Name: Marco Polo Motel
Address: Aurora Ave N 4114, Seattle, 98103, US

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2026

Allen

Room was clean and comfortable, but the TV had issues. Location was great to walk to things from. Ice machine worked, microwave and fridge were good, tho seal on my fridge door was a little warped. Keurigs in-room so bring yourself some extras!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Dale

Central location for our trip.Just what we needed, great price

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Joy

The room was clean and quiet. The price is reasonable for being just a few miles north of downtown with free parking.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Stephanie

This motel was very clean and quite on our stay, we will definitely be back to stay. It was also a great location and easy to find

Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2026

Molissa

It was clean, retro and the last hotel Kurt Cobain from Nirvana ever stayed in. It’s a nice comfortable place to stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Rishona

We had a great stay. The staff was wonderful!

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2026

Patricia

This motel suited our needs in Seattle and we're glad we stayed here. It's definitely not glamorous, but the room and bathroom were clean and the front desk staff friendly and helpful. The Fremont neighborhood is great! - cafes, restaurants, grocery store - Also, we were so close to the bus lines, we could easily get anywhere we wanted in Seattle.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Mary Sherill

The staff was friendly and helpful and the room was clean and comfortable. The property is a little rundown (loose fixtures and stained tile in the shower) but everything worked fine and the price was right. I’ll stay there again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

Leah

Basic motel in a convenient location.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2026

victor

You need to ask for room cleaning, it was good the 2 first times, the 3rd not to good. Ok for only sleeping use.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Douglas W

Worth the price! Thanks so much!!!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

David

I loved how clean the room was. Bed was very comfy. Guy at front desk was super friendly. Location was great. Was a short walk to a really awesome restaurant and coffee shop. Will definitely stay here again!

Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

Ana

We really like the motel.
The location is very good close to bars, restaurants, parks and downtown Seattle. With very easy access to the main roads.
The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful.
For sure we will come back.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2026

Desiree

This property was decent. The outside is well maintained. The inside is VERY dated. Furniture is worn, carpet was dirty. As a female solo traveler I have to admit I was a little sketched out. It’s also on a busy road and pretty loud.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2026

Gelareh

It was a short stay for a soccer match so the location was good for us. The carpets needs to be changed becauseit was dated. A little pricy for the amenities you get.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2026

peter

This is a budget place. It's clean, inexpensive and central. Junior and I knew what we were getting, and it was alright.
The free parking was a bonus.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jun 2026

Marcus

Outdated, motel room. Dead bolt did not work and shower did not drain well.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Elizabeth

Nice staff

Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2026

David

It was pretty good.

Good: Beds were fine and we slept well. Showers were great!

Meh: The A/C was mediocre and the room sorely needs of a facelift... and a better TV menu guide.

Potential Meh: It's proximity is on a busy divided road. You drive a lot of circles to get around.

Otherwise, it's close enough to everything!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2026

Tammy

Lovely little place

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Gage

Nice, affordable place to stay in Seattle. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the location was great for what I needed. It’s an easy walk to Fremont, which made it convenient for exploring the neighborhood without having to drive everywhere. Nothing fancy, but comfortable, budget-friendly, and a solid option if you’re looking for a simple place to stay.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Garrett

What a little gem of a motel in the metro Seattle area.

Highly recommend!!

Will be back for sure.

Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

Nadia

Great value!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Eric

Good clean place with a great price tag. The desk service was excellent and it's clean and very functional. I recommend it over all the other places in the area.

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2026

Andrew

Clean room, friendly staff.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Catherine

The hotel was a good price for being in Central Seattle. The rooms were a good size, but the furnishing could use some updating.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2026

Janika

Ample parking, but tv signal was a disaster
The phone in the room doesn't work either
I think their air con unit needs updating
Apart from that, the room is spacious

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Julie

It’s and older style motel that is clean and comfortable. The beds and pillows were great. Parking was good as well. Staff was friendly and helpful. The price is reasonable and affordable. Only a couple miles from the space needle and art museum. I will stay there again when I go up to Seattle and definitely recommend this place to others.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Olesya

Great clean motel, very convenient location. It could be a bit loud as it is located near the busy street, but we were not bothered by it with the right ear plugs. Would stay there again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2026

Robert

Good for price

Self

4/10

Poor

10 Jun 2026

Dan

Noisy

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Benedict

Great bargain, clean room, kind staff 👍👍

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2026

Gina

Great stay! Would stay here again 🙂 a few hairs missed in the bathroom, but other than that that the place was clean

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Mark

They were very helpful answering questions and they were able to accommodate me with a first floor room because I walk with a cane.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Steven

Staff are friendly and helpful. Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. I did not need a car as the hotel was located on a rapid bus service line. An East-West bus is also available. The noise from the hyway did not bother me. Food available several blocks away. Some bathroom fixtures need attention but overall this hotel is good value. I would stay again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Kelly

Clean, simple, safe, helpful staff, old-school, affordable—just how I like my lodging! I plan to stay here again when I return to Seattle with my family.

