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in quite well with the adjacent historic buildings. There's even a cashier's cage for
a front desk. Guest rooms are, however, quite modern and are tastefully tradi-
tional in their decor and furnishings. While the balcony rooms, which also have
fireplaces, are the most luxurious rooms, they really aren't worth the additional
cost since they only look out on adjacent rooftops (with the bay in the distance).
The location, amid Fairhaven's shops and restaurants—only a few blocks from
the Alaska ferry terminal—makes this one of Bellingham's best hotel choices.
1200 Tenth St., Bellingham, WA 98225.
&
877/733-1100
or 360/733-1311. Fax 360/756-2797. www.nw
countryinns.com. 22 units. Summer $139-$159 double, $279 suite; other months $109-$159 double, $239
suite. Rates include continental breakfast. Children 12 and under stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC,
MC, V. Pets accepted ($20). In room:A/C, TV, dataport, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron.
Hotel Bellwether on Bellingham Bay
This hotel is the centerpiece of
Squalicum Harbor, which also includes several restaurants, shops, a marina, and
grassy Zuanich Park. The marina setting served as the design theme for this
hotel, which has a distinct yacht-club feel. Dark wood paneling abounds, and a
traditional styling predominates. Guest rooms are large and have soaking tubs
(for one person), fireplaces, and balconies. The hotel's most unusual room is a
three-story “lighthouse” suite that was designed to resemble a lighthouse and has
a viewing deck on its third floor. This hotel lacks much in the way of Northwest
character and seems designed to appeal to an older and more conservative crowd
than the nearby Chrysalis.
1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA 98225.
&
877/411-1200
or 360/392-3100. Fax 360/392-3101. www.
hotelbellwether.com. 66 units. $129-$234 double; $174-$699 suite. Rates include continental breakfast. AE,
DC, DISC, MC, V. Pets accepted ($65 nonrefundable deposit).
Amenities:
Restaurant (Northwest); lounge;
putting green; exercise room; bike rentals; concierge; business center; limited room service; massage; laundry
service; dry cleaning. In room:A/C, TV, dataport, minibar, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, safe.
NEARBY ACCOMMODATIONS
Resort Semiahmoo
Located on 1,100 acres at the end of a long sandy
spit that reaches almost to Canada, Resort Semiahmoo is, despite the remote
location, Washington's premier golf resort and health spa. Gables and gray shin-
gles give the resort a timeless look, and throughout the classically styled interior
of the main lodge are numerous lounges overlooking the water. Artwork
abounds, with Native American and nautical themes prevailing. Not all guest
rooms have views, but those that do have beds facing out to sea. The main din-
ing room overlooks the water and offers excellent Northwest-style meals and an
extensive wine list. There's also an oyster bar and lounge in an old salmon-pack-
ing plant. In addition to amenities listed below, the resort has a marina and
paved bike and running paths. It's very popular with Canadians.
9565 Semiahmoo Pkwy., Blaine, WA 98230-9326.
&
800/770-7992
or 360/318-2000. www.semiahmoo.com.
198 units. May-Sept $169-$259 double, $289-$399 suite; Oct-Apr $99-$199 double, $239-$319 suite (all
rates plus $3 resort fee). Children 17 and under stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Pets accepted
($50 nonrefundable deposit).
Amenities:
3 restaurants (Northwest, American); lounge; indoor and outdoor
pool; 2 18-hole golf courses; 4 tennis courts; health club and exercise room; full-service spa; Jacuzzi; sauna; bike
rentals; children's programs; game room; concierge; limited room service; massage; babysitting; laundry service;
dry cleaning. In room:A/C, TV, dataport, fridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron.
WHERE TO DINE
IN TOWN
For great coffee, stop in at
Tony's Coffee House,
1101 Harris Ave. (
&
360/
738-4710
), which has been a favorite Fairhaven hangout for many years. At
downtown's
La Vie en Rose,
111 W. Holly St. (
&
360/715-1839
), you can
start your day with a French pastry. For regional microbrews, imported beers,
