"One of the few great hotels outside of the central Downtown corridor, The Graduate is located minutes from the University of Washington campus, and features a stunning view that the rooftop bar takes full advantage of. The unique original design of the building means that almost all of the 158 rooms boast corner views over the city. The University District revolves around the UW, which means lots of young people, budget eats, plenty of bars, and easy access to public transportation. The downside is lots of street noise, even late into the night. But even those long past student age will find fun nearby: The Neptune Theatre, a block away, keeps crowds entertained with music and comedy, and the beautiful UW campus is a tour-worthy stop on its own for the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture or the Henry Art Gallery. On Saturday mornings, the nearby University District Farmers Markets, one of the country's oldest and best neighborhood farmers markets, sets up shop a few blocks away." - Jessica Voelker, Naomi Tomky
