Shafer Baillie Mansion Bed & Breakfast

One of the grandest homes on Capitol Hill’s tree-lined Millionaire’s Row, the historic Shafer Baillie Mansion offers the opulence of a bygone era with the comforts of a traditional B&B. The 14,000-square-foot Tudor Revival, built in 1914, is close to Volunteer Park, one of Seattle’s finest parks, and just steps from the bustling Capitol Hill business district.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Guest rooms are on the 2nd and 3rd floors and there's no elevator.

room

Each uniquely elegant guest room and suite features an eclectic assortment antique wood furnishings, Oriental rugs, and period lighting. The large third-floor rooms, once the home’s ballroom, feature many original architectural details. Views include the neighborhood and Queen Anne Hill.

Be sure to check out the different rooms online. Each has its own charms.

bathroom

Renovated private bathrooms are each unique, featuring original elements as well as period-style tile and fixtures. Some rooms include bathtubs; others have walk-in showers.

lobby

Quarter-sawn oak paneling with ornate details in the entry hall makes quite the first impression. A stately staircase leads to the rooms. There’s also a library with leather furniture, an airy sunroom, and a mahogany-clad grand salon with a grand piano.

dining

An expanded continental breakfast served in an oak-paneled dining room includes rolls and pastries, cereal, yogurt, cheeses, smoked salmon, prosciutto, hard-boiled eggs, fresh fruit, juice, and coffee. The spread is available for extended hours for extra convenience.