The Bacon Mansion Bed and Breakfast

Amazing old mansion with so much rich history. We stayed in the Emerald suite and it’s was so spacious. We stayed here for Christmas and it was amazing. It’s located close to a grocery store and an amazing Mexican buffet! Our host was helpful and always kept our room clean. Breakfast was lovely with homemade muffins and he was great with helping us get around. If your visiting Seattle please stay here. You won’t regret it!

Arrived on Tuesday early from our Alaskan cruise. Even tho it was before check in Brandon was very helpful and welcoming. We loved the carriage house suite. Very quiet and relaxing. Close to bus routes to tour city. Breakfast was just enough for me with plenty of coffee. Met many interesting people at breakfast. Daryl was very helpful in assisting us to print our airline boarding passes and having a car pick us up for early flight out. Thanks guys for a wonderful experience relaxing.

The Bacon Mansion is a wonderful place to stay in Seattle, with a beautiful garden, wonderful hosts and comfortable settings, this is my must stop stay in Seattle.

Was a great experience and I can’t wait to go back to Seattle, next time for more than one night!

I was really excited to stay at the Bacon Mansion during my most recent trip to Seattle, as I had eyed it before but never had the opportunity to stay there until now. I made reservations to stay the day before I was hoping to check in so was actually a little surprised (albeit delighted!) to find that a room was still available. The mansion is located on the edge of one of Seattle’s most desirable neighbors and is located within close proximity (easy walking distance) to number of restaurants, cafes, bars, boutiques, and other businesses. The outside of the mansion is a nondescript structure, but nice and cozy on the inside with lots of historical charm. Our room was a decent size, nice and clean — nothing to complain about in the accommodations department. The price for a one-​night stay however is a different story — approximately $ 200 after taxes; however, when I initially booked the room I figured the breakfast would make up for the steep price. Unfortunately, I was sadly mistaken. Breakfast was continental-​style and in addition to juice, coffee, and tea included only fruit salad, yogurt, and (one variety) of muffins. Call me crazy but at the price of $ 200 per night I was expecting something a little more substantial — even something as simple as a quiche would have made a big difference for me. And perhaps the Innkeeper was just not feeling well the day we visited, but his demeanor was aloof at best. There are plenty of other B&Bs in the area — most of which seem to have more reasonable rates — so I will not be back here on my next trip to Seattle.

There wasn’t any bacon but I didn’t miss it. Each morning boasted a different, delicious homemade muffin — cinnamon raisin and blueberry to be exact. Other food options included cereal, fresh fruit salad and yogurt. To drink, a selection of coffee, tea, and juices (orange, grapefruit and a third I don’t recall…).
We stayed in the Emerald Suite, which is downstairs. It sleeps four and could do so fairly comfortably (queen bed and a full pull out couch). The only thing I didn’t love about our room was that the bathroom is separated from the main space by curtains that don’t exactly close completely. At least the toilet was in its own room with a door, although it really isn’t meant for tall people like us.
The location of this B&B was perfect for us. Just a few blocks from some great restaurants and shops and a couple miles from the Washington Park Arboretum.

We had the fortune of booking this sport for our trip to the West coast– and it was a highlight among a lot of great experiences.
We were greeted by Grace who was very welcoming and nice. Our room– the (Carriage room) was comfortable and a space that could easily keep you satisfied for a long stay. Darren and Grace met us at the breakfast room the next morning and both were very accommodating. Darren gave really good advice about what to do and other area info.
In the room– the bed was comfortable, the room was quiet and the neighborhood was very nice. My son slept on the sofa bed and said it was comfortable. I read a review about it being «a creaky old house» which is pretty obtuse given that it is over 100 years old. We stayed in multiple hotels along the way on our trip and I will take the charm of this spot over the brand spanking new and sterile feel of any of the others. I also read that someone was disappointed about breakfast– the site states almost exactly what their breakfast offerings are– I found the fresh muffins, granola, yogurt, fresh fruit salad multiple juices and coffee/​tea selection to be more than enough. I went on a few walks after dark and enjoyed all of the history and scenery to be had. You don’t have to drive to Seattle proper to find things to do– The Capitol Hill district (the center of which is about ¼ mile from Bacon) has a lot of great places to eat and things to do.
The Bacon Mansion made our trip spectacular. Thank you!

We just had a wonderful stay at the Bacon Mansion. We stayed in the carriage house and it was perfect for two. Very reasonably priced.

Lovely and Cozy Rooms. I slept really well. The house is VERY quiet so I felt the need kinda tip-​toe around and be in by Midnite. The floors and stairs are slightly creaky, so sleeping in late might be difficult. Cellphone and Wi-​Fi service where fine.
Breakfast was great/​healthy. The only hot food was homemade muffins which were great, but I would have enjoyed some eggs.

