Graduate by Hilton Seattle

The hotel is cute but could use a little dusting/updating - especially the bathroom. The attempt at being cleverly kitschy makes it seem dated and cluttered. The service was horrible - the front desk person barely acknowledged us when we checked in. We ran out of toilet paper one of the days and went to the front desk to see if we could get more (because no one answered the phone). We were told that someone would bring some up to us. Normally that might take 20 minutes at most. Instead we had to go down to the basement to use the guest restroom. We went out for a walk and when we returned 2 hours later there was still no TP. Went back to the front desk and we were again told that someone would bring it up to us. At that point we took matters into our own hands and went back to the guest bathrooms in the basement and pulled some out of there. TP showed up one hour later. So three hours to get toilet paper. Just can't recommend this one. I've always had great luck with Hilton, but not at this Graduate hotel.

Our first time staying here was great! The room was clean and had a good view. Speaking of views, the Mountaineering Club has a spectacular view as well as great food and drinks as well. Great location with many shops and restaurants to choose from. Definitely a place we will come back to.

Jolene and the crew over there are all so kind and hospitable. The roof top bar is also such a great 360 view from what I can describe it. GREAT bartenders up there. The rooms could get a little warm and do not have refrigerators. But they gave me an old school vintage vibe that I didn’t mind if certain facilities looked outdated as they were well kept. The homeless do tend to wander in from time to time but security is pretty on top of it.

There were many issues with this hotel - I have stay in about 2 hotels per month and this is one of worst hotels in years. |1. Valet is $55 and no other parking options|2. Rug in room had likely been chewed on by a pet and had a one foot long area with yarn fraying and coming apart|3. Thermostat didn't work - tried to cool room and had to open windows|4. Put in a room that was handicap accessible and told it was an upgrade - shower pan is above floor height and has a 1 cm lip - cannot shower without flooding the bathroom|5. No towels hooks and no place for toiletries in bathroom. Only place to put supplied blow dryer is on floor - with the flooding there is dangerous risk of electric shock.|6. Text to ask how hotel stay is going and do not respond to your response that things aren't going well.|7. Cooler in coffee shop did not work so water and drinks were warm.|8. Friends ordered a refrigerator for their room that was never delivered.|9. Sent email encouraging me to check in before arrival and select my room to receive an electronic key. Went through this process and selected a room online - only to be told the hotel doesn't have electronic keys and room I selected had a guest in it. Then "upgraded" to handicap accessible room which was smaller than room selected.|10. Asked when departed how my stay was - when I said it was terrible and I had pictures - front desk clerk replied - "good." Did not ask how stay could be improved.

The service from Joseph was amazing. However, the person in charge of letting us up to the rooftop was unprofessional. As I was sitting in then lobby, he was having a loud conversation and swearing a lot. It made the family sitting with me at the lobby uncomfortable. The rooms were really cute and there’s lots of photo ops. I love the graduate theme. I’d definitely stay at another graduate. It’s a great place for young people. I enjoyed the college themes. I read a lot of views about rooms being too hot. I didnt have an issue with that. I also read review about the draft when the windows are open. It didn’t bother me too much because what do you expect when you open a window? Not having a fridge and a microwave was a con. I will say the reviews about the hotel being older are true. My front door would sometimes struggle to open. I had to yank it a few times. If you’re looking for a quiet stay, this may not be the best option. Walls are thin and lots of traffic going in and out. The surrounding area is busy. Great for someone who loves the city life, like myself. It’s also near lots of public transportations which i appreciated.

While this is a legendary hotel, the rooms are dated could use a make-over. But part of the charm of staying there is that you are stepping into Seattle's glorious past. ||Several minor inconveniences: such as old plugs in all the wrong places mean limited phone charging near the bed. Poor room lighting. Bath towels scratchy & need a refresh. Elevators were annoying - only two for the hotel plus only one goes to the rooftop bar. Nothing can be done about that, so it is what it is.||Major issue: rooms are not soundproof, so you hear every door slamming on your floor. ||On the plus side, the beds were incredibly comfortable, with thick, crisp sheets. Pillows were very comfortable. The hotel was built as a 360 building - so every room has a spectacular view of something. And for me, having operable windows was a huge plus. I greatly appreciate airing out my room upon entry. That's rare these days, and yet these are operable modern, heavy duty dual pane windows. Finally, perfect location for access to UW||Last items - the Mountaineering Club was an incredible asset - best rooftop bar you could imagine. Wasn't quite a dinner destination for us, but it's an incredibly hip place for drinks. Note: Whoever designed the bar should be hired to re-design the guest rooms, pls!||Finally, staff were as helpful as possible. They made every effort they could to make the stay better, esp Jason at the front desk. Appreciated the extra effort for our family of 3.

I was initially excited to stay at The Graduate by Hilton in Seattle. With its convenient location next to the campus and a reputation for being trendy, I had high hopes. Unfortunately, my stay fell far short of expectations. The room lacked cool air, leaving it uncomfortably warm, and the water pressure was almost nonexistent. To make matters worse, the shower was missing basic amenities like soap and shampoo, and while the room itself was clean, the shower curtain was noticeably tattered. When I called the front desk to request shampoo and conditioner, it took nearly seven minutes to get through, and I was then placed on hold for an additional two minutes while they checked availability. Although they promised to have the items waiting at the front desk, it was late—around 10 PM—so I asked if they could deliver them to my room. The delivery ended up taking an unreasonable 45 minutes. For a hotel that prides itself on its stylish appearance, the service and comfort leave much to be desired. If you're seeking attentive service and comfortable accommodations, I recommend exploring other nearby options that offer far better value.

