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June. 2004

Go to Travelhero.com for a great site to book hotels at good prices.

Shilshole Marina is in Ballard. There are no hotels in Ballard or none that I would tell anyone about. The Universities in town are unable to provide housing for the regatta. Here is a selection of Motels and Hotels close to Ballard that I have checked out.

Make Housing Reservations Soon! Even though summer in Seattle never starts before July 5, hotels are filling up quick.

MOTELS: These are on Aurora Avenue, about 5 miles from Shilshole. They are tricky to get to as Aurora is a two way street but has a barricade down the middle. Prices do not include tax.

4114 Aurora Ave. N

Seattle, WA 98103

Clean and neat rooms. All have refrigerator and microwave in the room. Laundry facilities are available. They also have HBO. Smoking and non-smoking rooms

$56 for double. Make give rate for the week.

Comments: I would stay here. The staff was friendly and the place was clean. The price is about average for Motels in the area. This would be my first pick for reasonable price, cleanliness and proximity to the marina. If a bunch of Olson 30 people stay there it could be fun!

9100 Aurora Ave N 1-800-445-9297

Seattle, WA 98103

Clean and neat rooms. There are two different sections a newer and an older. The older is a little dated. Refrigerator and microwave in every room. Room with Kitchenette available. Smoking and non-smoking rooms. Will take pets for $5.00 more per night.

Queen $58 (one person)

King $65 +tax

2 Queens $68 (two people) $75 (three people) $80 (four people)

Kitchenette $315 for the week.

Comments: I would stay here. I would ask for the newer rooms in the annex. Comparable to the Marco Polo but farther north.

8201 Aurora Ave North 1-800-557-7008

Seattle, WA 98103

Rooms are clean and neat, but a little beat up. They have a microwave and refrigerator in the rooms. Traffic on Aurora is less noticeable here. They cater to longer stays.

Double room (queen bed) $58

Weekly rate $320

Comments: This would not be my first choice. Rooms are fine, but building looks like it has received some rough treatment.

HOTELS: All of these are nice hotels and a little farther away from the marina. Book these now! There is a large convention in town and hotels are filling FAST!

400 Northeast 45^th Street 1-800 343-7040

Seattle, WA. 98105

Nice rooms. Fitness center and swimming pool. Next to Interstate 5

Single $99

Double $109

Does have corporate and AAA or CAA rates

601 Roy Street comfortsea@aol.com

Seattle, WA, 98109

2 double or King $107

Limited availability of rooms for the week.

Courtyard Marriott 206-213-0100

925 Westlake Ave. N

Seattle, WA. 98109

Very nice. Some rooms with view of lake. Filling fast for regatta weekend.

Double weekend $149

Double weekday $169

Double 4^th of July weekend $129