What makes it 88% Solo-Friendly: 24-hour front desk, free high-speed Wi-Fi, in-suite kitchen, desk and business center aid work; U District light-rail 270 m links quickly to downtown sights for independent exploring.
U District Metro stop: 270m (4 min walk)
Catch local buses to downtown Seattle and UW campus.
Kenmore Air Lake Union: 5.9 km (10 mins drive)
Seaplane flights across Lake Union; short taxi ride from hotel.
The Varsity Theatre: 210m (3 min walk)
Historic cinema showing indie films and live events.
Tip: Check the weekly schedule online before you go.
University District Farmers Market: 510m (7 min walk)
Outdoor market with local produce, crafts, and food stalls.
Tip: Arrive by 10 AM on Saturday to sample fresh pastries.
Henry Art Gallery: 680m (9 min walk)
Contemporary art museum on the UW campus.
Tip: Check the museum’s site for current exhibitions and hours.
Buffet breakfast:
Daily hot Western-style buffet with coffee and pastries.
High-speed Wi-Fi:
Complimentary internet access throughout the property.
24-hour fitness center:
Work out any time with cardio and free-weight equipment.
In-suite kitchen:
Full refrigerator, stovetop, and cookware in your room.
Coworking space:
Lobby computer station and work area available to all guests.
On-site private parking:
Reserve a space for about USD 35 per night.
Laundry and dry cleaning:
On-site services available for a fee.
Car rentals:
Arrange vehicle rentals at the front desk for an extra charge.
All public areas are step-free with elevator access. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available on request.

Nick Edelen
I stayed here both this summer and last summer while visiting UW, and I had great experiences both times. My room was peaceful and clean, the location is convenient, and the staff are super nice. This last trip Cyril helped me out at the front desk and I can't overstate how helpful he was. Will definitely stay here again.
Amanda Moon
The staff were very friendly and helpful with all of our requests and provided great information about the area. The breakfast was one of my favorite parts of the trip as well! Conveniently located near the U district train station made it possible to navigate Seattle with out the need for renting a car if coming from SeaTac. The gym was nice and I appreciate the extra layer of security with key c...
susan chung
This is my new favorite hotel in Seattle!!! The service is warm and welcoming and helpful, esp the front desk and house keeping. The room was spacious with a full kitchen and the beds were comfy and the bathroom was clean and spacious! Also it's in a great neighborhood where we walked to Trader Joe's and a fun brunch spot. The university district is great! Definitely will stay at the residence...
Josh W
The rooms are spacious and have all the amenities you’d expect. The staff were friendly and responsive. The gym is large and was never crowded. The breakfast is decent too. The only drawback might be the location. There are often more unhoused folks nearby and can be somewhat loud depending on which street you face. But it is well situated near restaurants and transportation.
Mary
We were greeted by a kind man at the front desk who took time to explain the layout of the hotel and the amenities. The set up of the hotel was cute, like a little village or apartment complex. We got a studio that had a kitchen with full appliances, sofa bed, king size bed and the sink/counter/mirror were separate from the toilet/shower which was very convenient. The room was easy to find, the b...
Address: 4501 12th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA
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From Kenmore Air Lake Union seaplane base, take a 10-min taxi to the hotel.
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