Best Western Plus Bainbridge Island Suites

My husband and I were walk in with no reservations and the staff here and the General Manager care about you and really work to make your stay special. They do much more then they have too. We will come back to Best Western is our new place to stay when we travel. Enjoy the staff and the accommodations are great.

I for one loved it. So much cheaper than staying in downtown Seattle! We didn’t walk to the ferry however. We drove down and paid for parking. We were going to be returning on the latest ferry ride and didn’t want to walk in the dark back to the room. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!

We stayed here for one night on our way back to Seattle. What a great decision that was! Not only did we get a room for probably half the price of any hotel in Seattle, we got to check out this gem of a town! And Seattle was only a short ferry ride away. Upon arrival we were greeted by wonderful front desk staff who gave us a great recommendation for dinner! The rooms were very spacious and had a mini fridge and microwave. The view isn’t spectacular as you are in a city (but there is a Starbucks right across the street). Being on a main street the traffic noise didn’t seem to loud. The place was about a mile from the downtown area with restaurants, shops and the waterfront (and ferry). Breakfast was included and more than just a muffin:) AND parking was free!

I cant remember when i was better treated from front desk, breakfast crew to housekeeping. Everyone contributed to a very enjoyable experience from beginning to end! Thanks for a great stay!

I spent a year staying once a month at the Bainbridge Island Suites. I have a very special connection to this place and the wonderful staff who were my first friends on BI. I live here now but from time to time I would like to stay the night to commemorate the beginning of my new life here and the place that made it so very special. A special shout out to Emma, Caitlin and Linda for making this my temporary home.

What a great experience! Upon arriving, the staff working the front desk was so welcoming and helpful. They checked me in quickly and gave me a map to downtown and some suggestions for places to eat right across the street. When I inquired about a ride for the next morning they hooked me up with Viking Cab Co. and even booked the ride for me.
The room was much bigger than I expected with a comfortable seating area and kitchenette. Everything was really clean — the bedding, shower, etc. (which is something you don’t always find in all hotels). They had full cable available and strong wifi. I ventured out and enjoyed dinner at the Plate and Pint, one of their suggestions — which was also awesome.
In the morning they provide free breakfast. I was expecting the typical muffins/​fruit/​yogurt spread, but was pleasantly surprised to find hot food like eggs, potatoes, and a waffle machine.
The staff was the best — I just wish I could remember all of their names now. From the front desk to the housekeeping staff I ran into in the elevator — everyone was super nice and seemed legitimately happy to be there. Customer service isn’t always easy, but they do it with style.
Such a great place, especially at the price they offer! If/​when I come back to Bainbridge Island this will be my first choice. I would gladly recommend to anyone visiting the area.

For the price this place is fantastic. Large rooms, fridge and microwave. Clean linens and towels. Great wifi, not like most hotels that claim they have wifi but you can’t use it except for email. This wifi is powerful can stream video watch shows. Everything is clean and neat. Every employee seems happy to be here, so friendly. Clerks Morgan and Marie, and I wish I could recall all their names. Very impressive people. The breakfast is much more than would be expected, with scrambled eggs and sausage and really great Belgian waffles. Plus the usual breads and cereal and a special muffin. ¾ mile walk to Seattle Ferry which takes only ½ hour ride. Great parking easy access.
What a great place to stay for several days. Across the road are a few restaurants we loved the Plate and Pint Pub. Thank you Bainbridge Island Suites, we’ll be back.

We enjoyed our week here. Easy access to everything the island offers, very friendly front desk staff. Clean rooms, nicely decorated, comfortable beds. Would definitely stay here again.

We just came over from staying at a dump in Seattle. The staff was friendly, customer oriented, and hospitable. The rooms was very clean and well maintained. Good work all around!

Electric Car Charging
In the garage, they have a 110v outlet for EV charging. better than nothing.

My mom lives on the Island and I usually stay here when I’m visiting from Seattle. You can’t beat the price for what you get. A king suite with kitchenette is normally under $ 200 and includes a buffet breakfast with DIY waffles, eggs, cereal, yogurt, fruit, etc. It’s basic but sufficient and they even allowed my mom to eat there with us! If you’re on a gluten-​free diet, the options are limited so maybe look else where if onsite breakfast is important to you.
It’s not the most scenic location but it is just a few minutes from Winslow by car. If you’re walking, it will be a bit of a hike but doable. I believe there’s also a bus stop nearby.
We always sleep well when we’re here. The windows are somewhat soundproof and there are black out curtains as well. However, if you’re sensitive to noise, I recommend asking for a room facing the courtyard and away from the elevator, if possible. One reviewer complained about the noise from someone walking around upstairs from their room. Hello? You’re staying in a hotel so noise from neighbors is bound to happen. If it’s that much of a problem, ask for another room and stop complaining.

