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A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a television, and a kitchenette.

A hotel room with a bed, a coffee maker, a microwave, a nightstand, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a lamp.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

1. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 0.5 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Michael

RM506

RM581 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and chairs.

A modern lounge area with a bar, sofas, and a large window overlooking a cityscape.

A spacious lounge area with a large gray sofa, ottomans, and a round coffee table. A bar area with stools is visible in the background.

A spacious lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a staircase connecting floors.

2. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 0.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Brando

RM598

RM686 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a modern design, located near a busy intersection with visible traffic.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large pillar.

A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, a small table, and a large ottoman. There are multiple seating areas and a reception desk in the background.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 0.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Kayla

RM615

RM705 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A spacious lobby with a central chandelier, escalators, and a patterned carpet.

A modern casino hotel lobby with a curved seating area, large windows, and a chandelier.

A modern cafe with a central display case, wooden accents, and a unique ceiling design.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, escalators, and a modern chandelier.

4. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Eastside, 2.8 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Ocean

RM634

RM726 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A modern hotel entrance with a neon sign, a covered walkway, and a parking area.

A modern bar area with leather chairs, a round table, and a bar stocked with various bottles.

A modern spa interior with a dark tiled wall, a reception desk, and a visible spa area with a chair and a mirror.

A modern lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a bar with a visible fireplace.

5. Hotel Murano

Downtown Tacoma, 0.5 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Vincent

RM497

RM571 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A bar area with multiple stools, a bar counter, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Three self-service beverage vending machines with various drink options and snacks.

A spacious lobby with seating areas, a patterned wall, and large windows.

6. Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

New Tacoma, 1.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Falina

RM443

RM510 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A hotel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel lobby with a pool table, bar area, and seating arrangements.

A hotel reception area with a long counter, various coffee machines, and decorative vases.

A hotel pantry with refrigerated and non-refrigerated food items, including beverages and snacks.

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle

New Tacoma, 2.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Syed Haroon

RM378

RM435 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table. There is a door with a coat rack and a plant on the wall.

A backyard with a wooden fence, outdoor furniture, and a fire pit.

A kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled floor.

8. Tacoma Homestays

Central Tacoma, 2.7 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Stephanie Michelle

RM175

RM196 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A lobby with four armchairs, a central ottoman, and framed artwork on the walls.

A spacious indoor area with a long wooden table and blue chairs, large windows, and a clock on the wall.

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, red and black chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A vending machine area with drinks and snacks.

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

12.9 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Wambui

RM482

RM552 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio area with stone walls, a fire pit, string lights, and seating arrangements.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a view of a mountain and water.

A modern suite shop with neatly organized shelves of snacks, beverages, and toiletries.

A modern dining area with round tables and grey upholstered chairs, large windows, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

10. Homewood Suites By Hilton Puyallup Tacoma

14.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Susan

RM545

RM623 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a view of the parking area.

A spacious lobby with large windows, a modern chandelier, and a reception area.

A modern conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a large screen, and a fireplace.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a parking lot, and illuminated signage.

11. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

South End, 7.2 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Gina

RM459

RM527 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and large windows.

A patio with outdoor seating and a view of a garden.

A hotel dining area with green sofas, wooden tables, and chairs, a large chandelier, and artwork on the walls.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and a stationary bike.

12. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

13.3 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Vitaliy

RM615

RM703 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious indoor area with large windows, multiple tables and chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, labeled sections for hot food, cereal, and fruit, and a digital menu display.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a parking lot and several cars.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG

16.8 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Alder olivet

RM449

RM505 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area with chairs, a staircase, and a hallway leading to other rooms.

A hotel reception area with framed artwork on the wall and a reception desk.

A hotel lobby with a wall of framed portraits, a reception desk, and a door to the right.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a well-maintained lawn.

14. Garner Auburn - Seattle by IHG

17.8 km from University of Washington Tacoma

jason

RM424

RM478 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A conference room with a long table, yellow chairs, and a large screen at the front.

A Hampton Inn & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a welcoming sign.

A square hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by beige tiles and a tiled wall with a blue and brown pattern.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a view.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

13.6 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Don

RM494

RM566 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with blue chairs, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, numbered floors, and a fire lane.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned rug.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

16. Candlewood Suites Sumner by IHG

14.5 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Anthony

RM530

RM604 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A modern living room with a large TV, a fireplace, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

A banquet hall with round tables, white chairs, and floral centerpieces.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and blue-tiled backsplash.

17. Staybridge Suites Federal Way - Seattle South by IHG

12.9 km from University of Washington Tacoma

ERIN

RM683

RM769 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A Comfort Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance, flag, and parking lot.

