Housing

Accommodations

Seattle welcomes patients and their families to our city during proton treatment. While Seattle has hundreds of hotels from which to choose, we’ve hand picked a few for their proximity to the SCCA Proton Therapy Center or their flexible rates for longer-term stays. As always, we are here to answer your questions as you are reviewing the options, please reach out to our Concierge Team for assistance.

Center patients are welcomed at the SCCA House, offering 80 affordable apartment-style units specifically designed for patients. Patient suites, patient/caregiver suites and family suites that sleep up to five are available.

Near the University of Washington Campus, UW Medicine’s hospitality house, The Collegiana, is also open to Center patients. Twenty-eight fully furnished rooms share a common kitchen and dining room and offer a friendly, community atmosphere for patients and families. Favorable daily, weekly and monthly rates are available.

In addition, we have negotiated discounts with several area hotels for patients traveling for treatment. Our Concierge Team can assist in answering questions on location and pricing so that you and your family can make the most comfortable choice.

For further help in finding accommodation in Seattle, you can try the vacation rental finders SeatoSkyRentals, VRBO, or AirBnB.

You can also download our Traveling for Treatment Brochure here. 

Transportation

Rental Cars

If you are planning to rent a vehicle for part or all of your stay, Seattle has every major and many minor rental outlet in town, either at Sea-Tac Airport or at locations throughout the city. If you need assistance searching for daily rates or rental locations, our Concierge Team is happy to assist.

Flexible Use Car Rentals

Seattle has a pay-for-use rental car options: ZipCar. It allows for pay-as-you-go car use. Cars can be picked up at locations throughout the city and you are charged by time. Service begins with a sign-up fee and car use typically includes fuel and insurance.
Find out more about ZipCar: http://www.zipcar.com/

On Demand Rides

Seattle is served by on-demand ride services Uber and Lyft. By downloading either the Uber or Lyft apps on your smart phone, you simply open the app to request a ride. The app uses your phone’s GPS to locate you and connect you with the nearest available driver. Payment is online via the app, so riders need not worry about carrying cash.

Public Transportation

Seattle has a public transportation system that services more than 2,000 square miles throughout King County. With bus, light rail and water taxi options, every part of the city is accessible. To plan a trip using King County Metro, enter your starting point and destination into the online Trip Planner. iPhone and Android apps are also available for free download (search “Puget Sound Trip Planner” in the app store).

Fares vary based on time of day and trip distance. Buses accept cash (exact change) or you may purchase a pre-loaded Orca Card that subtracts the current fare with each ride. Click here for information on fares and purchasing an Orca Card. There is also an app available for purchasing bus tickets. Click here.