OATMEAL MANSION!!!
I am not a fan of bed and breakfasts, I will say that from the start. –HOWEVER– I have stayed at plenty that impressed me and this one did not.
The owner (or manager) is in the wrong business. He is not very friendly, and seems almost put off by the fact that people are around and he has to deal with customers.
We stayed in a room in the basement. It was large, so that’s nice? The day bed in our room was extremely uncomfortable and combined with the fact that the house was filled with creepy lace hanging from the ceiling and oddly placed furniture/​doors/​mirrors, I did not sleep a wink! This house creaked and rattled all night long. (Would be a great place to have a creepy halloween party.) The bathroom was okay but the corners of the shower were moldy/​discolored. Missing/​cracked tiles, moulding that is missing/​does not fit so there are large gaps in walls/​flooring. But it does have an extra kitchen sink in the room for no reason so… no worries?
In the morning, after a sleepless night, I was looking forward to a nice, hot, breakfast but it never came. Packets of make it yourself oatmeal, cereal that is left out in unattended jars (meaning it sits there ²⁴⁄₇ and is not monitored, in a public room) on a sideboard, very dry warmed over muffins and a few juices. NO BACON, no protein in the breakfast at all!
You can ask for coffee several times but you may not get it. The owner is easily distracted and will say he will serve you some but it’ll never come. Then, he will actually take your coffee cup and give it to another guest who sits down at breakfast.
Staying in a B and B is supposed to be cozy, like you’re staying at a friend’s house and are welcomed in. Not so here… Do yourselves a favor… stay anywhere else. This place is not cheap and it is so not worth it.
Lastly, no wifi and no CELL PHONE SERVICE. When you’re in a creepy basement room that seems like you’ll never make it daybreak, having no service or internet capabilities puts the icing on the ghoulish cake.
Maybe it’s to keep customers from leaving Unilocal reviews?

Wonderful location, close to Broadway and buses to downtown/​UW. Rooms are cozy and well appointed. There is a nice little library and even a grand piano to play off the dining room. The owner offered a perfunctory greeting and tour, definitely not the warm and fuzzy type. Best part of the experience is the chance to meet other travelers at the breakfast table. Breakfast is provided during a one-​hour window (8:30−9:30), and was the least impressive aspect of our stay. Fresh muffins, fruit, coffe, and juice. Seems that if breakfast is part of the title that something a little more impressive (eggs? Waffles?) should be offered. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay.

We just held our wedding there and it was a wonderful experience. Our guests loved the casual and relaxed atmosphere that the patio provided.
The food was delicious!
Daryl always answered my questions in a timely manner and when you’re a bride, there are lots of questions.
They even packed up the leftovers for us to take home, so we could enjoy more of our wedding food.
It’s a beautiful venue if you’re having a wedding on the smaller side. We had 28 people there and it was just the right size. Although the venue can accommodate more.

Really comfy, great accomidations, friendly atmosphere, genuine host, and tasty breakfast. The house is lovely!

This place was a big disappointment. I would NOT recommend it to anyone.
My husband and I stayed here on our wedding night and the night after. The pictures looked charming and we chose to stay in the «Emerald» room based on the gigantic bathroom (the only plus to the whole experience) and the fireplace. The room smelled horrible, a mixture of musty stank basement and smoke… Clearly someone had had a fire without opening the damper, and the smell should have been taken care of before booking more guests in that room.
The owner called us right after we left our wedding reception to make sure we were on our way… because he had somewhere he wanted to go. Not exactly the first few moments that my husband and I wanted in our marriage.
The breakfast was cereal and muffins. It’s shameful that this place calls itself a bed and breakfast. We could get the same breakfast at a Comfort Inn, with better smell and significantly cheaper prices.

I stayed at the Bacon Mansion on a quick three-​day vacation. My friend found it and I wasn’t so sure I wanted to stay there, since other people had complained about the breakfast. We really enjoyed our stay here — Darryl the host was very accommodating and answered all our questions. The place is well situated — we walked to the beautiful Volunteer Park and Asian Museum and it was a quick jaunt to downtown (OK, I come from LA, so keep that in mind). Breakfast was completely great — if you’re expecting bacon & eggs, you’ll be disappointed but I love granola, yoghurt and a great fresh fruit salad, so I was perfectly happy. The place was well appointed, cozy and very clean. Most important to me, the bathroom was immaculate. I would definitely stay here again if/​when I visit Seattle.

