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from the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, has 25 European-style guest rooms
with sinks and shared baths. There's no elevator.
UNIVERSITY INN
HOTEL
$$
( 206-632-5055;
www.universityinnseattle.com
;
4140 Roosevelt Way NE; r from $189;
; 66)
What pushes this spotless, modern, well-located place over the edge into
greatness is, believe it or not, the waffles served at the complimentary breakfast.
They're amazing. The hotel is three blocks from campus, and its 102 rooms come in
three levels of plushness.
All of them offer such basics as a coffee maker, hair dryer and wi-fi; some have bal-
conies, sofas and CD players. There's a Jacuzzi, an outdoor pool, laundry facilities and
a guest computer in the lobby. Attached to the hotel is the recommended Portage Bay
Cafe, and there's also a free shuttle to various sightseeing areas.
WATERTOWN
HOTEL
$$
( 206-826-4242;
www.watertownseattle.com
;
4242 Roosevelt Way NE; r/ste from $179;
; 66)
Easy to miss because it looks like one of those crisp new modern apartment
buildings, the Watertown has more of an arty-industrial feel than its sister hotel, the
University Inn. Bare concrete and high ceilings in the lobby make it seem stark and
museum-like, but that translates to spacious and warmly furnished rooms with giant
beds, swivel TVs and huge windows.
Thematic 'Ala Carts' (eg a Relaxation Cart, a Seattle Cart or a Game Cart) are de-
livered free to your room. Guests can borrow bicycles or use the hotel's free shuttle to
explore the area.
HOTEL DECA
HOTEL
$$
( 206-634-2000;
www.hoteldeca.com
;
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE; r from $160; ;
66)
The same architect who designed the Old Faithful Lodge in Yellowstone National
Park built this hotel in 1931. Formerly the Meany Tower Hotel, the Deca has since had
a $2-million renovation. Its 16 stories offer rooms with either a Cascade view or a
downtown view. Rooms also feature flat-screen TVs with DVD players and iPod docks.
There's a workout room, a bar and a restaurant, plus a Tully's coffee shop in the
building.
