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University Motel Suites

4731 12th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105 (Formerly University Hotel)
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University Motel Suites
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Baltimore, Maryland
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114 reviews 114 reviews
39 hotel reviews
Reviews in 52 cities Reviews in 52 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

I used to stay here when I was in Seattle for work. Being in the the U-district was necessary. The owners live in the building, a young couple, maybe mid-30s. Check-in isn't available 24 hours a day so if you're getting in late you'll have to contact them to make arrangements to get your key. It's not a very big... More

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Vancouver Island, Canada
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2012

Decor as other have stated is dated - but who cares? We parked around back which, to be honest, I wasn't sure was safer than street parking, but all went well, no issues at all, the woman at the front desk was very pleasant, we booked for a family of four/maybe five (wasn't sure if we were going to bring... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2012

This a great place to say if you're trying to stay close to UW but don't want all the noise that University Way usually offers. Would be great for larger parties, but even traveling alone it was a great stay. You get a lot of space for your money, almost like staying at a friend's place only you don't have... More

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San Sebastian
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2012 via mobile

Finding a hotel room in Seattle for close to 100$ in August appears to be nearly impossible, but this place offers small apartments at a reasonable rate in the university district. The furniture in the kitchen looks tired but is functional. Housekeeping service is minimal but all in all, if you want to keep your travel budget within reason and... More

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Aiea, Hawaii
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3 hotel reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 July 2012

We stayed at University Motel Suites for 4 nights this week. I got the 3 queen beds suite. I like it because there's a separate bedroom which worked out great. It is an older building. Beds were comfortable. I would recommend though to have a bigger knife in the kitchen. There was only a steak knife which made it hard... More

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Bountiful, Utah
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2012

I was so excited to find this place with 3 queen beds, a kitchen, and free off-street parking near the University of Washington in Seattle. The managers were very kind when I called and everything went well with our stay. It is an older building with dated cabinets, etc, but it was clean and large and I felt safe there.... More

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Manhattan Beach CA
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011

If you care more about space and convenience than decor, this is the place! It was obviously built as an apartment house rather than a hotel, so there is plenty of space and storage in the rooms. The place is old-fashioned, never was stylish and never will be, but it is comfortable and useful. There is a kitchenette and basic... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2010

It is what it is: a 50-year old three-story walk-up apartment building, converted to a hotel. Old, but pretty quiet (no traffic noise) and spotlessly clean. Nothing "ick". Appears to be very well managed. Updated amenities-- new sinks, new toilet. Each suite has a standard hotel air-conditioning unit. Very roomy, you definitely won't feel cramped. Suite's completely furnished, including all... More

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Spokane, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2010

I usually stay at 3star plus hotels and was on an extended trip and needed a low-cost room w/ kitchen. This place makes me smile. It is a total throw back to 20/30 years ago and the deco shows it. It reminds me of my mother-in-laws basement and smells a little like it. It may have been outdated but it... More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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51 reviews 51 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2010

Just two of us stayed in one of their suites, and it could have accomodated at least another four people. The decor goes back to the 1970s, but is clean, and the the kitchen, bathroom, lounge area, bedrooms are spacious and very well equiped. We loved being in the university district, which was a short bus ride from downtown, had... More

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Also Known As:
University Hotel Seattle
Address: 4731 12th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105 (Formerly University Hotel)
Region: United States > Washington > Seattle
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