70 Best Hotels in Washington, USA

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.

Plan a relaxing, pastoral idyll in one of the six extravagantly decorated accommodations at this sunny, refined country inn. It's set among orchards and farm fields in Grandview, between Sunnyside and Prosser. Private entrances, handsome fireplaces, and lavish beds are standard features with every suite, and some have decadent two-person tubs; one two-bedroom cottage has a full kitchen. Huckleberry pancakes and French toast are among the breakfast options, and the grounds abound with well-tended gardens and lovely spots to sit and soak up the sunshine.

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.

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.

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.

This sleek, smartly designed boutique inn offers a mix of suites and two-bedroom town homes with a wealth of creature comforts, including private entrances, fully equipped kitchens, pretty patios, and separate sitting areas. Distressed-wood furnishings help to impart Roslyn's funky vibe, but these rather posh accommodations feel quite contemporary, which can be a plus or a minus depending on your taste. The staff will happily book tours and arrange snowshoe, kayak, bike, and other recreational rentals.

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.

A favorite roost of young Seattle and Portland urbanites, this hip, eco-minded resort has guest rooms with stylish mid-century modern decor and expansive sea views and sleek, contemporary studios in a pool building. Amenities include two-person showers or jetted tubs, in-room fireplaces, a sauna and heated pool, and a lobby shop stocked with craft beer, regional wines, and trendy gourmet goodies.

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.

Comfortable, old-world charm comes with sturdy antiques, Asian accents, brass fixtures, and florals, and though the hotel's main draw is its central location, street noise isn't much of an issue thanks to the sturdy old construction of the historic 1927 building. There is also a star restaurant, Andaluca, as well as Oliver's, a well-known martini bar, where even locals flock for perfectly poured cocktails.

In a restored historic building, this intimate boutique hotel has spacious, stylish rooms with comfortable beds, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and refrigerators. Bathrooms are spacious, too, some with two-headed showers. The second-floor lobby is a welcoming place to read a book or admire the glass atrium and art deco steel canopy. For dining or a nightcap, you need only to walk downstairs to visit  the Gilded Unicorn for two daily happy hours, or catch the free hotel shuttle to recommended restaurants that offer discounts to guests. Complimentary use of bikes offers another way to get around and explore local eateries and downtown sights.

Outlook Inn caters to a range of budgets with its attractively appointed offerings, including basic options with twin beds and shared bathrooms, mid-range rooms with double or queen beds, and rambling bay-view suites with gas fireplaces, kitchenettes, and two-person Jacuzzi tubs. Rooms book up many months in advance, especially those overlooking Eastsound Bay.

Situated at the southern tip of the Ocean Shores peninsula with sweeping views of Grays Harbor, this upscale vacation community begun in 2017 has about 60 homes (and counting) of various sizes and configurations, from compact one-bedroom bungalows to grand three-story homes with multiple bedrooms and baths. Many properties overlook the bay or pristine Oyhut Wildlife Recreation Area and have beach access, and all are within walking distance of the water. There are a couple of hip eateries in the village and a well-stocked grocery store. 

This sprawling resort, with several types of accommodations ranging from historic hotel rooms to luxurious contemporary waterfront suites, occupies the site of the lime works that made John S. McMillin his fortune in the late 19th century. Rooms in historic Hotel de Haro are filled with notable antiques, like the claw-foot tub where actor John Wayne used to soak. Posh suites in the McMillin House and Quarryman Hall have fireplaces, heated bathroom floors, and panoramic water views from a private veranda. The beachside Company Town Cottages, once the homes of lime-company employees, have rustic exteriors but modern interiors. Elsewhere are contemporary condos with fireplaces; some have lofts and water views. Walking trails thread through the resplendent gardens and the old lime quarries, an elegant spa offers a full slate of treatments, and several atmospheric restaurants serve food at a range of price points.

Built on (and into) ancient basalt cliffs 900 feet above the Columbia River, this resort's 15 cliff houses, 12 cavern rooms, and inn are all designed to blend into the natural environment and offer casually elegant, comfortable accommodations with fireplaces, soaking tubs, and other luxuries. For a glamping experience, there are luxury yurts on the hillside. Privately owned lake houses and condos can also be rented through the resort if you need more space or privacy. Tendrils restaurant highlights local produce and Northwest beef and seafood, complemented by Washington wines. There's a wood fired pizza open seasonally and available for take-out; cauliflower crust is an option. A pleasant spa offers an array of treatments, and the river views are stunning from the seasonal outdoor pool. Formerly the Cave B Inn, the new owners have not just renamed the resort but also are offering weekly live music and opportunities for guests to be active outdoors, such as free guided snowshoe tours.

