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    Room with bath
    Debra R.

    Our second stay here when visiting family that lives in Ballard, and each time we opted for a room with a private bath. The upstairs rooms are lovely but small, and I just do not like trotting down the hall for a bathroom and shower. The historic building has been lovingly restored, rooms are clean and tastefully decorated, with free wifi. The best part is the location. Dozens of restaurants within a block, shops and a Sunday farmers market on Ballard St. make for a nice stay in the area while costing much less than its sister hotel half a block away.

    Deluxe room facing Ballard Ave
    Alan S.

    I found this place through desperation, during a last minute trip to Seattle. No hotel rooms avaialble due to a confluence of events, so a quick search revealed this place had free rooms. Found out that the place had only been open a week or two when I checked in. The location is in a cool, but a bit out of the way part of Seattle. Ballard is a great pocket of the city and a fun place to hangout and eat (it's literally across the street from Bastille) When I arrived, no one was at the front desk, and the door was locked. The receptionist had just stepped out for a second to help another guest. She apologies as the staff was not fully hired. No probs. The decor of the place is kind of throwback modern. the building is old, but the furnishings are kind of classic in design, but more quirky in appearance. think faux zebra skin on a chair, for example. I think it works, given Ballard's character. Room I stayed in was a bigger room, on the second floor, with its own private bathroom, and a king sized bed. Flat panel screen, etc. Not a massive room, but not crowded. Everyihing was refinished, repainted, or new funiture. Still smelled like new paint actually. I could see people might having issues with this room, since it faces Ballard Ave and it can get noisy in the evening weekends. Also, most of the rooms do not have their own bathroom. There are bathrooms that are shared (lockable though, single occupancy :-) throughout the hotel, and that may not fly with folks. I also don't think this woudl be a good family hotel. The location is killer, and that's it's biggest appeal. I almost wish there was a bar or bistro in the lobby, or nextdoor, but there are ample options in the area. Not sure what it would be like if it got very busy or crowded. there are no elevators as far as I can tell, and the rooms seem close together. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay.

    The hotel lobby from the outside.

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    I was planning my birthday trip out to Seattle and was looking for places to stay. I was looking up…read morehotels and none just stood out to me. Ever since staying at a B&B in Napa, I ended searching for one in Seattle and stumbled upon Greenlake Guest House. I checked availability, what they offer and so forth and grew too love it and wanted to book our stay with them! Julie our host was so amazing! She was kind and attentive! When we arrived she gave us a tour of the house and showed us to our room! There is a community fridge with water and sodas as well as a Keurig for coffee or tea. There was a welcome basket and bottle of wine that was provided with our stay. Julie told us that we can use their contactless app to put in our breakfast order or utilize the sheet that was provided. She told us that we can pick as little or as much as we wanted. I read great reviews on her homemade granola and definitely had to try it! After breakfast they would give you the sheet to choose breakfast for the next day. Everyday there's something different and everything that we had tried has been delicious! They bake fresh cookies everyday and you have the option to request for them on the menu and if you need your room cleaned. Julie and her staff were all so amazing to us during our stay! We really enjoyed our time here and appreciate their hospitality! Will definitely stay again whenever we visit again!

    Had a fantastic stay here in December for a girl's weekend. We rented out all the rooms and hung…read moreout in the common area crafting, chatting, and watching cheesy Christmas movies. So relaxing and restorative. Breakfast was a treat and our hosts were the perfect amount of present.

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    Capitol Hill

    We went on a couples trip in October. We traveled to Washington and met up with our friends from…read moreColorado and Tennessee. Our last two nights of our journey were spent in Seattle at the Shafer Baillie mansion. I would highly recommend staying here. The location was great for getting to downtown and all around. It is close to the Cap Hill neighborhood with shops and restaurants. There is plenty of street parking in the vicinity. The mansion itself is part of what was known as Millionaire's Row. It was built in 1914 and has been well cared for over the years. When we came back from one evening out, we all gathered in the Library and set up some charcuterie and wine to share from our travels. It was so cozy sitting all together and chatting about our adventures. The rooms are historic with modern conveniences. Our room was the Queen Ann Hill. We slept soundly in our comfortable 4 poster bed. There was a helpful step stool for me to climb up as I am vertically challenged. It has original pushbotton light switches. It had a beautiful full length mirror. There was a flatscreen TV, but we had so many wonderful activities we did not use it. The bathroom was updated but still fit with the historic look. There were two showerheads in the tiled shower. Breakfast was lovely. I, personally, have a great deal of food allergies. There was ample selection that I was able to enjoy just as much as anyone else. There were breads and pastries, jams and spreads, yogurt and fresh berries, and a hot breakfast dish. Hard boiled eggs were available as well as cheeses and meats. There was a coffee bar that was available all day that also had tea and cocoa. We sat at the long dining table enjoying each others company and conversation. We got to meet some of the other guests which added to the experience. If we find ourselves back in Seattle, this is where I will want to stay.