Best western’s motto is «stay with people who care» but that statement couldn’t be more untrue of the staff at this particular location who most certainly do not care…
Best Western was my hotel of choice because I normally receive reasonable guest service and have a comfortable stay. My stay at the bainbridge island location was the complete opposite, in fact it was the worst hotel stay I’ve experienced yet.
The guest in the room above me was pacing back and forth stomping loudly, it sounded like furniture was being dragged across the floor and drawers were being slammed at times. This would happen each night until past 2am and early each morning around 7am. I drove 14 hours to stay at this hotel and paid around $ 700 and got zero sleep. I would call the front desk attendant several times each night and it wasn’t until my third night that I was offered a different room with only one bed. This was not an option because I was traveling with another person and our room had 2 beds. Our vacation was ruined, we were exhausted and ended up cutting our vacation short because of the noise and more importantly the horrible service we were offered by members of the staff.
No one of authority was working during our stay over the weekend we were told the manager would not be back until Monday (after we would be checking out) in fact the «head housekeeper» was manning the front desk at times and she was very argumentative and unprofessional. A majority of the staff had bad attitudes and when I spoke to the manager over the phone she was equally argumentative and unwilling to sympathize with how horrible our stay was at her hotel and offered me 100 $ refund as compensation. I find this insulting considering the cost of one nights stay was much more and we got no sleep whatsoever in this establishment. I am still waiting on this refund it has not been refunded as promised.
Avoid at all costs! If you should have a problem as I did this staff is ill equipped to accommodate and have very unprofessional attitudes.

Just got back to Washington DC from my 10 day stay at Best Western Plus on Bainbridge Island traveling on business. Before my trip, during the time of reservation, they were able to accommodate me every day except for July 18^th due to a golf event at a nearby casino. Because I could not get a room on that day, I would have to move my belongings to another hotel, which would have been a huge hassle/​inconvenience on my end by packing my suitcase and unpacking twice.
When I arrived to Best Western, the staff assured me that once a cancellation came through, I would be the first to snag the room. It took 3 days for a cancellation to roll in, but nevertheless Christie and Morgan were amazing and extremely knowledgeable. They helped me get into a room (and stay in the same one) and always greeted me with a smile and update after a long day of work. I officially moved rooms once, but that sure does beat moving to another hotel. Best Western Bainbridge Island is clean, has a competitive corporate rate, complimentary breakfast is reliable (wasn’t a 5 star breakfast but it never lacked fruit and waffles) and has an excellent staff. I’m not sure how other Best Westerns are out there as I’ve read that BW’s are independently owned, but I will always prefer this Best Western when staying in Seattle for work. Also the location is great — just a short walk to downtown BI and a short ferry ride downtown Seattle.
Thank you!

We’ve stayed here the last two times we needed a weekend getaway from Seattle. It’s so close and easy to get to, but feels far away. We’ve just gotten the queen suite both times. The room is clean, modern feeling, super spacious with plenty of amenities including my favorite: the fresh ground Pegasus coffee in room. We like to sleep in lateish, bring the delicious hot lobby breakfast up to the room. Nap some more then head out for the day. Amazing restaurants in town. Our favorites: Hitchcock, Café Nola & Harbour Public House. Bainbridge is just wonderful.

We have moved to Bainbridge Island from New Mexico. Traveling with pets and living in a suitcase for about a week now. This is the first Best Western I have stayed at, but I have certainly been staying at similarly priced hotel/​motels between here and NM. So far, this is the nicest hotel in the price class. The room is big and it is clean. There is HBO on demand, cable, and a little sitting area in the room. The bed is comfortable. There is a little fridge and microwave and a little bar to eat at and the bathroom in big and clean. There is free parking in a parking garage, which is great. And, it is pet friendly. There is also a great little dog walking path around the back of the building with doggy doo bags and a trash can at each end. The dogs enjoyed all the smells, and it was a great touch to be able to walk them away from the street. There is a decent breakfast, but the real charm is the coffee, it’s the island local coffee from Pegasus Coffee, which is the best we have found on our trip at a hotel.

