As far as restaurants go, Ballard (where The Tractor is located), I recommend La Isla. Probably the best Puerto Rican restaurant in the city.

http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/44542652/seattle_wa/la_isla.html

or Hattie's Hat:

http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10783838/seattle_wa/hattie_s_hat_restaurant.html

As far as hotels go, there's not a lot in Ballard. Apparently, this is the only one.

http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10783975/seattle_wa/starlight_hotel.html

There are better neighborhoods to stay in, so if you want me to investigate something else, let me know. And also let me know if you need me to scout out the directions to wherever you guys choose, in case the map isn't right.

from Rod Eligio