Hotels Near Pier 91 Seattle 2026: Queen Anne and Ballard Guide

By Bijo Cherian, President — All Black Limo LLC · Updated May 2026 · 4 min read

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The hotels closest to Pier 91 (Smith Cove Terminal) are in Lower Queen Anne, 1.3 to 1.5 miles away. No hotel is walking distance from the gangway — and do not try it on embarkation day. I have been transferring cruise passengers from these neighborhoods to Pier 91 for 12 years. Here is what actually works.

TL;DR

Best hotel near Pier 91: Staypineapple, The Maxwell Hotel, 300 Roy St. Dog-friendly, any size, $30/night. Manager's dog roams the lobby. 7-minute walk to the Space Needle. 5 minutes to the gangway by car. Starting at $129 base for a Sedan transfer. Do not walk — the route is not pedestrian-friendly. Call (206) 672-8281 to book your transfer.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Lower Queen Anne hotels are 1.3 to 1.5 miles from Pier 91 — 5 to 10 minutes by car on embarkation morning.
Do not walk from any of these hotels to Pier 91. The map looks doable. The reality is narrow roads, high-speed traffic, and no pedestrian path to the port entrance.
The Maxwell Hotel is dog-friendly with no size limit. The manager's own dog roams the lobby. $30/night per dog.
Hotel Ballard in Ballard (2.3 miles) is the right choice if the restaurant scene matters. Ballard Ave NW is Seattle's best independent dining strip.
91.8% of all Black Limo clients book again. A private car from the $129 base is the move on the morning of embarkation.

LOCAL WARNING — 12 YEARS ON THIS ROUTE

Do not walk from any hotel to Pier 91. On Google Maps it looks completely doable. In reality: narrow roadway, high-speed vehicle traffic, no dedicated pedestrian path to the port entrance, complex grade change, steps from the overpass. With luggage on sailing day, it is not worth attempting. I have seen passengers try it. I have also picked up passengers mid-route who called us from the road. If you want to see whether the map is right, try it the day before. On sailing day, book the car.

DIRECT ANSWER

Closest hotel to Pier 91: MarQueen Hotel, 1.3 miles. Best overall: The Maxwell Hotel, 1.5 miles, dog-friendly, Space Needle walking distance. All Black Limo Sedan from any Queen Anne hotel to Pier 91: $129 base + $10 surcharge = $139 total. Do not walk.

Which hotels are closest to Pier 91 in Seattle?

Five Queen Anne options, one Ballard option — all distances verified.

Table comparing top hotels near Pier 66, Seattle, with distance, drive time, and best for features.

Staypineapple, The Maxwell Hotel

1.5 mi from Pier 91 • 5 min

Dogs any size, $30/nightRock Wood Fired Kitchen on site7 min walk to Space Needle

300 Roy St, Seattle WA 98109. The best pre-cruise hotel near Pier 91. Dogs of any size at $30/night — dog beds, bowls, waste bags provided. The manager's dog roams the lobby. Staff dogs throughout the building. Free pineapple-shaped cookies and coffee every afternoon. Rock Wood Fired Kitchen on site. Indoor pool. 7-minute walk to the Space Needle.

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MarQueen Hotel

1.3 mi from Pier 91 • 7 min

Historic 1918, closest full-service to Pier 91

600 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle WA 98109. Built in 1918, recently renovated. Closest full-service hotel in Queen Anne to Pier 91. Spa and business center on site. Steps from Seattle Center restaurants.

Mediterranean Inn

1.4 mi from Pier 91 • 8 min

Space Needle + Rainier rooftop viewsAll-suite, best rate in QA

425 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle WA 98109. All-suite with in-room kitchenettes. Rooftop terrace with Space Needle and Mount Rainier views. Best rate in the neighborhood for cruise families who need space.

Hotel Ballard

2.3 mi from Pier 91 • 8-10 min

Olympic Mountain rooftop viewsBest restaurants in Seattle

5216 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle WA 98107. On Ballard Ave NW, Seattle's best independent restaurant strip. Rooftop views of the Olympic Mountains. Right choice if you want a real Seattle night before your cruise. An All Black Limo Sedan from Hotel Ballard to Pier 91 is 8 to 10 minutes on embarkation morning.

"I have picked up cruise passengers from every hotel on this list. The ones who stay at the Maxwell have the simplest embarkation morning. Five minutes from the lobby door to the gangway. The ones who stay in Ballard have the best dinner story. You choose." — Bijo Cherian, President, All Black Limo LLC

How do I get from a Queen Anne hotel to Pier 91?

Private car is the right answer. Here is the pricing.

All Black Limo picks up at the hotel lobby and stages at the ship front at Pier 91. No surge on Saturday embarkation mornings when cruise season is at peak.

All Black Limo service rates for sedan, MPV/SUV, and minibus, including base, surcharge, and total prices.

An 8% temporary fuel surcharge applies to all base fares. Gratuity not included. Same-day bookings available at (206) 672-8281. See the full Seattle cruise hotel and shuttle guide for Pier 66 options too.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best hotel near Pier 91 in Seattle?

Staypineapple, The Maxwell Hotel at 300 Roy Street. It is 1.5 miles from Pier 91, dog-friendly with no size limit, 7 minutes walking from the Space Needle, and has Rock Wood Fired Kitchen on site. All Black Limo transfers from the Maxwell to Pier 91 take 5 minutes flat.

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