Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 18 miles.

Driving directions from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport: Follow the signs to all freeways, and then to I-5 N. Head north on I-5 about 15 miles to exit 169 for NE 45th St/NE 50th St. Stay to the right on the exit ramp and turn right onto NE 45th St. Continue three blocks and turn right onto Roosevelt Wy NE. Proceed three blocks to the hotel on the left.

Getting there: For $16–25, shuttle service is a convenient option. Taxi service is also available for more than $36. Using the hotel's preferred company, Town Car service is actually more affordable at a flat rate of $28. Rental cars are another option and are available online. All fees subject to change without notice.

Getting around: The University District is filled with small shops, ethnic restaurants, theaters, and several museums, all within walking distance. In addition, the hotel provides complimentary scheduled transportation to a wide range of locations, including the downtown shopping district, Seattle Center, Woodland Park Zoo, the eclectic Fremont neighborhood, and several medical facilities. Guests arrange in advance for service.

Taxis, best reached by phone, are another transportation option and are usually available within 10 minutes. Bus service is also excellent in the University District, with a stop just one-half block from the hotel. Express buses (routes 71, 72, and 73) leave about every 10 minutes and whisk riders downtown in 15 minutes for less than $5. Fee subject to change without notice. Rental cars, available online, are useful for those who plan more extensive travel in the Seattle area, especially to outlying regions.

Portage Bay Cafe - This bright and friendly cafe is open for breakfast, lunch, and brunch during the summer, and for breakfast and lunch only during the winter.