249 Best Hotels in Washington, USA

Near Bellevue Square and other downtown Bellevue shopping centers, the Hyatt looks like any other sleek high-rise but its interior is well-maintained and elegant with marble floors and a grand piano. Rooms are understated, with dark wood and earth tones predominating. Premier one- or two-bedroom suites include bar facilities and meeting rooms with desks and full-length tables. You'll have access to a health club and pool that share a courtyard with the hotel. The restaurant serves breakfast, and 50 restaurants and lounges are within the same sky bridge-connected complex.

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Set on a ridge overlooking the Cle Elum River, with spectacular views of the pine-covered Cascade Mountains, this upscale 6,000-acre resort offers elegant rooms in a stone-and-wood lodge, most with gas fireplaces. There's a slew of amenities, including the superb Glade Spring Spa, set amid lush gardens and offering a full menu of treatments, massages, and facials. You'll also find indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, saunas, a spacious exercise room, an amphitheater that doubles as an outdoor skating rink in the winter, two of the region's premier golf courses, and 40 miles of hiking and biking trails. Portals restaurant serves inventive Pacific Northwest fare, and there are several other dining options on the property.

This sprawling resort on the edge of downtown has an array of amenities, including two outdoor pools and hot tubs, a mini-golf course, a spa, and attractive rooms and suites decorated with modern, mountain-chic flair. All have refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers; some also have fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and an extra sleeping area for families. There's a reliable restaurant, J J Hills, where a hot breakfast buffet is offered each morning, and craft cocktails here are a nice evening reward after a day of activity. A model train circles the dining area on a track near the ceiling, providing entertainment for kids as they wait for their food.

Centrally located, yet with a secluded feel, this 1906 Kentucky farmhouse-style home with cozy, traditionally furnished accommodations sits on a 2-acre lot in a residential area, with Blackberry Creek running through the backyard. Renoir's Studio has a private hot tub for two. For the ultimate in privacy, book the intimate Monet's Garden Suite, which is separate from the main inn and has its own garden and private hot tub.

While it may look like a cookie-cutter chain hotel, many of the rooms at this midrange property set among tall trees have Mt. Rainier views, and suites have fireplaces or jetted tubs. Browse through the little shop, which is jam-packed with good-quality regional crafts and local beers and wines.

New ownership in 2020 has brought the former Mazama Country Inn, a longtime no-frills base camp for outdoor recreation enthusiasts, a new name, upgraded rooms and amenities, and an expanded focus on serving both sports enthusiasts and people who simply want to retreat and recharge away from it all. While the rooms don't have TVs, the inn has Wi-Fi throughout the property, co-working spaces, and private offices that can be rented by the day, week, or month. Rooms vary in style and may come with gas fireplaces, fridges, microwaves, coffee makers, sleeping lofts, jetted tubs, and patios. Inn amenities include a seasonal pool, hot tub, sauna, and tennis and pickleball courts. More upgrades are in the works, too.

Because this inn opened in 1915 during Soap Lake's heyday as a destination for health treatments, most rooms have a soaking tub with the natural mineral-rich water on tap. All of the pleasantly decorated rooms have wet bars with microwaves, refrigerators, coffeemakers, and a supply of dishes and cutlery. The cottages are fully equipped with their own kitchens and have patios where you can enjoy afternoon breezes.

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.

Each of the serene, quiet rooms named after Washington wineries—some of which boast marvelous views of Seattle’s iconic public library—feature a vineyard-inspired palette of burgundy, taupe, and green hues, with a focus on unique interior design and comfortable touches. This oenophile-friendly place also celebrates Washington’s famous wine scene with a daily hosted wine hour.

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.

Spacious units in this atmospheric 1902 house are equipped with a king or queen bed, private bath, and all the serenity a guest could ever want. Delicious full breakfasts are included (except in winter, when only coffee and tea are provided), but the inn owners make a point of letting guests know they're perfectly welcome to sleep in.

Rooms are all differently decorated in this 1907 Craftsman bungalow, the one-time summer home of steel magnate Peter Kirk: the Garden Room has a botanical motif, the sunny Trellis Room is done in soft shades of yellow and green, and the Arbor Room has French doors leading out to the garden. You may take breakfast in the parlor—or have it in bed, served on antique Limoges china. Bountiful wicker-basket picnics, with all the trimmings, can be prepared for a day's excursion—but you might not need one after the full breakfast provided each morning.

