Fairmont Olympic Hotel

The Fairmont Olympic is the premier luxury hotel in downtown Seattle, boasting impeccable service, splendid Italian Renaissance architecture and two award-winning restaurants. 

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    (206) 621-1700

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Address

411 University St (at 4th Ave) Seattle , WA 98101 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes

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Kristine Gelsano

Great historic hotel in the heart of downtown. Beautiful spacious rooms but best of all is the impeccable service . Don't miss Belle Epicurean for Seattle's top coffee , croissants and desserts . ;)

Kirsten Alana

Try the Honey Breakfast in the Georgian Room which uses honey from the rooftop bees! Also, the Apple Fritter French Toast .

Elena Porter

Let them know you are bringing your baby, and a wonderful crib and baby wash care items will be waiting for you in your room! Just - wow!! A very family friendly place!

Darrin Quillen

Good service and excellent old hotel . Downside is antiquated temp controls make for restless nights with uneven temperatures.

AFAR Media

The suites feature large bathrooms with separate dressing areas, French doors that divide the sitting room from the bedroom, and sofa sleepers. Read more

Steve C

Use the hotel car ... Best way to get dropped off and picked up after a nice dinner . Also, suites here are nice. Old but nice.

Betsy Bruce

Easier to be picked up on the Seneca side of the hotel .

Kevin Williams

If you want free internet , sign up for Fairmont's President's Club before your trip. While choked down to 256 Kbps, it's still enough for the average user, and you'll have free access @ all Fairmonts

Natale Bogun

Very stylish and nice hotel .

Jason Ribakow

FPC members can use the hotel 's BMW bikes to go out and explore & ride on the trails / bike paths . Be careful breaking, the brakes are super responsive!!

Morgan Davis

Excellent cocktails , good wine list .

Gary Edwards

Easily the best large hotel in Seattle . Hands down fav over Four Seasons for moi

Rosanna M Ortiz

My third Fairmont stay. Best Hotel Resort ever.

Jim

Try the Sliced Flat Iron Steak Sandwich - Best steak sandwich & best onion rings in my life today. Could have been the loads of butter in which the bread was grilled but...

Lauren Ruester

Very nice hotel with free car service in 2 mile radius. The food downstairs at shuckers was awesome!

cristina f.

The soufflé is sooooo good! Try the white black soufflé and the amaretto blackberry soufflé . Yummy!!!!!!!

Ninja Bear

This is place is good if you're meow sixty plus. Quite a few old cats in the hot tub . A few wee kittens swimming in the pool. Meow.

Steve Mueller

Pet policy allows you to bring your dog to stay with you for a reasonable fee.

USA TODAY

Herbert Hoover was the first president to check into this hotel . Since then, eacht has stayed in the presidential suite. Read more

Kelly Saruous

Fun suite filled with bears . Photos being taken all over here! Books from library to read children. 3rd floor to the right.

Erin Carrigan

Loved it here, so beautiful. However, room service was not cleaned up until much later that day and concierge was rude

Steve Mueller

Pet friendly so bring the whole family.

Josh Jones

Check out the "teddy bear suite" on the third floor during the month of December. It's free.

lori cousley

no fridge or microwave in deluxe executive suite . Housekeeping did a fantastic job! $37/day for garage self-park. ouch.

Deepu J

Hotel car is available for free travel anywhere within 2 miles.

Vania K

The black & white chocolate soufflé is only available tue to sat, 6-9:30pm

Gerardo Nunez

WiFi is the worst. But you can ask for a router in your room for free and you'll be up and running.

Brian Quaresma

Beautiful historic hotel in a great location

Todd Alexander

Classic old school hotel . Just the type I prefer.

Steven Armstrong

Have a cocktail at the Terrace Lounge . They're some of the best in town .

Jorge F

Former Four Seasons. It is one of traditional hotel in town

Simon Gillett

free internet is a bonus, rooms are standard, but the rest of the hotel is beautiful.

Travel Lover

Stop by during the holiday season to see the Christmas tree display.

Fei Kuang

Room is nice, amenities are fabulous :)

Mary S

Looks very pretty and fancy from the outside

Jeremy Hayward

Sign up for presidents club. It's free and you get free WIFiI

Bori 206

Check out their HH $5 eats and $8 cocktails .

Michelle Anderson

Gorgeous old school style hotel .

Adam Schuit

Excellent hotel !

Gorkey

So expensive Juss for per nite but u guys will see it gon worth it

Ellen Kowalczyk

You can get a membership to the health club including indoor pool

Mouni Reddy

Go to the Georgian for hi tea

Kaliyana F

Our nonsmoking room smells like it once allowed smoking

Jenn P

Seemed nice. Met friend in lobby. Looked pretty.

Sophyan Julio

Great breakfast

Caroline Miller

Deluxe executive suite -- Nice!

Mucho Comida™

Great service, but sorta old. And not old and in good old but old as in needs a renovation old. Enjoy.

Carlanne McCrystal

Spring fling and Easter brunch savings offered at Pacific Northwest Fairmont Hotels Read more

Andrew Rivlin

Fairmont now limits the free internet for FPC members to 256kbps. SHAME ON YOU Olympic.

david hori

Valet parking is free for overnight guests driving Hybrids.

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7.5
Seafood
Shuckers

Baked oysters are fantastic, and cocktails are heavy - Simon Gillett

7.4
Lounge
The Terrace Lounge

The all-you-can eat appetizer deals are rich. Lots of seafood, but not done with a light touch. The Fairmont's cheese deal features a wedge each of sheep, cow and goat cheese. Happy hour 3:30-6 - The Seattle Times

8.8
Bar
Olympic Bar

Outstanding!!! one of the best bar, The sleek décor and intimate seating create a chic atmosphere that's perfect for night out with friends. - Carolyn Byer

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Love the Feng Shui martini. Definite must have.  - Lisa H

8.4
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Grand Hyatt Seattle

Great hotel, nice views & great location. Room service very reasonable & good. - Debbie Smithey

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Hilton Motif Seattle

Wonderful boutique hotel with a very friendly staff and charming ambience. Great base to explore Seattle from or place to chill with some wine. - Giovanni D'Palma

9.3
Market
Pike Place Market

Awesome fish markets and craft vendors throughout. Make sure you have time to wander around as there are a lot of vendors and nook and crannys to explore. - Mark B

8.8
Wine Bar
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar

Great atmosphere, loved their beef tartar started. Goes well with wine.. - Robert Csecsinovits