We had our wedding at the Bacon Mansion 10.01.11 and it was fantastic. Daryl was incredibly helpful, the food was superb, and the space was just perfect for our Steampunk Theme. All of our guests had a great time and the grand piano made our decision about wedding music a simple one. We used the Carriage House room and the Emerald Suite for our prep rooms and both were great. My only complaint (and it was not a big deal at all) about either was that the Emerald Suite could use more lighting since it is a lower level room.

My fiancée and I stayed at Bacon Mansion on a recent trip to Seattle, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It’s a beautiful place in the Capitol Hill neighborhood (an area with which I had previously been unfamiliar), and the room and service were both first rate. Friendly and helpful staff, and an atmosphere of conviviality all around. Special thanks to Daryl (owner), who shipped a new shirt I’d mistakenly left behind. Much appreciated! He knows the area well and had a lot of good insights into the Seattle experience as well.
We’ll definitely be back next year. We have an event to attend in Bellingham and plan on another few days in Seattle; Bacon Mansion fits the bill for a really nice B&B experience. Highly recommended.

Great location but as previous reviews have stated the service was rude and indifferent, the breakfast bombed and the room itself was an overall disappointment.
The breakfast consisted of overly sweet blueberry muffins, cereal, fruit and yogurt. There must have been some fine print on the website that states that, in fact, this is not the BACON bed and breakfast but a «bed and glycemic-​level-​spiking-​sucrose-​loaded-​continental-​breakfast». I wouldn’t complain about the breakfast if I was staying at the local Motel 6 on north Aurora Avenue in Seattle, however, I do have different expectations around Capitol Hill, with what appeared to be a handful of other bed and breakfasts in the same neighborhood.
The staff weren’t purposely vicious but just rude and indifferent. I interacted with Daryl mostly, who may have made those sucrose laden blueberry muffins that started to hurt my teeth after a few bites. I appreciated the effort but I’m not sure if he intended to exaggerate or outright lie when he would state facts like, the «The water tower at Volunteer Park is higher than the Space Needle!» and when we inquired skeptically it was followed by a roundabout, mumbled statement concerning elevation. However, the hispanic man who checked me in was a sweetheart. I think he’s the only reason I had such high hopes when I initially checked in.
The room I stayed in was decent. The roof was low because it was in the top floor so expect to bang your head a handful of times (I’m 5’5″). It included a old 12 inch tv and tables so full of «décor» that I really had no room for my belongings unless i moved everything to the floor and a serious dearth of mirrors. If I’m expected to share a bathroom some extra mirrors would be appreciated. I think that’s the reason why the girls in the other room I was sharing the bathroom with chose to take so much time curling their hair in the shared bathroom rather than in their room.
There are better deals in town, maybe even downtown than this place. Definitely not worth the money.

I guess this probably more of a 3 ½ stars but there’s no half star action. I stayed here last night in the Cabin room which is at the very top of this mansion. I believe this was the most reasonably priced room in the mansion at like $ 130 per night. It has a shared bathroom — not sure if it’s with one other room or two others but no conflicts.
The cabin room is small but quaint. The door going in is less than human sized — like Alice in Wonderland or something. I’m glad I didn’t go out and get wasted cause I could see coming back and cracking your head on the door frame. Then inside the ceiling is severely slanted so if you’re doing something in the corner of the room and you stand up abruptly — be prepared to have ceiling scrapings on the head.
TV is 13″ with no cable and rabbit ears. Of course — most people are probably at a bed and breakfast and knocking boots so who really gives a shit about a tv — but alas — I was there alone and wouldn’t have objected to having Comedy Central availability.
This is at the end of Broadway and a very quick walk to most of the businesses on that road. I don’t know much about Seattle but seemed to be a decent location to me. I saw Dick’s from Sir Mix-A-Lot’s Posse on Broadway tune and couldn’t get that song out of my head from that point forth. «Posse to the burger stand so big we walk in twos. We’re gettin dirty looks from those other sucka crews»
Breakfast in the morning was cereal, a muffin, coffee and juice. I must say — Where’s the Bacon?!! I mean — don’t call a bed and breakfast the Bacon Mansion otherwise. I realize that maybe it’s named after some family with the last name of Bacon — well I actually take that back. There are a few porcelain pigs or whatnot decorating the place. Even if this was owned by a man with the surname Bacon — cured or smoke meat is required going forth! It should be a Bed & Trough. Basically I’m deducting a full star due to the lack of bacon at breakfast. I’m shallow like that.

Great location with a light breakfast and accommodating owners/​staff.
The water pressure is not the best and the scent in the rooms can be a bit musty… but this place is adorable. I’ll definitely consider it an option on future trips to Seattle.