95 Best Hotels in Washington, USA

This sweet and simple 1930s redbrick hotel is the only accommodation in charming White Salmon, and it's a friendly, well-maintained, and convenient base for taking advantage of many opportunities for rafting, hiking, and wine tasting nearby. Suites have kitchenettes.  

Comprising four handsomely restored suites in a former boardinghouse for rail workers and four offbeat vintage caboose all filled with engaging railroad memorabilia, this distinctive inn is especially fun for fans of vintage trains, but the individually decorated accommodations are quite comfy, too. Adjacent Iron Horse Park, which is bisected by a span of the 250-mile Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail, is a wonderful spot for hiking.

At this hip Kimpton hotel in a 1910 Belltown landmark, the unpretentious vibe is masculine-chic, from the tufted-leather front desk to the Napoleonic-style pop-art portraits of local icons like Jimi Hendrix, Bill Gates, and Frasier Crane that hang in the lobby and appear again as pillows in the guest rooms. Suites are especially enticing, with eclectic vintage decor, TVs on easels, bedrooms tucked behind barn doors, and marble bathrooms with petite claw-foot tubs.

One of the best-value lodgings in Leavenworth is smack in the heart of downtown and offers modern and comfortable rooms with all of the usual amenities and a bit of chintz added for decoration. Breakfast—with fresh fruit juice, cereal, yogurt, pastries, and rotating hot entrées—is served in the lobby, but you're welcome to take it to your room or outside on the inn's terrace. Spa rooms have two-person jetted tubs and fireplaces, while townhouse rooms are a good fit for families.

This restored historic seminary overlooks 326 acres of beautiful parkland, making it an incredible place to relax and take in the lush greenery of the Pacific Northwest. Perched at the top of the lake, it's convenient for getting to Woodinville Wine Country, but works just as well for staying put and wandering the hiking and biking trails. The well-appointed, modern rooms with classic architectural features like arched windows play into the chill vibes. On-site restaurants and bars serve menus inspired by local ingredients, while the library stays stocked with books, games, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks, free to all guests.

Part of the outdoorsy-spirited LOGE boutique lodging collection, this handsomely updated mid-century motel lies a couple of miles south of downtown Westport on South Bay. Accommodations range from simple guest rooms to hostel-style bunks, and guests can mingle and relax in several indoor and outdoor common spaces, including a community room with a full kitchen, a coffeehouse, and a surf and outdoor gear rental center. There are picnic tables with open-air kitchens, grills, firepits, and an outdoor stage where movies and concerts are sometimes held.

Seclusion, quiet, and relaxation are assured at this cedar lodge in the rain forest, where five lodge rooms and two suites in the adjacent cottage have cedar paneling, handmade quilts, driftwood headboards, and oak furnishings; the large Sacagawea room even has a fireplace. The cathedral-size great room has a towering stone fireplace, a tall bookcase, and multiple couches. Two small, rustic cabins are available May through October.

On a slight bluff across from Skansie Brothers Park and the harbor, this intimate property has individually decorated and themed rooms with unfussy, contemporary furnishings and gas fireplaces, and nearly every one overlooks the water; several have decks. Rooms are named for historic boats—The Genius, The Victory, The Skansonia, and so on. Units along the back of the hill afford privacy and quiet; street-side rooms have the better views.

Fans of historic boutique hotels will love this reasonably priced 1918 brick property at the foot of Queen Anne Hill. Formerly an apartment building, the MarQueen has spacious guest rooms, all with kitchens/kitchenettes and seating areas. Patrons of the opera, ballet, and theater will enjoy being just blocks from Seattle Center and Belltown. On-site spa and salon services offer a relaxing break for worn-out guests, while the speakeasy-themed Tin Lizzie Lounge downstairs is a great spot to meet fellow travelers. Note that while the historic building gives the place character, it also means it's not sealed off from street noise and that some of the rooms show their age.

Colorful and funky rooms, with argyle-print chairs and outlines of chandeliers painted on the walls, are the choice for visitors frequenting the Seattle Center for opera or the ballet. The tiled pineapple on the floor of the lively, open lobby is a symbol of hospitality—don't miss the free pineapple-shaped treats and coffee served every afternoon. Among the room amenities are Keurig coffee machines and television and music streaming.

