6 Best Hotels in North Central Washington, Washington

Washington's first true Alpine-inspired luxury hotel and wellness spa, on a quiet street overlooking the Wenatchee River in downtown Leavenworth, provides all the pampering you could ask for, including a slew of soothing spa treatments and access to gorgeously designed saltwater hydrotherapy pools, steam baths, saunas, and other water treatment options. The spacious guest rooms have cloud-soft bedding, sitting areas with fireplaces, and in many cases balconies with French doors or tall windows that afford grand views of the river, mountains, or village.

The stunning North Cascades and all its attractions are the stars of this outdoor-oriented resort replete with luxurious accommodations, spectacular mountain views, and a range of activities that make it a year-round destination, whether the peaks are covered in snow or wildflowers. The property offers outdoor pools and hot tubs, tennis courts, 100 miles of hiking, horseback riding, boating on Patterson Lake, and skiing trails. The Mt. Gardner and Mt. Robinson buildings provide the best accommodations, with fireplaces and private patios or balconies. Spacious luxury cabins skirting the shores of Lake Patterson are also available and are pet-friendly. The upscale Dining Room serves fine Pacific Northwest fare, while Wolf Creek Bar and Grill is more casual.

Each room at this sprawling resort—a family favorite since 1901 and situated on beautifully landscaped grounds alongside a marina and a pristine, 1,200-foot, Lake Chelan beach—has balcony views of the lake or mountains; some rooms also have a kitchen or fireplace. A major draw here is the wealth of activities, from treatments in the day spa to plenty of kids' programs in summer. There's a lively pub, too, that turns out straightforward comfort food and offers live music some nights.

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.

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.

Fall asleep on a hand-hewn log bed under a down comforter along the banks of Icicle Creek at this quiet and scenic retreat in the heart of the Cascade Mountains, where the lodge-like, wood-accented rooms are light and airy, and activities include yoga, birding, hiking, horseback riding, white-water rafting, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. A casual eatery, O'Grady's Pantry, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, and the Grotto Bar is open most evenings for imbibing, with selections of local beer and wine and an impressive number of whiskeys, along with some tapas choices.