Opened in 2021 in the city's dynamic and newly developed waterfront neighborhood just south of Point Defiance Park, this upscale mid-rise with spacious contemporary rooms and an excellent restaurant offers seaside relaxation and views yet proximity to a large city. Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, wet bars, and large walk-in showers. Copper & Salt Northwest Kitchen serves well-crafted regional fare, and Spa Serein offers a full slate of soothing body treatments. Don't confuse this property with the older, but still quite nice, Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma Waterfront, which is a couple of miles southeast, closer to downtown.

Tacoma's lone waterfront hotel juts out into the bay along picturesque Ruston Way and the historic Old Town. Contemporary rooms and even swankier suites with plush carpets, overstuffed chairs, cozy fireplaces, and corner hot tubs look out over Commencement Bay and the boardwalk marina area. Aside from glossy bay vistas, rooms have microwaves, refrigerators, 55-inch flat-screen TVs, and Aveda bath products.

In a forest setting a mile from the Nisqually entrance of Mt. Rainier National Park, Stormking features four luxury cabins for adults; all are shaped like yurts and have cozy gas fireplaces, hot tubs, private outdoor seating areas, and natural finishes of wood and stone. The on-site spa offers massage and treatments for individuals and couples.

This 1917 mansion, set amid 10 acres of gardens, offers elegant, well-appointed rooms filled with art and antiques. Gazebos overlooking the river are perfect settings for enjoying a glass of wine. A couple of rooms feature sleigh beds, and all enjoy picturesque views of the grounds and natural scenery.

The front door of this sleek boutique hotel leads directly out to the Vancouver Waterfront Trail, Vancouver Landing Amphitheater, and the growing collection of restaurants, wineries, and shops that make up the city's bustling and beautifully designed riverfront. Common amenities include a well-equipped fitness center, a kitchen and a lounge where you can order breakfast or light tapas and drinks into the evening.

The charming lodging options here range from affordable, compact rooms with private baths down the hall, to downright cushy two-bedroom suites with gas fireplaces, spacious sitting rooms, pitched ceilings, and terrific harbor views. Whatever room you choose, you're treated to great service, beds with fine linens, an expansive continental breakfast, free use of bicycles, flat-screen TVs, and iPod docks. The hotel's sister property, the Earthbox Inn & Spa, is also downtown and well recommended.

Formerly the Alpen Rose, this inn just outside of town was renovated in 2020 by new owners, who upgraded the property with modern room amenities like 50-inch smart TVs, Keurig coffee makers, and gas fireplaces, along with enhanced outdoor features including a seasonal pool, year-round hot tub and treehouse sauna, firepits, and free bikes. Some rooms have balconies with views of the mountains, and others have their own firepit on the covered patio. The inn's exterior has Leavenworth's standard Bavarian look, but the rooms are anything but cookie-cutter, with a variety of layouts and decor.

In a gabled building rising above the waterfront between downtown and Fairhaven, this cushy boutique hotel with an outstanding spa and fantastic views out toward the San Juan Islands contains light-filled, contemporary rooms with fireplaces, plush down comforters, double baths, and window seats. Artwork enlivens the walls of the popular restaurant, Keenan's at the Pier, and picture windows frame views of Bellingham Bay. 

Across from the INB Performing Arts Center and Riverfront Park, Spokane's largest lodging and newest hotel in the Davenport collection features business-friendly amenities (there is a skybridge directly to the convention center) that make it popular with traveling executives. Even the smallest rooms are a spacious 450 square feet with mod furniture, roomy walk-in showers, smart TVs, multiple tech plugs, handy desks, and remote-control blackout shades. The hotel has a fitness center, lounge, coffee bar, and two restaurants. Though there's no pool, guests can use the pools at two other Davenport hotels a few blocks away.

The lively Safari Room Grill has delightful scenes from the African savanna, and that motif continues through the rest of this 21-story tower. For example, many of the extremely comfortable rooms and suites have leopard-print pillows on the cloud-soft beds, along with luxurious furnishings and modern amenities like flatscreen TVs. Baths have marble showers and vanities. There's a pool, hot tub, sauna, and fitness center.