Unexpected jewel!
I was looking for a reasonable place to stay on a short business trip. University Inn was recommended by a local. What a wonderful surprise! Fom the outside it may not look like much, but the minute you walk in the door, it feels like you have come home. The front desk people could not be nicer. Not only are they knowledgable about the area, they will go the extra mile to google directions for you AND ask how everything went when you return!
Beds are very comfortable. Bottled water and coffee free in the room. Bagels and yogurt for breakfast hit the spot (but hard boiled eggs and French toast were also available. And, if you are in the mood for a larger meal, the Portage Bay Cafe (recommended by the front desk) is right next door. Unbelievable organic and natural foods including a pancake/waffle fixings bar with fresh fruits and anything else you can imagine.
Free off-street parking made life so much easier and the hotel's free local shuttle (though we didn't have time to take advantage of it) would allow people to just leave the car and let someone else battle the Seattle traffic!
Next trip to Seattle will find me right back at the University Inn!