Capitol Hill is set to get a new small-but-swanky spot to sleep and eat. Harry’s Good Times Co. plans to turn a historic house near Volunteer Park into The Baillie, a design-forward hotel and restaurant that aims to open in summer 2027 with a deliberately intimate, hospitality-first vibe.
According to WhatNow Seattle, the company announced on Instagram that The Baillie is slated to feature 10 guest rooms, a ground-floor restaurant, and gathering spaces built around “lingering meals, late nights, and a sense of belonging.” The post also shared moody images of wood-paneled rooms and vintage furnishings, and set the target opening for summer 2027.
The house appears to be the century-old Shafer Baillie Mansion. The inn’s website notes that it closed effective December 31, 2025, and directs readers to a new project page for updates, per the Shafer Baillie Mansion website. The site’s description of historic wood interiors and flexible event rooms closely mirrors the look in the announcement photos.
The Baillie comes from Harry’s Good Times Co. principals Julian Hagood and Jake Santelli. Hagood, a Culinary Institute of America graduate, has spoken about how food and hospitality shape travel experiences with Expedia Group, and the couple have already dipped into boutique lodging on Capitol Hill with Harry’s Guest House, per Harry’s Guest House.
Design and dining
The images shared with the announcement highlight wood-paneled rooms, vintage furniture, and softly lit common areas that line up with the aesthetic of the group’s existing properties. Menus for The Baillie have not been released yet, but Harry’s concepts typically focus on Pacific Northwest ingredients and rotating seasonal dishes, as reported by WhatNow Seattle. That track record points to a neighborhood-friendly dining room rather than a strictly formal tasting-menu operation.
Where it fits in Capitol Hill
The Baillie is arriving just as City Hall is pushing an accelerated growth strategy that would allow taller, denser development in neighborhood hubs like Capitol Hill, a shift that could reshape demand for smaller hotels and independent restaurants. Capitol Hill Seattle reports that the mayor’s “Centers and Corridors” timetable could move key rezoning decisions into 2027. Neighbors will likely be watching how The Baillie navigates preservation, parking, and overall neighborhood character as it moves through design and permitting.
Harry’s Good Times Co. lists press contact information along with details about its restaurants and lodging on its website for anyone seeking official updates. As design, permitting, and programming advance, the developers say they will share further announcements through their usual channels via Harry’s Good Times Co.
