129 Best Hotels in Washington, USA

Located in one of Seattle's most vibrant and transforming neighborhoods, this hotel has undeniable draws, from the attractive and comfortable modern rooms to a happening lobby bar-restaurant serving Northwest cuisine and tapas, to the impressive views of the Space Needle and Lake Union. Even standard rooms feel spacious and feature an elegant palette of browns and blues, along with contemporary furniture and artwork and upscale touches like Hypnos beds, Herman Miller desk chairs, and soaking tubs tucked behind shoji screens. Eco-minded travelers will appreciate that Pan Pacific is one of the greenest companies in Washington. Part of a luxury condo development, the hotel offers guests access to a 24-hour fitness center with a large jetted whirlpool. Also across the courtyard, spa lovers should take note of the Vida Spa, a local favorite that features classic body and facial treatments along with specialty ayurvedic options in a soothing setting. The address is a short haul from the downtown sights so ask about the hotel’s free car service, which can drop you anywhere in a 2-mile radius, or hop on a trolley to get around.

The Ace is a dream come true for anyone who appreciates unique minimalist decor, with touches like army-surplus blankets, industrial metal sinks, and street art breaking up any notion of austerity; the cheapest rooms share bathrooms, which have enormous showers. Almost everything is white—even the wood floors and brick walls have been painted—making elements like randomly placed tree stumps pop in the gallery-like spaces. A small dining room hosts a continental breakfast and has a vending machine with unusual items like Japanese snacks and hangover cures. This is a very specific experience and aesthetic: if you're not soothed (or stimulated) by the stripped-down quality of the rooms or not amused by finding a copy of the Kama Sutra where the Bible would be, you may want to stay elsewhere.

The stylish guestrooms received a recent top-to-bottom redo at the boutique Alexis Royal Sonesta, which occupies a pair of historic buildings (on the National Register of Historic Places, in fact) near the waterfront; the new design has a contemporary loft vibe, featuring handsome Northwest-inspired hues, textures, and furnishings that complement the hotel's high ceilings and walls of windows.

Opened in 2019 by veterans of the local fishing industry, this dapper boutique hotel with roomy, thoughtfully designed accommodations overlooks Ilwaco's scenic marina and Baker Bay and abounds with welcoming features, from complimentary wine and beer at check-in to cruiser bikes to in-room Amazon Alexa entertainment stations. Light breakfasts are delivered to guests' rooms in the morning, and the excellent Waterline Pub serves delicious lunch and dinner fare. Eco-friendly bath products, lighting, and other green features are used throughout the property.

The handsome rooms at this warm and inviting downtown hotel come with atmospheric furnishings—some have gas fireplaces and jetted tubs—and the price includes an ample complimentary breakfast of waffles, biscuits and gravy, ham and potatoes, and more. Original artwork and antiques add to the old-world atmosphere throughout the property.

This downtown brick inn with an inviting garden seating area in back and a cheerful wine bar–coffeehouse on the ground floor provides a pleasing balance of 19th-century charm and 21st-century updates, and most of the one- and two-bedroom suites have garden, mountain, or water views, as well as fireplaces and kitchenettes. The Bishop Block Bottle Shop café specializes in organic wines and serves creative tapas as well as beer, cider, and cocktails, too. A additional full-service restaurant is planned by mid-2023.

Most of the cheerfully furnished contemporary rooms at this chalet-style inn, trimmed with honey-colored wood and warmed with gas fireplaces, overlook the picturesque Swinomish Channel. The vast majority of the rooms have private balconies or patios, and some have jetted tubs. A sister property, La Conner Country Inn, is just a couple of blocks away and also has nice rooms, but it isn't on the waterfront.

Overlooking Fairhaven Village Green, this charming, historic inn overlooks Bellingham Bay; bay-view rooms have balconies and gas fireplaces, and a suite has French doors dividing a bedroom and sitting area. On a clear day the view ranges all the way to the San Juan Islands. It's steps from Fairhaven's restaurants and galleries, and a trail running from downtown Bellingham to the waterfront and Padden Creek passes in front of the inn.

At this bluff-top getaway floor-to-ceiling windows; sleek, modern wood furnishings; and fabrics in serene hues fill the rooms—all of which have gas fireplaces, deep jetted tubs, Chemex pour-over coffee carafes, and at least partial views of the marina, ferry landing, and San Juan Channel below. The ferries are especially enjoyable to watch dock after dark, when they're all lit up.

Designed to capture the spirit of the region's indigenous heritage and early trading post days, this rambling, upscale hotel is an excellent base for exploring Vancouver and even Northeast Portland. From the ornately carved totem pole, camp blankets, leather sofas, and roaring fireplace in the lobby to the giant canoe hanging from the rafters of Hudson's Bar and Grill, art and design reflect the frontier era. 

With reasonable rates, considering the smartly appointed rooms and thoughtful amenities, this small mid-century modern motel in a quiet neighborhood a mile west of downtown has been artfully updated with custom-built wood furniture and tiled bathrooms. You can pull your car right up to the door of your room. Common areas include a bright lobby where coffee is available in the morning.

More than a century old, this longtime landmark known for its stunning ballrooms and public spaces reopened in the early 2000s with beautiful accommodations featuring hand-carved mahogany furniture and fine Irish linens, marble bathrooms with big soaking tubs and separate showers. The gorgeous Palm Court Grill is acclaimed for its delicious breakfast choices (they open daily at 6 am for the early birds) and dishes like the crab Louis salad, slow roasted prime rib, and wild Alaskan halibut. There's also a spa, swimming pool and hot tub, and 24-hour fitness center.

