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