| Save yourself from the barren isolation of a | | | | where fresh baked breads, gourmet cheeses, |
| generic Seattle hotel room and check in to one of | | | | smoked salmon and thin sliced prosciutto regularly |
| these vibrant Bed and Breakfast estates instead. | | | | please the palate. While you may never own a |
| Their old world charm, delectable cuisine and | | | | mansion of your own, a stay at the Shafer Baillie |
| unparalleled hospitality, truly make these Seattle | | | | is certainly the next best thing. |
| B&Bs essential places to stay before you die. | | | | Daily Rates: $139-$219 |
| 1. Bacon Mansion | | | | 4. Pensione Nichols Bed & Breakfast |
| While taking the name Bacon Mansion, a stay here | | | | In the heart of Seattle's Pike Place Market, |
| is more akin to filet mignon. Stained glass windows | | | | European charm and relaxed North Western |
| and Victorian architectural flair transport you to | | | | hospitality fuse seamlessly together. Relax and |
| the middle of a Jane Austen novel, with only the | | | | settle into one of at Pensione Nichols' ten stately |
| sight of computers and LCD televisions, reminding | | | | guest rooms or enjoy the expansive luxury of |
| you of your 21st century existence. 11 distinctly | | | | one of its masterful 900 square foot suites. Next, |
| decorated rooms offer something for every | | | | step outside or just open your window and let |
| taste, while the impressive leaded glass library | | | | the serene views of the Olympic Mountains calm |
| provides the perfect space for settling down with | | | | your every worry. You'll find it hard to believe the |
| a good book and a hot cup of tea. | | | | exciting buzz of Pike Place market is only steps |
| Daily Rates: $99-$234 | | | | away. |
| 2. Chambered Nautilus | | | | Daily Rates: $99-$230 |
| Much like the sea creature of the same name, | | | | 5. Greenlake Guesthouse |
| the Chambered Nautilus B&B has survived | | | | An urban oasis, sitting across from the jogging |
| relatively unchanged since the dawn of its | | | | trails, plentiful wildlife and peaceful serenity of |
| existence. Taking a step forward into its grand | | | | Greenlake. Take an early morning stroll through |
| foyer is to take a giant step back to its early | | | | the park, then be welcomed home to a freshly |
| 20th century Georgian Colonial roots. | | | | prepared breakfast where you'll savour every bite |
| Its blissful pastoral-like setting provides the | | | | like it's your last. Next, head off to enjoy Seattle's |
| ultimate escape from the stresses of city life, | | | | magical sights, or just stay in and enjoy the |
| without taking you far away from town. In fact, | | | | guesthouse's epic collection of best picture films |
| the theatres, parks, trails, and world class | | | | from one of its four stately guest rooms. |
| attractions of Seattle are just a short distance | | | | Daily Rates: $134-$214 |
| away. Before you drift off, select a book from | | | | 6. Bed and Breakfast On Broadway |
| your room's personal library, then snuggle up with | | | | A place where stained glass gleams, pianos play |
| your lover or the downy-soft teddy bear | | | | and fine art sparkles throughout; a relic of a |
| graciously supplied by the innkeepers. | | | | bygone era that continues to bustle with life |
| Daily Rates: $109-$184 | | | | today. Around every nook a new treasure |
| 3. Shafer Baillie Mansion B&B | | | | reveals itself, from rare books, to elegant |
| Along 14th Street East, Seattle's original | | | | armoires, to colourful paintings; each element |
| "Millionaires Row", sits some of the city's largest | | | | seemingly more interesting than the next. |
| and most gracious homes. At some 14,000 | | | | A short stroll down Broadway, brings you to a |
| square feet, this expansive 8 bedroom mansion is | | | | neighbourhood strip equally as eclectic, where |
| the crown jewel of them all. The allure of its | | | | hipster bars, designer fashion and fine dining |
| eclectic mix of antiques and period style art is | | | | peacefully co-exist. |
| surpassed only by the rich flavours of breakfast; | | | | |