You can walk to coffee shops, restaurants, and a grocery store called Marketime Foods in the neighborhood.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Corey

It's a small property, but big on warmth. I only stayed one night, but I enjoyed it.

Self

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2026

Stephen

Nice hotel in convenient location

Self

6/10

Pleasant

21 May 2026

sheryl

Bathroom is window didn't shut. Bedroom window lock was broke. Bed one blanket was disgusting had what looked like poop on it. Shower floor was filthy..
I called and requested a downstairs bedroom due to being handicap and cannot go up a flight of stairs. My room was given away however luckily they had one downstairs bedroom left.
If I did not have to get surgery in the morning I would have left. However it was 11pm I had to be up at 4:30am and I was tired.
The worker was however very nice.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Rebecca

The staff goes way out of their way to accomodate you and make sure you have a great stay. We were pretty needy at one point and they were amazing with helping us. There is a gentleman working the desk who was the absolute best and I wish I had his name, but he is from California and was better to us then most places have ever been. If you get a chance to stay here, it's cute and has amazing staff!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

susan

Convenient, nice manager, helpful, fun place.

Family

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2026

Jesse

Really good location and just a short walk to catch the bus to down town.

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2026

Lisa Whitman

Ryan at the front desk was nice and helpful.

Family

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2026

Matt

Very basic, but we had a room with couch and two chairs which is important to us. The bed was great and staff was very helpful. Bathroom was very small, but clean. We would go back,

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Alexis

We have already booked our next room for the next time we’re back in Seattle. It’s old but clean. We only stayed one night but it was quiet and the front desk person who checked us in was great.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2026

Paul

Check-in was fast and my room was clean and comfortable. I had a good night's sleep even though the hotel is on a busy highway. The hotel is only accessible while driving north on the highway so it's a bit tricky if you are arriving southwards from the north. Dining choices are few with the closest restaurants being a 7-10 min walk away -- if you don't want to drive. That said, the price of my room was great and I'd probably repeat if I have business in the area.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2026

Lora

I loved this place. Location to downtown was great. Free parking ($50 and up elsewhere) this hotel is old and quirky and I like that. The staff were nice and very personable.
But the cleanliness was poor. Would be cool place if it were crisp and clean. Would not stay here again.

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2026

Clint

Everything was awesome

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2026

Brad

Nice location and clean rooms. There's a bit of road noise.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Apr 2026

Rachel

The bathroom was not clean, and the toilet was unstable. The room had a strong persistent odor of stale smoke, despite our reservation for a non-smoking accommodation. Furthermore, the noise from the nearby road was quite disruptive, and the surrounding area did not feel secure.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2026

Roger

Very nice hotel. Owner very friendly. Clean and comfortable.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Rich

Thank you for the nice stay

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Rich

Hot showers, firm beds, cable was pretty spotty but overall solid place to crash

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Kelsey

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.

Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2026

Brianne

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.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Sam

Just what i needed

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Charles

Yes. Just having parking was a plus but it was great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2026

Lily

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

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Sebastian

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Suzanne

I enjoyed my stay, I would stay again.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 Mar 2026

James

Small bathroom

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Caelie

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.

Business Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2026

Delinda

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Darryl

Staff was super supportive and friendly.

Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2026

Rebecca

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.