We booked a block of 19 rooms here in December for our July wedding. At first, they were helpful and let us get the last 19 rooms, telling us they would hold them until 48 hours before the block started.
The guests enjoyed the rooms, all of which were a little different and generally comfortable. They get two stars for that.
Now on to the not great — instead of holding our rooms until 48 hours before, they dropped them a MONTH before, claiming they called us to tell us, but they never did. When my mom called to ask them about it, they were rude and told her they wouldn’t even discuss with her because she hadn’t reserved the block. it turns out the hotel manager’s son was getting married the same weekend, so we suspect they dropped our rooms to make room for their guests.
Several of our guests also called to make reservations in April and May and were told they had never heard of our wedding block, only to be called back an hour later saying «they found us.»
Finally, we were assured we could drop off welcome bags to be left for hotel guests. When we brought them in, they acted as if they’d never heard of such a thing and were really confused about what to do with them, and how to ensure that the people staffing the desk later knew who they would be for. We suggested they put a note on the desk that said «these are for the xyz wedding,» and they couldn’t find a pen and paper to write on! Ultimately, we decided to leave it to chance, and we understand about half our guests received bags, the others didn’t.
All in all, it appears the Best Western takes advantage of their captive audience on the island as the only really large hotel. If you can help it, see about booking at a cheaper bed and breakfast or renting a vacation home for your guests — I wouldn’t recommend the Best Western here.

Liked that it was a «suite» room w/​a separate bedroom, a little kitchenette w/​fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. Furnishings were modern. Pros: free breakfast (cereal, toast, yogurt, fruit, juice, make-​your-​own waffles were all good; few hot items — egg, potatoes, sausage/​bacon — not so good); free parking, free wi fi, friendly service, no pool, but free pass to Aquatic Center nearby, and central location.
Main con is that the mattress on the sofabed was TERRIBLE — you felt every spring and the bar of the death in the middle. For our second night, we ended up pulling the couch mattresses off and sleeping on the floor, which my brother said was MUCH better. When it’s better to sleep on the floor than on the sofabed, something’s wrong. Sofabeds don’t have to be bad — the one at the Red Lion in Seattle was actually very thick and comfortable. I’m rating it a 3 based on the bad sofabeds, but I’d increase the rating to a 4 once they bring in some good mattresses and move up from a «Second Best Western» to a «Best Western!»

Main attraction — pet friendly! This is a great place to go if you have a dog. It’s very pet friendly and only charge $ 20 fee. I was supposed to get a doggy gift package, but didn’t get it which was disappointing. King room was pricey I thought at $ 149 — I think they are actually cheaper in Seattle. But it was very clean and although you could see pet stains on the carpet that never came out, you couldn’t smell anything. Clean is the most important to me so I can overlook stains as it was a pet room. Also, a nice area around the building to walk your dog for potty breaks and biodegradable bags for free on the trail.
Bed was nice but dinky pillows! Bathtub was not fillable and my hubby wanted a soak for his sore knee. A/​C was awesome and fast and the black out curtains were great. Good night’s sleep! The staff were very helpful and the plaza across the street with the Safeway was super convenient; Overall, would come here again. One of the best things is that you can stay only one night and the B&Bs make you stay for two nights in high season.
Breakfast area is way too crowded for people to get food in. It made me want to punch someone. But, all in all, this is a super clean and friendly hotel and would recommend, especially if you have a dog and only want to stay on the island for one night.

What a great experience! Private parking garage so not just anyone can park downstairs! The place is amazingly clean and the staff is friendly as can be. We didn’t interact with them too much but with all the sparse interactions, it was great. The rooms are spacious and clean. If your room faces the Safeway neon sign like our’s did, just close the curtains. It is really not that bothersome. My only suggestion would be to get bigger pillows. The pillows that were in our room were small and square. As for the TV, it definitely isn’t a flat screen, but then again, do you really go out of town just to watch TV? Free wi-​fi and free breakfast get another bump in stars. The internet speed is faster than normal. Would recommend this place if you’re ever on the island!

Our room had goody bags! What a unique way for a hotel to say «Thanks» with bottled water, granola bar and candy. Complimentary Shuttle to the Clearwater Casino about 15 min. away. Just be sure to give the front desk about 25 min. notice! Book at the Best Western If what you’re looking for is:
— central location
— clean and basic rooms
— friendly staff
— complementary breakfast– DIY waffles, cereal, toast, fruit, coffee, juice