The Graduate Seattle was…a mixed bag honestly. We were a group of four business travelers with four rooms on UWash business. ||1. The room size/quality varies widely, so be clear about which room you are getting. Two of my colleagues rooms were so tiny they could hardly open their suitcase (although they had large closets). My room was huge, and our fourth colleague was in the middle. ||2. The hotel is older/historic, which is charming and cool in some ways and frustrating in others. One of our colleagues had no heat (she said the heat was blowing cold air), and at one point only lukewarm water. ||3. The rooftop bar was nice. We were told the views are amazing but couldn’t see much at night. The hotel staff has to push the elevator button for you. ||4. The location is great if you are visiting UWash.||5. The lobby has a nice vibe. There is lots of seating and a long table where people worked all day (as did we). There is no business center, but the front desk printed some documents for me. ||6. There is no vending, snacks, ice, or even water, so plan ahead. The front desk attendant had water when I checked in (at 2am) and let me have a bottle because there would have been no other place for me to grab a drink after a long, delayed flight. ||I’ve been to other Graduate locations, so I’m used to the offbeat art, etc., but this location lacked some basic amenities for the price. If you are traveling with a family (and need certainty) or in the middle of a hectic business trip, stay elsewhere. But, if you can be flexible, it could be a unique stay.

Highly recommend this hotel. It's erratic and a little bit goofy but the hotel staff makes this place worth choosing for a Seattle stay. I have never stayed at any hotel in the United States that had better personnel than this one anywhere ever I've stayed in some lovely hotels but this one is just special. Don't expect everything to work well it won't. The elevator stuck on landing on the sixth floor every time, my television didn't really did work properly one day. It was stuck on the bowling channel. The rooms are clean. They're comfortable. The windows actually open. It's about 4 inches 5 inches so nobody's gonna be able to fall (Inadvertently or otherwise) but you can actually get real air in your room which is fantastic. Hilton has taken over this chain relatively recently so I assume that overtime things will happen like replacing the Samsung TVs with a system that works and maybe working on a few of the other things that don't work in this older Hotel I'm hoping that they don't strip the charm from this facility because it's a really pleasant place to stay. The staff is an absolute delight. I don't think I have ever stayed in a hotel in the United States that had the quality of staff they have here. It's worth staying here for that. Good job graduate Hotel looking forward to seeing you guys again. Pleasant coffee spot on the lobby floor goofy bar on the top floor. The main attraction for me is the location which is walking distance pretty much everything around the university District and the employees. I've never had better experiences with staff than at this hotel, and usually you don't have any interactions to speak of you check in and you check out and that's about it but People who work here are just fantastic. It's also fun because there are frequently teams of college students here we had the Iowa baseball team as well as the Gonzaga rowing team staying at the same time I was there and I think that's pretty common. The price point and location it likely to host students for various events. I thought it was a delightful stay. Few downsides:the amenities are a little funky, the only real negative in my book is the valet parking is ridiculous $$$$.

This is a great spot to stay in Seattle. It's close to UW and close to Fremont & Ravena and various wonderful areas of the city was great food. The hotel is great. I stayed in 1106 with a great view of downtown, space needle and the Olympic peeks covered in snow. Rooms are funky in a fun way. I would definitely stay here again.

Loved my stay here. Had a couple issues but the stay was still work it!! Check in was smooth. My first room and first night was great. View was cool, facing Moore theater. O3 Greedo happened to play this night. I was entertained. The room was cute vibrant and vintage like. A bunch of art everywhere. I mean there was a lamp of Bruce Lee ! The bathroom is small but it felt like a movie. Light switch is outside the door, which I always forgot. Now for the last three nights I got another room (I was sharing w my sister) I was in room 1410. Now this room was kinda annoying. Entering the room u r faced w this triangle shaped design. The bathroom is right in front of me n a closet behind me, to the right. Then the room is to my left. There is a desk by the window. View was ok. Howeverrr the tv is to the sideeeeeee instead of in front of my bed... lmao I'm a big tv person so I had to make some adjustments. I had half of the tv balancing on the edge trying to center it as best as I could. Tbh, it worked! Now.. now.. the shower. After a long day of work, I came to take a shower n the water was lukewarm, if I'm being nice. I turned the handle all the way to scolding hot.. it was NOTHING like my other room 302. Other than that I did request a fridge and microwave since there weren't any in the rooms. It came on my last day but it's ok. The ppl were nice, especially housekeeping. The hotel has a great vibe to it. The rooftop is so cool. Loved the mirror themed bar. Greatttt for the girls, and memories. Unfortunately, I did not go outside for my introverted self wanted to be in n OUT. Bartender, older gentleman with glasses was sweet! I came in by myself around 12:00am. Despite how lively the place was, he had me squared immediately. He suggested their Spokane cocktail when I requested something sweet. It was so yummy I got 2!! Down at their shop, I loved their apple carrot juice. Super yummmmy!!! They had so many in their open fridge. Omg I wish I got more. The only major downer besides not having a hot shower after a long day was their elevator. Only one worked and an elderly person was clocked in ( the elevator was soooo slow). The elevator was stuck on 6 so every time u went up/down it would stop on floor 6. Let's on a positive note, I did the $44 valet parking. Not a bad price for a location near UW. What sold it for me was that even tho it's valet, I'm not too big on it. I like to warm up my car before moving it. Valet was very nice enough to have me move my car in n out of their lot. Although, when they were busy I would give them my car to park. I know they have their own way of going about it. Most definitely forgot to mention the lobby rest area looks so cool!!

