High Point Guesthouse – Next to Seattle Chinese Garden

High Point Guesthouse – Next to Seattle Chinese Garden Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to High Point Guesthouse – Next to Seattle Chinese Garden, you immediately get the sense this isn’t your typical chain hotel. The property sits quietly in the Delridge neighborhood, and honestly, that’s part of its charm — you’re away from the tourist crowds but still connected to everything Seattle has to offer. The four-star guesthouse has this welcoming, residential feel that makes you forget you’re staying at a commercial property. What really caught my attention was how the owners have managed to create something that feels both polished and personal, which isn’t easy to pull off.

Location and Neighborhood

The Delridge area gets overlooked by a lot of visitors, but that’s actually a mistake. You’re positioned perfectly here — close enough to downtown Seattle that you can easily get there, but far enough out that you’ll experience a more authentic slice of the city. The Seattle Chinese Garden next door is genuinely beautiful and way less crowded than the major tourist spots. I mean, having free private parking on-site is huge in a city where parking can cost you $30 a day downtown. The neighborhood has this quiet, tree-lined feel that couples seem to absolutely love — and the 9.8 rating kind of speaks for itself.

The Guesthouse Experience

What sets High Point Guesthouse apart is the attention to detail you don’t usually find at larger hotels. The rooms feel more like staying in a well-appointed home than a standard hotel room, with thoughtful touches that show someone actually cares about your experience. The property maintains that upscale feel without being stuffy or overly formal. You know what I appreciated most? The quiet — after a day exploring Pike Place Market or hiking around Discovery Park, coming back to this peaceful spot felt like a real retreat.

Practical Considerations

Let’s talk logistics for a second, because this stuff matters when you’re traveling. That free parking I mentioned earlier? It’s actually on-site, which means you don’t have to circle the block looking for a spot or worry about your car overnight. The location scored an 8.5 from recent guests, and I can see why — you’re about 15 minutes from downtown Seattle, but you’re also close to some great local spots that most tourists never discover. The West Seattle Bridge connects you easily to the rest of the city, and there are some solid local restaurants within walking distance if you don’t feel like venturing far.

Why Guests Love It

The 9.8 rating tells most of the story, but here’s what I think really makes this place work: it strikes that perfect balance between being refined and feeling like home. Couples consistently rate it highly because it offers privacy and romance without the stuffiness of a big hotel. The proximity to the Chinese Garden gives you this unexpected cultural element right at your doorstep, and the Delridge location means you’re experiencing Seattle like a local rather than a tourist. It’s the kind of place where you actually want to spend time at the property, not just crash between sightseeing adventures.

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Reviews of High Point Guesthouse – Next to Seattle Chinese Garden

• 靜雯 from Taiwan – 3 February 2025 (10/10)

  房子很乾淨很新，門前就有停車位真的很方便，希望下次還有機會入住

• Hans-jörg from Germany – 14 August 2024 (9/10)

  Die sehr ruhige Lage und die schöne Terrasse.
  
  What could be improved: Das Gefälle zum Stellplatz vor der Garage war für unser Fahrzeug zu steil, so dass wir das Auto an der Straße abstellen musste, was kein Problem darstellte.

• Tj from United Kingdom – 14 July 2024 (10/10)

• Lynn from Canada – 9 July 2024 (10/10)

  We were a family of 6 adults that were there for the Blue Jays games and the location was fantastic. Parked our 2 cars for free for the 3 nights that we were there and ubered every day to the games.

• Evans from United States – 28 May 2024 (10/10)

  Very comfortable and clean! We enjoyed our stay here and look forward to coming back when in Seattle, Wa!

• Hans-ullrich from Germany – 27 April 2024 (10/10)

  Super Unterkunft, tolle Lage und toller Ausblick; und dabei auch noch ruhig. Wir waren jetzt 5 Wochen in Urlaub in den USA und sind von New York über New Orleans, Albuquerque, San Diego und L.A./San Francisco bis Seattle mit dem Auto gefahren. Dabei haben wir im Schnitt alle zwei Tage eine neue Unterkunft gehabt. Viele Unterkünfte waren super. Aber eines steht fest: Das High Point Guesthouse war bei weitem die sauberste und gepflegteste Unterkunft.

• Gloria from United States – 19 November 2023 (10/10)

  The area is quiet and not too far of a drive to the main shopping. Easy to get to the Cruise Port.Rooms are clean and nice location very quiet and safe. The washer and dryer works well.

• Rhiannon from Australia – 18 October 2023 (9/10)

  Great apartment, beds were amazing wished we had booked longer as was only a quick stopover

• Becky from United States – 7 July 2023 (9/10)

  What could be improved: Check a map vs. using straight GPS when traveling from downtown Seattle to this property.

• Heather from United States – 27 March 2023 (10/10)

  Nice and clean and the decor was beautiful.
  
  What could be improved: bed were not comfortable

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