2 Best Hotels in Washington Cascade Mountains and Valleys, Washington

The stunning, chalet-style lodge—which you may recognize from the opening credits of Twin Peaks—sits dramatically over Snoqualmie Falls and offers a slew of creature comforts, including plush rooms with gas fireplaces, window seats or balconies, and a first-rate spa with sauna, steam room, and soaking tubs. Several rooms have partial or full views of the gorgeous cascades, while others have a river panorama. The elegant Dining Room has an eclectic menu (lamb shank ragout, pan-seared Columbia River steelhead, and many dishes using honey produced by on-site bees) and sumptuous breakfasts, and the cozy yet stylish Attic bistro offers fine Northwest wines, craft cocktails, and wood-fired pizzas.

With an appealing, scenic setting on a marina 4 miles north of downtown Bellevue, this contemporary boutique spa hotel is a popular roost for those seeking a relaxing waterfront getaway close to Seattle, Woodinville, and the Cascade foothills. Rooms are spacious and have soothing earth-tone color schemes and top-of-the-line bath amenities. Three very good restaurants are in or adjacent to the hotel, including the popular waterfront French bistro, Le Grand, and you can rent kayaks, Jet Skis, and other boats from the on-site marina.