Travel and accommodations information for UW Family Weekend

Air travel

Sea-Tac International Airport serves Seattle and is about 30 minutes from campus by car (during heavy traffic this may take up to an hour) or 45 minutes by Link light rail.

We are pleased to partner with Alaska Airlines to offer discounted fares to Seattle for UW Family Weekend.

Use the code below to receive a 7% discount off Alaska Airlines published fares.
UW Family Weekend Discount Code: ECMO512
Departure City(s): Any Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air US or Canadian city
Destination City: Seattle, Washington
Not Included: Prudhoe Bay, Alaska; Mexico or Central America
Beginning Travel Date: Oct. 22, 2025
Last Travel Date: Oct. 29, 2025
Blackout Dates: None

Alaska Airlines travelers are advised to verify all current baggage allowances and fees as well as travel policies on the baggage policies website prior to travel.

Hotel accommodations

UW Parent & Family Programs has partnered with several hotels near the UW campus to offer discounted rates for UW Family Weekend.

Access the booking links at the Visiting Campus website.

To guarantee the discounted rate and room type, please make sure to mention UW Family Weekend, your arrival date and any other information needed when you make your reservation.

Partner hotels by distance

THE GRADUATE HOTEL BY HILTON

0.5 miles from the Quad

UNIVERSITY INN

0.6 miles from the Quad

WATERTOWN HOTEL

0.6 miles from the Quad

RESIDENCE INN SEATTLE UNIVERSITY DISTRICT

1 mile north of the UW

FAIRMONT OLYMPIC SEATTLE

4 miles from the UW

COURTYARD SEATTLE NORTHGATE

5 miles from the UW

HAMPTON INN — NORTHGATE

5 miles north of the UW, 5 minutes from the Northgate light-rail station