Chambered Nautilus Bed and Breakfast Inn

  • Sunrise Chamber: true to its name this room is the brightest and lightest in the house. Facing east with a view to the Cascade Mountains you will awake to the morning sun from the depths of your comfy king bed and down comforter. Decorated with the crisp, blues, yellows and whites of provence this room brings out the sunshine even on a Seattle winter day. White wicker chairs provide a sitting area in the spacious room. The perfect place for quiet conversation while sipping tea or eating a homemade cookie! The desk is great for working and the window overlooks the trees next door. The blues and whites continue to the tiled shower and cozy terry robes in the private bath.

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    Situated on a peaceful hillside in Seattle's University district, our elegant Seattle bed and breakfast offers spacious, quiet, and comfortable accommodations for business or leisure travelers. Located 10 minutes from downtown attractions, our Seattle B&B is a short walk from the University of Washington, shops, restaurants, and parks. All rooms are furnished with antiques, and all have private baths, desks, phones, Wi-Fi, & TVs. Comfy bathrobes, bottled water, chocolates, soft down comforters, luxurious linens, and a resident teddy bear welcome you to each room at our bed and breakfast in Seattle WA. Many rooms at our downtown Seattle bed and breakfast also have porches and cozy fireplaces! Start the day with our signature gourmet breakfast and fresh roasted Seattle coffee, sip tea by the living room fire, check e-mail in our business center, eat fresh baked cookies on the sun porch, or simply relax in your cozy room! See our reviews in Fodors, Frommers, Lonely Planet, & Seattle Best Places and see why Chambered Nautilus Bed and Breakfast Inn stands apart from all other Seattle bed and breakfasts. Selected by USA Today as one of the top ten inns for business travelers!


    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • French



    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Library

    • Microwave

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    Other Amenities:

    • I-Pod Docking Stations/players

    • Chocolates

    • Guest Computer w/printer and High Speed Internet

    • Teddy bears

    • Flat Screen HDTV in all rooms

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  • Garden Chamber

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Enter into a botanical wonderland. Facing the ivy covered hillside behind the house, this spacious room has lots of windows and a comfortable garden theme throughout, There is a king sized bed and a comfy sitting chair. Of course, Wireless Internet Access and TV are provided. The room opens onto a large porch with a view to the mountains and down into the gardens below. Private bath is spacious, has a tub and shower and is detached, just outside the door of your room.

    Northwest Chamber

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Sitting on the northwest corner of the house, this sweet room has the warmth of the Pacific Northwest, a queen oak bed, private bath with tub and shower, nice antique desk, antique oak chairs, and a private covered porch make this room one of the most serene in the house. Desk with private phone, Wireless Internet Access, and TV are provided.

    Sunrise Chamber

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Decorated in crisp blues, yellows and whites this is one of the brightest rooms in the house, lots of space provides for a queen white iron bed, a private bath with shower, and a nice sitting area. Facing east there is a view to the Cascade Mountains and lots of morning light. TV, Wireless Internet Access and desk with private phone are provided.

    Rose Chamber

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Antique oak furniture creates a warm feel of elegance in this second floor room. A queen antique oak bed, armoire, washstand, and dresser, give the room a feeling of warmth from a past era. Modern conveniences include TV, desk with private phone and Wireless Internet Access. There is a tiled private bath with shower and a working washstand with handmade pottery sink. There is a sitting chair by the window looking towards the mountains and the room opens out onto a porch looking down to the gardens and off to the snowcapped Cascade Mountains.

    Crow's Nest Chamber

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    One of the best and most romantic in the house, this spacious third floor hideaway has a rustic romantic look with its gray wood paneling and built in bedside gas fireplace! Original eyebrow windows frame the queen white iron bed, a comfy loveseat invites you to sit with a good book, and a dormer window seat offers views to the mountains. The décor of soft blues and greys gives light to this third floor hideaway. Private bath features an old fashioned ball and clawfoot tub and shower. Of course you are also provided with TV, Desk with private phone and Wireless Internet Access.

