We did not reserve a block of rooms this time due to a variety of reason, but here are some hotel recommendations that are conveniently located close to a light rail station, with a double room rate of $180 to $230:
Near Westlake Center station:
Sheraton Grand Seattle
Westin Seattle
Mayflower Park Hotel
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Near U District Station
University Inn
Watertown Hotel
Graduate Seattle
AirB&Bs are also readily available around the U-district.