Places to Stay
At Bedside
Most inpatient rooms have a sleeper chair or couch for one parent/legal guardian to stay at the bedside overnight, depending on the condition of the patient, space and safety.
Intensive Care Unit Sleeping Areas
A limited number of sleep rooms are assigned daily to parents of ICU patients based on availability and eligibility. Contact the ICU at (206) 987-2040 for
more information.
Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMH) provides low-cost housing for qualifying Children’s families. It is located one block from Children’s. There is onsite parking and easy access to the hospital, eateries and shopping. See the Ronald McDonald House Shuttle for free transportantion between Children’s and Ronald McDonald House.
Accommodations
RMH has two homes, each with shared living, cooking, eating and laundry areas. Each family has one private bedroom with a phone and a bathroom. The room must be kept clean. Families are also assigned daily chores. A separate apartment building with limited availability is available to bone marrow transplant patients.
Cost
Families are asked for a room fee of $20 per night. However, no one is turned away for an inability to pay. For patients with medical coupons or Medicaid, contact your caseworker in advance to arrange for payment for your housing at RMH.
Basic guidelines for RHM use:
- Child is 21 years of age or younger and a current patient at Children’s.
- Family has a permanent residence at least 60 miles away from Children’s.
- Parents, legal guardians and siblings can stay. Additional adult support persons may be permitted to stay with parent. The limit is six people per room, one room per family.
Reservations
Ronald McDonald House cannot guarantee a room less than 24 hours in advance. If you are scheduled to come to Children’s, call the RMH Housing Office up to one week before arrival to be put on the waiting list. The waiting list is prioritized the day before arrival based on the patient’s medical need. To request housing Monday through Friday:
- During business hours: Call the RMH Housing Office at (206) 838-0610
- Evenings: Ask for the Children’s evening social worker
To request housing on weekends and holidays (emergencies only), leave a message on Housing Office voice mail.
Visit Ronald McDonald House
Trailer Hookups
Children’s offers limited RV spots with electrical hookups for patients’ families. For more information, contact hospital Security at (206) 987-2030.
Hotels
Resources listed are based on price and distance from Children’s. Inclusion does not imply endorsement.
| Name | Address | Phone Number | Price Range | Distance from Children's |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5036 25th Ave NE |
(206) 526-5200 |
$$ |
1.5 miles |
|
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE |
(206) 634-2000 |
$$$ |
1.7 miles |
|
4000 University Way NE |
(206) 633-4441 |
$ |
1.9 miles |
|
| University Motel Suites | 4731 12 Ave. NE. | (206) 522-4724 | $$-$$$ | 1.9 miles |
4242 Roosevelt Way NE |
(206) 826-4242 |
$$$ |
2.0 miles |
|
4140 Roosevelt Way NE |
(206) 632-5055 |
$$-$$$ |
2.1 miles |
|
225 Aurora Ave N |
(206) 728-7666 |
$-$$ |
4.1 miles |
|
1005 Spring St |
(206) 624-0787 |
$-$$ |
4.2 miles |
|
8512 Aurora Ave N |
(206) 522-5000 |
$$ |
4.9 miles |
|
400 10th Ave E |
(206) 621-9229 |
$$ |
5.5 miles |
|
| Hotel Nexus* | 2140 N. Northgate Way | (206) 365-0700 | $$-$$$ | 5.6 miles |
6017 244th St SW |
(425) 771-3139 |
$ |
10 miles |
* Shuttle service available $ = $45-$75 $$ = $76-$99 $$$ = $100-$160
Local RV Parks
Resources listed are based on distance from Children’s. Inclusion does not imply endorsement.
| Name | Address | Phone Number | Distance from Children's |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Trailer Park | 2200 N.E. 88th Street | (206) 525-7828 | 2.9 miles |
Other Housing Resources: Social Work
The Social Work Department provides a variety of specialized support services to children and families, including advocacy, family support and community resources.
If you need help with emergency basic needs and resources like transportation, food, clothing and shelter, or want to speak to a social worker call the Psychosocial Intake Line at (206) 987-2760.