Fairmont Olympic Hotel

Seattle 47.60825000, -122.33410500 , 411 University Street (Show on Map)
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Summary of reviewsIn summary, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle is a luxurious and iconic five-star hotel providing exceptional facilities and services. Guests have reported enjoying their leisurely stay with some even celebrating special occasions like their 90th birthday. The rooms and restaurant/bar were particularly exceptional and guests found the hotel's rates to be relatively affordable compared to other comparable properties. While the service was reported to be average or occasionally below par for a five-star hotel, guests still highly recommend the Fairmont Olympic Hotel for future stays.
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Luxury Hotel
A historic and elegant hotel that has undergone award-winning renovations, offering a blend of timeless architecture and modern luxury. It provides a sophisticated stay near major attractions.

Hotel near Golf Courses
This upscale downtown hotel offers good central access to multiple Seattle municipal golf courses, including Interbay Golf Course, Jefferson Park Golf Course, and West Seattle Golf Course, all within a 15-25 minute drive. Its prime location allows golfers to easily reach a variety of public playing options.

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability
Fairmont Olympic Hotel participates in The Fairmont Olympic Bee Program with a rooftop garden apiary that produces honey for its restaurants and bars. It reduces food waste, minimizes plastic use with glass water bottles and wood key cards, and conserves energy by offering linen-exemption cards.

Hotel with Spa
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in downtown Seattle is home to Penelope & The Beauty Bar, a premier day spa and wellness center. This luxurious facility boasts over 4,000 square feet of space, featuring a brand new salon and boutique area. The spa offers some of the most advanced and results-driven European skincare and body treatments available, with a focus on providing the highest quality care for all guests. Among the featured treatments are facial toning, body wraps, massage, sugaring, natural and gel nail treatments, and luxurious volume lash extensions. Additionally, the spa features a hot tub and sauna for further relaxation.

Romantic Hotel
Located in downtown Seattle, it offers easy access to Pike Place Market, museums, and theaters. The hotel features a spa, an indoor pool, and French-inspired dining. Suites with canopy beds and grand pianos create a luxurious and romantic atmosphere.

Hotel near Nightlife Spots
Located in downtown Seattle, this luxury hotel offers several dining and bar options, including the Olympic Bar and Founders Club. Its elegant setting and central location make it ideal for nightlife.

Hotel with Swimming Pool
Features an indoor pool providing a classic and elegant swimming experience. The hotel's design and service enhance the overall luxury.

  Heated Pool    Indoor Pool  


Business Hotel
This historic hotel features a variety of elegant meeting spaces and boardrooms equipped with modern technology. With its prime downtown location and renowned service, the Fairmont Olympic is a top choice for corporate events and executive stays.

Hotel with Parking
This hotel offers overnight self-parking for $45.00 USD, which includes in/out privileges. The main garage entrance is conveniently located on 5th Avenue. [Fairmont search results 37, 39]

EV charging stations  


Accessible Hotel
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel has guaranteed accessibility features including a roll-in shower, shower seat, pool lift, and accessible parking. Accessible guest rooms and suites have mobility features and 32" clear width doorways, along with accessible guest transportation and TTY available. Public areas like the entrance, restrooms, fitness center, restaurant, swimming pool, and business center are accessible, and Braille/tactile signage is provided.

Hotel with Gym
This hotel offers an extensive 10,800 sq ft wellness area including a fitness center, heated indoor pool, hot tub, and sauna. The gym is equipped with state-of-the-art cardio and weight equipment, including Peloton bikes and Kinesis Technogym.

Hotel with EV Charging Stations
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel offers a blend of historic elegance and modern amenities, including EV charging stations. Guests can enjoy a luxurious stay while easily charging their electric vehicles.

5-Star Hotel
A landmark hotel in downtown Seattle, the Fairmont Olympic offers timeless elegance and impeccable service. Guests can enjoy luxurious rooms, exceptional dining experiences, and a range of upscale amenities.

Hotel with Indoor Pool
This hotel features a heated indoor pool located in a sunny solarium with a skylight. The pool measures 42 feet by 16 feet and is heated to 83F. Additional facilities include a hot tub heated to 103F and a sauna.

Hotel with Heated Pool
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel offers an indoor heated pool located within a sunny solarium with a skylight. The pool is 42 feet long and heated to 83 degrees Fahrenheit, suitable for laps or relaxation. A hot tub heated to 103 degrees Fahrenheit is also available.