The good: The location is very close to the University, of you need to be there, this is a fantastic option. Service at check in & at the elevators is spot on! Always available & accommodating. The decor in the room is trendy, unique, eclectic. The view of the mountains is amazing! The Not So Good: The room is small, the lay out is strange & there's no full length mirror. You can hear EVERYTHING going on in your neighbors rooms. The beds are not comfy, the linens are cheap & the towels in the bathroom are kinda threadbare. Not sure this was worth our money, but we've stayed in 6 other Graduate hotels & had to try this one out.

My room was disgusting. There were long dark hairs all over the bathroom, dirt and dead bugs in the corners of the room, dirty toilet bowl, some kind of crud on the bathroom doorframe, the re-usable toiletries in the bathroom were gross and dirty, nasty moldy grout, the list goes on. Never again. Yuck.

First off, be aware that this hotel does not have air conditioning. This is not super shocking since a lot of places in Seattle do not have air conditioning, but I did expect a Hilton hotel to haveAC. There was a box fan that they were able to bring up to us, but this hotel is right on a busy street in a noisy location so if you're expecting a quiet night sleep, you're not going to get it here. I have to say that the rooftop was pretty sweet. Drinks are outrageously expensive but so is everything in Seattle. I love graduate hotels, but this one because of the AC issue is not where I would choose to stay again while visiting.

The room stunk to high heaven, no waters in the room so had to go upstairs and pay $18 for water. The AC we had set to 67 however I do not believe it was accurate as we were sweating most the night. For $250 per night this was just disappointing.

My car was broken into during the first week of business while in valet possession not just mine but 5 others! My key was misplaced the second week! The 3rd week I come to check it to be told my bed was givin up and I have a single bed now from a king! This is the biggest joke of a Hilton I've ever stayed at! Hyatt runs a better business than this! Fuck you Hilton!

I stayed here for 5 days and 4 nights from Thursday to the following Tuesday. I chose this location because it's a 20 minute walk to a nearby friend that I was visiting and part of a safe neighborhood near University district. Nice location that was walking accessible to coffee shops, eateries and more. The check in process had some delay since the front desk was backlogged with two guests ahead of me, but they still delivered great customer service. Easy check in since I had my confirmation number on hand. Great lobby room that people work/study in, spacious, and good for instagrammable photos with the classy vibe. Didn't get the chance to visit their coffee shop or terrace bar, but I heard great things about it. AMBIENCE: My room was a single king sized bed on the 10th floor with a great view of the city. Upon entry, clean bathroom equipped with lots of towels, hair dryer, body wash, conditioner, and shampoo caddy. Their closet was super spacious and had a ironing board, which was useful to iron my blazers before setting out for the day. The bed was super comfortable so I slept well each night despite being in a new environment. Lots of plug ins to charge my devices wherever I was. I just wished there were more mirrors in the room, the only mirrors were on the door of back of the closet and the bathroom. Nice decor that fits the graduation theme of the study desk table. SERVICE: The service could have been better. I only asked for housekeeping once before I left, but my request wasn't fulfilled due to high volume of requests from other guests. I called the front desk the night before and texted their hotel automated number, and no cleaning was done. The other worry is that one of their elevators broke on the second day of my stay. It had reached max capacity with 8 guests, and they were stuck there for 30 minutes. RATING: Overall, I enjoyed my stay and I would consider coming back.

This was the worst night's sleep I have ever had. Upon pulling back my covers, the bottom sheets looked SLASHED so that the mattress was showing through. The bathroom also had smudges--was not well cleaned. I notified the staff -- they were horrified and found a new room for me--there were not many since I was there for a conference at the location so the hotel was full. The new room had 2 beds--I thought one must be fine. BOTH HAD SHEETS WITH HOLES IN THEM. I settled for the one with holes only in the top sheet, and was glad I had already showered that day. After the noise from people leaving the rooftop bar died down around 1:00am, I was awakened early by a couple in the room next door discussing how smart and wonderful a girl names Cynthia is. I mean, it's one thing to hear muffled sound, but I could hear the entire conversation. I told the staff in the morning and was NOT OFFERED ANYTHING to make up for it. I paid full price with no coupons at a future Hilton stay or anything. I even said it would be nice, and they said someone would reach out to me -- nope. 3 weeks have passed. Last weekend, I was in Seattle again for an event at UW and had the BEST SLEEP at the residence inn... which I think we cheaper and included breakfast. Save yourself.

TLDR: I was expecting better for how much we paid. We were going to a show at the Neptune, and decided to stay here because it's directly across the street from the theater. There isn't a great selection of hotels in the U district, so if you want to stay in the area, this is sadly probably your best option. We booked a "Skyline King" room and paid about $350 after taxes and fees. Pros: staff was friendly, Valet parking was very convenient. Accommodations were clean, and the art deco theme is kinda cool and different from generic hotel styling. Cons: our room was much smaller than we were expecting. The Skyline rooms seem to have a variety of sizes, with some being much smaller than is shown in pictures on the website. We had a great view, but because of the room layout and the furniture configuration and crowdedness, there was nowhere to sit and enjoy the view unless you sat sideways and awkwardly looked over your shoulder. The sheets felt like cheap hospital sheets. So scratchy and thin. There was no way the bed was a king-size bed, we have a king size at home, and this bed was much smaller. No fan in the bathroom, no fridge, no coffee maker (there was an electric kettle and some instant coffee and paper cups). The ice bucket was too small to chill a bottle of wine in, so we ended up filling the bathroom sink with ice and chilling a bottle of wine in it. They were kind enough to bring us up a couple of wine glasses after asking for them twice and waiting a few hours. Although the hotel has 2 restaurants, there is no option for room service. We ended up ordering Uber eats and had to go pick it up in the lobby because they wouldn't let the delivery guy up the elevator. There are no vending machines to even get a small snack or a soda. The breakfast situation. The Graduate's coffee shop "pointdexter" is relied on for a breakfast option. It's also the only coffee in the hotel besides the instant packets in the room. This wouldn't be an issue, but it's really just a small coffee shop, with a very limited selection of food. On Saturday morning, they had one barrista working alone. This poor guy had a line going out the door of hotel guests trying to get some breakfast and/or coffee. It was a mess. I think it took me about 30 minutes to get some coffee and a bagel. There really needs to be more staffing in the morning, especially when the hotel is completely booked.

