249 Best Hotels in Washington, USA

The 330-acre Fort Worden, built as a late-19th-century gun emplacement to guard the mouth of Puget Sound, gained a new purpose when enterprising souls turned the spacious Victorian homes on Officers Row into some of the more memorable lodgings on the Olympic Peninsula. The charming houses are furnished with antique reproductions, and some have been recently renovated with new furniture. Besides the Officers Row choices, there are houses from the former NCO Row and assorted other duplexes, cottages, and loft apartments. Homes range from the one-bedroom Alexander's Cottage (built in 1883) to the recently remodeled 14-bedroom Reunion House that accommodates 29 and has a double kitchen. The old fort is a magical place for children, with an artillery museum, a marine science center, and a graceful old lighthouse. Dining options include a restaurant, pub, and beach snack shack that are open varied hours and days depending on the season.

At the heart of the 120-acre, historic Wilson Ranch, amid more than 2 million acres of forest, this upscale mountain retreat embraces the pioneer spirit in spacious rooms, suites, and cabins snuggled up to Early Winters Creek. Guest quarters in the main building are enhanced by gas fireplaces, mini-refrigerators, and balconies or patios overlooking Freestone Lake; suites and one- and two-bedroom cabins have full kitchens. The Sandy Butte Bistro, specializing in contemporary American cuisine and Washington wines, is open for breakfast and dinner. Casual fare is available next to the pool at Jack's Pizza and Brews. Both eateries may be closed or have limited hours during the off-season.

The architecture in this historic landmark building, from the fireplaces to the stained-glass windows, makes for a stunning place to stay. A recent ownership change brought much-needed updating to many of the spaces, though some of the details still feel slightly out-of-date, particularly in the rugs and bedding. The large common areas are comfortable and friendly. There's room to move around in here, including a lovely backyard and decks with fabulous views. The Gaslight also has something few other B&Bs can claim: a seasonal heated pool out back.

With a quiet location in Tacoma's residential North Slope Historic District, this Stick Victorian mansion with four lavishly decorated rooms is an excellent choice for being away from the urban bustle and close to some of the city's hippest shopping and dining districts. Typical features in these antiques-filled rooms include hand-painted ceilings and period wallpapers, and one suite has a fireplace and claw-foot soaking tub. Guests can relax in the verdant garden.

This luxury inn a block from Whitman College was opened in 2022 by twin sisters, Connie and Karrie, who bought the 1909 Arts and Crafts–style mansion that previously operated as the Green Gables Inn and quickly set out to transform it with their new vision of social connection and showcasing their art and antique collections. It sits among flowering plants and shrubs on a quaint, tree-lined street and offers five freshly decorated guest suites. The LV Suite has its own Louis Vuitton trunk (Carrie is a collector and her Louis Vuitton items are lovingly displayed throughout the house), while the Green Suite pays homage to the house's original owners, the Greens. The unique Beverly Hills–style Cabana is for groups, with four double beds and a kitchenette. Guests are welcomed with a glass of champagne and tour of the home, and can arrange the services of the on-site chef for dinners if they'd like.

Adjacent to the Washington State Convention Center, this view-centric hotel with spacious rooms appeals to business travelers, conventioneers, or brand loyalists who want a dependable Hyatt-level stay in a central Downtown location. The decor throughout is masculine-chic and not particularly imaginative but comfortably unobtrusive. Rooms above the 10th floor enjoy vistas of Elliott Bay. Suites are large, with separate sitting rooms, and executive quarters have mini-refrigerators and wet bars. Ruth's Chris Steak House is downstairs.

With nearly 400 spacious rooms, some with bunk beds and log-cabin-style forts geared to kids, this activity-focused, rustic-contemporary, lodge-style resort is the largest accommodation in the region. Families appreciate the elaborate and extensive 56,000-square-foot indoor water park, open year-round, that adjoins this retreat, part of the national Great Wolf brand. It's just off Interstate 5 about a 10- to 15-minute drive north of downtown Centralia and a 20-minute drive south of Olympia. Other amenities include seven restaurants and bars, a handful of shops, adult and kids' spas, and a full fitness center.

Its splashy waterfront location—right in the center of the marina and just a block from the ferry terminal—makes this large, modern hotel a bit more interesting than your usual midrange chain property. Inside you'll find plush furnishings, plenty of in-room amenities, and pure comfort all the way. A daily hot breakfast is included.