Hotel for Honeymoon

Family Friendly Hotel

Dog Friendly Hotel

Room Types
Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds Boasting a flat-screen TV with cable, this regal room pampers guests with a bathrobe and slippers. Toiletries are provided.

Deluxe King Room This room offers spacious accommodations with a sitting area and work desk. An en suite bathroom with a rainfall shower is also featured.

Fairmont King Room Boasting a flat-screen TV with cable, this regal room pampers guests with a bathrobe and slippers. Toiletries are provided.

Deluxe Corner King Room This well appointed room features mid-century modern décor. Located on the corner wing of the building this room includes a sitting area, work desk, marble bathroom with a rainfall shower. This spacious room has an additional window offering natural light.

One-Bedroom King Suite This spacious suite offers city views and a separate seating area with a sofa. A marble bathroom with a rainfall shower and designer toiletries is also featured.

Deluxe King Room with Bay View Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

Grand One-Bedroom King Suite The spacious suite has 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. The suite's kitchenette, which features a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed and 1 futon.

Deluxe King Room - Mobility Accessible Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds and Tub - Hearing Accessible Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned quadruple room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Fairmont King Room with Tub - Hearing Accessible Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe King Room with Tub - Hearing Accessible Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Room with Two Double Beds with Roll-In Shower and Mobility/Hearing Accessible - City View Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned quadruple room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Deluxe King Room with View - Corner Room Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Olympic Presidential Suite with One King Room and Two Bathrooms The spacious suite has 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. The suite's kitchenette, which features a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

Grand One Bedroom Suite with One King Bed - Mobility and Hearing Accessible The spacious suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The suite's kitchenette, which features a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

One Bedroom King Suite - Mobility/Hearing Accessible The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The suite provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

One-Bedroom King Suite with Bay View The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The suite provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Cascade Presidential Suite with One King Bed and Two Bathrooms The spacious suite has 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. The suite's kitchenette, which features a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as city views. The unit has 2 beds.

Deluxe King Room with Roll-In Shower - Disability Access Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The double room's kitchenette is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

Guest Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Location
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel has an amazing location that is perfect for exploring downtown Seattle. It's centrally located and within walking distance to restaurants, Pike's Market and major tourist attractions. The hotel's excellent location also allows guests to see the surrounding architecture, which includes a mix of old and new buildings. While some travelers found the neighborhood to be a bit sketchy, there are still plenty of restaurants and coffee shops nearby. The hotel is also conveniently located close to the Lite Rail station for easy transportation to and from the airport. Overall, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel is well situated for those wanting to walk everywhere and see all the sights Seattle has to offer.

Breakfast
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel offers a range of breakfast options for its guests. Some guests recommend heading to the Shuckers for a quick and delicious morning meal. The breakfast is said to be excellent with many positive comments about the food quality and service. However, some guests wished for more standard American diner options and were disappointed by the poor attempt at a breakfast buffet with limited options. The $36 breakfast buffet received mixed reviews with some describing it as gritty, over creamed eggs and thimble-sized fruit cups. Those who didn't want to dine at the buffet or Shuckers found the limited room service menu disappointing with some of the items even running out. Many guests also complained about the price of the breakfast with some spending $70 on two egg benedicts and two coffees. Some guests experienced long wait times for breakfast orders and food quality issues, such as burned pancakes. Despite some negative feedback, most guests enjoyed their breakfast experience and recommended the hotel for its lovely breakfast service.

Rooms
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel is a beautiful and unique hotel with great service and staff. The guest rooms are clean, well-appointed, comfortable and spacious with high-quality fixtures and appointments. Some guests were pleasantly surprised by their corner room with an ocean view, which exceeded their expectations. The beds are huge and comfy and some guests particularly loved the built-in lights. The hotel offers updated rooms, well-furnished executive suites and connecting rooms. It's worth mentioning that each room is evacuated for 48 hours before a guest stay to ensure cleanliness. The hotel also provides robes and slippers for guests to use. On the downside, some reviews mentioned that the facilities are dated with some guests commenting that the rooms and bathrooms could have been nicer or more luxurious. Some rooms are on the smaller side and a few guests found the room design to be plain and lacked attention to detail. Some bathrooms have old fixtures and grimy bathtubs, while some towels are old. A few guests also mentioned noisy pipes in their bathrooms or smelly rooms. However, most guests were happy with clean and well-maintained rooms and overall, the hotel is beautiful and well-kept with a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Beds
The beds at Fairmont Olympic Hotel are a highlight of many guests' stays with plenty praising their comfort and size. Some guests even call them some of the most comfortable beds they've ever slept on. The Fairmont brand earns praise for its excellent beds, while guests sleeping in some rooms report amazing, super comfy mattresses with gorgeous linens. The pillows are another standout with one guest noting they slept "like a baby." However, some rooms may have smaller beds and a few guests reported uncomfortable mattresses. Overall, the hotel seems to deliver on its promise of nice, clean and comfortable beds for a good night's sleep.