Graduate Seattle was, in all honesty, a last minute selection for my six-day trip to Seattle for my goddaughter's wedding. I'd been eyeing a different hotel a couple blocks away, however, I just kept getting a really weird vibe and simply wasn't sure it was right for me. I'm a quirky dude. Graduate Seattle is the Seattle location of a growing chain of hotels focused on college cities and towns. In this case, Graduate is located right next to the University of Washington campus and definitely seeks to appeal to those visiting the campus whether for a single night or a longer-term experience. Of course, there are others who stay here but there's no denying that Graduate goes with the college theme all the way. Graduate Seattle is a 16-story hotel that first found life in 1931. It maintains its art deco appearance. There's a rooftop restaurant offering remarkable views of Seattle including Mt. Rainier and there's a ground-level coffeeshop where I spent most mornings. I arrived late on a Thursday - later than usual due to difficulty arranging transportation to the hotel. I was pleased that I had zero difficulty getting checked in, though I had confirmed my plans even that same day. I had requested and did receive a wheelchair friendly room with a roll-in type shower. In this case, it had a bench and most mornings I did actually transfer to the bench. The room was small but spacious with a corner view. It was only a third floor room, somewhat disappointing, but it worked for me. Graduate offers meeting space for 2-200 with a ballroom, meeting space, and they even offer a back study space for students that has wifi hook-ups and special deals in the coffeeshop. The lobby is unique and extraordinary, though the ramp coming in from the check-in canopy is a tad steep. If you're a wheelchair user, I recommend using the front entrance off the Brooklyn Avenue sidewalk. It also offers automatic doors. After six days, I came to know the staff fairly well - especially true of the more relaxed, hospitable night crew. They were so quick to answer questions, recommend wheelchair friendly places, and even look up directions since I was largely wheeling everywhere other than an occasional ride from friends (usually when I'd wheeled too far down a hill and was looking at a steep ride up). Parking here is limited and paid. I didn't deal with this since I took a cab to/from the airport and wheeled everywhere, though I'd admittedly have some reservations with the valet situation. This area has major construction going on and that's a minor hindrance given it does impact streets and sidewalks. Everything is passable, but it's a little obnoxious. You are easily within walking (or wheeling) distance of University of Washington, University District, and "The Avenue." I was only one mile away from the wedding venue and Lake Union is about a mile away (again downhill). Minor issues that don't impact the rating for me: 1) The pandemic is still an influence here and rooms are not serviced unless requested. I'd suggest at least emptying trash and/or offering towels. This isn't really spoken and, yes, it's logical, but service demands that the hotel reach out and not the customer. 2) Minor accessibility tweaks - for example, my bed was way too high for me. I struggled with it. Perfect accessibility really doesn't exist - disability is unique. But, when a customer identifies this as an issue make sure to follow-up even if there's not much you can do. This is an older building and there are little areas where access is a concern. However, I could do everything I needed. I also noted that the daily rate adjusted a bit each day. This seems to be a Seattle thing, but it's worth noting somewhere. It wasn't dramatic - in fact, it was occasionally lower than quoted. But, when I'm quoted a price that's what I expect to pay. There was minor fluctuation in pricing - for the record, the employee explained it well but it still let me uneasy. Overall, I loved Graduate and I clearly made the right choice. This was a very "me" kind of place. It was artsy yet personal and unique in design and personality. The top floor Mountaineering Club is awesome and the Poindexter is a great way to start a day. These people offered a cup of tea when my frustrations boiled over and listened when I received the unexpected news that my mother had passed away while I was there. This was a great experience and I would easily return. While some minor tweaking can make the experience even better, Graduate Seattle is definitely a welcome presence of style and substance in the Seattle hotel scene.

I'd rate it zero stars if I could, but the front desk was responsive so they deserve that acknowledgement. Room cleanliness is poor and cleaning service lacks detail. Found a piece of candy under the bed. Bed sheets were torn and had dark spots on them. Rust stains running down the wall under the sink. My college dorm was cleaner than this. Stay at the Residence Inn a block away instead.

We stayed one night due to the location, but it was a disappointing experience. The staff were not helpful in any manner and super unfriendly. The room was tiny and not clean - mold in the bathroom with holes in the floor and walls. The floor in the main room was not clean. The hotel is super over priced for what you receive. The property is old and needs to be renovated. Run to another hotel - super surprising how bad it was for a Hilton and how over priced it was!

TLDR; Another guest was given access to my room and tried to come in while I was undressed. Luckily I had the privacy chain on the door, but they still saw me which, yikes. Got a call to my room moments later and when I asked the hotel phone, the person on the other end said "who is this?" and I gave me name and asked with whom I was speaking. The person identified themselves as a member of the front desk (yikes again). Not really the conversation one hopes to have with staff after having their privacy invaded. For the embarrassment, I was offered an 'upgrade' (same size room, "better" view which looked the same to me) + $50 credit. Really pretty hotel! I looked forward to my stay and wish it could have gone differently.

