6 Seattle Bed & Breakfasts to Stay at Before You Die

Save yourself from the barren isolation of awhere fresh baked breads, gourmet cheeses,
generic Seattle hotel room and check in to one ofsmoked 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 andmansion of your own, a stay at the Shafer Baillie
unparalleled hospitality, truly make these Seattleis certainly the next best thing.
B&Bs essential places to stay before you die.Daily Rates: $139-$219
1. Bacon Mansion4. Pensione Nichols Bed & Breakfast
While taking the name Bacon Mansion, a stay hereIn the heart of Seattle's Pike Place Market,
is more akin to filet mignon. Stained glass windowsEuropean charm and relaxed North Western
and Victorian architectural flair transport you tohospitality fuse seamlessly together. Relax and
the middle of a Jane Austen novel, with only thesettle into one of at Pensione Nichols' ten stately
sight of computers and LCD televisions, remindingguest rooms or enjoy the expansive luxury of
you of your 21st century existence. 11 distinctlyone of its masterful 900 square foot suites. Next,
decorated rooms offer something for everystep outside or just open your window and let
taste, while the impressive leaded glass librarythe serene views of the Olympic Mountains calm
provides the perfect space for settling down withyour 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-$234away.
2. Chambered NautilusDaily Rates: $99-$230
Much like the sea creature of the same name,5. Greenlake Guesthouse
the Chambered Nautilus B&B has survivedAn urban oasis, sitting across from the jogging
relatively unchanged since the dawn of itstrails, plentiful wildlife and peaceful serenity of
existence. Taking a step forward into its grandGreenlake. Take an early morning stroll through
foyer is to take a giant step back to its earlythe 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 thelike 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 classfrom one of its four stately guest rooms.
attractions of Seattle are just a short distanceDaily Rates: $134-$214
away. Before you drift off, select a book from6. Bed and Breakfast On Broadway
your room's personal library, then snuggle up withA place where stained glass gleams, pianos play
your lover or the downy-soft teddy bearand fine art sparkles throughout; a relic of a
graciously supplied by the innkeepers.bygone era that continues to bustle with life
Daily Rates: $109-$184today. Around every nook a new treasure
3. Shafer Baillie Mansion B&Breveals itself, from rare books, to elegant
Along 14th Street East, Seattle's originalarmoires, to colourful paintings; each element
"Millionaires Row", sits some of the city's largestseemingly more interesting than the next.
and most gracious homes. At some 14,000A short stroll down Broadway, brings you to a
square feet, this expansive 8 bedroom mansion isneighbourhood strip equally as eclectic, where
the crown jewel of them all. The allure of itshipster bars, designer fashion and fine dining
eclectic mix of antiques and period style art ispeacefully co-exist.
surpassed only by the rich flavours of breakfast;