Cleanliness
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel has a reputation for providing a clean and comfortable experience for its guests. Rooms are clean and well-appointed with some even featuring in-room coffee bars. The majority of guests report a spotless experience with regular cleaning services and attentive housekeeping staff. Although there are occasional complaints about cleanliness issues in some rooms, the hotel overall is well-maintained and kept clean. The hotel's COVID-19 protocols are also appreciated with each room being evacuated for 48 hours before a new guest stay. The staff are friendly and accommodating, always ensuring that everything is kept nice and clean for a pleasant stay. However, some guests mention issues with old furnishings or unpleasant odors in their rooms. Despite these minor issues, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel maintains a high standard of cleanliness throughout the premises.

Staff
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel boasts an exceptional staff that goes above and beyond to ensure their guests have an unforgettable stay. Most guests had nothing but positive things to say about the staff, describing them as lovely, friendly, motivated, professional and accommodating. The concierge and valet staff received special recognition for being exceptionally friendly and helpful. Although some guests mentioned some negative experiences with a few members of the staff, these instances were few and far between. The majority of guests were impressed by the hotel's excellent service, professionalism and attentiveness throughout their stay. The hotel's staff made the stay that much more enjoyable with their warm and welcoming personalities.

Wi-Fi
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel receives mixed reviews regarding their wifi policy. While some guests were frustrated at the extra fees for high-speed internet and wished it was included for free, others appreciated the option to pay for it. Some found it outrageous to pay extra given the already high prices, while others acknowledged that the fees were within their expected range. However, the consensus among reviewers is that access to the internet should be a given and not a paid add-on.

Pool
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel boasts a luxurious Olympic-sized swimming pool and spa that have received rave reviews from guests. Many describe the pool and hot tub as a 5-star experience with some calling it amazing. Although, one reviewer found the pool to be pretty cold, others report the pool and hot tub as a good and enjoyable feature. Some mention that although the pool was not deep at all, it did not detract from its overall experience. It's worth noting that the pool had to be scheduled at a specific time, which some found inconvenient. Unfortunately, some guests reported the pool undergoing maintenance or being closed during their stay – so it is best to inquire during your booking if the facility is available. Nonetheless, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel's pool and spa are described as some of the best amenities offered, making it a great destination and perfect for relaxation.

Parking
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel has a few different options for parking, though some guests found them to be quite expensive. However, if you opt for the valet service, reviewers mention that it's perfect and worth the extra cost. Unfortunately, some guests experienced long wait times for their car through valet, so be prepared for this possibility. Others had to park in a nearby public garage or blocks away from the hotel due to renovations or a lack of available parking. While the attached car park had some negative reviews, there are cheaper options in the area. Overall, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel's parking options have mixed reviews, but it's clear that the valet service is the best choice, albeit expensive. Be sure to ask about any potential fees before checking out to avoid any surprises.

5 Star
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle is a fantastic five-star hotel that provides exceptional facilities and services. Guests have enjoyed their beautiful and leisurely stay in the iconic hotel with some even celebrating their 90th birthday there. The room and restaurant/bar were exceptional and some guests have found this hotel to be a relative bargain compared to other 4-star properties. The only downside was the average service, which some guests found poor for a five-star hotel. Overall, guests highly recommend staying at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel and look forward to returning in the future.

Luxury
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel is an exceptional and luxurious 5-star property that offers guests a truly wonderful experience. This historic luxury hotel boasts beautifully appointed accommodation, including the presidential suite and the decor is gorgeous, immaculate and luxurious. The property itself is spectacular with refined architecture and classic hotel features that make for a beautiful and unique hotel experience. The staff and service are first class with guests raving about the great service they received. Although there were a few negative reviews stating that the hotel did not meet their expectations, overall, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel is a beautiful, comfortable and luxurious hotel that is perfect for those who want to disconnect and reconnect with the world again.


Yes, Fairmont Olympic Hotel has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Indoor Pool.

Yes, a spa is available at Fairmont Olympic Hotel.

Yes, Fairmont Olympic Hotel welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Fairmont Olympic Hotel.

Yes, Fairmont Olympic Hotel has a gym.

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