Best Hotels near University of Puget Sound

Situated in downtown Tacoma, Washington, Hotel Murano impresses visitors with its hip, modern decor. Sleek furnishings and dark tones pervade through the lobby and guest rooms, and you'll discover contemporary art pieces scattered throughout the public areas. Guests appreciate the speedy and friendly attitude of the staff and Hotel Murano's prime location, which is close to local bars, shops and attractions. For pampering, travelers head to the on-site Savi Day Spa and Salon Miro. Diners report that the food and drinks served at the hotel's Lobby Bar and BITE restaurant are a bit pricey but worth experiencing for the ambiance. And when it's time to retreat to your digs, you'll find accommodations featuring iPod docking stations, flat-screen TVs and minibars. The only complaints from recent visitors involved the rooms, which many said could use a facelift.

The 90 guest rooms and suites at the Silver Cloud Inn Tacoma – Waterfront, which juts out into Commencement Bay, boast great views of the water. Accommodations come with minifridges, microwaves and coffee makers, plus 55-inch HDTVs and free Wi-Fi access. Some suites have fireplaces or whirlpool tubs. Travelers warn though that the air conditioning units in the rooms are pretty loud. However, most visitors enjoyed their comfortable rooms and the water views. All guests are treated to a complimentary breakfast daily. Guests also have access to a gym and a business center, and the property has a pier on the waterfront that guests can walk along. The downtown museum district, the Tacoma Doma indoor event arena and the convention center are less than 5 miles south. 

Rooms feature microwaves, coffee makers and minifridges, plus flat-screen TVs with HBO; select suites have views of Mount Rainier. The Bistro serves breakfast, dinner and cocktails. An indoor pool, hot tub and exercise room are also on-site for guests to enjoy. The hotel is located near the University of Washington Tacoma campus, the Tacoma Art Museum and the Tacoma Dome indoor event arena. This Courtyard is also popular with business travelers because it's a short walk from the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. Many previous guests appreciated the property's convenient location. The hotel is part of the Marriott brand, meaning Marriott Rewards members can earn and redeem points here.