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The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle

411 University Street, Seattle Central Business District, Seattle, WA 98101, United States of America (show on map)

Expert reviews

Frommers review:

“Covering an entire city block smack-dab in the heart of downtown, the Fairmont Olympic is Seattle’s grande dame of hotels and the place to stay if you want a traditional, full-service, grand hotel experience. The majesty, opulence and scale of its lobby and the Georgian Room is simply unparalleled.”

Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Seattle.

Lonely Planet review:

“With 450 rooms and every imaginable service, this place is certainly a splurge, but it’s worth exploring even if you don’t stay here – have an oyster at Shuckers, the oak-paneled hotel bar, or pose like royalty on the Versailles-worthy main staircase.”

Fodors review:

“A Seattle landmark since 1924, the Fairmont Olympic offers refined luxury and top-notch customer service. No wonder it attracts a fiercely loyal clientele, who also appreciate its prime Downtown location, many amenities, and timeless glamor.”

Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Seattle.

Telegraph review:

“One of Seattle’s most historic hotels. The Fairmont Olympic strikes the right balance between old-world glamour in its lobby and contemporary luxury in its rooms.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.6 out of 5.0

Ranked 4th in Seattle

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What guests liked

All you need to know

Seattle’s premier luxury hotel, Fairmont Olympic Hotel is a sheer symbol of the Italian Renaissance. Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, the hotel is looked upon for its spacious rooms, corridors, full-time fitness center, and indoor pool or spa. The classic experiences of Fairmont are evaluated during special offers and weddings & events.

The greatest number of times you visit the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, you will get to learn that the diligent hotel hosts award-winning moments. The place is localhost to dining also. A soothing Pacific Northwest cuisine carries within the Georgian contemporarily structured symphony. The afternoon tea is a traditional tea that fills an elegant atmosphere.

If oysters are your first preference, then you are going to visit the Shuckers lying in the beauty of the Fairmont which serves fresh fish with varieties of oysters. Every Thursday to Saturday involves live music in the Terrace Lounge with creative cocktails. The artisanal beers and wine are paired up with elevated, inspired appetizers. The daily opened 4 Th Ave Espresso Bar is a store for freshly roasted coffee with homemade sweet and savory treats. Along with a fitness center, a premier day spa with center boasting 3000 plus pampering space is in wait for your presence. You can bring your dear pet to the place as it supports a pet-friendly tag with hands down.

Fairmont Olympic floor plans are constructed in a way that can support 750 guests with grandeur for every gathering. Weddings and social events are the first preferences of the place. It suits the right vibe you want with your event.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

4.0
Carol

26 August 2024

Very good

Location

The car valet service was very slow

5.0
Pamela

25 August 2024

Excellent

Excellent bed, very clean, updated room and lovely pool snd workout area.

Nothing.

5.0
Steven

20 August 2024

9.9 with the sirent exception

Staff, the entire hotel greeting people, valet, decorations, room, bathroom, amentities etc.

location....we were on the 9th floor and every hour on the hour there were sirens from the street below which woke us up. The city is pretty much out of control with the crime in the vacinity and we were even told the following morning that someone kicked over a planter in front of the hotel. This is not the hotels fault.

5.0
Candy

18 August 2024

Very comfortable. I want to stay at other locations. It was my first Fairmont experience.

Very beautiful inside

The heart of Seattle is very hard to navigate and get to.

4.5
Jose

16 August 2024

Fabulous

Place was great. Beautiful and clean. Spacious rooms. Hotel bar was lovely.

We had a leak in our room but the staff handled it well.

4.5
Stan

13 August 2024

Fabulous

The entire staff of the Founder's Club made our stay! They treated us like we were special guests. We will return because of them. Shuckers was also excellent as it has always been.

The George did not meet our expectations. Breakfast service was poor, slow, and the meal was cold. They kept forgetting to bring us what we asked for (milk for the oatmeal, OJ, etc.). Very poor. We won't go back to the George.

5.0
Phil

7 August 2024

Exceptional

The front Desk Manager M Steffen Lee was of great help in solving our issue, a very friendly and competent person.

Everything was perfect

4.0
Stephen

4 August 2024

Great location

Location and value of upgrade

Had to wait way too long for breakfast service in George restaurant…really disappointing

4.5
Kristin

4 August 2024

Everything was great until check out. The supervisor gal commented that “people don’t know the definition of validation”

Beautiful property.

