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Staff was great. Very good breakfast. The room was nice but bathroom needed updating.

Staff was great. Inn and room was quaint and full of charm. However, the thermostat only blew cold air. They did bring in a space heater which helped immensely.

The size and comfort of the room were a highlight.

This was my second time staying at Ballard, a few years apart. The Inn could definitely do with some upgrades. We stayed in a “deluxe room with a queen size bed” but the bed was a full size that felt as though it was lopsided or sinking in the middle and it squeaked terribly. I didn’t bother complaining to staff as I didn’t really see how they would move a bed in to the room and I would want to avoid changing room - super inconvenient. The welcome hour snacks were very much lacking — there was no champagne, just inexperience white and red wine. There was Swiss and cheddar cheese but no meats. The included breakfast consisted of fruit, yogurt, granola, and the hot option was eggs (no complaints) but with cheap white bread. With bob’s bread across the street I would imagine at least using fresh baked bread from there. Everything just screamed of cost cutting to me. I would not stay at Ballard again.

Service was great, room was clean but a little dated. Breakfast and wine hour were delicious.