At this rambling motel-style property all the spacious rooms have private outdoor entrances, vaulted ceilings, gas fireplaces, refrigerators, and pleasant country-style furnishings; several have whirlpool baths. The lodge hosts weekend wine receptions and movie gatherings, and massage services are available in the privacy of your room or in the inn's treatment room. The on-site Oyster & Thistle restaurant and pub is one of the top dining spots in town.

Deep in the forest at the foot of Mt. Storm King, this 1916 lodge has a variety of comfortable accommodations, from basic rooms with shared baths to spacious two-bedroom fireplace cottages. The historic lodge has second-floor rooms with shared baths. The popular Roosevelt Cottage cabins feature polished wood floors, stone fireplaces, and lake views, and the one- and two-bedroom Singer Tavern Cottages are modeled after the original 1916 cabins and have their own porches with wicker chairs. Additional motel-style rooms are available in adjacent buildings. The lodge's picture windows frame the lake's sapphire waters, and its fir-paneled dining room overlooks the lake; the adjacent lounge is often crowded with campers.

On a lovely glacial lake in Olympic National Forest, this beautiful early-20th-century lodge complex is within walking distance of the lakeshore and hiking trails in the spectacular old-growth forest. A towering brick fireplace is the centerpiece of the great room, where antique wicker furnishings sit beneath ceiling beams painted with Native American designs. In the rooms, modern gadgets are traded in for old-fashioned comforts, such as claw-foot tubs, fireplaces, and walking sticks. Rooms in the Boathouse addition are pet-friendly. The lively bar is a good place to unwind after a day outdoors, and the restaurant serves upscale seafood entrées like grilled Pacific salmon.

In addition to family-friendly facilities (including two pools and two hot tubs), this four-story resort, adjacent to Lakeside Park and a couple of miles from downtown Chelan, has comfortable, well-equipped rooms that all face the lake and take advantage of spectacular sunsets. In-room amenities include a microwave, mini-refrigerator, flat-screen TV, and DVD player; larger suites also have stovetops and private patios or balconies. Family suites have a king bed in a separate bedroom plus a sofa bed in the living room but sleep only four; to sleep up to six, opt for the deluxe queen suite instead. Gorgeous flower-filled grounds lend the property a park-like atmosphere.

Though Level is geared toward longer stays—with a full kitchen, washer, and dryer in each room—it offers nightly stays too and all guests share access to the excellent facilities with the property's residents. That includes three pools (one indoor with a cold plunge pool and a hot tub and two on rooftops), complete gym with basketball court and climbing wall, barbecues and fire pits, a playground, and a movie theater. 

A few miles north of downtown Long Beach, this sprawling, well-maintained compound set among the dunes includes modern suites, older cottages, and economical motel rooms; many units have ocean views, and cottages have shared decks. The variety of options makes this a great choice for everyone from backpackers on a budget to big families. There's a wealth of recreational facilities on the property.

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.

This rustic resort has an idyllic setting at the northeast end of Lake Crescent with lodging choices that include A-frame chalet units, standard cabins, small camper cabins, motel units, and RV sites with full hookups. Meals are served seasonally at the cozy, water-view restaurant, and a bed-and-breakfast package is available for extra savings. You can rent row boats, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards to use by the hour or day.

Fun and activity-focused, this cluster of smartly designed cabins appeals to younger, outdoorsy guests with its myriad amenities, including outdoor music, movies on the stage, and plenty of attractive spaces to socialize, eat, and soak up views of the adjacent Wenatchee River. The cabins, which have small decks overlooking the river and a rustic-chic design, are a good deal in the off-season but can get pricey on summer weekends. There is also a LOGE hotel in downtown Leavenworth where you can borrow a bike, rent gear, and visit the café for breakfast, sandwiches, and cocktails.

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.

Built in the early 20th century a block from still very active train tracks (rooms are equipped with ear plugs), this friendly and slightly quirky 10-room boutique hotel is a well-situated and affordable base for exploring the many exceptional wineries between Lyle and Maryhill. Some of the cozy rooms with antiques, robes, and comfy floral linens and quilts have views of the Gorge, and all share a bath. Try to stay here Thursday through Saturday, when the great on-site restaurant, with lovely outdoor garden seating, is open—it serves hearty portions of eclectic comfort fare and features an impressive list of local craft beers and wines.

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.