Heliotrope Hotel

2.5 star property

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Enjoy a peaceful retreat in our outdoor space, featuring a covered patio with a bench and picnic table, surrounded by a lush lawn and trees.
Relax and socialize in this inviting space with a central dining table, comfortable sofa, and large window offering a view.
Guests of room 11 can enjoy a view of the adjacent building's balcony and tree from the window.
Cozy retreat with a single bed, bedside table, and modern bathroom amenities.
HELIOTROPE sign stands out against a serene backdrop of trees.

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
2419 Elm Street, Bellingham, WA, 98225
  • Mount Baker Theatre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Bellis Fair Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Western Washington University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Baker)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premier Suite, Multiple Beds (Cascade)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Room (Premier Maple)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Bellingham

With a stay at Heliotrope Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Bellingham, within a 5-minute drive of Western Washington University and Whatcom Museum. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Mount Baker Theatre and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from The Upfront Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Marine Life Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mount Baker Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bellis Fair Mall - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Western Washington University - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bellingham Cruise Terminal - 9 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mi Rancho Meat Market - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sandwich Odyssey - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Elizabeth Station - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lombardi's Italian Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anthony's at Squalicum Harbor - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Heliotrope Hotel

Hotel in Bellingham with free parking
Heliotrope Hotel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Bellingham hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features a fireplace in the lobby, a picnic area, and bike cleaning.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Library

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3 PM - 10:00 PM and 3:00 PM - midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 10:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (7:00 AM - midnight)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 2:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

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Heliotrope Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 378 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 378 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 378 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 378 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 378 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable, stylish, easy access
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant neighborhood. Good room basic but comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara, Spokane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Einar, LIDKÖPING

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Motel in a bit of a modern style. Building and room still old. The area is nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay with our dog. There is a dog run on the property which our dog enjoyed. It’s also a very convenient location for a visit to Bellingham. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and property!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really clean and nice facility with some unique touches.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were not aware of the $35 fee charged for our dog. This was an unpleasant surprise at checkin.the staff was apologetic but we would have appreciated knowing the actual cost before checking in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
really comfortable bed. Our room needed a microwave though other than that a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place to stay in Bellingham; Close to downtown, fun restaurants in the area and they have the comfiest beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Heliotrope was a great small motel. Pretty close to the center of town. Not really walking distance, but a bike would be perfect. Friendly staff. Close to RR tracks but they provide earplugs. I didn't even hear the train but, my partner did. All and all a really nice spot at a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We'll be bark!

Great place! Especially loved the attention to details for our dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chantè

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Legh

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Friendly staff, clean rooms and pet friendly. We’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place.

Wonderful place. Have stayed here multiple times and highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They did a great job upscaling what was formerly a motel, while keeping its character. Bed was comfy and warm! Great place to stay if you have pets.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Artur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alivia

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
comfortable, cozy, clean, convenient. dog friendly. good restaurant recommendations
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025