Seattle, WA.

Watertown Seattle

Rates from $140

The Open View

The Watertown Hotel, in Seattle, is a 2-and-one-half star inexpensive resort. Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "relaxing" and "family". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "comfortable", "great", and "super". What travelers said they loved: "the location", "the room", and "the staff". The hotel is recommended by seasoned travelers, who rate it 5 stars. The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Brad's Swingside Cafe and El Camino . Also nearby: Washington Park Arboretum , Experience Music Project (EMP) , and Hale's Ales Pub . Other local places to consider are University Tower Hotel and Residence Inn Seattle Downtown/Lake Union.

Expert Reviews of Watertown Seattle

Citysearch | This University District hotel offers thoughtful amenities in an efficient, up-scale setting.

Completed in 2002, this thoroughly modern looking hotel sports a sleek and tasteful design throughout. An immaculate, minimalist decor can be found in each of its 100 rooms, while the lobby and adjacent...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/14/2005
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Gayot

Surrounded by live bamboo, this hotel offers something completely different in the University District. The atmosphere here is clean and airy, with an emphasis on natural design elements like bamboo flooring....
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User Reviews of Watertown Seattle

Yelp.com Review - by D H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amenityville, USA. And I love me some amenities. Lots and lots of towels. In-room refrigerator, coffee, tea, popcorn. Fresh chocolate-chip cookies every afternoon. Happy hour wine or beer and snacks…
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melanie V.

5.0 of 5 stars. I stayed here for a business trip in December and WOW! what a great hotel. The rooms are nice and spacious with robes and Aveda toiletries. Each room comes with a cart full of stuff to make your stay…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by arielle g.

4.0 of 5 stars. I stayed here for 4 nights while in town for a friend's wedding. What a great place! First they had freshly baked cookies in the afternoon that were super yummy. If you timed it right you could go…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Holly S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I used to stay here a LOT when I was shuttling back and forth for grad school. At least ten times over a two-year span. A little pricey for a student, but so worth it. Always clean and comfortable,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin O.

5.0 of 5 stars. My extended family stayed here a couple of weeks ago to celebrate my nieces wedding. This is an amazing hotel. No detail is missed. All the way down to fresh cookies at the front desk when you…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eva T.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a wonderful hotel near University of Washington. Service was awesome. The staff was also very courteous and will go out of their way to make your stay as nice as possible. Our room was very…
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kalli S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This hotel was absurdly great. I would not hesitate to recommmend it to anyone traveling to Seattle. Some thoughtful people designed this place. We lucked out finding Watertown after spending more for…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Denis C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great hotel and great location. Near UW, and a lot of restaurants. The staff is friendly and the rooms are nice. Do yourself a favor and spend the extra money for a suite. Parking garage below the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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"Hehehehe, that's too bad."

Absolutely the worst customer service ever! The hotel put up with a group of people who kept an entire floor up until 3:00 a.m. There was screaming, yelling and threats to fight. We contacted the front desk on...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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Best Hotel In Seattle - hands down!

We had the good fortune of getting a room at the Watertown during a recent power outage! With two small children, we weren't sure this beautifully appointed, upscale, hotel was the best fit for us - Boy were...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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The best, ever!

Where do I even begin with how much I love the Watertown hotel. As a frequent business travel I have stayed in hotels across the country - from chain to boutique, from budget to five star. The Watertown is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by anita c.

4.0 of 5 stars. My new favorite hotel in Seattle! We always rent a car, so the location's fabulous for us -- you're so close to I-5 and 45th Street that getting anywhere in town is simple and fast, and free parking…
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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Awesome place to stay!

My bridsmaids and I stayed at the Watertown Hotel the night before my wedding. The room was very la...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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Great vibey hotel in Seattle

My family has stayed here several times, as we travel to the Seattle Childrens Hospital for our daughter pretty often. This is our favorite hotel we've ever stayed at. It is not opulent or overly fancy, like a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2005
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Excellent Hotel

My husband and I stayed 2 nights at the Watertown to attend a UW football game. We were very impressed with the hotel. The underground parking was great and the security is excellent. Every part of our stay...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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worst customer service

Everything at this hotel is new INCLUDING their front desk staff, possibly the maneger as well. I was happy with everything else but the unprofessional attitude SOME OF THEM had. The worst customer service...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2005
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Great for out of town guests

My 70 year-old parents have made the Watertown their primary place to stay when they come from out o...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/26/2005
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professor

I visit the UW frequently and this hotel is a most welcome addition to the area. It is beautifully designed, has excellent service and is just very comfortable. I like the scale--a relatively small...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2003
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excellent!

Very nice and well designed! Hotel sites are usually horrible, but this hotel really put time and effort into the planning and design of the site. The 360 panoramas are really cool!! Anyway, my stay at the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2002
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SO FABULOUS!

This is an excellent place to stay in Seattle! I wouldn't choose to stay anywhere else now that I have stayed at Watertown. The rooms are comfortable beyond what you would expect for the price. Must visit!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2002
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Orbitz

Discover the best of Seattle when you stay at Watertown Hotel. The beautiful new Watertown hotel is located just North of downtown Seattle surrounded by the University of Washington/ SAFECO corporate...
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TripAdvisor

My wife and stayed at this hotel a week ago for one night. I thought it was outstanding. I didn't really...
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Fodor's

The developer of this property is a boater and an architect, and his predilection and profession are reflected in the exposed concrete and metal construction, porthole windows in bathroom doors, and the clean...
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TripAdvisor

Overall the Watertown property is fresh and original. I appreciated that parking and breakfast are included....
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TripAdvisor

I enjoyed staying at this hotel. The room was super clean and the staff were amazingly friendly. They...
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Travelocity

we enjoyed this hotel so much. Very comfortable rooms, relaxing, and super helpful staff. Made our stay near the Univerisity of Washington enjoyable!
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TripAdvisor

Let's be upfront here. The whole point of the Watertown can be summed up by "boutique-ish hotel with...
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TravelPost.com

I would say this hotel made me feel welcome. I was well taken care of as a...
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Yahoo! Travel

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TravelPost.com

The room was overpriced, tiny and old. It could have used a good remodeling...
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TripAdvisor

Staying at the Watertown made our visit to Seattle an all around great experience. We loved the interior...
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TravelPost.com

I arrived at almost midnight and the Hilton at the airport had lost my...
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Yahoo! Travel

I had a very pleasant stay at the Watertown hotel during my recent trip to Seattle. This urban-style hotel is very much like a modern city-condo building with really nice contemporary interior design...
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TripAdvisor

This hotel was a wonderful find in Seattle. When we first arrived, I was so happy to know that the parking...
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New York Times

The developer of this property is a boater and an architect, and his predilection and profession are reflected in the exposed concrete and metal construction, porthole windows in bathroom doors, and the clean...
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TripAdvisor

My teenagers and I stayed at the Watertown for 2 nights while on a college tour of the Pacific Northwest....
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TripAdvisor

Our family of 4 recently stayed at the Watertown hotel. It is a new hotel and our room (2 queen beds)...
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TripAdvisor

Most of the other reviews hit the nail on the head. This hotel is hip and unlike any other you have...
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Hotels.com

At the brand new Watertown, guests will experience this rare and innovative hotel concept that blends Seattle's close relationship with water and the comforts and conveniences guests expect from a fine hotel....
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TripAdvisor

The previous reviewers were right on the overall cleanliness, decor, amenities of the hotel and the low...
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