Ideal as a base for outdoor-recreation enthusiasts, the inn offers clean, no-frills accommodations and nearby access to the Pasayten Wilderness and North Cascades National Park. There's a restaurant that serves up hearty fare featuring local and organic products. On-site recreation includes a seasonal outdoor pool, hot tub, tennis, and fitness center. Helpful staff share their tips and knowledge of the area, gleaned from personal experience and the many organized groups that stay at the inn. Mountain bikes are for rent, and a ski rental shop is nearby for cross-country skiing on more than 100 miles of groomed trails that begin right next to the inn.

The notably quirky McMenamins company runs this offbeat boutique hotel inside a dramatically refurbished 1916 Renaissance Revival landmark set high on a hill on the north side of downtown and adjacent to Tacoma's famous Spanish Steps. With its five bars, the hotel is a favorite among fans of nightlife and historic restoration. The variety of social venues—from the brewery tasting room to the game room to the tapas bar—means you have ample drinking and dining options, all under one roof.

This 11-room lodge overlooking the Columbia River is part of the funky McMenamins hotel and tavern chain. The hotel has a bit of a Hawaiian theme, and each room has a balcony, though not all have river views. 

Perched on a bluff a couple of blocks from the bay, this elegant turreted Victorian mansion with a sweeping veranda and parklike gardens features well-appointed rooms with lovely views, some with brass beds and claw-foot tubs. This landmark sits opposite the 1892 county courthouse and takes its name from the acting German consul, one of the inn's early boarders. Guests can relax in the formal, antiques-filled parlor or help themselves to cookies and espresso in the library. The brick-lined basement holds a billiards room. A three-course breakfast (eggs Benedict is the specialty) is served in the dignified dining room with bay views.

This mid-rise property overlooking the Yakima Greenway path and the Yakima River has good-size rooms with separate sitting areas, and many with patios or balconies overlooking the river and hills beyond. Just off the freeway but with easy access to nature, the hotel is just east of downtown. 

It may not look like much from the outside, but one of the only motels for 50 miles in either direction is a comfortable and clean budget choice and a handy base for exploring Olympic National Park, with spacious rooms with modern furnishings and framed landscape photos. A couple of accommodations do stand out, however: a kitschy Twilight-themed room with framed movie posters and a red-and-black color scheme, and one larger suite with a full kitchen and separate living room.

In a former bordello that retains its 19th-century grandeur, this reasonably priced inn has light-filled rooms—many named for the women who used to work here—that feature 14-foot ceilings, towering windows, and elegant period furnishings like hand-carved dressers, wrought-iron bed frames, and big claw-foot bathtubs. A corner suite retains its original fireplace and a fainting couch. Grand sitting areas anchor all three levels, and the mezzanine has a balcony overlooking the entryway and a circular ceiling mural.

A young Ukrainian couple bought and completely revamped this older motel-style lodging in the center of Ashford, giving it a fresh, distinctive look and an upbeat energy. The unique hot tub—a bubbling cauldron over an open flame—is a particularly fun touch. Guest rooms have an inviting rustic-chic aesthetic, with timber ceilings, rough-hewn wood beds, and stylish bathrooms with heated floors.

Adjacent to the S’Klallam Tribe's Point Casino, this contemporary hotel has spacious rooms brightly decorated in patterns, colors, and materials consistent with the tribe's aesthetic, and the four-story building's cedar-plank exterior recalls an ancient longhouse. Amenities include a fitness center, a restaurant, and an outdoor patio with a firepit.

The rooms and cabins are comfortable but not fancy here, and the inn's riverfront location and amenities—including picnic tables, hammocks, a playground, and lawn games—make it a popular place to stay, especially for families. Rooms have log furnishings, including futons in some; flat-screen TVs with DVD players and streaming service; Wi-Fi; and a microwave and mini-refrigerator. Cabins have small kitchens and barbecues. Local coffee in the rooms is a nice extra.

