"Ballard Suites delivered on all needs: cleanliness, location, price, easy check-in and communicative owner. The neighborhood is perfect for couples and singles looking to explore a quieter section of Seattle. Families could work also, but rooms really only fit two so, maybe older kids/teens that are comfortable sleeping separately from parents.
Main floor has large kitchen for cooking if that’s your thing but not really a comfy place to dine in, no roomy table. Rooms are small, mostly filled by the bed, so expect to sleep, shower and leave. There is a small kitchenette in the room but would be a tight cook and too close to the bed for my comfort, if splashing is involved. Microwave was perfect for warming Caribbean roast pork sammie from Un Bien tho;) Coffee maker with unlabeled pods felt like a roll of the dice flavor wise, so opted for the 10min walk to Ballard Coffee Co for delicious espresso/drips and biscuit breakfast sandwiches.
We were able to use public transit: bus and Link light rail (to/from airport) for cost savings. Ballard Suites allowed for easy walks to shops, excellent food and breweries. Slightly longer but doable bus ride & walk to The Botanical Garden, Channel Locks and Discovery Park for an unforgettable hike. Those trees!!!
Really wish we’d had more than 2d/3n stay. So much more to explore and the Suites are an affordable, delightful hub to branch out and discover other neighborhoods nearby. Will definitely return again and again!"