The Fairmont Olympic Hotel

(206) 621-1700

411 University St (Fourth Avenue)
Seattle, WA 98101 47.6082 -122.3346

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Neighborhoods: Central Business District, Downtown

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Years in business

Established in 1924

Last updated 8.17.11

What People Are Saying About The Fairmont Olympic Hotel

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In Short – Neither opulent nor flashy, this hotel is hands-down elegant. Built in 1924 as the Olympic, the sturdy brick-and-stone structure is theoretically Italian Renaissance. Periodic renovations have kept the decor posh and the brass gleaming. You can find flashier suites--the Fairmont Olympic version is not more than an extremely nice bedroom--but how many hotels rustle up a teddy bear for your kids? The service is matchless, from managerial staff to housekeeping.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/24/06

Elegant luxury and so much more

by blue_highways at Citysearch

The Fairmont Olympic Hotel does not have to compete with other hotels in the area because this hotel is the only one of its kind. A true Grande Dame. From the Brass Leopards which stand guard at the entrance to the thread count of the soft linen, the details embrace you with total luxury. It isn't even necessay to leave the hotel. The Olympic offers everything from fine dinning, brunch and cocktails to a full service spa and very helpful room service. I would recommend that a honeymoon be spent here. Or any special occasion.

  • Pros: suites to live in
  • Cons: the suites are always booked
3 Star Rating: Average

10/02/06

Very average nothing great

by 10blond at Citysearch

I attended the spa and the massage was average everything including the pedicure was expensive not worth the money.

2 Star Rating: Below Average

04/03/06

should be called the SQUAREmont

by kkinseattle at Citysearch

Boring, old stodgy, impersonal service and extremely expensive...For the anticipation of a Fairmont hotel, 5 stars and all, the room was nothing special and the service even less so, just because they could read my name when it came up on their phones didn't make me feel special or cared about.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/30/04

A True Classic, Seattle.

by michaeldamion at Citysearch

This wonderful classic, is the only hotel that I'll ever stay in Seattle, there standards are always the best. Even after Fairmont took it's place, I was very surpised of the quaility & services had no change, in fact there are better then ever now.

  • Pros: Great Dinning, Concierges Are Great, Great Flowers
  • Cons: Quiet at Night
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/24/04

Two Day Getaway!

by mrpinkfloyd at Citysearch

Me and my wife escaped to this luxury hotel for a two nights stay in the heart of Downtown Seattle. If you are looking for a fantastic hotel in the center of everything and only minuets to Baseball, Football, and the Space Needle you want to check out this hotel. We went to the Theater and had a wonderful time; most theaters are within walking distance from the hotel. From the moment the valet opened the door to our vehicle it was first class all the way. The concierge service is some of the best I have ever seen, and the four ladies can whip you up a message, dinner reservations and recommend all sorts of activities form Opera, Ballet, Theater, Hockey, or just a nice sit down dinner and some Jazz. The room boasts some free High Speed Internet. I will return to the Fairmont Hotel.

  • Pros: Hight Speed Internet, Westin Style Bed, Excellent Value

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