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Hotel Bellwether in Bellingham, Washington

By Angela Brown, About.com

Hotel Bellwether in Bellingham, Washington

Hotel Bellwether in Bellingham, Washington

© Angela M. Brown

Where is Hotel Bellwether:

Hotel Bellwether is located on Bellingham Bay.
One Bellwether Way, Bellingham, Washington 98225
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Room Types:

  • Executive Rooms - deluxe rooms
  • Suites - rooms with separate living area
  • Lighthouse Condominium - 900 square foot and three stories in hotel's charming lighthouse

Room Amenities:

Hotel Bellwether's large, elegantly-decorated guest rooms are packed with upscale amenities.
  • Sitting areas in front of gas fireplaces
  • Balconies overlooking marina or bay
  • High quality toiletries, including bath salts
  • Thermo-masseur jetted tubs and separate showers
  • Large TV with DVD player
  • Coffee and tea maker
  • Stocked mini bar
  • In-room safes

Common Areas:

Hotel Bellwether has a fitness center with treadmills, stairclimber, weight machines, dumbbells, and more. It also has a small shop that offers gifts and sundries. The hotel does not have a pool.

Food & Drink:

The Harborside Bistro Restaurant at Hotel Bellwether serves Northwest cuisine for lunch and dinner. The Sunset Lounge serves cocktails with water views. Room service is available.

A number of restaurants are within a short walk of the hotel, including Anthony's Homeport.

Event Facilities:

The Wine Cellar, a private dining room in the hotel's Harborside Bistro, can accommodate up to 14 diners. Hotel Bellwether's event rooms can accommodate groups from 10 to 700, for weddings, banquets, or corporate meetings.

Things to Do Near Hotel Bellwether:

Leave your car at the hotel - there's plenty to do within walking distance of Hotel Bellwether.

All the attractions of Bellingham and Whatcom County are just a short drive away. Whether you want to stroll through the shops and galleries of historic Fairhaven, tour the scenic Mt. Baker Highway or Chuckanut Drive, or hike one of Bellingham's fabulous trails, you'll find plenty of fun things to do near Hotel Bellwether.

Pets:

Your pet is welcome in select rooms at Hotel Bellwether. The miles of trails in and around Bellingham make it a particularly dog-friendly destination.

Hotel Ratings:

AAA - 3 diamonds
Mobil Travel Guide - 3 stars

Hotel Bellwether - An Elegant Escape:

Hotel Bellwether is the perfect place to enjoy a few days' escape from the stresses of everyday life. Filled with elegant furnishings and amenities, the guest rooms make you feel pampered and comfortable. The beautiful setting, surrounded by the scenic waters of Bellingham Bay, allows for an easy adjustment to a slower pace of life, if only for a long weekend.

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