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Axel's lowest rate seen for College Inn Hotel: $266 a night all in, Oct 19 to Oct 26, 2026. Seen Oct 10.

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College Inn Hotel

2-star hotel · 4000 University Way NE, Seattle

ATM · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Express check-in/check-out · Television in lobby · Fire Extinguisher · All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) · No elevators · Reception desk · Non-smoking rooms · Family room

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Axel's take

a historic, no-frills 2-star inn beside the University of Washington

8.1/10

A strong UW base if you can handle stairs, shared bathrooms and summer heat.

College Inn is a historic, no-frills 2-star inn that makes particular sense for University of Washington visits. We'd pick it for campus convenience and practical communal spaces rather than conventional hotel comforts. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, helpful staff and the fourth-floor Loft, with its shared kitchen and complimentary hot drinks. Standard rooms share bathrooms; Premium rooms have private ones, so choose carefully.

The compromises are substantial but clearly disclosed on the hotel's website: no elevator, several flights of stairs and no air conditioning. Summer overheating recurs in Tripadvisor reviews, while street and student noise can make open windows a mixed blessing. Reception also has limited hours, with code-based entry after hours. It's good value for independent travelers; we'd skip it for step-free access, reliable summer cooling or full-service expectations.

Best for

  • UW campus visitors
  • Independent travelers on a budget
  • Guests who appreciate a shared kitchen

Watch out for

  • Stairs only; no elevator
  • No air conditioning; possible street noise
  • Standard rooms have shared bathrooms
Location
Beside UW, with neighborhood dining and U District light rail within walking distance.
Rooms
Simple rooms with fans; book Premium for a private bathroom.
Cleanliness
Recent Expedia reviews strongly favor cleanliness, including positive reports about shared facilities.
Service
Staff earn frequent praise; reception runs 11 a.m.–7 p.m., with after-hours assistance available.
Amenities
Shared Loft kitchen and lounge, free Wi-Fi and hot drinks; no breakfast provided.
Fees and surprises
Limited paid parking is two blocks away and requires advance reservation; the hotel states no resort fee.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

Rates seen for College Inn Hotel

  • Axel
    $266 /night

    $266 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Premium Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 19 to Oct 26, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10

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  • Axel
    $367 /night

    $367 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Premium Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability, child meal not included) · refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Aug 7 to Aug 16, 2027 · 9 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 11

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Axel's lowest rate seen for College Inn Hotel: $266 a night all in, Oct 19 to Oct 26, 2026. Seen Oct 10.

#4 of 5 hotels in University District by Axel's take. University District is #7 of 9 places to stay in Seattle. The best hotels in University District, ranked · Where to stay in Seattle

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Axel's take: 8.1/10

A strong UW base if you can handle stairs, shared bathrooms and summer heat. a historic, no-frills 2-star inn beside the University of Washington, scored for what it is.

College Inn is a historic, no-frills 2-star inn that makes particular sense for University of Washington visits. We'd pick it for campus convenience and practical communal spaces rather than conventional hotel comforts. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, helpful staff and the fourth-floor Loft, with its shared kitchen and complimentary hot drinks. Standard rooms share bathrooms; Premium rooms have private ones, so choose carefully.

The compromises are substantial but clearly disclosed on the hotel's website: no elevator, several flights of stairs and no air conditioning. Summer overheating recurs in Tripadvisor reviews, while street and student noise can make open windows a mixed blessing. Reception also has limited hours, with code-based entry after hours. It's good value for independent travelers; we'd skip it for step-free access, reliable summer cooling or full-service expectations.

  • Best for: UW campus visitors; Independent travelers on a budget; Guests who appreciate a shared kitchen

  • Watch out for: Stairs only; no elevator; No air conditioning; possible street noise; Standard rooms have shared bathrooms

  • Location: Beside UW, with neighborhood dining and U District light rail within walking distance.

  • Rooms: Simple rooms with fans; book Premium for a private bathroom.

  • Cleanliness: Recent Expedia reviews strongly favor cleanliness, including positive reports about shared facilities.

  • Service: Staff earn frequent praise; reception runs 11 a.m.–7 p.m., with after-hours assistance available.

  • Amenities: Shared Loft kitchen and lounge, free Wi-Fi and hot drinks; no breakfast provided.

  • Fees and surprises: Limited paid parking is two blocks away and requires advance reservation; the hotel states no resort fee.

Axel's opinion of College Inn Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

Rates seen for College Inn Hotel

Every stay Axel priced for College Inn Hotel within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.

StayAxel ratePublic rateDifferenceSeenBook
Oct 19 to Oct 26, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$266 a night · refundable · Premium Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Aug 7 to Aug 16, 2027 · 9 nights · 4 adults$367 a night · refundable · Premium Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability, child meal not included)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book

About College Inn Hotel

  • 2-star hotel
  • 4000 University Way NE, Seattle
  • Amenities: ATM, Smoke-free property, Heating, Security guard, Express check-in/check-out, Television in lobby, Fire Extinguisher, All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private), No elevators, Reception desk, Non-smoking rooms, Family room
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