    Was in an emergency car charging situation and they were so welcoming to a non guest bumming…read moreelectricity, can only imagine how they serve paying customers! Will definitely be staying here soon.

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    Mildred's Bed & Breakfast

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    Capitol Hill

    You can't ask for a nicer accommodation on Capitol Hill. The owner, Melodee, told us this B&B was…read morethe first in Seattle and that's easy to believe. This accommodation screams "B&B" from it's old-school exterior charm to the warm, cozy rooms, fireplace, comfy beds and breakfast with fellow travelers. With a location just across the street from a great and green park, Mildred's sits on the Seattle bus route for an easy 10 minute ride downtown. Local eateries line 15th Avenue within walking distance. I don't know about you but once you've enjoyed all the hospitality of a fine B&B, you never want to go back to the Radisson or Best Western. Fresh baked cookies were always there, next to the tea cart, awaiting your itchy little fingers. P.S., do NOT look for any signs identifying the house as "Mildred's" for they do not exist. This will be my first lodging consideration on my next visit north.

    We spent 4 wonderful days in Seattle and stayed in this B&B. The location is outstanding. Access is…read moreSeattle's good bus system is literally at the front door. 10 or 15 minute bus ride to downtown. The house is across from the beautiful Volunteer Park. You can walk to dinner at a variety of restaurants. And, you will want to walk the neighborhood which is just about as beautiful as they get. The B&B is beautiful and owned and run for many years by Melody, who is a lovely person, The place is comfortable, well-appointed, and laid back. Fine breakfast. There's a cat. Very nice cat. Do avoid if you have a cat allergy. We don't. Would absolutely stay here again and again if we have an opportunity to return.

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    Bed and Breakfast on Capitol HIll

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    Capitol Hill

    I wanted to find a place to do a "stay-away" trip for my partner's birthday. So looking on line we…read morefound their website. It might have the smallest amount of rooms compared to other B&B inns on the hill but It's a great place to stay. Linda makes you feel like family and she and Benny take care of even the smallest details to make your stay pleasant. Heck when we met her she was making sure a girl who was looking at colleges to attend knew how to get to the B&B and if she needed to contact anyone to let them know she arrived safely to the B&B. It's is close shopping, restaurants and nightlife on the hill that you can walk around to all of it. I highly recommend staying there.

    Virgin America was having one of their usual sales...and were offering a 20% off coupon on FB. The…read morehubby states that he's never been to Seattle before, which happens to be one of Virgin's stops. So, for our 1-year anniversary, we head off to Seattle. Upon arrival, we head into our taxi into the lovely area of Seattle that is Capitol Hill. Lynda, the owner of this beautiful B&B, greets us warmly at this beautiful old Victorian-style home that's been in her family for decades upon decades. The hubby and I particularly like staying at B&Bs because they tend to be cleaner (after all, what person would let their OWN house go into a state of disrepair), and we actually like talking to the friendly owners and other guests. Admittedly, this place has furnishings that aren't exactly hip & modern. It lends itself to a bit more 'old-woman' chic. However, the furnishings are all old antique furniture that has been in her family for ages. Beautiful quality furniture that kind of takes you back in time. But what REALLY sets this place apart is Lynda herself. Lynda is a lovely woman...feels like your friendly aunt who wants nothing more than to chit chat at her dining table with you. Sure, she can be a bit overly-chatty, but like we said, we love a friendly B&B host. Lynda really made our stay lovely - even sent up a bottle of wine for us on our anniversary with a cute little note. Got to talk to Lynda about all kinds of wonderful and fascinating stuff (she lived in Mexico for 20 or so years when she went off to college, met a guy down there and married him!)...conversations were lovely and really made our trip all the more 'cozier'. Side note: Lynda has a large dog, Madeline, and a cat, Agnes (I believe). Agnes is apparently the meanest little cat...but she ignores you so just ignore her. Madeline is absolutely a doll...a big lovebug. But obviously...if you don't like pets and you don't like a chatty host, then this place may not be your place. But otherwise, head on over to this lovely B&B and let Lynda take care of you!

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