Located near the University of Washington, the Marco Polo Motel offers travelers laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi. Guests can relax on outdoor furniture or visit Woodland Park Zoo. Previous visitors often highlight the staff's helpfulness.
Fremont, a neighborhood in Seattle, is home to Marco Polo Motel. Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Woodland Park Zoo and WaMu Theater. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Seattle Center or Climate Pledge Arena. Visit our Seattle travel guide
Close to Woodland Park Zoo, Marco Polo Motel provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
Outdoor furniture, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Marco Polo Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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1 building
2 floors
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Marco Polo Motel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Marco Polo Motel?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Marco Polo Motel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Marco Polo Motel located?
Located in Fremont, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Fremont Troll, Lake Union, and Woodland Park Zoo. University of Washington and Seattle Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Marco Polo Motel Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
7.6
Cleanliness
7.6
Location
8.6
Staff & service
7.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 372 out of 1002 reviews
10 - Excellent
372
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1002 reviews
8 - Good
341
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1002 reviews
6 - Okay
155
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1002 reviews
4 - Poor
79
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1002 reviews
2 - Terrible
55
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Delinda
25 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
James
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard
1 August 2025
Liked: Amenities
Rooms are affordable, in a convenient location, and staff is always friendly and helpful. We always stay at the Marco when in Seattle.
Richard
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Realty
2 July 2025
This was a nice place for a night's rest with exceptionally helpful and caring staff.
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.
It is a very basic motel, but clean rooms and friendly staff. More than enough to spend the night before our cruise. There are nice restaurants within a short walking distance. The area is very quiet and the bus stop is just a couple of blocks away.
Pretty clean, friendly staff and easy check-in and check out
Natália
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Thomas
23 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.