Ballard, Washington is a borough of Seattle. This metropolitan area is located near the Puget Sound. With Ballard's close proximity to Seattle and technical inclusion in the city's zoning limits, there is plenty of lodging available near Ballard. Both Olympic National Park and Wenatchee National Forest are located within a 30-mile radius.
The Marco Polo Motel is an old-fashioned motel situated on a small corner lot in Seattle, only half a mile from Ballard. It is approximately two miles from Woodland Park Zoo and one mile from the University of Washington. Several fast-food restaurants such as Wendy's, Subway and Burger King are scattered around the area, with a 24-hour McDonald's also nearby. Suites with a sofa bed and queen bed are available with prior notice during booking. The hotel's front desk is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, unless the area receives a very large amount of snow during the winter months. Then, the front desk is closed until the roads are plowed and safe.
The Chelsea Station Inn is a stately bed and breakfast situated in Seattle. It is located at the south entrance to the Woodland Park Zoo and offers discount tickets to the facility during the weekdays. The Chelsea Station Inn also sits across the street from Woodland Park Rose Garden, which shows off an array of fountains, ponds and roses all year long. The inn offers townhouse styling, with a living room, two bedrooms and kitchenette for each area with both an upstairs and downstairs. A full breakfast is delivered to each door; three diners that serve breakfast, lunch and dinner are located nearby.
The Everspring Inn is located in Seattle, approximately four miles from Ballard. It allows pets of all sizes and species with prior notice at booking. Wheelchair access and handicap-accessible rooms are available on the first floor, and all are non-smoking. The inn sits at the edge of a private beach, with boat rentals and fishing available. A few dinner-only restaurants reside along the coastal area. Security guards are on watch of the free parking lot from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., although the hotel does not take responsibility for items left in personal cars.
