- Excellent location, spacious units and updated kitchens with granite countertops. The units also feature large windows, stainless steel appliances and hardwood floors. Located in the lower Queen Anne neighborhood, just a few blocks from the Space Needle. This classic Seattle community has convenient parks, recreation, shopping and services yet still retains its neighborhood feel. Downtown Seattle is within walking distance or can easily be accessed by bus, car or monorail. Highway 99 to the airport or North Seattle is just a couple blocks away. The Uptowner Apartments is kitty corner to Key Arena and Seattle Center. The Seattle Center features many pocket parks, arts and entertainment centers including the new Chihuly Glass Garden. Less than a mile away, Amazon.com is actively expanding their headquarters. Other nearby employers include the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Nordstroms, Starbucks, Boeing, Microsoft and The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Queen Anne offers its residents the opportunity to live in a small community in a big city with convenient access to the major transportation routes and easy access to South Lake Union, the University of Washington, the Eastside (Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland) or Downtown Seattle.