U Place Urban Apartments by Sweetome

U Place Urban Apartments by Sweetome Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to U Place Urban Apartments by Sweetome, you immediately get the sense this isn’t your typical hotel setup. It’s actually an apartment-style property tucked into Seattle‘s University District, and honestly, that’s exactly what makes it work so well. The building has this modern, clean aesthetic that doesn’t try too hard — you know what I mean? It’s the kind of place that feels more like visiting a friend’s really nice place than checking into a standard hotel room.

Location & Neighborhood

The location on Union Bay Place Northeast is genuinely fantastic, and I get why couples rate it so highly. You’re basically positioned perfectly between the University of Washington campus and the water — Lake Washington is just a short walk away, which not many visitors realize until they’re actually here. The neighborhood has this great mix of student energy and residential calm, plus you can walk to University Village for shopping and dining without dealing with downtown Seattle crowds. There’s also decent parking in the area, which anyone who’s spent time in Seattle will tell you is no small thing.

The Apartment Experience

What really sets this three-star property apart is the apartment setup — each unit comes with a full kitchen, which honestly changes everything about your stay. I mean, you can actually cook breakfast instead of hunting for coffee shops every morning, or grab groceries from the nearby Whole Foods and make dinner while you’re watching Netflix. The apartments themselves are well-designed with modern furnishings and plenty of space to spread out. The living areas feel genuinely comfortable, not like those awkward hotel sitting areas that nobody actually uses.

Practical Comforts

The kitchens are properly equipped — not just a mini-fridge and microwave situation, but actual cooking facilities with decent cookware. The bedrooms are spacious and the beds are surprisingly comfortable for this price point. What I really appreciated was how quiet everything stays, even though you’re in a pretty active part of the city. The WiFi works well (crucial if you’re working remotely), and the whole place just feels clean and well-maintained. There’s also laundry facilities, which becomes pretty essential if you’re staying more than a few days.

Why Guests Love It

This place hits that sweet spot where you get the independence of an apartment rental with the reliability of a hotel service. The Sweetome management actually responds quickly when you need something, but otherwise leaves you alone to enjoy the space. For couples especially, having a real living space instead of being cramped in a single hotel room makes a huge difference — you can actually relax and feel at home. Plus, the University District location gives you easy access to both campus activities and the broader Seattle area without the downtown hotel prices. It’s particularly great if you’re visiting someone at UW or just want to experience Seattle from a more residential perspective rather than the typical tourist bubble.

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Reviews of U Place Urban Apartments by Sweetome

• Kanoktip from Thailand – 8 May 2025 (9/10)

  Convenient location for family of UW students.
  
  What could be improved: Finding parking lot is so challenging!!!

• Christopher from United States – 20 April 2025 (9/10)

  Clean new and comfortable
  
  What could be improved: No tv

• Timothy from United States – 19 April 2025 (8/10)

  cost, location
  
  What could be improved: no soap for shower or wash cloths. suggest more glassware for longer stay guests. add directions for thermostat. bed nice, pillows rough.

• Jon from United States – 12 April 2025 (9/10)

  Na
  
  What could be improved: Na

• Luna-ramos from United States – 27 February 2025 (9/10)

  Paid parking had security.
  
  What could be improved: No instructions on parking. Finding out that we had to pay $48 for overnight parking.

• Robert from United States – 27 December 2024 (9/10)

  What could be improved: The security was rude when my boyfriend was in the room and his phone was dead and he had the fob for the elevator. He treated me like I was trying to scam my way in.He finally escorted me up to the room and confirmed with my boyfriend. The irritating part was it was in my name.Also be aware there is no TV in the room.

• Hall from United States – 27 November 2024 (8/10)

  I liked the instructions and location. Property owner was very helpful. Close to UW. Have mother in ICU, good quiet place to rest my head.
  
  What could be improved: No TV.
  Needs more towels

• Yi from United States – 22 October 2024 (8/10)

  The reasonable price!
  
  What could be improved: No

• April from United Kingdom – 15 September 2024 (8/10)

  – clean
  – washing and dryer in room which was a plus
  
  What could be improved: – was a moth in room when we arrived and took a while for us to get it out as the balcony door would not open
  – some of the blind slats were missing which impacted privacy and sun light getting in the morning

• S-t from Taiwan – 12 September 2024 (8/10)

  Spacious, clean, and close to a supermarket store (QFC) and shopping areas within 5 min walking distance. Convenient from and to the airport (there are buses 31 or 32 that goes to/from one Line station at U District.
  
  What could be improved: This is not the fault of the provider, but the issue of the location near the street and the stores. I an hear noises from traffic and supermarket almost all day long.

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