Bellingham
Downtown Bellingham lacks a decent number of well-appointed independent hotels, but one good option is this prime place in genteel Fairhaven. In keeping…
Must-see hotels in Washington
San Juan Islands
Handily situated 1 mile south of the ferry landing and 3 miles north of Lopez Village, this pleasant waterfront campground features a picnic area, vault…
Queen Anne & Lake Union
There's something about the surprisingly un-Mediterranean Med Inn that just clicks. Maybe it's the handy Lower Queen Anne location, or the genuinely…
Olympic Peninsula & Washington Coast
This historic brothel with a McMenamins makeover (read: old-world class with quirky touches) offers bunks and double rooms with shared baths. Bonus: you…
Queen Anne & Lake Union
Over on the southwest side of Lake Union, the Courtyard Marriott has all the big-hotel amenities you’d expect, including an indoor pool and a restaurant…
Around Seattle
This contemporary, condo-esque inn is as stylish as it is expensive. The 26 beautifully furnished waterfront rooms and suites have large windows,…
Spokane
An arty redesign of a formerly basic motel, the Ruby has a ’70s feel, with cool original art on the walls and a sleek cocktail lounge adjoining the lobby…
Belltown & Seattle Center
One of six Warwicks in the US (the most famous is in New York), Seattle's offering looks rather stuffy, but actually it isn't. Rooms, with HBO connection,…
Central Washington
At this Leavenworth classic the day starts with a blast on an alpenhorn before breakfast. If that doesn't send you running for your lederhosen, consider…
Olympic Peninsula
Homey and friendly, the Waterstreet offers great-value rooms in a naturally aged Victorian flophouse. If you're a family or group, go for suite 5 or 15 –…
Belltown & Seattle Center
Old-world and allegedly haunted, the hip and whimsical Moore is undoubtedly central Seattle's most reliable bargain, offering fixed annual prices for its…
Washington Cascades
The National Park Inn, parts of which date from 1911, goes out of its way to be rustic, with no TVs or telephones and small yet cozy facilities. But who…
Belltown & Seattle Center
This impossible-to-miss, two-cylinder luxury business hotel has an astounding 900 rooms, some of which contain Jacuzzis and a range of workout equipment…
Central Washington
The Ledgestone looks like another roadside chain hotel, but it's not. All its rooms are one-bedroom suites with mini kitchens, lounge areas, bathrooms and…
Washington Cascades
A frontier-style hotel with a wraparound veranda, the Packwood ain't fancy, but it's authentic – and at this price, who can argue? There are nine varied…
Bellingham
Inside the historic Waples Mercantile Building in Lynden, 15 miles north of Bellingham, this hotel has elegantly furnished modern rooms and all the…
Washington Coast
This newly renovated hotel overlooking the harbor has stripped-down, modern rooms and a comfortable restaurant-pub on-site. Simply furnished queen rooms…
San Juan Islands
Earthbox is a hybrid of simplicity and sophistication as a former motor inn made over to resemble a deluxe hotel. The result: a variety of funky, cleverly…
San Juan Islands
The five great rooms and one (two-bedroom) cabin at this cozy, hip inn are decorated with an eclectic assortment of furnishings, much of it refurbished…
Washington Cascades
The closest full-service accommodations to the blast zone offers campsites and RV hookups, basic two- or four-person cabins and a yurt that sleeps six…
Washington Cascades
There’s not a lot to choose from on Mt St Helens’ south side in the noncamping genre, so thank your lucky stars that this place, in the rather lonesome…
Washington Cascades
A mile south of Trout Lake on Hwy 141 are five beautifully presented cabins in the woods, in the shadow of snow-sprinkled Mt Adams. Wonderfully landscaped…
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
Seven miles south of Bellingham, along scenic Chuckanut Dr, these campsites sit among Douglas firs and cedars with access to Chuckanut Bay and its 20-plus…
Central Washington
Choose from simple but very cute private cabins or a four-bed bunk room with shared bath and kitchen at this hip riverside hotel. Borrow a bicycle, hang…
San Juan Islands
Relatively isolated on Lopez' southern reaches, this 1927 farmhouse contains four bedrooms and one harbor-view suite and gets consistently fantastic…
Belltown & Seattle Center
The reliable Belltown Inn is a popular midrange place to stow your suitcase – good on the basics, if a little light on embellishments. That said, there's…
Washington Coast
Most of the over 200 single-family homes on the books here are holiday rentals. There's a huge variety, from small, romantic cottages to huge party pads…
Washington Cascades
Directly across from the entrance to the Mt St Helens Silver Lake Visitor Center, Seaquest has 88 wooded campsites, including a separate hiker-cyclist…
Wenatchee Confluence State Park
Central Washington
The campground, with 51 hookups and eight tent spaces, is on the north bank of the Wenatchee River. It's an ideal spot for active travelers: besides a…
Washington Coast
Classy yet cozy, right on the beach and with friendly owners who go out of their way to ensure all their guests' needs are met: it's hard to do better…
Seattle
Set in a landmark-listed craftsman-style house in Capitol Hill, the Gaslight Inn has eight rooms available, six of which have private baths. In summer, it…
Best Western Pioneer Square Hotel
Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo
Rooms and common areas at this historical hotel feature period decor and a comfortable atmosphere. The only hotel in the historical heart of Seattle, it…
Central Washington
Situated on 10 acres by the Wenatchee River, this 1917 mansion turned B&B has six individually crafted rooms, river views, and a manicured English garden…
Queen Anne & Lake Union
A classic old-school apartment building (built in 1918), the MarQueen has hardwood floors throughout and a variety of rooms, all with kitchenettes (left…
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
Some of the 10 rooms here have fireplaces, others have Jacuzzi tubs or a view (choose from the garden, the surrounding farmlands or snowcapped Mt Baker)…
San Juan Islands
Eastsound's oldest and most eye-catching building, the Outlook Inn (1888) is an island institution. Budget rooms are cozy and neat (try for room 30),…
San Juan Islands
A short walk from the ferry terminal, this pleasant hostel is located in a homey house with comfortable dorms and affordable private rooms. The main…
Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront
Right in the heart of Pike Place Market, this boutique hotel has elegant, good-sized rooms, many with large windows or small balconies. There's an awesome…
Olympic Peninsula
A brick gem set off the main drag but still in the heart of town, this place keeps to the Victorian theme but transcends the norm with great service and…
Washington Cascades
With an expansive lobby complete with crackling fireplace and huge, well-stocked rooms, this lodge is far plusher than an average motel. The outdoor…