    Scallop Chamber

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    The largest room in the house, this spacious chamber features a fabulous queen sleigh bed. A Franklin Stove gas fireplace provides a warm and romantic glow. There is a dormer window reading nook with a view to the mountains, a comfy loveseat to sit by the fire in, an antique rocking chair, and the best porch in the house to have your tea and cookies on. This porch has a territorial view (in Seattle that means trees and rooftops), and looks over the ivy covered hillside behind the house. There is a private bath with tub and shower, featuring a handmade pottery sink. TV and WiFi.

    Ravenna Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      2 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Named after the park at the end of our street, this cozy lower level suite has its own white picket fence guiding you to its entrance. Outside the front door there is a nice secluded porch. Once inside, this suite has the warmth of hardwood floors throughout. The living room has sofa, coffee table and antique oak desk and TV table. The bedroom features a queen antique iron bed, and there is a private bath with tub and shower. The kitchen is cute, with oak eating table, and decorative tiles. This suite can accommodate 2- 4 persons as the sofa does pull out into a comfy queen bed. TV/DVD & WiFi.

    Greenlake Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      2 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Named after the nearby Greenlake park this suite has a sunny porch with a view of the gardens and property just outside the front door. Inside is a living room with sofa, mahogany furniture, pictures of Greenlake in the old days and its own set of oars. There is a bedroom with antique iron bed, and private bath with tub and shower. Spacious kitchnette and eating area. Big picture windows let in lots of sun! This suite is air-conditioned in the summer months. This suite can accommodate 2-4 persons as the sofa does pull out into a comfy queen bed. TV/DVD and WiFi.

    University Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      2 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Named after the nearby University of WA, this suite is carpeted throughout. There is a sunny sitting area by the fountain just outside the front door of the suite. The living room is casual with a comfy couch and DVDs ready to view. There is an eating area and large kitchenette. The bedroom has a warm feel with a black iron bed, and is decorated in shades of blue, large white wooden blinds complete the cozy look. Private bath has a tub and shower. This is the largest of the 1 bedroom suites and can accommodate 2-4 people as the sofa does pull out into a comfy queen bed. TV/DVD and WiFi.

    Cascade Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 5

    • Beds

      3 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Perfect for couples traveling together, for families, or just for 2 people wanting separate bedrooms this 2 bedroom suite will meet all your accommodation needs. Named for the Cascade Mountains there is a great view of them from the large sitting porch just outside the front door. The living room is spacious, the sofa pulls out into a queen bed and there are 2 bedrooms each with a queen iron bed. There is just 1 private bath, with a tub and shower, centrally located between the 2 bedrooms. The large kitchenette has a territorial view as does 1 of the bedrooms. TV/DVD and WiFi.

    Standard Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Standard rooms are on the second floor of the main house. Each room has its own charm with antiques, 1 queen bed, private baths, TV and of course desks with private phones and Wireless Internet Access. Some rooms have mountain views and porches and all have creature comforts of down comforters, cozy terry robes, a teddy bear, and bottled water and chocolates.

    Deluxe Fireplace Rooms

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Deluxe fireplace rooms are on the third floor, have grand queen bed, private bath with tub and shower, and built in or Franklin Stove style Gas Fireplaces! Dormer window views to mountains and treetops offer quiet places to read and rooms have TV desk with private phone and Wireless internet access. Down comforters, cozy terry robes, bottled water, chocolates and teddy bears provide creature comforts. These rooms can accommodate 3 as the loveseat in each room pulls out into a comfy twin bed. Rate includes all 3 guests!

    University Suites

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      2 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Each suite has its own outdoor private entrance, living room, bedroom with queen bed, private bath with tub and shower, and a fully furnished and equipped kitchen. There is a dining area in each suite and desk with private phone, Wireless Internet Access as well as TV/DVD player. All suites have antique iron beds, and each sofa pulls out into a queen bed so suites can accommodate up to a party of 4. Many have porches and territorial views. Pets are accepted in our suites by special arrangement.