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2026

Raymond

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2026

David

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

Alexandra

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.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jan 2026

Tamy

Overall, this is a good hotel if you need a place to crash for a few nights. The TV didn't work well, there was \"no signal\" on many of the channels. Even if you do get a signal, it would fade out every 5 minutes or so.
The fridge didn't work neither. The room was cold, and it took a while to heat up after you crank up the thermostat. You can also hear vehicle noise on the road, although it wasn't loud enough to bother me. The Wifi did work well.
The benefit of this place is the location and price! You can walk to the Fremont neighborhood, Fremont Troll, the Zoo, within 10 -15 minutes. This is probably the cheapest motel in Seattle that includes parking. If you don't need any amenities, this is a good place to stay.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

John

Hotel rooms are spacious with so many amenities. Fridge. Microwave. A stand up shower. A small comfy couch. And 2 desks. Not to mention an incredibly comfortable bed after a long day of driving. Hotel and its staff were incredible.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2026

Mathew

I stayed at the Marco Polo Motel for about 2 weeks. It was a great stay here! It is very close distance to Downtown Seattle, as well as other Suburban Seattle Places. The Seattle Orca Public Transportation System makes it easy for travel without a car. The room was clean. The room has a good amount of space with a TV, a good bathroom, and WiFi. I would recommend this Motel to anyone that is looking to visit Seattle, WA.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jan 2026

Svitlana

Staff is ok. Old room, not clean. Noisy

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

John

Great spot, next to major road Aurora Ave, but noise was not too bad, we slept great! Obviously renovated recently and nicely. Not a chain place, homey. All amenities micro, fridge, TV, hot water, coffee maker all budget, but more than adequate, polite service. super easy access to Fremont, city and access to freeways. Top notch for price, will definitely return.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Dec 2025

Kevin

heater did not work well, there is a good draft that goes around the door letting in cold air. but the price was good and just needed a place to stay and crash so for that was not bad

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2025

Ehsan

The refrigerator door does not close completely. The bathroom door also does not close properly. Additionally, there is an unusual odor in the unit. The couch also has some animal hair on it. Other than these issues, the room was good.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2025

Tyson

Great stay, minor issues.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2025

Tim

Old motel, courteous staff, parking included.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

WendiAyn

Staff was friendly and helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

vivien

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Louis

Great for the price. Comfortable, clean and conveniently located.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Nov 2025

Vivian R Fernandez

The courteous employees, the clean room, for an emergency of just resting gets you out of trouble and especially free parking.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

Carl

The staff had a suite available and upgraded me to rnfree

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

james

Yes

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Monika

Nice room. Had a great time.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

19 Oct 2025

Monika

I would have rated them better but I paid for my room with Hotels.com and when I showed up to check in I had to pay an additional deposit for the room. When I checked out the guy said you’ll get your deposit in like 3 days. It’s been over 7 days and no deposit. Also no response to my messages. There’s always some kinda issue with Hotels.com and these hotel/motels. Y’all need to get it together and STOP ripping people off.
The room its self was clean and the place was quiet. No issues other than you may not get your deposit back.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

18 Oct 2025

oscar

It did not clean our rooms every day. When I ask to change the towels , the manager himself take the new towels to my room. It seems that it only clean the room when you ask, not as default.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Benjamin

K

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2025

Robert

The room was very nice. The room was quite spacious, internet was excellent and very handy to have a microwave oven. Good access to shopping areas, about 400 to 500 metres. The front office staff were outstanding, they were very helpful in organising taxi transfers to the cruise terminal.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2025

Sandra

Very nice staff.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2025

karon

The motel was conveniently located to T mobile stadium. It was reasonably clean & comfortable.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Craig

Ryan is Great! It's great to meet someone like Ryan who cares more for people than the business that could suffer.
I walked to the right of Aurora because I was starving. I saw lights, hoping that there would be good. These lights were lighted but stops. However, further on the walk is a Mexican Restaurant the other direction. Crossing safely, I notified others eating. Carnitas Plate with a bottle of Mexican Coke; must be Heaven. I'll enjoy dinner here again, as it's Great and filling.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Edwin

No shops
Food is far

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

Thomas

Good R&R

Accessibility to restaurants and eateries is a little sketchy, but Marco Polo is very comfortable. Other than road noise, it's fairly quiet. The managers I met were wonderful. I had a good two nights rest. Just what the Dr. ordered.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

JEAN

Good value

Was nice but lacked amenities

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Ann

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Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2025

daniel

Older property but well maintained

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2025

Marcelo

Nice stay. Great staff K

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Diane

Great stay!!! Will be back.

6/10

Pleasant

17 Sep 2025

Jason

No-Frills Motel With Easy Check-In

It’s a simple, no-frills motel that shows its age but is kept clean and maintained. Check-in was convenient—I just texted a photo of my driver’s license, received my room number and door code, and found a metal key waiting inside. I appreciated not having to interact with anyone.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

James

Great place to stay if you’re on a budget. Close to everything and Fremont neighborhood is a cool neighborhood. Great restaurants and bars and all that you need close by. The owners of the hotel are always there and very nice to interact with.