Rob LeRoy’s Guide to Bellingham, Part 7: Hotels
For part 7 of my Guide to Bellingham, I would like to take a break from talking about the myriad ways with which to fill your days, and instead tell you about where to spend your nights, at least until you’ve purchased a home of your own. Like most American cities, especially those with major Interstate highways bisecting them, Bellingham has all sorts of overnight lodging options. We’ve got everything from four and five-star luxury hotels with water views and swanky wine bars, to flea-ridden, boarded-up shanties with hourly rates. It is upon the former that I will dwell here, though there are certainly some entertaining stories to tell about the latter. Not from personal experience, necessarily…but I know people…friends of my brother’s college roommate, as it were. Just kidding. I don’t even have a brother….
The Best Western Lakeway Inn: Situated right in the middle of town, just off of I-5, the Lakeway Inn is not your average Best Western. They’ve got a high quality restaurant, conference space, a nice indoor pool, and a great bar (Poppe’s ) with live jazz and one of the best Happy Hours in town. It is about a 10-15 minute walk to downtown and has easy access to everything. They also happen to offer special rates to clients of mine who are in town to look for homes… 714 Lakeway Dr Bellingham, WA 98229 (360)671-1011
The Lakeway Inn
The Fairhaven Village Inn: Nestled in the heart of the Old Fairhaven historic district, the Fairhaven Village Inn is a cozy (22 rooms) and inviting slice of Bellingham history. The Inn is across the street from the Fairhaven Village Green Park, which features a farmer’s market, outdoor movies, and several shops and restaurants nearby. You won’t have to bother with a car here, as everything you’ll need is within easy walking distance. Dozens of unique and boutique little restaurants, shops and walking paths are right outside the door. If you do feel like a drive, downtown Bellingham is just 5-minutes to the north, as is Western Washington University, with the fabled Chuckanut Drive beginning it’s long and winding road just a few short miles to the south. 1200 10th St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 733-1311
The Fairhaven Village Inn
The Chrysalis Inn and Spa: If you want luxury and unparalleled pampering, try the Chrysalis Inn, also in Fairhaven. Overlooking Bellingham Bay, the Chrysalis features the very finest of everything. The restaurant and wine bar, Fino, is fantastic, and the views are breathtaking, looking west over the Fairhaven boardwalk, Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands. And then there’s the spa….Spending a day here will add years to your life, leaving you feeling younger and more vibrant than ever, like a real-life Benjamin Button… a character whose movie, ironically, took away what felt like years of my life…(Awwww…I kid David Fincher. It was pretty good…but 2 1/2 hours? Really? I finished college in less time than that!) 804 10th Street Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 756-1005
The Chrysalis Inn & Spa
The Hotel Bellwether: Well, you can tell right off the bat that this place is pretty swanky…the name just sounds fancy. Anytime you say the word “hotel” before the actual name, you know it’s gonna be nice…and expensive. the Hotel Bellwether is both. Situated on Bellingham Bay (almost literally) the Bellwether is a classic luxury hotel in every way. With grand rooms, an outstanding restaurant, the popular Harborside Bistro (whose talented young chef happens to be a close friend) and a location that defines the word “exceptional”, the Hotel Bellwether is the kind of place you’ll want to include in your boring family slide-shows for years to come. Stay there for the weekend…remember it for a lifetime. One Bellwether Way, Bellingham WA 98225 (360) 392-3100
The Hotel Bellwether
Follow these links to read Part 1: Breakfast, Part 2: Lunch, Part 3: Dinner, Part 4: Dive Bars, Part 5: Live Bars, Part 6: Classy Pubs
Thanks for reading! Please leave your comments below. If you have any questions about Bellingham, WA or real estate, in general, please feel free to email me directly at rob.leroy@exprealty.com or call me at 
206.883.6668
This post simultaneously published by Rob LeRoy at theRealEstateNovelist.com
Rob LeRoy is a Seattle real estate agent and social media marketing coach with eXp Realty.
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Thanks for the rundown on Bellingham. The pictures look good and the descriptions are well put, however I would like to see the inside of these “swanky” bars and pubs you speak so highly of. Thanks and keep up the good work.JR McGeehttp://www.jrmcgee.com
The Hotel Bellwether has a unique look compare to a ordinary hotel that I see in the cities. I want to stay there someday but if its quite expensive then I hope I can get a good discount for it.
I agree with you that Hotel Bellwether have a very unique look. It's good to stay there I guess but to be ready for the expense, you must bring enough budget to stay on that hotel. If the price is expensive then its just good enough for a expensive price because of the cool ambiance and the well good accommodation that hotel does.
It doesn’t seem very expensive to me. I think it depends on the perspective and the priorities. If the luxuries are important for you will probably find enough money for a expensive hotel even if you have to look for a discount.
Truly great post!
Great pictures!
Rob LeRoy’s Guide to Bellingham, Part 7: Hotels !
Rob LeRoy’s Guide to Bellingham, Part 7: Hotels
You won’t have to bother with a car here, as everything you’ll need is within easy walking distance.
Not from personal experience, necessarily…but I know people…
The pictures are so beautiful ! Love to visit!
Thanks for your guide!