We had a two night reservation for two rooms. Didn't have heat in one room and toilet didn't flush in the other.

I was disappointed in this hotel. Within the past week, I've stayed at the Evanston Graduate and this Graduate hotel in Seattle. For one, I walked into the room to find carpets and a couch that were pretty filthy. If the carpet was just stained, why not replace it? The hardest part of my stay was the extremely cold first night. When I called down and complained about the heat being low, I was told by the front desk that the hotel has an old heating system and was given an apology. Later that night, it got unbearably cold and I asked for a space heater. Unfortunately, they'd run out and someone came to my door with an extra comforter. It worked, but the heating system in this building needs to be updated. The hotel is in a nice part of town , but this place needs to have a look at the graduate Evanston and raise its standards.

Used to be a regular who spent a few thousand between me and my girlfriend staying here as a sort of "staycation" spot. My vintage Mercedes Benz was destroyed by the valet in May 2023, and I have yet to see a single gesture toward remedying this. A valet drove my car into a wall, backed it up into another wall, and then backed it up into another car. They chose not to inform me of this until 5 hours after it had happened, and would not disclose who the other car owner was. I have not received any sort of reimbursement or agreement that they will pay for it. I spent May through October calling multiple times a week, multiple times a day, and going in person to visit the location only to be told the manager and parking manager weren't there. In fact, they supposedly weren't there any time I called or visited, no matter the time of day/week. The front desk would hang up on me or leave me on hold for over 45 minutes until I hung up. Finally in October, I got through to the parking manager by lying and saying my name was "Jeffrey", and was met with a rude summation that I had been helped and they had already paid me. This was not the case, as nobody had ever spoken to me about my car, nor had I submitted any quotes to be paid. How do you pay for something you cannot know the price of? Awful service, the rooms are not clean, there is bed bugs, the area is full of homeless people.

Had a lovely stay at the graduate. We were there for a wedding. Rooms were fun and funky, staff was super helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend.

Worst hotel we've ever stayed at. Stayed 3 nights. Did NOT clean room any day. After first morning hotel desk said they were really busy and only changed towels that day. Second day didn't do anything. Said they were full and couldn't get to all the rooms. REALLY!!! Do NOT stay here and pay top dollar for zero service.

I was super excited to introduce my girlfriend to one of The Graduate hotels. After having had an incredible experience at my last stay at The Graduate in Madison, WI, I thought she would love it at the Seattle location and be amazed at the decor, service, and experience. That did not happen. It cost $1,202.75 to stay here 3 nights - here's our experience: We stayed 2 nights in room 202 and 1 night in room 701. Room 202 did not have a working AC. A tech came in to repair it and said it couldn't be fixed but the front desk didn't follow up with us about it or offer us the option to change rooms. We requested a mini fridge, it never came. We asked to use the complementary bike rentals, the front desk said they're under repair. No coffee maker, only coffee bags to steep in water. We asked to change rooms after the 2nd night because the room was unbearably hot. Room 701 appeared clean at first glance but there was a dirty black sock next to our bed. The corner of the wall next to the bathroom was peeling and shedding plaster on the ground. The shower caddy holding the shampoo/conditioner was barely hanging on. The bathroom itself smelled like dirty wet rag. Walls are thin and both rooms we stayed in were near the elevator, very noisy. The hotel itself is very old and does not give you "The Graduate" vibe whatsoever. Not sure what hotel this used to be but it has a long way to go before reaching The Graduate standards. I can't recommend this hotel to anyone.

Good room, clean and cool decor but expensive for what you get and the wait time for the coffee shop and semi unfriendly staff will have us look for another hotel. Last thing, the roof top Mountaineering club has incredible views but we could get a table because the restriction for minors. We walked all day to be told that we could go up to the hotel restaurant to get a bite to eat.

This is one of those few reviews I dread writing because it closes the door on the experience. Dude. first of all, just book it right now if you are considering. Seriously, you don't need to read any further - but if you want to...here goes. I knew the vibe to expect because I stayed at the Graduate Tempe about a year ago. The Seattle property did NOT disappoint. The branded vibe and style of the Graduate properties is unmatched. I want to stay at one in EVERY CITY! Katie was rad at check in. Offered us two different room options and explained the pros/cons views of each one! We picked a lower floor - but with city/space needle views! It was incredible! It was evening time, and I was anxious to go up to the Mountaineer Club to see what all the hype was about. (Rooftop bar/restaurant at the property) Ricky was working the check-in stand to go up, and thankfully was able to get us up there RIGHT AWAY. We didn't even check into our room first. Sam (also amazing) met us with a smile at the top and gave us an amazing table. (for more on the M.C. check out that yelp review) After our meal, we went to room 608. Would strongly advise you book the same one! THE WINDOWS open so you can hear a little city buzz and get that fresh seattle air in your room. (nice change from the dry idaho air!) The bathrooms are vintage and adorable. The furnishings are so unique (like the husky side table in my photo). We rented bikes one morning. Devin was also INCREDIBLE to work with. He pumped up our tires and got us on our way. The cool thing was, there was no "time limit" or rental fee or a specific time to get them back. We rode them for over 6 hours!!!! The desk crew was all smiles when we returned as I literally rode my bike into the lobby. The Lobby. CAN WE JUST TALK ABOUT IT FOR A MINUTE. The style. The fireplace, the amazing couches, and the quiet back tables are all wonderful. There is also a nice little landing area on the second floor with some PINK chairs that I fell in love with. If you want a photo-op take the stairs and find the pink chairs! The property was always clean, the lighting is perfect, and the art is super rad. I LOVE the wall of speakers. Another shoutout goes to Montrell who was working the M.C. stand on our last night. He hooked us up with a wine-opener, matches, postcards and some really cool M.C / Graduate swag. Staying at these properties seriously makes you feel like you are all really great friends, and that everyone wants to help you have the best day you can and just hang out. Thank you Thank you Thank you for making our stay the BEST it possibly could have been.