A modern hotel lobby with a large TV, comfortable seating, a decorative chandelier, and large windows offering a view of the parking area.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Pacific - Auburn

14.1 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Cal

RM450

RM506 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A lobby with a stone fireplace, leather seating, a round rug, and a wall-mounted clock.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a sign reading 'La Quinta' and the number '225' on the building.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn

17.2 km from University of Washington Tacoma

sunni

RM402

RM453 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A circular fire pit surrounded by wicker chairs and tables, with a covered patio area and a building in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, dining area, and kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a bed, a TV, and a kitchen area.

A modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "Townfield Suites Marriott".

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tacoma Lakewood

11.6 km from University of Washington Tacoma

Trevor

RM488

RM558 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Washington Tacoma

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 414 reviews	View
Marriott Tacoma Downtown	8.8 Excellent 1,009 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown	8.8 Excellent 978 reviews	View
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma	9.0 Wonderful 2,077 reviews	View
Hotel Murano	8.6 Excellent 3,177 reviews	View

Top University of Washington Tacoma Hotel Reviews

Hotel Murano

10/10 Excellent

"Too bad I am now of an age where I scarcely travel anymore, however, if I were to be in the Tacoma area, the breathtaking Hotel Murano would always get my business"

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk staff was very friendly and accommodating. Room was clean and comfortable. Lots of space on our room. Felt the hot tub could have been warmer (personal preference) and wish they had restaurants available that you did not have to go through the casino."

Marriott Tacoma Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The facility and staff were exceptional and very supportive. I chose this property due to its proximity to my medical provider’s practice following a transplant procedure. Access to room and property was effortless. Was not able to enjoy the rest of the property due to my medical condition."

Tacoma Homestays

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent experience would highly recommend to friends and family"

Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, clean, very helpful front desk staff. Nice casual restaurant with somewhat limited options, but good."

Other attractions near University of Washington Tacoma

A modern building with reflective glass windows and a plaza with colorful glass spheres.

Tacoma Art Museum

9.2/10 (49 reviews)

Don’t miss one of Tacoma’s top cultural attractions, which is among the most prestigious museums in the Northwest region.

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A modern architectural structure with a curved, metallic surface and a pointed top, surrounded by a plaza with bollards and buildings in the background.

Museum of Glass

9.2/10 (2,167 reviews)

Watch some of the world’s best glassblowers demonstrate their skills and admire 20th- and 21st-century glass artworks at this extraordinary museum.

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Tacoma Union Station Rotunda

2.0/10 (1 review)

Find out about the history of Tacoma when you take a trip to Tacoma Union Station Rotunda. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center

8.2/10 (208 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

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Washington State History Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Washington State History Museum during your travels in Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its great live music.

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Bridge of Glass

You can learn about the history of Tacoma with a trip to Bridge of Glass. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this family-friendly area.

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Tacoma Glassblowing Studio

Walk around the campus at Tacoma Glassblowing Studio during your stay in Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.

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Court House Square

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

Court House Square is just one of the places to see in Tacoma, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Washington Tacoma?

University of Washington Tacoma is located in a welcoming area of Tacoma known for its lively festivals and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 101 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near University of Washington Tacoma?

Adjacent to University of Washington Tacoma, Hotel Murano is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Marriott Tacoma Downtown and Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma.

How many hotels should I expect to find near University of Washington Tacoma?

Expedia has 101 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University of Washington Tacoma.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Washington Tacoma, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to University of Washington Tacoma.

What can I see and do near University of Washington Tacoma?

Study the collections at Museum of Glass, LeMay Car Museum or Tacoma Art Museum. Tacoma Union Station Rotunda, Pantages Theater and Tacoma Narrows Bridge are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Wright Park, Tacoma Chinese Garden and Reconciliation Park and Tacoma Nature Center.

How can I get to University of Washington Tacoma?

With so many choices for transport, seeing all of the area near University of Washington Tacoma is easy. You can access metro transport at Convention Center Station, Commerce Street Station and Theater District Station. If you're hopping a train into the city, Union Station is the closest stop to Downtown Tacoma. You can learn about your options for water transport at the port.

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Our top choices for University of Washington Tacoma hotels

1. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

2. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

3. Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

4. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

5. Hotel Murano

6. Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle

8. Tacoma Homestays

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

10. Homewood Suites By Hilton Puyallup Tacoma

11. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

12. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG

14. Garner Auburn - Seattle by IHG

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

16. Candlewood Suites Sumner by IHG

17. Staybridge Suites Federal Way - Seattle South by IHG

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Pacific - Auburn

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tacoma Lakewood

Compare popular hotels close to University of Washington Tacoma

Top University of Washington Tacoma Hotel Reviews

Hotel Murano

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Tacoma Homestays

Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Other attractions near University of Washington Tacoma

Tacoma Art Museum

Museum of Glass

Tacoma Union Station Rotunda

Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center

Washington State History Museum

Bridge of Glass

Tacoma Glassblowing Studio

Court House Square

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