Must-see hotels in Washington

  • Outlook Inn

    San Juan Islands

    Eastsound's oldest and most eye-catching building, the Outlook Inn (1888) is an island institution. Budget rooms are cozy and neat (try for room 30),…

  • Wayfarer's Rest

    San Juan Islands

    A short walk from the ferry terminal, this pleasant hostel is located in a homey house with comfortable dorms and affordable private rooms. The main…

  • Nisqually Lodge

    Washington Cascades

    With an expansive lobby complete with crackling fireplace and huge, well-stocked rooms, this lodge is far plusher than an average motel. The outdoor…

  • Cowlitz River Lodge

    Washington Cascades

    Probably the most convenient accommodations for both Mt Rainier and Mt St Helens, the Cowlitz is the sister motel to Ashford's Nisqually Lodge and offers…

  • Lopez Islander Resort

    San Juan Islands

    Equipped with restaurant, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, gym and 'tiki lounge bar,' this so-outdated-it's-kind-of-cool 'resort' sits alongside a marina in…

  • Friday Harbor House

    San Juan Islands

    Friday Harbor's most exclusive lodging is a modern boutique hotel with great views over the harbor. All 20 rooms have a fireplace, open-plan bathroom…

  • Silver Cloud Hotel – Seattle Broadway

    Seattle

    Capitol Hill's only conventional hotel is a slick abode that is part of a small regional chain. Coming with a pool, restaurant, excellent location and…

  • Cougar Rock Campground

    Washington Cascades

    Cougar Rock, 2.3 miles north of Longmire on the way to Paradise, has 173 individual campsites and flush toilets. Rangers lead campfire talks on summer…

  • Fall City Roadhouse & Inn

    Washington Cascades

    A traditional building given a 2008 makeover, the Roadhouse – as seen in the opening credits of TV's Twin Peaks – has been reborn as an eye-catching…

  • White River Campground

    Washington Cascades

    This 112-site campground not far past the White River entrance to the park has flush toilets, drinking water and crowded, though not unpleasant, camping…

  • Silver Skis Chalet

    Washington Cascades

    Sixty privately owned condos are rented through this system, and there's a huge variety so you're bound to find something perfect – especially for groups.

  • Park Campsites

    Washington Cascades

    Reservations at park campsites are strongly advised during the summer months, and can be made up to two months in advance by phone or online.

  • Ohanapecosh Campground

    Washington Cascades

    Near the visitor center, this NPS facility has 188 campsites and flush toilets. Rangers lead campfire talks on summer evenings.

  • Takhlakh Lake Campground

    Washington Cascades

    Fifty-four campsites with running water and pit toilets are situated here, 25 miles north of Trout Lake on USFS Rd 23.

  • Quinault River Inn

    Olympic National Park

    A blend of motel and mountain lodge, the River Inn is handily positioned on US 101 next to the eating and gas facilities at Amanda Park. Its position on…

  • Georgetown Inn

    Seattle

    For a more diverse look at Seattle, it’s worth spending a night or two in Georgetown, especially during Art Attack (second Saturday of the month). This…

  • Blue Heron Chateau

    Washington Cascades

    A welcome B&B in an accommodation-light area, the Blue Heron offers seven rooms, including a Jacuzzi suite, in a large house almost opposite the Silver…

  • Inn at Virginia Mason

    Seattle

    On First Hill, just above the downtown area near a complex of hospitals, this nicely maintained older hotel caters to families needing to stay near the…

  • Skokomish Park Lake Cushman

    Olympic National Park

    Eight miles northwest of Hoodsport, this campground is centered on a large reservoir on the Skokomish River, popular with anglers, water-skiers and…

  • College Inn

    Seattle

    This pretty, half-timbered building in the U District, left over from the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, has 25 European-style guest rooms with…

  • Dosewallips State Park

    Olympic National Park

    Near Brinnon along US 101 is this 425-acre, year-round campground situated in an expanse of meadow, close to the mouth of the Dosewallips River and facing…

  • Sol Duc Campground

    Olympic National Park

    This 80-site facility, with its tall fir and cedar trees and mossy undergrowth, offers a quintessential Olympic rainforest experience. It's also handy for…

  • Fairholm Campground

    Olympic National Park

    The only national-park campground on Lake Crescent features 88 sites, a general store and boat rentals. It's first-come, first-served and situated at the…

  • Queets Campground

    Olympic National Park

    Located at the end of Queets River Rd (not recommended for RVs), this small campground with 20 primitive sites is tucked amid temperate rainforest.

  • Heart o' the Hills Campground

    Olympic National Park

    Five miles south of Port Angeles, this is the closest campground to Hurricane Ridge, with 105 sites, flush toilets and potable water.

  • Shaw Island County Park

    San Juan Islands

    Campsites and 11 overnight rooms. This is the only lodging option on Shaw Island. Note: there are no shower facilities.

  • Hoh Campground

    Olympic National Park

    Adjacent to the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center, the campground features 88 sites, most alongside the Hoh River.

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