Since it just opened in 2020, this hotel still has a "new" feel to it, with modern amenities and streamlined, if somewhat small, rooms, and the indoor pool and complimentary breakfast make it popular with families. The city views are nice and the location is convenient for anyone needing to be close to Sacred Heart Medical Center, or wanting to be just enough out of downtown to have an easier time of parking, but close enough to go out for a nice dinner.

You can gaze out at the harbor from every guest room in this 1905 Colonial Revival–style hilltop mansion with old-fashioned rooms, three with fireplaces, with antique headboards and handmade quilts. Hand-stenciled walls surround the elegant parlors, equipped with Victorian-era antiques and fireplaces for cool evenings. Sunrooms bring in the light and are filled with fragrant plants.

Opened in 2021, this small resort offers luxury accommodations in a total of 13 unique suites, including 3 suites in the main inn with the inspiring names Love, Peace, and Joy; 9 cottage suites decorated to reflect their own evocative names and sleeping two to four guests; and the spacious Hayloft Suite that sleeps eight. The LoveAll Cafe, open seasonally, serves up healthy smoothies, all-day breakfast, sandwiches and salads, and espresso drinks. It's a handy place to fuel up before a tennis or pickleball game, or a welcome break after an energetic workout on the courts. With its verdant setting and manicured lawns, the resort is a popular and photogenic venue for weddings, retreats, and group gatherings. Use of the six tennis courts and two pickleball courts is included with your stay, and add-ons include tennis instruction and wine tasting. An outdoor swimming pool is part of future plans.

Rooms at this alpine-style pension set on a bluff and beside an evergreen forest come with unobstructed views of either the valley or the woods. Deluxe units have wooden balconies, whirlpool tubs, and separate sitting areas. The full breakfast typically includes Dutch babies (sweet, fluffy pancakes) or sourdough pancakes and sausage.

Designed in the tradition of a grand mountain lodge—with Native American wood carvings, Pendleton blankets, and a stunning log-beam lobby—this rustic-chic hotel is marred only by its bland suburban location in Vancouver, Washington. But this stylish retreat is a good choice if you're seeking distinctive rooms and resort amenities (an indoor pool and a health-and-fitness center) at significantly lower rates than what you'll pay in downtown Portland. Rooms are spacious, with custom-built wood furniture, and some suites have gas fireplaces. On-site Hudson's Bar & Grill serves consistently good Pacific Northwest–inspired fare.

At this relaxing, contemporary inn, wellness is the name of the game—there's a small but well-designed spa, reasonably priced packages include massage or other treatments, and a healthy breakfast buffet is served every morning. Accommodations range from simple and economical rooms with queen beds to spacious suites with gas fireplaces and deep jetted soaking tubs.

Modern, spacious, and comfortably furnished rooms in the heart of downtown are the draw of this appealing property whose perks include a living room–style lobby with a two-sided glass fireplace, a casual restaurant, and a full-service spa. There's a well-equipped gym and a very nice indoor pool and hot tub, too.

The Hilton Seattle is a popular site for meetings, conventions, and the summer cruise set, where the newly renovated rooms are tasteful but nondescript—you'll be paying for a brand name here, reliable though it may be. Some rooms have views of the city skyline with a sliver of Elliott Bay in the distance. The best views can be found at Redtrees bar and restaurant, a recently redesigned and attractive contemporary space that serves a delicious tomato-glazed Pacific salmon, as well as other classics throughout the day. An underground passage connects the Hilton with the Rainier Square shopping concourse, the 5th Avenue Theater, and the Convention Center.

This dependable and attractive mid-rise hotel offers a convenient location for exploring downtown, including picturesque Esther Short Park and the weekend farmers' market, which many rooms—some with balconies—overlook. The Hilton has all the amenities you'd expect of a full-service chain hotel, including fitness and business centers, an indoor pool, and a pretty good restaurant and bar.

In the heart of downtown Vancouver, Washington, this sleek and contemporary Hilton is within walking distance of the Columbia River waterfront and downtown Vancouver's growing number of restaurants and bars, just across the river from Portland International Airport, and a 20-minute drive north of Portland's city center. It's a handsome, eco-conscious hotel with large rooms outfitted with flat-screen TVs, sturdy work desks, and smart bathrooms with granite accents. Rates are quite reasonable given the quality of the hotel and amenities, which also include a business center, fitness room, and indoor pool and hot tub.