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 2:00 - 6:00 pm    Check out: 11:00 am

    • Minimum stay: June-Aug, 3 days on weekends and 2 days on weeknights, 3 days on all holidays

    • Deposit amount required: First night

    • Cancellations: 7 days cancellation notice required. Cancellations with less than required notice will result in charges for vacant rooms. All cancellations subject to a $20.00 handling fee.

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Over age 8 with prior arrangement in house, all ages suites

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:00 to 9:00 am

    • Serving location: On Sun porch, Breakfast/dining area


    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages


    Signature Dish

    Stuffed French toast with Homeade Orange Syrup
    This outstanding dish was featured in the March 1998 issue of Bon Appetit magazine and is served often at our breakfast table.


    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian


    Additional food services

    • Homemade Cookies

  • Location Type

    • City

    • Suburban


    City

    • Directions to property:
      Take Seattle exit 169 from I-5. Turn East onto 50th st. Go 11 blocks and turn left on 20th AVe. N.E. At 54th St. turn right. At 22nd Ave. N.E. turn right, to #5005 on right.


    Airport

    • Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle Tacoma)

    • Directions to property:
      20 miles from the airport (28 min)


    Area Attractions

    • Beach

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • Nature area

    • Short walk to shopping

    • Ravenna Park

    • Burke-Gilman Trail

    • 4 blocks from the Univ of WA

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Canoeing

    • Kayaking

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

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    Would return in a heartbeat

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    My boyfriend and I stayed at this B&B for one night while we were in Seattle and I fell in love with it. The Scallop Chamber was incredibly romantic and the service was outstanding. It is tucked in a neighborhood that is near the University and fun places to visit are close by, but it maintains an aura of being a countryside B&B. The breakfast was also delicious and we got the chance to talk with some other people who were visiting the area during our relaxing morning. When I return to this wonderful city, I will stay in no other place except this B&B.


    Great place to stay

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family


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    Comfortable suite, healthy and delicious breakfasts, great location for getting downtown, to the university, to other neighbourhoods and parks. Warm and friendly staff. Would return if we visit Seattle in the future.


    Competitive value, excellent service

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business


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    We spent five days at the Chambered Nautilus in May of 2011. We are a family of four, and stayed in the Ravenna suite (a small apartment). It was exceptionally clean and well serviced. But trolling for parking late at night with children aged 5 and 7 after a long day can be a hassle (yet, it is balanced by the fact that the parking is free w/the pass provided, unlike most lodging in Seattle). The breakfasts were amazing, and without asking when one morning the five year old did not want what was served, a scrambled egg appeared. The neighborhood is interesting, and only a few blocks away is a laundry-mat, groceries, and several upscale shops. Rapid, direct in-room cable internet was an absolute necessity and provided free. The inn keeper and staff were gracious, funny and kind. The trip into DT Seattle is a fast hop, and the zoo is nearby. My only suggestion-I would advise replacing the fold-out couch and have a few more pans for those of us that prep food on a trip. I would definitely stay again!


    Home Away from Home

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling on business


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    This was my third stay at the Chambered Nautilus and it was a pleasure. I feel welcomed and comfortable. I felt like I was at home and not at a hotel. I slept well both nights. The breakfast was amazing. I have enjoyed Sunrise, Bird's Nest and this time, The Scallop Chamber. Each one was very comfortable and restful.


    Hidden gem close to the University of Washington

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business


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    Love, love, love this B&B... it soothes my soul. I make it out to Seattle at least twice a year and always try to spend at least a night here despite the fact I have plenty of friends and families to stay with. The rooms are comfortable without being too "cute" and Victorian; the breakfast is always terrific. Cookies available all the time. Joyce, the owner, is always warm and welcoming. Beware the steps to get to the place...my older parents did not appreciate hauling their stuff up narrow steps.


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