This was my second stay with Shannon; I came bqck for the ease, central location, comfort, convenience and the great entertainment available in the unit. eg. all the classic books you've wanted to read but might not have gotten too yet, and while you're perusing them, you can nibble on the chocolate bonbons or ginger chews (best variety) that Shannon provides and there is a book of drawing challenges so you can leave a sample of your artistic aspiration there. Finally, when you have to sleep, the silky soft sheets will tempt you to float away...way past your wake up call. So, even if you have nothing special to do in Ballard, you can do something special staying right here. Try it and you'll be surprised when you receive your receipt after your stay-HA! Mystery treat.