It's a vibe. The staff went above and beyond as well as being cool and fun to talk to. Killer decor. The rooms. The restaurant. Dope ass wall of speakers in the lobby. Well designed space. The coffee shop has delicious coffee and snacks for breakfast and lunch. Centrally located to everything and across the street from the infamous Neptune Theatre. If you know, you know. Guests can grab a bike from the front desk for no charge. There is an amazing bike trail nearby (can't remember the name), a short trip will take you to Gas Works Park and the Fremont Troll (for starters). Highly recommend! Although, pay attention to the directions the staff give you and NOT GPS! GPS takes you to the beginning of the trail 6 miles in the opposite direction. There is a much closer entrance to the trail near the hotel. I found out the hard way. The only let down was the food at the Mountaineering Club. Super hip atmosphere, great views, and fantastic drinks! But sadly, the food was disappointing. See separate review. They do offer room service though so that was cool. I couldn't have asked for a better stay in Seattle. I'll definitely be booking again.

Probably 4.5 overall with many 5 Star Features. I wanted a low-cost hotel in the UW district for one night near my daughter's apartment. Flew into Seattle day one and took care of some personal business. Spent the night and did some adventurous dining and left the next day. Room: Good size single King Bedroom that was totally renovated in an attractive Art Deco Style. No expense seemed to be spared. Although I paid less than $100 for the night I felt the room value was more like $600. It was that nice. Whole Hotel: It was all remodeled including the lobby, coffee cafe and more. Look at the photos. Parking: $39 per day for valet. Roof Top: There was a bar/with food on the 15 floor. I didn't go up there but I should have for a nightcap and the view. Location: Very near UW. If you have business at UW this is the ideal location and fun to boot. The neighborhood is semi-dicey with loud homeless and other characters. Uber works and it is safe to walk in the daytime. Even if you don't stay here it is worth a stop to come in and look around. Bring a camera as the lobby is photogenic and you won't be kicked out. Go up to the roof at night and order a drink. A very unique spot in Seattle.

The views from the rooftop bar are spectacular and certainly worth visiting and or staying at this hotel. The rooms are very spacious and I have a peculiar decor. Valet parking was a bit overpriced at $31 with no option to self park other than parking on the street right in front of the hotel. There are plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance. Pretty good location overall.

I chose this hotel due to cost, location, and the fact we have a Graduate here in Ann Arbor that I have never had the pleasure of staying at. While on the way from the airport, the taxi driver noted this was mostly a college student hotel, so I got a bit nervous about the quality. However, the lobby was goregous with lots of interesting art and interior design, and the room was cute, comfortable, and funky, with our own interesting art pieces. I will say it was VERY odd to not be able to lock our door at night (or ever) - not sure whether this was an ADA thing or if none of the rooms had locks, but I'd prefer not to navigate that again. Additionally, there were a lot of loud young people in the hallways (including at 2am one night), and often several drunk college aged students in the lobby taking awkward pictures. Not the worst thing ever (I'm a professor myself and appreciated the energy they brought), but that noise along with the construction made things a little rough. That said, the shower was nice, the grab bars sturdy, the front desk folks attentive, and the crab wall paper in the bathroom was super cute. I'd consider staying here again, as long as it was during the school year.

A decent hotel with a great vibe. I especially enjoyed the college theme, as it's located right next to the University of Washington. They also let you keep the themed keys and the front desk kept our bags when we didn't want to leave them in our car. The front desk people were really nice and tried their best to accommodate us. However, we had our problems with the hotel, which I'll list below (I wish I could've given them a 3.5 stars): - We had to switch rooms because the ice maker made this loud rumbling noise (if you can ask for an odd floor, as the ice makers are only on even floors). - One of the elevators needed to be fixed, as it made a loud noise that sounded like a chain whenever it moved. They said that the part was ordered, but I have no idea when it'll be fixed. - There also seems to be a lack of basic amenities, such as microwaves and refrigerators. The reason being is that the building is old and the power grid cant withstand those appliances in every room. We had to ask the front desk for a microwave. - Parking was super expensive, as it was $42 plus tax. As far as the price, it wasn't all that bad. We got a summer special which made one of the rooms $30. It's quite a unique hotel, and if you don't mind the noise or the price it's not a bad bet.

Arrived at 2pm to check in. Rooms not ready due to staffing issues with housekeeping so was unable to actually get into my room until after 7pm. (There's only so much wandering around you can do to kill time before your shoes wear out) Keys to the room didn't work requiring 2 additional trips to the lobby for replacements which took longer than normal due to only one elevator in working order. "Free breakfast" in the Poindexter Cafe was poor quality, greasy and so bland I was unable to finish what I'd ordered. Room was cozy and the bed was comfortable but that's about all this place has going for it. Will not be returning to this hotel again.

I organized a conference at the UW and we got a group block at the Graduate for attendees. The issues were endless with this hotel and the front desk service was terrible. We had a few attendees wait until 6-7PM for their rooms, one who was told the hotel overbooked so wouldn't honor her reservation FOR A ROOM THAT WAS PART OF A GROUP BLOCK, a concierge who told two people who asked for a couple restaurant recommendations that he could if he was "in LA." Go to the Marriot one block down. They're professionals.

I found a hypodermic needle in my mattress. Never staying here again! Absolutely no excuse for this.

