Local Hotels

Hotels near the Chemistry Department

There are several motels located within a 5-6 mile radius of campus. The following are a few recommendations. Rates are as of January 2001.

BEST WESTERN TACOMA INN
8726 South Hosmer, Tacoma, WA 98444
Phone: (253) 535-2880
Room rate: $79 for 1 or 2 people/ $89 for 3 or 4 people.
Services/Facilities/Amenities: Restaurant; lounge with live entertainment; heated outdoor pool; hot tub; fitness center and spa; playground; 24-hour front desk; safe deposit box; laundry and valet service; children under 12 stay free; RV or truck parking; free parking; cable television with HBO; room service; free ocal telephone calls; in-room coffee; radio alarm clocks; air conditioning; kitchenettes; Jacuzzi suites available; no smoking rooms; rooms for disabled guests.

SHILO INN
7414 S. Hosmer St.
Tacoma, WA 98408-1246
Phone: (253) 475-4020
Rate: $69 - $85/night
Services/Facilities/Amenities: Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast; microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker; in-room iron, ironing board, data port and hair dryer; free local calls; guest laundromat; 24-hour indoor pool and spa, sauna, steam room and fitness center; satellite TV with premium channels; in-room video player with movie rentals; free USA Today newspaper; limited us and truck parking available; kitchen units available; several restaurants nearby.

DAYS-INN
6802 Tacoma Mall Boulevard
Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone: (253) 475-5900
Rate: $69/room/night
Services/Facilities/Amenities: Bar/lounge; concierge; express checkout; fitness center/spa; free local telephone calls; 24-hour front desk; laundry/valet services; meeting/banquet facilities; mini-bar; modem lines in room; free newspaper; no smoking rooms/facilities; free parking; RV or truck parking; pets allowed; heated pool; outdoor pool; restaurant; limited room service; safe-deposit box; television with cable; VIP rooms/services.

MOTEL 6
1811 S 76th St.
Tacoma, WA 98408
Phone: (253) 473-7100
Rate: $43.99 per person/night
Services/Facilities/Amenities: Facilities for the Disabled; Free HBO/ESPN/Special/Movies/Sports; Free local calls and no motel service charge on long distance calls; free morning coffee; kids stay free; non-smoking rooms available; small pet allowed; airport within 20 miles; coin laundry; outdoor pool; public transportation within 1/2 mile; restaurant on-site.