46 Best Hotels in Washington Cascade Mountains and Valleys, Washington

When it opened in 1908, the Olympic Club was an exclusive gentlemen's resort; now it's owned by microbrewery moguls the McMenamin brothers, and has European-style rooms with shared bathrooms down the hall, a restaurant, a bar, a pool hall, and a vintage movie theater. Tiffany chandeliers and various signage ("women's patronage not solicited" hangs above the entrance) remain almost as they were when the club opened. This place not only brews beer but also bottles its own wine, distills spirits, and has a line of coffee.

This handsomely restored 1930s lodge-style home with tastefully and quirkily furnished guest rooms is surrounded by colorful gardens and sits on the western shore of pristine Lake Whatcom—it's one of the most tranquil settings of any lodging in the area. The View With A Room suite is a favorite for special occasions, with its huge bathrooms outfitted with a two-person jetted tub and an enormous walk-in shower; it also has a private balcony overlooking the lake. A full breakfast, with a focus on healthy ingredients, is served each morning in a sunny room.

On the north side of the tiny town of Packwood, this quiet motel is 40 miles from both Mt. Rainier and Mt. St. Helens, and 17 miles from White Pass Ski Resort. Rooms here have pine paneling, hardwood floors, and in many cases log furniture, microwaves, and refrigerators; family suites have fireplaces and sleep six. There's also a picnic area.

Overlooking Dyes Inlet, this contemporary five-story hotel in suburban Silverdale has spacious suites with nautical designs, some with balconies facing the water, and plenty of thoughtful extras, including a full breakfast. Although the surrounding area isn't terribly exciting, the waterfront location is pretty, and it's a good base for visiting Poulsbo and Bremerton. Several extended-stay suites have kitchenettes.

A young Ukrainian couple bought and completely revamped this older motel-style lodging in the center of Ashford, giving it a fresh, distinctive look and an upbeat energy. The unique hot tub—a bubbling cauldron over an open flame—is a particularly fun touch. Guest rooms have an inviting rustic-chic aesthetic, with timber ceilings, rough-hewn wood beds, and stylish bathrooms with heated floors.

Adjacent to the S’Klallam Tribe's Point Casino, this contemporary hotel has spacious rooms brightly decorated in patterns, colors, and materials consistent with the tribe's aesthetic, and the four-story building's cedar-plank exterior recalls an ancient longhouse. Amenities include a fitness center, a restaurant, and an outdoor patio with a firepit.

Fans of Twin Peaks will recognize the exterior of this rambling two-story tavern and inn (although interior scenes were shot elsewhere), but you needn't have watched the show to appreciate the clean, comfy, and affordable guest rooms. Located beside the Snoqualmie River in the hamlet of Fall City, the inn dates to 1916, and its guest rooms have been tastefully updated.

On 3½ acres above the Snoqualmie River, this secluded B&B a few miles east of North Bend has unbeatable mountain and wilderness views, and the guest rooms, with wainscoting and fireplaces, have private entrances and decks. The Mountain Room has a whirlpool tub; the Bear Iris Room has a feather bed and a two-person Japanese soaking tub. Herb's Place is a hunting cabin with a kitchen and loft, and the Rock & Rose Room has its own sauna—behind a giant boulder.

On the shore of the charming village of Mukilteo, which looks across Possession Sound toward Whidbey Island and lies midway between Everett and Edmonds, this cheerfully decorated two-story hotel is ideal for a seaside getaway without having to leave metro Seattle. Accommodations have armchairs, premium linens, huge flat-screen TVs, and other modern perks, and most have water views.

This modern casino hotel just outside the small town of Ferndale—10 miles northwest of Bellingham—has spacious and well-maintained rooms and a slew of amenities that include a full-service spa, an indoor pool, slots and table games, a showroom, and nearly a dozen restaurants and bars. Accommodations have brightly colored Native American–inspired prints and fabrics, and good-sized bathrooms. Among the dining options, the Steak House serves lavishly prepared filet mignon, veal chops, and seafood.

Whether you're interested in gaming or not, this large contemporary resort just across the bridge to Bainbridge Island offers some of the region's most attractive, well-equipped guest rooms, especially considering the reasonable rates and the views from many rooms of Puget Sound's Agate Pass strait. Rooms are outfitted with 42-inch flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and microwaves, and guests can also enjoy the indoor pool, book treatments in Angeline Spa, dine and mingle at several restaurants and bars, and shoot a round of golf a short drive away at White Horse Golf Club.

Antiques and lace grace every room of this stylish, peak-roofed 1887 Queen Anne/Eastlake Victorian mansion that sits high above fragrant gardens and landscaped lawns. The rooms offer views of the capitol and the inn's breezy gazebo. The Astoria Suite has a four-poster bed and a two-person hot tub; the smaller Columbia Room has a claw-foot tub. Breakfasts are a treat and might include Italian Parmesan eggs or a hearty egg soufflé. 

Spread over 3 lushly landscaped acres along beautiful American Lake, this 27,000-square-foot property was built in 1908 from the pieces of a 16th-century Gothic- and Tudor-style castle shipped from England; it has hosted two American presidents (William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt). It's replete with medieval-style stained-glass windows, gleaming wood floors, large mirrors, antiques, fireplaces, and hot tubs. From the lakeside patio and sunken garden—designed by the Olmsted Brothers—you can meditate on the spectacular sunsets.

The grand foyer of this gorgeously appointed Italianate mansion in Tacoma's historic Stadium District has lovely Palladian windows, and public areas are painted in soft hues of lime, fuchsia, and coral. A wood staircase framed by white colonnaded archways leads to the guest suites, all of which have bay or mountain views; three have fireplaces. Subdued paintings, glass art, and international textiles adorn the walls. Garden spaces invite relaxation with Adirondack chairs and hammocks; romance brews around the Salon Piazza's fountain and gardens.

In a cute 1910s house, this cozy inn has plenty going for it, including a spacious deck, a 150-foot dock on the harbor, a couple of kayaks for guests, and dramatic harbor views from each of the smartly appointed, contemporary rooms. Accommodations are spacious, with separate sitting areas and patios with chairs and tables.

Though these brightly updated accommodations a few miles west of Mount Rainier National Park are of the standard motel-room variety, crackling flames from the massive stone fireplace lend warmth and cheer to the great room. Some rooms have a balcony and all have microwaves and refrigerators.