The Graduate is in a great location half a block from the Link and in the heart of UWashington. In walking distance to some really good restaurants and the impressive Powell bookstore. The room was small but adequate - no fridge or microwave but if you need one they will put one in your room. They provide free 8oz coffee chips to use in the attached coffee shop which is bonus. They only had one working elevator which was painful since there is a very popular bar at the top and there were always many people waiting but not the hotel's fault as they are awaiting a part. The only real negative is that the walls are very thin and when you have incredibly rude guests next door like we had, you can hear them laughing and talking loudly through the night.

I'm going to start with the cons here. Parking- absolutely ridiculous to only have valet and charge $35 a night. Walls - paper thin. Not only could we hear our neighbors very clearly getting it on, we could also hear their quieter conversations. Thankfully when we'd had enough around 330am and knocked on their door, they were understanding and wrapped it up. And the road noise was insane. Very thankful we were there on an uneventful weekend. I can't imagine it when it's busy. Housekeeping- Room and bathroom appeared clean. Bed sheets in one bed smelled fresh and clean but didn't look it at all (see pics) and there was a starbucks bag on the floor behind the headboard. The room in general - there are no dressers with drawers. That was unexpected. Iron didn't work but they sent up a working one quickly! PROS! We checked in close to 2am - the gentleman was super nice and welcoming and answered the few questions our sleepy selves had - namely where other than starbucks we should go for coffee . In fact, all the employees we encountered, including the valets, were wonderful. I wish we had gotten their names. The beds were comfortable. But they were firm. So if that's not your thing ‍. Large walk in closet. Fun decor. I'm assuming each room is slightly different to go with their university esq theme. The room cards are awesome! Location is great. We were a short drive from the waterfront and space needle. We were also walking distance to anything we would need - target, donuts, coffee and dicks burgers was just a short drive away. If I make a solo or adult only visit we would consider staying here again. But if all the walls are as thing as ours were, it's not ideal for kids.

I just stayed at the Graduate for a meeting at the University of Washington, and was pleasantly surprised by its funky art deco chic aesthetic, clean and comfortable rooms, and reasonable room rates. This is apparently part of a chain of Graduate hotels that are in university towns throughout the US. Through Priceline, my room with a king bed, with tax, was approximately $150 USD, but I noticed that rates go even lower on less popular days. A quick cross check of Airbnbs in the area showed me that I couldn't get much lower than that for a private room/bathroom. Whoever has come up with their branding/design deserves props, as there are many neat school-themed touches to their key cards, pennant-shaped luggage tags, etc. My bed was very comfortable and the room was spacious and clean. I ended up with a wheelchair-accessible room (just what Priceline assigned me) and the bathroom square footage was quite large, with luxurious Malin+Goetz toiletries, a large tub, and fun accessories like a shower radio. Some people have noted the thinness of the walls, but I tend to use a white noise machine and wasn't bothered otherwise. The top floor Mountaineering Club makes for a festive place to slake your thirst (if you can secure a seat), and the adjacent Poindexter Coffee has some delicious steel cut oats for a nourishing breakfast. The valet parking was indeed $35, but factored into the reasonable cost of the room and split among some of my colleagues, it didn't seem too bad. Regardless of whether I need to be near the university, on my next trip to Seattle, I'll happily stay here again.

BLACK MOLD. AND ROACHES. I stayed here for my birthday and had a week planned. First day in plain site the was 2 different black mold growths on the wall (don't know how they put anyone in a room without seeing it),they switched me rooms and in the next room I found a roach in my water cup. I confronted the manager and front desk and they said they could only take 50$ off the nights where I had the inconveniences.I've had to move 3 different rooms in two days. I went home 2 days after I got there and it completely ruined my birthday and my trip

Great location, comfortable room and a lovely coffee shop on first floor. It wasn't as nice as other Graduate hotels but it was a cozy room. Tv remote didn't work, someone on our floor was smoking and no room service first day. Rooms were spacious but bathroom small and no other mirrors or dressing area in room. Girls need more space for putting on make up. For a coffee town- it should have a good in room coffee option. Instant doesn't cut it.

Even though I was in Seattle for an event downtown/Pioneer Square, I really enjoyed staying up by the University. The Graduate was boutique enough, budget enough, and cute enough for my quick, two night stay. The bed was super cozy, they have MALIN+GOETZ products (as well as some makeup remover pads which is a first I've seen at a hotel), free WiFi, enough space to lounge around, and a HUGE walk-in closet (the big tell that this used to be an apt complex). A little noisy if you have a corner room because you can hear the closing/opening of the adjacent door, but other than that, a relaxing stay. The bar on top (Mountaineering Club) and coffee shop on the bottom (Pointdexter) make it so you can start your day on a delicious note and end it with a view and a nightcap. Walkable to University things, but also central enough to avoid student life if you're not interested in that.

Customer service is abysmal, rooms are dirty and everything feels sticky, and no access to food for dinner inside the hotel unless you go to the rooftop bar where you have to have a reservation or they won't let you sit. Guy checking me in left me waiting 20 minutes while he took what seemed to be the most complicated reservation in history. But he never looked up at me or acknowledged I was there. When he was done with the call he checked me in but still never looked up at me or said hello. It was odd at best. Convenient location to the school but it's a pretty terrible hotel.

One of the worst hotels I've ever seen in my life. No refrigerator in the room, the staff brought us one into the room by request though. The whole hotel and especially rooms (we tried to change 2) stink like dirty socks. It smells like there is fungus everywhere in the room. There was loud construction right next to the hotel. So disappointed! It's not worth the money. The only 2 positive things are a nice bar on the rooftop with a good view and location close to SoundTransit.

