Hotels near/Chihuly Garden and Glass
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Hotels near Chihuly Garden and Glass.

Under the Space Needle — the most complete permanent show of Dale Chihuly's glass, and a warm-up for the wineries and mountains outside the city.

The 8 independent hotels we list within reach of Chihuly Garden and Glass, ranked by drive time and the Le Hotelist Score. No chains.

  1. 46 min · 26 miclosest
    Port Ludlow, WA · $$ from $295 · restaurant

    Thirty-seven rooms on Hood Canal — a quiet alternative to the National Park lodges.

  2. 1h 21m · 45.1 mi
    Coupeville, WA · $$ from $220 · restaurant

    A 1907 madrona-log inn on a still cove of Penn Cove — creaky, romantic, a schooner tied up out front you can actually sail.

  3. 2h 6m · 70.3 mi
    Friday Harbor, WA · $$$ from $425 · restaurant

    23 modernist rooms above Friday Harbor — all with fireplaces, view of the ferry landing.

  4. 2h 5m · 70.2 mi
    Friday Harbor, WA · $$ from $245

    A 1960s motor lodge reimagined — 18 rooms, indoor pool, family-owned.

  5. 2h 6m · 70.7 mi
    Quinault, WA · $$ from $245 · restaurant

    Built 1926 in the Quinault rainforest — 92 rooms, the only lodge inside the Quinault valley.

  6. 2h 11m · 73.3 mi
    Olga, WA · $$ from $285 · restaurant

    Cabins, yurts, and tent platforms on Orcas Island — saltwater hot tubs, Doe Bay Cafe, the cult Pacific NW retreat.

  7. 2h 12m · 73.7 mi
    Port Angeles, WA · $$ from $245 · restaurant

    Built 1916 inside Olympic National Park — 52 rooms, lakeshore cabins, stunning summer-only access.

  8. 2h 12m · 74.2 mi
    Friday Harbor, WA · $$ from $295

    82 acres on three private lakes — 28 rooms, family-run, San Juan Island's quiet inland alternative.

The hotels within a short drive of Chihuly Garden and Glass are mostly chains and mid-scale boxes on the approach roads. The ones above are the independent alternatives — inns, converted buildings and small design hotels run by the people who own them. Each has a Le Hotelist Score built from five sub-scores (design, location, service, value, quiet), and the distance shown is straight-line; real drive times run a little longer on back roads.

Frequently asked
What's the closest hotel to Chihuly Garden and Glass?
The Resort at Port Ludlow in Port Ludlow, WA is the nearest independent hotel we list — about 26 miles, roughly 46 min by car.
Are there any non-chain hotels near Chihuly Garden and Glass?
Yes. Le Hotelist lists only independent hotels — no chains, no pay-to-rank. 1 of them are within about an hour's drive of Chihuly Garden and Glass, each with a Le Hotelist Score from 0 to 10.
How far in advance should I book?
Peak weekends in season fill up; midweek and shoulder season are more forgiving. The smaller inns near Chihuly Garden and Glass have the fewest rooms, so they go first.
Is it better to stay near Chihuly Garden and Glass or in the nearest city?
Staying close means an early start and a short drive back after dinner. Port Ludlow and the towns nearby keep you within 46 min without giving up a good restaurant or a real bed.
These hotels are in: Olympic Peninsula, San Juan Islands
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