4.5
Catherine

27 July 2024

Fabulous

Location of hotel is excellent for many walking activities.

5.0
Steven

27 July 2024

Would stay there again. We were only there 1 night for the mini takes the states event. Did not get to explore Seattle.

Clean and comfortable with quiet rooms.

Cost of parking.

4.0
Angela

7 July 2024

Enjoyed our stay

Great location

5.0
Elizabeth

5 July 2024

Beautiful way to finish our Alaskan cruise vacation!

Great location - we took the LINK from Sea/Tac and had just a block to walk. Beautiful corner room with view of the harbor and wonderful staff who had us in our room by 9:30 a.m. when we arrived after our Alaskan cruise. 100 year anniversary of the iconic hotel and we loved everything about it!

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4.5
Pamela

4 July 2024

Fabulous

The staff at restaurant were wonderful at breakfast. Kudos to Alyssa. I hope I spelled her name correctly and also her senior waitstaff.

The front desk staff while checking in.

5.0
Amy

2 July 2024

Excellent location and customer service. Exactly what I’d expect from a Fairmont.

Beds were a little old and soft.

5.0
Charles

25 June 2024

This hotel is a great place to stay, food is great and everyone at the hotel was extremely nice. We would stay here aga

Location was great.

Nothing

4.5
John

24 June 2024

Fabulous

All of the facilities.

5.0
Michael

22 June 2024

Short stay to attend a concert at T-Mobile park. Great location to light rail. Very comfortable room.

Great location. Very helpful staff!

Minor but need better Electric vehicle charging

4.0
Jonathan

20 June 2024

Lovely hotel for family stay

Amazing space, wonderful service, comfort and clean. The pool is exceptional.

There was not bathroom exhaust fan in our suite.

5.0
Susan

26 May 2024

As above

Good vibe all around, have been here many years ago, continues the history. Shuckers is the best yummy dinner one could ask for! Brent, the tender at the Bar was so kind, keep him!

History

5.0
Annie

18 May 2024

Exceptional. I wish I had stayed longer.

Stunning and beautiful.

5.0
Donna

14 May 2024

A great place if you want to feel pampered.

Beautiful property, great location. Loved the bar and restaurants at the hotel. Everything was fabulous.

5.0
Georgina

20 April 2024

Would come back to this beautiful hotel.

Great location beautiful grand hotel

4.5
Elizabeth

2 April 2024

Fabulous

The staff is wonderful. Everyone we interacted with was professional, kind, and engaging. The lobby is beautiful, and the room was one of the quietest we’ve had. The George offered delicious options, both via the restaurant and room service.

5.0
Jean

25 March 2024

Very enjoyable- the location is fantastic

The staff is second to none. Kind and caring very personable. The building is a grand old building very classic

The swimming pool area did get very dirty - as well as hot tub but we were there during a holiday where parents brought their children

4.5
Alfred

24 March 2024

Good Hotel rooms need an update

Very clean rooms. Great Hotel infrastructure.

I don’t like carpet floors. Bath rooms are old style and need renovation

4.0
Arthur

19 March 2024

Its a wonderful hotel more so for business travellers.

The excellent service.

The cold weather made not experience much around

5.0
Marlene

19 March 2024

Exceptional

The location was perfect.

5.0
Jana

26 February 2024

Comfy and relaxing weekend!

Loved the bed and food! Staff was friendly!

Parking charge each night is a bit excessive.

5.0
Andrea

1 February 2024

Short "girls weekend" with some family and friends

Beautiful interior design and cleanliness

5.0
Jennifer

22 January 2024

Exceptional

Everything it is my favorite restaurant

5.0
Maria

17 January 2024

Simply fabulous!!

We just live the ambiance of the hotel and all of downtown. We have been coming in special occasions for years!! Lots of great memories made here.

Valet parking prices. Not enough seats in the bar when it’s busy!

4.5
Raghad

27 December 2023

Fabulous

Beautiful place and amazing location and nice staff

After housekeeping cleaned they forgot some towel on the living room table and a cleaning spray on the bathroom’s sink

5.0
Mark

19 December 2023

been staying at the Olympic for more than 40 years. it's the ONLY place to stay in Seattle

welcome, friendliness, high quality

i liked the lobby before it became a "meat market" bar...it took away a lot of the grandeur.

