Must-see hotels in Washington

  • Historic Davenport Hotel

    Spokane

    This historic landmark (opened in 1914) is considered one of the best hotels in the country. Even if you're not staying here, linger in the exquisite…

  • Ross Lake Resort

    North Cascades

    The floating cabins at this secluded resort were built in the 1930s for loggers working in the valley soon to be flooded by Ross Dam. There's no road in –…

  • Sun Mountain Lodge

    North Cascades

    Without a doubt one of the best places to stay in Washington, Sun Mountain Lodge has an incomparable natural setting, perched like an eagle's nest high…

  • University Inn

    Seattle

    This spotless, modern, well-located place is good – especially when you factor in the waffles served with the complimentary breakfast. The hotel is four…

  • Palihotel

    Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront

    The rare new hotel that isn't a utilitarian business tower, Palihotel is an understated boutique (part of a small, but expanding, chain) whose early-20th…

  • Edgewater

    Belltown & Seattle Center

    Fame and notoriety have stalked the Edgewater. Perched over the water on a pier, it was once the hotel of choice for every rock band that mattered,…

  • Fairmont Olympic Hotel

    Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront

    With 450 rooms and every imaginable service, this place is certainly a splurge, but it’s worth exploring even if you don’t stay here – have an oyster at…

  • Captain Whidbey Inn

    Around Seattle

    The beautifully forest-clad Captain Whidbey Inn was built in 1907 and has all the creaky floors and enchantingly rustic log construction to match. Lodging…

  • Hotel Ballard

    Ballard & Discovery Park

    Ballard's glittering designer hotel, which opened in May 2013, exemplifies the neighborhood’s upward rise. The seduction begins outside: Hotel Ballard has…

  • Gatewood B&B

    Seattle

    Ease into a totally cozy getaway in this beautifully restored home on Seattle's leafy outer edges. Each room is different, but they all have early-20th…

  • Bacon Mansion B&B

    Seattle

    A 1909 Tudor-style mansion whose imposing exterior belies the quirky charm of its friendly hosts, this four-level B&B on a quiet residential street just…

  • Lake Quinault Lodge

    Olympic National Park

    Everything you could want in a historic national-park lodge and more, the suspended-in-time Quinault, built in 1926, has a massive fireplace, a manicured…

  • Hotel Max

    Belltown & Seattle Center

    It's tough to get any hipper than a hotel that has a whole floor dedicated to Seattle's indie Sub Pop record label (that unleashed Nirvana on an…

  • Shelburne Hotel

    Washington Coast

    A beloved, enduring Washington classic recently spiffed up under new ownership, the Shelburne offers 15 elegant, personality-filled rooms that have been…

  • Kalaloch Lodge

    Olympic Peninsula

    The Kalaloch (built in 1953) makes up for a relatively unassuming facade with a spectacular setting perched on a bluff overlooking the crashing Pacific…

  • Hotel Bellwether

    Bellingham

    Bellingham's finest and most charismatic hotel lies on the waterfront and offers views of Lummi Island. Standard rooms (some with water views) come with…

  • Run of the River Inn

    Central Washington

    A romantic dream: welcome to a stress-free, child-free, smoke-free B&B where all the rooms are suites and breakfast is the tastiest and largest meal of…

  • Inn at Abeja

    Southeastern Washington

    If you have your own transportation and feel like spoiling yourself, spend a night at this historic farmhouse and winery set in the foothills of the Blue…

  • Wild Iris Inn

    Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands

    The Wild Iris is the perfect blend of boutique hotel swank and the homeyness of Gran's house. Yes, it's a B&B, but you never get the feeling of being in…

  • Riverwalk Inn

    North Cascades

    Simply great value, this meticulously maintained, refurbished motel has 12 charming, brightly painted rooms surrounding a flowery little garden. There's a…

  • Cherry Wood Bed Breakfast & Barn

    Central Washington

    Sleep under a down duvet in a luxury tipi, breathe in the fragrance from bath salts in a claw-footed tub under the stars, do some yoga in a wine cellar…

  • Edenwild Inn

    San Juan Islands

    Eden is the word at this Victorian-style mansion in Lopez Village with its lovely formal gardens, wide porch and meticulous attention to detail. Encased…

  • Maxwell Hotel

    Queen Anne & Lake Union

    Located in Lower Queen Anne, the Maxwell has a huge designer-chic lobby with a floor mosaic and colorful furnishings that welcomes you with aplomb…

  • Olympic Lights B&B

    San Juan Islands

    Once the centerpiece of a 320-acre estate, this splendidly restored 1895 farmhouse now hosts an equally formidable four-room B&B that stands on an open…

  • Hotel Monaco

    Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront

    Whimsical and with dashes of European elegance, the downtown Monaco is a classic Kimpton hotel whose rooms live up to the hints given off in the…

  • Betty McDonald Farm

    Around Seattle

    You don't need to be a fan of the author for whom the Betty McDonald Farm is named to enjoy its many charms. This secluded working farm has two large…

  • Palace Hotel

    Olympic Peninsula

    Built in 1889, this beautiful Victorian building was once a brothel run by the locally notorious Madame Marie, who did business out of the 2nd-floor…

  • Loge at the Sands

    Washington Coast

    This Insta-worthy surfers' hangout is a combination hotel, hostel and super-chic campground, decked out in tiny lights and reclaimed wood. Choose from…

  • Salish Lodge & Spa

    Around Seattle

    Here is a beautiful resort that sits atop 268ft Snoqualmie Falls. This hotel doesn't rest on its well-located laurels: the modern amenities combined with…

  • Graduate Seattle

    Seattle

    This new kid on the block brings hip sophistication to the U District's hotel scene. Eclectic furniture and walls full of framed photographs almost make…

  • Palladian Hotel

    Belltown & Seattle Center

    Run by the Kimpton Group as an upscale boutique hotel, the Palladian’s vintage neoclassical facade lives up to its name. The interior decor is more…

  • Alexis Hotel

    Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront

    Run by the Kimpton Hotel group, the Alexis is a boutique hotel that is positively lavish, with huge rooms, thick carpets, gleaming bathrooms and some…

  • Mountain Home Lodge

    Central Washington

    With 40 miles of hiking or snowshoeing trails (depending on the season) to explore from the door, this place kerplunks you in the heart of Leavenworth's…

  • Arctic Club

    Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront

    This plush hotel is housed in a downtown building renowned for its carved walrus heads, the former home of an association for 1897 Klondike gold-rush vets…

  • Hotel 1000

    Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront

    If you love the clean lines and simple elegance of IKEA, but you happen to have just won the lottery, you might design a hotel like this. Leather-clad egg…

  • Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

    Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront

    You can expect swish, five-star luxury from the Four Seasons with exemplary beyond-the-call-of-duty service to go with it; indeed, the personal touches…

  • Moxy

    Queen Anne & Lake Union

    A chain (or rather, a Marriott-branded property) with enough goofy charm to take the corporate edge off, Moxy is a relatively new hotel in the South Lake…

  • Doe Bay Village Resort & Retreat

    San Juan Islands

    One of the least expensive resorts in the San Juans, Doe Bay has the atmosphere of an artists' commune combined with a hippie retreat. Accommodations…

  • Old Consulate Inn B&B

    Olympic Peninsula

    Another Queen Anne masterpiece, this former residence of the German consul is a splendid eight-room B&B adorned with the kind of authentic 19th-century…

  • Watertown Hotel

    Seattle

    Easy to miss because it looks like one of those crisp new modern apartment buildings, the Watertown has an arty-industrial feel. Bare concrete and high…