything else in the area you can't go wrong! Now if you're going to spend all of your time in your room you might want to go somewhere else, but if that's all you're going to do, save money and just stay at home.