Marco Polo Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near University of Washington in Seattle

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Exterior
Front of property
A two-story motel with a brick facade, a central entrance, and a parking lot.
A room with a desk, computer, lamp, and a display of travel brochures.
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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4114 Aurora North, Seattle, WA, 98103
  • Place, Fremont Troll
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Woodland Park Zoo
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Union
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(66 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Seattle

Fremont stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Fremont motel, you'll find Lake Union and Woodland Park Zoo. University of Washington and Seattle Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Fremont Troll - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Woodland Park Zoo - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Union - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Gas Works Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Green Lake Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • U District Station - 5 min drive
  • King Street Station - 18 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aroom Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Stone’s Throw Coffee And Market - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kamonegi - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Roasters - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Spicy Hunan Kitchen - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Marco Polo Motel

Motel near University of Washington in Seattle
Marco Polo Motel offers its guests laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Seattle motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Marco Polo Motel offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

This Seattle motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Marco Polo Motel to the airport?

Marco Polo Motel is 3.5 mi (15-min drive) away from the Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Marco Polo Motel?

As of Jul 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marco Polo Motel on Jul 7, 2026 start from CA $136, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Marco Polo Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Marco Polo Motel.

How close is Marco Polo Motel to the beach?

This motel is 9.5 mi (23-min drive) from Alki Beach.

Does Marco Polo Motel offer free breakfast?

Marco Polo Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Marco Polo Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Marco Polo Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Marco Polo Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Marco Polo Motel have a pool?

Marco Polo Motel does not have a pool.

Does Marco Polo Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Marco Polo Motel to downtown Seattle?

Marco Polo Motel is 3.6 mi away from Seattle.

Marco Polo Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1003 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay, I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super supportive and friendly.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very simply check in and check out, key was easy to use, found my room just fine and had the best view of the motel ! would recommend considering reasonable pricing and decent cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place itself was nice, however the median on Aurora made travelling to the motel a bit of a hassle when coming from anywhere north of it. The room was spacious, and a good place to rest at the end of the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is just pretty good. It is not fancy, but it is very satisfied. I will stay in motel marco polo in my next visit. It has everything functional.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Small bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Just what i needed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Delinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A very basic, older motel, affordable, clean, pleasant staff, free parking, easily accessible from Aurora. If you want luxury, this is not the place for you, but if you want a comfortable, affordable stay close to Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Pacific University, this is a good choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Yes. Just having parking was a plus but it was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located, it is clean but could definitely use some updates but for the price and not having to pay for parking its a very good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was so clean and comfortable and Daniel (?) was so kind and organized. I will start staying here more often when I commute for work.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim

Old motel, courteous staff, parking included.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. Easy check-in. Good location. It's an older property but lots of charm. Free parking. They monitor cameras on the property, so it felt secure. We stayed along our roadtrip & they were the only location that thought ahead to offer us extra towels at check-in (we had 3 travelers) because 2 towels is not enough & is what every other location provided. Would stay there again. Ice machine was not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sadan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice place, spacious rooms and clean bathroom! Perfect location as well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Marco Polo is an old school motel and legend has it that Kurt Cobain from Nirvana enjoyed staying here. The staff were very friendly and my room was very clean. Easy access to downtown and Freemont. There is an express bus just a few blocks away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. Good size for a single queen, with a couch, table, and chairs that many venues are doing away with these days. Larger fridge and microwave than at most motels. Can't beat it at the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WendiAyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caelie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you don't need fancy, this place is good for a quick stay. It looks a little sketchy on the outside, but the inside was clean, the AC worked, and the beds were comfy! The staff is very friendly and helpful. The linens were clean and nice quality. There's no breakfast and the coffee pot and mini fridge are very basic, but it's close enough to coffee and food that it was no big deal. I've stayed in name brand chains that weren't nearly as comfortable for twice as much. Highly recommended for a modest home base while you explore the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and exactly what we needed for a quick stay before going on a cruise to Alaska
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great for the price. Comfortable, clean and conveniently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic value, friendly staff, and a clean room. Really impressed!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vivien

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel and staff wonderfully helpfull. The room was very comfortable and location perfect for our needs. Local transport to most areas of the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vivian R Fernandez

Liked: Cleanliness
The courteous employees, the clean room, for an emergency of just resting gets you out of trouble and especially free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for price of this area. Very quit, friendly staff, easy check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025