You can count on this member of the national chain for cleanliness, comfortable beds, and friendly service, and all rooms include a refrigerator, microwave, and flat-screen TV. The indoor pool and hot tub are welcome features during cold eastern Washington winters. Cookies and milk are a nice treat in the evenings, and coffee and hot cocoa are also plentiful 24/7 and free for guests. Families especially like the spacious rooms and little extras, like board games in the lobby.

On the city's southwest side, this bright, attractive outpost of Hilton's popular extended-stay brand is great for families or those on longer trips, but its reasonable rates and handy features—patio with gas grills and a fire pit, big suites with well-designed kitchens—are appealing for all kinds of travelers. Although slightly outside downtown, it's a good base for exploring western Yakima's attractions and wineries.

A short walk from Pioneer Square, the art museum, and the waterfront, Hotel 1000 features ultra-comfortable rooms with on-trend contemporary design elements and unexpected touches like large soaking tubs that fill from the ceiling.

This luxurious, modern waterfront hotel overlooks the entrance to bustling Squalicum Harbor, and its dapper rooms have gas fireplaces, plush bathrooms with jetted tubs and separate glassed-in showers, and private balconies for lounging and dining. The contemporary Lighthouse Grill has grand views across Bellingham Bay and plenty of outdoor seating. The adjacent Zazen Spa offers a full slate of pampering products and services.

This sleek, nautically themed chain hotel on northern Everett's bustling, attractive Port Gardner waterfront offers a number of pleasing features, including a pretty indoor pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and well-designed rooms with high-tech entertainment and work amenities. There's a 3½-mile multiuse trail just outside front door, along with kayak rentals, and the ferry to Jetty Island is nearby.

Hip and art-forward, the Hotel Max (for "Maximalism") blends artsy decor with punchy minimalism for an architect-office effect, and though most of the rooms are on the small side, they come with cushy trimmings. The work of local photographers is hung in the public spaces and paintings by local artists decorate the gray walls of the guest rooms—though accent colors like an orange bedspread or a red cushion save rooms from being drab. The hotel even features a Sub Pop floor, which pays homage to the famous Seattle record label that introduced the world to bands like Nirvana and Death Cab for Cutie; those rooms feature band posters and Crosley record players with a stash of vinyl albums. The downside to the Max is that rooms in the historic building can feel cramped, especially the bathrooms, which sorely lack in counter space.

Modeled with 1959 mid-century design in mind but with 21st century tech conveniences, Hotel McCoy Pullman appeals to multiple generations, and even boomers will appreciate the comfortable beds, welcoming glass of complimentary wine, and retro video games. There's an oatmeal bar with toppings for breakfast, complimentary coffee, and eye-catching murals and art throughout the property—including works by local artists who can sell them without paying commission fees to the hotel. It's a very feel-good vibe all-around and the staff reflects that in their service. The hotel even offers a "kindness" discount—asking customers who book with that rate to do a random act of kindness for someone.

This warmly furnished hotel dating from 1907, making it the oldest in La Conner, is set amid downtown's many atmospheric shops and galleries. Its homey rooms are furnished with handmade country-style furniture. A shaded courtyard enhanced by garden sculptures is the place to linger in serenity.

Opened in 2022 inside an early-1900s building that was originally a hotel but was transformed into other businesses over the years, this centrally located boutique lodging has cheerfully furnished, reasonably priced rooms, many with views of the Gorge. The hotel is right in the center of Stevenson's quaint little business district, close to shopping and restaurants, but the hotel has its own inviting eatery and wine bar, 77 Cork & Tap Bistro. 

One of the best-maintained and lowest-priced motels in the Yakima Valley, this modernly revamped mid-century motor lodge stands out for its simple but cheerful rooms, some with wet bars. A surprisingly good continental breakfast is included in the rates, and there's an outdoor pool. 

Located on a breathtaking bend in the Columbia River about 20 miles north of Chelan, this three-story, motel-style property has handsome rooms, all of them with fireplaces and generously sized balconies with water views. A good stopover en route to Winthrop, Howard's also has boat launches and free moorage for up to eight boats, making it a particularly appealing hotel among Columbia River fishing enthusiasts.