Scandinavian modern design lovers will swoon over Hotel Ändra, from the striking double-height lobby lounge that still feels cozy thanks to plush seating and a large fireplace, to the freshly renovated rooms, which feature stylish furnishings in an on-trend palette of grays, ochres, and pinks.

In the heart of historic Ballard, this chic boutique hotel features a modern take on baroque style, with gilded mirrors and sumptuous carpeting and furnishings in every room. Even the outdoor chairs are ornately whimsical. If you can, splurge for one of the spacious fifth-floor courtyard suites, which include a fireplace, a pull-out bed, marble bathrooms with a walk-in shower and deep soaking tub, and a small outdoor space. The hotel's rooftop has an outdoor fireplace and offers sweeping views of Ballard and the Olympic Mountains. Guests receive complimentary access to the top-notch Olympic Athletic Club, a 50,000-square-foot facility with multiple exercise studios, classes, and two lap pools.

Inside a strikingly converted apartment tower dating from the 1880s, this chic boutique hotel offers rooms and suites (which have full kitchens) in a newer section with a sleek mid-century modern vibe, as well as cozy and more economical rooms in the original building. All accommodations feature pleasing touches like original local art, French presses with gourmet coffee, Bluetooth speakers, and Italian linens. Beyond the grand lobby, the intimate Amendment 21 bar serves craft cocktails and well-prepared gastropub fare.

This strikingly handsome boutique hotel, which is part of Hilton's indie-spirited Tapestry Collection, occupies a grand 1911 Masonic temple, and many of its architectural flourishes have been retained. The rooms are decidedly modern and quite cushy, with plush robes and linens, and high-end bath products. Guests can relax in several appealing common spaces, including a lending library–business center, fitness room, and modern lobby hung with works from a local gallery.

Named for the Venetian island where some of the world's best glass is created, this handsome high-rise hotel with an intimate ambience centers around exhibits by world-famous glass artists. Bold colors and sleek metals infuse public spaces with style and energy, and each floor exhibits a different glass artist's pieces. Amenities include minibars stocked with local beverages, Bluetooth radios, and plush robes. The stark, chrome-and-glass Bite Restaurant sits spectacularly above glass creations in the hotel atrium and serves refined contemporary Pacific Northwest fare.

Built in 1906, the historic and serene Hotel Sorrento hits the perfect note between traditional and modern, with lovely Italianate architecture, carved wood moldings, white marble bathrooms, antique furnishings in sumptuous fabrics, and chic original contemporary artwork in the common spaces. The Sorrento’s stylish Stella restaurant features coastal Italian cuisine to go with the classic black-and-white striped patio umbrellas.

Ellensburg's first downtown hotel in generations opened in 2020 and consists of a masterfully designed four-story building incorporating parts of a historic Elks Club building, complete with stylish high-ceilinged rooms with tall windows and thoughtful touches, such as sliding barn-style bathroom doors, bedside reading lamps, and lots of outlets and media ports for your gadgets.

In a city known for environmental responsibility, being one of the greenest hotels in town is no small feat, and green is rarely this chic—rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows flooding the place with light along with enviro touches like dual-flush toilets, fresh-air vents, and low-flow showerheads. From the green roof to the serene indoor pool and huge fitness center with yoga studio, this hotel proves that what's good for the planet can also be luxurious.

Several years after the historic Waples Mercantile Building in downtown Lynden was gutted by fire, a small group of friends transformed this building on the National Registry of Historic Places into a stunning boutique hotel with timber beams, wood floors, and rough-hewn walls. Rooms have plush bedding, and many have luxe touches like leather sofas. Relax in the spacious lobby, pedal around town on one of the complimentary bikes, or head down to Overflow Taps craft beer bar or Avenue Bread Bakery.

There's a pretty striking contrast of accommodation styles at this cosmopolitan complex that tumbles down a hillside overlooking Friday Harbor, from intimate Euro-style rooms that lack exterior windows to expansive suites with water views to ginormous bilevel penthouses with two bedrooms, private decks, gorgeous full kitchens, and astounding views. Amenities include Blu-ray players, posh Malin + Goetz bath products, and satellite TV.

Overlooking the Pacific, Kalaloch has cozy lodge rooms with sea views and separate cabins along the bluff. The weathered clapboard cabins have a fireplace or wood stove, knotty-pine furnishings, earth-tone fabrics, and kitchenettes; the main lodge houses rustic ocean-view rooms and suites (and a few budget units without views); and wood-paneled motel-style quarters are in the Seacrest Building. A trail leads down to the driftwood-strewn beach. Rangers lead free nature walks, beach explorations, and evening programs at the adjacent campground.

Housed in a striking reflective tower that connects to a historic church (now an event space), Lotte Seattle (by the South Korean Lotte brand) debuted in 2020; Philippe Starck--designed, mid-century-inspired interiors feature sleek mirrored surfaces (even in the bathroom), an eclectic mix of contemporary art, faux-bois motifs, and floor-to-ceiling windows, some with lovely views of Elliott Bay and Smith Tower.

This 1928 hotel is the landmark in downtown Walla Walla, and guest quarters include spacious two-room parlor suites and spa suites in the historic tower building—adorned with Italian furnishings and lots of amenities, these rooms are well worth the splurge. The Marc restaurant has excellent cuisine and a wine list that has won several awards from the Washington Wine Commission. You can sample local wines at the Vineyard Lounge.