I stayed here the night of 9-21. Very convenient because I had a meeting with an academic colleague of mine at at U of W. I checked out on 9-22. That same early Friday evening I returned to use the lobby bathroom. I was immediately stopped by the desk clerk, a tall young Caucasian lady who said that I could no longer use the lobby bathroom because I was checked out. I am a semi-disabled senior over 70. Due to her childish, immature behavior, I plan to stay elsewhere next time.

Great hotel, staff and customer service. I was there 4 hours before their check in and they were super nice about allowing me to get a room early. It's also very clean, comfortable and has a small restaurant with a coffee shop. Since there aren't any pics of the gym posted, here you go. It's small but has a decent amount for you to get a good workout.

The staff was amazing and very helpful. The service was great! I always had pleasant interaction with each staff. Their lobby was sick! I enjoyed the art deco from top to bottom whether it is the lobby or the room. Coffee shop inside the hotel was hip and IG friendly. Plus the coffee tasted good too. I love that the restaurants, bank, library and a drug store were at a walking distance. Easily accessible so you don't waste your time looking for street parking or pay extra on top of the fee the hotel has. I am giving four start because of the parking fee. I was not a fan of their parking fee. I believe it was $30 a night. I expect when they charge for a fee like that it's because there's high influx of customers in and out and not enough room to park but this is not the case. Also I wished they would've told us there is a bar at roof top/view during check in. I never knew about it until the valet guy mentioned it on my check out. Bummer! Other than that, the hotel was clean. They provided the usual toiletries.

Meh, wouldn't go back. Minimal offsite parking and valet is $42 a night. No refrigerator in room. No coffee maker but they offer some sub-par coffee that you steep like a teabag. My room smelled old and dingy. Walls between rooms are thin and I could hear the ppl next to me. No towel hooks. The rooftop bar called the Mountaineer Club is really cool.

I really enjoyed this hotel. I thought it was clean, unique, service was really good. I could have used a fridge in the room and the bathrooms were somewhat small. However overall, I really liked it. I was most pleased with my stay. I had an amazing view of Seattle and Target; a Deli and burger joint as well as the University bookstore all within walking distance. It was the team hotel for Auburn basketball when they played UW. I am glad I stayed there. Additionally, I had to extend my stay because of weather they could not have been more accommodating. I also was told there was rooftop bar though I did not go up to. Also, a nice coffee shop in it as well.

If I could give less than 1 star I would. This is an old hotel that has not been kept in good condition. We arrived during a heat wave in Seattle where temps were in the 90's! When we pulled up we were told there was no room in the valet parking- no further help or directions on parking given by the valet! Once inside I was told that the a/c was broken, there was no ETA on a fix & I did not need to check in. Having no where else to go- we asked further about parking and checked in. The info on parking was to get an App &'park on the street or lot .. no recommendations as the manager said he did not drive ??? Once in the room, it smelled, the floors were sticky and it was unbearably hot... their suggestion to open windows did not help. If you read other reviews, the a/c braking is not a new thing but in 90 + degree weather it is not possible to stay here. We actually turned around & dud leave the hotel. Standing to be checked out I heard many other guests complain about the elevator, key cards, parking & a/c. Whatever they did to close my account that day had to be fixed by another manager the next day. That manager said it was done "totally wrong" by the previous days' employees- it was a big mess to get my money back but eventually I did. Never would I recommend this hotel!!!!

We thought we'd try something different and the pictures do a great job selling this place - I'd give it 0 stars if I could. No valet service and told to park on the street! For over $300 a night to offer no parking is unacceptable. Do not stay here; there are plenty of reputable places to stay nearby. This is a sh$thole and the manager did nothing but smirk at my complaint. Rooms are much smaller than they appear in their photos, the floors are filthy, with popcorn ceilings - the bedding was entirely wrinkled, the bathroom had an old smell to it And the 2 treadmills in the fitness center were broken. All in all it's like I said - this is an overpriced dive motel wrapped up to deceive people into thinking it's a cool place to stay.

Very bad experience The room was not cleaned daily. Least amenities . There is such a strong weed smell it's just unbearable to live here . Families please do not come here

Calling it a 4 star hotel is a stretch. We stayed at the Seattle Graduate hotel July 2nd and 3rd and checked out on the 4th. Our room #1003 had an odd odor. Because of the outdoor noise levels you couldn't just open a window. The entire building is in a noisy construction zone. The room had character but lacked any 4 or 5 star amenities. The wasn't a refrigerator or coffee pot. I did have a medication that required refrigeration so that was an issue. The instant coffee and powdered oat milk provided was nasty tasting. The University District is one of the scariest places in Seattle. Many un housed people and we even saw a body bag with a person in it in front of the 7-Eleven. I've been to other Graduate hotels and loved them but I would suggest skipping this one. Parking per night was $52.00 including tax.

We stayed here in February to be near UW Medical Center. It's just about a mile from where we wanted to be and one block from many restaurants. This recently remodeled hotel is top of the line. I loved the Art Deco theme throughout, especially in the guest rooms. Everything was quality: thick towels, soft down-like pillows, comfortable beds with crisp bedding, cool plush seating, pump bottles (instead of those horrid throw-away things) in the shower, plenty of charger ports, a cozy lobby space by a fireplace, friendly (though young) staff, very clean. Our off-season room was very affordable at just $80. Call for best rates. What was ridiculous though was the mandatory valet parking at $35/night. But there's a neighboring lot for half that, so park there instead. Also, though a coffee pot is included, there isn't really a place to set it up other than the desk. Very happy and highly recommend.