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InterContinental Seattle Bellevue University of Washington
Visiting the University of Washington in Seattle? InterContinental Seattle Bellevue offers a refined luxury stay just 15 minutes from the UW campus. Whether you are traveling to Seattle for the University of Washington's Family Weekend, Graduation, Move-In Day, Husky Football games, campus tours, or alumni events, our hotel provides the perfect home base near the university, offering the elevated experience of a world-class luxury hotel. Located in nearby Bellevue, we allow guests visiting the University of Washington campus to enjoy a quieter, more sophisticated stay while remaining conveniently close to campus.
UW Family Weekend
October’s biggest campus celebration brings Husky families together for football, tours, and memories. We’re 15 minutes from it all, and the place families return to year after year.
BOOK 3–6 MONTHS EARLY
Commencement
UW’s June commencement is one of the most celebrated weekends in the Pacific Northwest. Spacious suites, private dining, and our concierge make graduation week unforgettable.
BOOK 6+ MONTHS IN ADVANCE
Campus & Admissions Visits
Touring with your prospective Husky? Make the trip as memorable as the campus. Our concierge handles transportation so you can focus entirely on the experience.
CONCIERGE CAMPUS TRANSPORTATION
Alumni Events & Reunions
Reconnect with Dawg classmates from a home base worthy of the occasion. Our event spaces host intimate alumni dinners to large-scale class reunions.
GROUP BLOCKS AVAILABLE
Faculty, Research & Academic Visits
Visiting researchers, guest lecturers, and academic conference attendees find exactly what they need: fast Wi‑Fi, a quiet workspace, and proximity to campus without the campus noise.
25+ MBPS IN‑ROOM WI‑FI
UW Move-In & Dawg Daze
Freshman move-in and new student orientation week. Families often extend their stay to explore Seattle and Bellevue together. Husky Football, campus tours, and family programming. The #1 hotel sell-out weekend of the UW fall calendar.
SnowFlake Lane + Holiday Season
Bellevue's beloved nightly holiday show is steps from our lobby. Pair a UW alumni holiday gathering with the magic of Bellevue in December.
UW Cherry Blossom Season
The UW Quad's famous Yoshino cherry trees bloom in late March-early April. A bucket-list Pacific Northwest experience for families and alumni.
Don't Wait, Book Now
These weekends fill InterContinental Seattle Bellevue and every hotel in the corridor. The earlier you book, the better your rate.
Highlights
- Avenue Grand Ballroom | 4,272 sq ft, 18-ft ceilings
- 9 configurable meeting rooms and boardrooms
- Covered outdoor terrace with downtown Bellevue views
- Skybridge connection to Avenue Bellevue shops & dining
- Full AV technology, breakout rooms, dedicated events staff
- In-house multicultural catering by an award-winning culinary team
- Group room blocks available for graduation and Family Weekend
Answers Before You Ask
8 miles, approximately 15 minutes by car via I-90 West and SR-520. You can also take the Link light rail from East Main Station (steps from the hotel) to UW Station in about 35 minutes on the 1 Line. Our Les Clés d'Or Concierge can arrange private transportation on request.
As early as possible, ideally 3 to 6 months in advance. UW Family Weekend (October 2026) is one of the highest-demand hotel weekends in the Bellevue-Seattle corridor. Book direct at ihg.com/intercontinental for the best available rates, flexible cancellation, and IHG One Rewards points.
Book 6 months or more in advance for UW commencement in June. It is one of the highest-demand hotel weekends in the entire Pacific Northwest. Suites and accessible rooms sell out first. Contact us directly if you have specific room requirements for your graduation celebration.
Yes. We accommodate group blocks for graduations, Family Weekend, alumni reunions, academic conferences, and department off-sites. Contact our group sales team at events@icbellevue.com with your dates, estimated room count, and event details. Reach out at least 60-90 days in advance for peak UW weekends.
Yes. The Bellevue Conference Center offers 12,000 sq ft across nine rooms, including the 4,272 sq ft Avenue Grand Ballroom and a covered outdoor terrace. We regularly host faculty retreats, alumni dinners, academic conferences, and university off-site events. Email events@icbellevue.com to discuss availability.
Bellevue offers what the University District cannot: a refined, walkable downtown, world-class dining, luxury shopping at Bellevue Square steps from the lobby, and a calm, safe environment for the whole family. UW campus is 15 minutes away. The InterContinental experience is worth the short drive.
Yes, 24-hour valet at $55/night with 22 EV charging stations. For gamedays, we recommend taking the Link light rail from East Main Station directly to the UW area to avoid campus traffic. Our concierge can advise on the easiest tailgate and postgame logistics for every home game.