5.0
Hayley

27 November 2023

Exceptional

Beautiful hotel

Hidden “urban experience” fee, just put all fees upfront for better customer experience

4.0
Maxime

26 November 2023

Very good

Very nice hotel.

it takes a long time to get valet parking and room service.

4.5
Todd

25 November 2023

Classic Seattle

Service location design rooms

Very busy bar area (probably because great) Shuckers restaurant needs longer hours

5.0
Patrick

18 November 2023

Awesome stay at the Fairmont. In addition, the top off my Tesla model Y prior to departure without charging without sayi

all the amenities. Great Bar, great pool cover a great workout facility and great restaurant.

5.0
Robert

20 October 2023

Well worth a 10/10

What’s not to like. Everything was amazing.

Nothing

4.0
Dean

24 September 2023

It's always a comfortable stay at the Fairmont.

Valet parking and front desk staff are excellent!

The bar service didn't match the service in other areas of the hotel. For example, there wasn't enough staff to cover all the clients, so you would have to go to the bar to order your drinks. Another example, would be the lava cake we ordered for our room was uncooked. Fairmont is known for their attention to details, it was the small things on many occasions that were missed!

4.5
Cosmo

18 September 2023

Fabulous

Beautiful old hotel with a new remodel.. the lobby space is loud and vibrant with the bar in the center . Beautiful rooms and close to everything in Seattle

The loud lobby was a bit overwhelming and difficult to have a conversation...

4.5
Akila

13 September 2023

I loved my stay and plan to come back.

I’d like the breakfast, but I wish you had more on the menu

The pastries were a little dry. Perhaps stale.

5.0
Rachael

8 September 2023

We had a wonderful family staycation! Thank you!

loved the room, bar, restaurants, house keeping was so helpful, the soap and lotion was great, and POOL and hot tub! 5 star

4.5
Carla

9 August 2023

Meet my expectations

The rooms are big and very nice. The location is great. The building is beautiful

4.0
Robert

1 August 2023

Very good

Good location

Room with dated carpet, bed. No answer at room service for multiple calls

5.0
Svetlana

21 July 2023

Mixed work and family exceptional stay!

Very kind staff, they were polite and exceptional. Staff helped with my young kids and helping me set up WiFi to be able to finish work on my laptop. Will recommend this hotel to everyone!

4.5
Maryam

20 July 2023

Great staff. Very friendly and helpful.

I stayed there for one night but as my flight was at 17:30, I requested an additional half day with half day rate. Regular checkout is at 11:00. The recipient gave me a late checkout until 14:00 free of charge. She’s so nice!! The concierge booked for me a ride to the airport. He was extremely helpful too.

The windows are small.

4.0
Silvia

7 July 2023

Very good

Location and bar

It is a little dated, style wise

5.0
Harrington

1 July 2023

Exceptional

Great service, very comfortable room. Grateful for their giving us a late checkout when our flight was delayed many hours.

4.5
Patricia

26 June 2023

Fabulous

everything was great!

Hotel facilities

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Barber/beauty shop
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Packed lunches
  • - Car hire
  • - Heating
  • - Allergy-free room
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Minimarket on site
  • - Paid WiFi
  • - Pet basket
  • - Pet bowls

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)

Food & Drink

  • - Bar
  • - Snack bar
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits (additional charge)
  • - Coffee house on site

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Luggage storage
  • - ATM/cash machine on site
  • - Concierge service
  • - Invoice provided

Activities

  • - Fitness centre
  • - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
  • - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
  • - Massage (additional charge)
  • - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • - Indoor pool
  • - Indoor pool (all year)
  • - Beauty Services
  • - Facial treatments
  • - Waxing services
  • - Make up services
  • - Manicure
  • - Pedicure
  • - Body treatments
  • - Body scrub
  • - Body wrap
  • - Light therapy
  • - Spa facilities

Outdoors

  • - Terrace

Parking

  • - Parking garage
  • - Electric vehicle charging station
  • - Accessible parking

Pool and wellness

  • - Heated pool
  • - Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • - Swimming pool
  • - Swimming Pool

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key access
  • - Key card access
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
  • - Face masks for guests available
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