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Heliotrope Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A modern building with a covered patio area, a grassy lawn, and a picnic table.
A modern living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a dining area.
A modern living room with a wooden dining table, leather sofas, and a large window providing natural light.
A hotel room with a bed, two wooden chairs, a small wooden table, and an orange door.
A sign with the word "HELIOTROPE" illuminated against a dark sky, surrounded by trees.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $154
$139 nightly
$154 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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2419 Elm Street, Bellingham, WA, 98225
  • Place, Marine Life Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Baker Theatre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, The Upfront Theatre
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room

Premier Room (Maple)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a grey sofa, a kitchenette, and a window.

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a window with a view of the outdoors, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Premier Suite (Queen, Cascade)

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

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Room

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bellingham

A stay at Heliotrope Hotel places you in the heart of Bellingham, within a 5-minute drive of Whatcom Museum and The Upfront Theatre. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Mount Baker Theatre and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Mindport.

What's nearby

  • Marine Life Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mount Baker Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Whatcom Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Spark Museum of Electrical Invention - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • The Upfront Theatre - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elizabeth Station - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Loft Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mercato Delle Bontà - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Storia Cucina - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Liminal Coffee - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Heliotrope Hotel

Heliotrope Hotel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers.

This Bellingham hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. 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 individually furnished guestrooms. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Travel crib

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.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Heliotrope Hotel Bellingham
Heliotrope Bellingham
Heliotrope Hotel Hotel
Heliotrope Hotel Bellingham
Heliotrope Hotel Hotel Bellingham

Heliotrope Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 339 out of 480 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 480 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 480 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 480 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 480 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heliotrope was exactly as advertised — a fun refresh of an old motel. Staff was excellent upon check in & stay was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Interesting and close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fun hotel and very friendly staff. We loved the garden and the hotel is close to many great breakfast places and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff and pleasant rooms and nice location, easy in easy out, would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved this place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I had a great stay at the Heliotrope Hotel. The front desk staff was amazing—they were genuinely friendly, welcoming, and made it clear they cared about making my stay enjoyable. The hotel was clean, comfortable, and in a great location for exploring Bellingham. I appreciated how easy everything was, from check-in to check-out. I'd definitely stay here again and would recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel is awesome! So cute! Very clean and comfortable beds. The yard was fun to play bags in and hang out. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was very friendly and explained everything and all the processes thoroughly; the room was clean, quiet, and had a lot of thoughtful inclusions; and the included doggie care package was a lifesaver on our trip!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Extremely lovely room and comfortable bed. This will likely be my default place to stay in the area in the future.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This place doesn't look that spectacular from the outside but this is a roomy, clean, safe, very friendly place that is walkable to a lot of locations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a wonderful surprise. Quiet, clean, cute and affordable. Walking distance to good restaurants, and downtown area. Tastefully retrofitted—would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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No frills but clean, comfortable and convenient location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing team, quick checkin, great body wash and amenities. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice updated stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Super friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stay. Been here 7-8 times and always great time— good folks running it and Pacific Northwest styling way cool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff for the two days that I was there were absolutely fantastic! Their names are Opal and Louise. The Heliotrope is lucky to have them as employees.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved my stay at the Heliotrope Hotel! It was so charming and perfectly clean. It seemed to sparkle! The staff was super friendly and always ready to help. I loved sipping my coffee and reading my book out on the lawn chairs in the morning. I hope to stay here every time I visit Bellingham.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wish they had a pool. Everything was. Perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff is stellar! Super helpful & friendly. I absolutely loved the property and my room was ample with tons of natural light. Dog friendly is a huge plus and the morning coffee in the lounge was perfect! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Have stayed twice now. It’s been clean, modern, easy, comfortable, and friendly each time!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Typical three star place to stay. Cute design, comfortable and clean space. All I needed for my one night stopover
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Per friendly. Staff was helpful and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026