Places to Stay
Bedside
Most patient rooms have a sleeper chair or couch where one parent or guardian can sleep at night. Staying bedside depends on the patient's condition, available space and safety.
Intensive Care Unit
Each day a small number of sleeping rooms are assigned to parents with a child in the ICU. These rooms are assigned based on availability and family eligibility. Contact the ICU at (206) 987-2040 for more information.
Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House provides housing for qualified families of patients at Children's. Ronald McDonald House is located one block from Seattle Children's. They provide onsite parking and easy access to the hospital. Shuttle service is available between Children's and Ronald McDonald House by calling (206) 987-RIDE (7433). Please call at least 24 hours in advance if possible.
Lodging
Ronald McDonald House has two houses. Each family has one private bedroom with at least two sleeping spaces and a bathroom. Each house has shared living spaces, cooking, eating and laundry areas. Families are required to keep their rooms clean, take part in daily house chores and clean their room before departure. A separate apartment building has a limited number of rooms reserved for bone marrow transplant patients.
Cost
Room fees are $20 per night. Families are not turned away if they are unable to pay. Patients with medical coupons or Medicaid, contact Social Work (206) 987-2760 in advance to arrange for payment for your stay at Ronald McDonald House.
Guidelines for staying at Ronald McDonald House:
- Your child must be 21 years of age or younger, and be a current patient at Children's.
- Your family must live at least 60 miles from Children's.
- Parents, legal guardians and siblings can stay. With prior approval, other support people may be allowed to stay. The limits are six people per room and one room per family.
- Visit www.rmhcseattle.org to learn more.
Reservations for Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House cannot guarantee a room more than 24 hours in advance. If you are scheduled to come to Children's, call the Housing Office at Ronald McDonald House up to two weeks before coming to be put on the waiting list. House staff will contact you 24 hours before you arrive to let you know if there is a room available. You can call Children's Guest Services for help with a back-up housing plan in case Ronald McDonald House is full. If your family comes in on an emergency basis, please contact the Housing Office as soon as possible.
You can contact the Ronald McDonald Housing Office at (206) 838-0610.
Trailer Hookups
Children's offers a few RV spots with electrical hookups for patient families. Contact Hospital Security to learn more at (206) 987-2030.
Local Hotels
Hotels are listed based on price and distance from Children's. Contact Guest Services if you need help with choosing a hotel, or for other housing options.
| Name | Address | Phone Number | Price Range | Distance from Children's |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5036 25th Ave NE |
(206) 526-5200 |
$$$ |
1.5 miles |
|
Chambered Nautilus Bed & Breakfast |
5005 22nd Ave NE |
(206) 522-2536 |
$$$-$$$$ |
1.6 miles |
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE |
(206) 634-2000 |
$$-$$$ |
1.7 miles |
|
| University Motel Suites | 4731 12th Ave NE | (206) 522-4724 | $$ | 1.9 miles |
4242 Roosevelt Way NE |
(206) 826-4242 |
$$$-$$$$ |
2.0 miles |
|
4140 Roosevelt Way NE |
(206) 632-5055 |
$$-$$$ |
2.1 miles |
|
2140 N Northgate Way |
(206) 365-0700 |
$$-$$$ |
5.6 miles |
|
225 Aurora Ave N |
(206) 728-7666 |
$-$$ |
5.6 miles |
|
Extended Stay America - Northgate |
13300 Stone Ave N |
(206) 365-8100 |
$$-$$$ |
7.3 miles |
Extended Stay America - Bellevue |
11400 Main St, Bellevue, WA |
(425) 453-8186 |
$$-$$$ |
9.9 miles |
Days Inn - Seattle North |
19527 Aurora Ave N |
(206) 542-6300 |
$-$$ |
10.5 miles |
* Shuttle service available to and from Seattle Children's Hospital
$ = $45-$75 per night $$ = $75-$125 per night
$$$ = $125-$175 per night $$$$ = more than $175 per night
Rates listed include a medical discount, if available, and may vary by the day, season or length of stay. Ask about weekly or monthly rates.
Local RV Parks
(Listing does not imply endorsement.)
| Name | Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| University Trailer Park | 2200 N.E. 88th Street | (206) 525-7828 |
More resources at Children's: Guest Services
Guest Services can help you with:
- information about bedside sleeping
- hotels and other housing options (including some with discounts for Children's families)
- Ronald McDonald House
- RV parking on hospital grounds
Call (206) 987-9330 or (866) 987-9330 (Toll-free), 9:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday through Friday, or e-mail us at Guest.services@seattlechildrens.org.
More resources at Children's: Social Work
The Social Work Department provides services to children and families including advocacy, family suupport and help in finding community resources.
If you need help with emergency basic needs and resources such as transportation, food, clothing or shelter, or want to speak to a social worker, call the Psychosocial Intake Line at (206) 987-2760.