Fans of Twin Peaks will recognize the exterior of this rambling two-story tavern and inn (although interior scenes were shot elsewhere), but you needn't have watched the show to appreciate the clean, comfy, and affordable guest rooms. Located beside the Snoqualmie River in the hamlet of Fall City, the inn dates to 1916, and its guest rooms have been tastefully updated.

On 3½ acres above the Snoqualmie River, this secluded B&B a few miles east of North Bend has unbeatable mountain and wilderness views, and the guest rooms, with wainscoting and fireplaces, have private entrances and decks. The Mountain Room has a whirlpool tub; the Bear Iris Room has a feather bed and a two-person Japanese soaking tub. Herb's Place is a hunting cabin with a kitchen and loft, and the Rock & Rose Room has its own sauna—behind a giant boulder.

This 1930s-era cabin compound on Hood Canal, built in a rustic fairytale style by the guy who designed the sets for Errol Flynn's Robin Hood movies, is ideal for a romantic yet reasonably priced woodland getaway, complete with an enchanting lodgelike restaurant and a pub offering live music. All cabins have old-fashioned lodge-style furnishings, kitchenettes, and, in some cases, hot tubs and fireplaces.

This sprawling riverfront hotel on 8 acres was reinvented as an urban resort in 2020, with an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, a lively restaurant, and free live music on the patio in the summer. The streamlined rooms spread across six buildings have calming neutral colors, comfortable furnishings, built-in USB chargers, and hidden-away mini-refrigerators and microwaves. With direct access to the Centennial Trail, it's easy to walk downtown through Riverfront Park, or borrow one of the complimentary bikes. A playground and outdoor games like corn hole make this a great family choice. The excellent on-site riverfront restaurant, Osprey's, is open daily.

At this family-friendly, attractively designed motel on the Ilwaco Marina, guests have views of the Columbia River and easy access to nearby Cape Disappointment and Fort Columbia state parks and the lower reaches of Long Beach Peninsula. The cozy rooms have TVs, small refrigerators, and coffeemakers, and the on-site restaurant serves some of the better pub food around, including locally caught albacore fish-and-chips and Dungeness crab mac and cheese.

This low-slung four-story resort with an acclaimed golf course, several restaurants, and a slew of family and recreational activities enjoys one of the more dramatic settings of any hotel in the state, on the peninsula extending into Semiahmoo Bay and overlooking the Canadian shoreline near Vancouver. Many rooms have water views and fireplaces, and all have a number of cushy amenities, including Keurig coffee makers, terry robes, and premium linens.

This modern casino hotel just outside the small town of Ferndale—10 miles northwest of Bellingham—has spacious and well-maintained rooms and a slew of amenities that include a full-service spa, an indoor pool, slots and table games, a showroom, and nearly a dozen restaurants and bars. Accommodations have brightly colored Native American–inspired prints and fabrics, and good-sized bathrooms. Among the dining options, the Steak House serves lavishly prepared filet mignon, veal chops, and seafood.

This resort on the shore of Soap Lake combines two historical lodgings into one—the former Notaras Lodge with its rustic-cabin style rooms and the Inn at Soap Lake, which originally opened in 1915 and has rooms and standalone cottages. The lodge-style rooms have quirky touches like split-stump stools and beds with log frames, as well as photos and other artifacts from the original owner. Some accommodations have both refrigerators and microwaves; several have whirlpool baths. Outside there's a hot tub, sauna, fire pits, private beach, hammocks, games, and beach toys.

Whether you're interested in gaming or not, this large contemporary resort just across the bridge to Bainbridge Island offers some of the region's most attractive, well-equipped guest rooms, especially considering the reasonable rates and the views from many rooms of Puget Sound's Agate Pass strait. Rooms are outfitted with 42-inch flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and microwaves, and guests can also enjoy the indoor pool, book treatments in Angeline Spa, dine and mingle at several restaurants and bars, and shoot a round of golf a short drive away at White Horse Golf Club.

On the edge of downtown overlooking Point Hudson Marina, this four-story boutique hotel features well-lighted, airy rooms with balconies and gorgeous bay views as well as spacious cottages, most with jetted tubs and fireplaces. The sprawling penthouse fills the top two floors and has a full kitchen, dining area, and two private decks.