The Fairmont Olympic Hotel Seattle
Seattle, Washington
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel Seattle is a hotel located in Seattle.
As of July 1, 2016, the historic 450-room Fairmont Olympic Hotel has finished its 25 million dollar renovation of all guestrooms and corridors. The renovation began in December of 2015 and stayed on schedule for the originally set completion date. Seattle is in the midst of a hotel renaissance, says General Manager Markus Treppenhauer.
We are currently one of the fastest growing hotel cities in America, with thirteen hotels and over 2,300 rooms either under construction or in development within the downtown Seattle area.
This is an exciting time for Seattle, and we here at Fairmont Olympic are thrilled to be establishing ourselves as the top luxury hotel option in the city. Fairmont Olympic Hotel brought on Parker-Torres Design Inc. for the renovations.
This was Parker-Torres third Fairmont property, following the renovations of the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston and Fairmont Southampton in Bermuda. The goal was to create a classic interior with a modern twist, tipping its hat to the 91 year history of the hotel, says Barbara Parker, Principal for Parker-Torres Design Inc. We used grey tones and tourmaline accents, inspired by the natural colors of the Puget Sound, to create a current and timeless ambience in the guest rooms. The mid-century modern decor boasts elegant sitting areas with lavish couches and wing chairs, opulent marble bathrooms and of course Fairmonts classically plush beds. Rooms feature contemporary artwork that abstractly showcases Seattle and the Puget Sound. We wanted the rooms to feel like Seattle, says Director of Sales and Marketing Victoria Dyson. Often you walk into a city hotel and you could be anywhere, our goal was to have subtle color tones and artwork that makes you feel a sense of the area.
This renovation is the largest that the Fairmont Olympic Hotel has seen since 1982 and is inviting guests and visitors of Seattle to Flirt with the past, while falling in love with the future.
Nearby restaurants include Medi, Purple Café And Wine Bar, Capital Grille, and Original Deli.
Seattle, Washington, 98101 USA
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The Fairmont Olympic Hotel Seattle reviews
Rated 8 out of 10 with 9 reviews
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Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 07 Aug 2011 rated 7 out of 10.
The room was lovely and the location perfect, but the room was not available upon check-in. We were finally given our key after 1 hour, but our luggage did not arrive for another 30 minutes (when I called and demanded it).
Positives: Location.
Negatives: Poor checkin, luggage services.
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 01 Jul 2011 rated 6 out of 10.
When my partner and I travel without children we choose to stay in 4-5 star hotels, and have stayed in many. This one was our least favorite. Very "snooty" and lots of basic needs most hotels offer, this one charged extra for. Not far from the hotel the neighborhood was questionable. Dinner choices near the hotel were only very pricey places. Seems better for a business traveler whose company pays for everything. For a busy hotel, the gym was too small, leaving no equipment available every time we went. Pool looked nice. Concierge and doormen were relatively helpful. Not a very warm and friendly place.
Positives: The bathroom was very nice.
Negatives: That they charge extra for computer access, among many other addt'l charges
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 31 Mar 2011 rated 10 out of 10.
Fantastic!
Positives: The staff provided excellent service and the hotel was gorgeous.
Negatives: I did not have a dislike in regards to this hotel.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 13 Jan 2011 rated 10 out of 10.
If you can afford it, this is the finest hotel in Washington state.
Positives: Lovely historic hotel and
Negatives: Nothing comes to mind.
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 31 Dec 2010 rated 10 out of 10.
Everything you need for an overnight stay in downtown Seattle. Short walk to events, theaters, shopping, and fine dining.
Positives: Location, price, quality, and cleanliness.
Negatives: Expensive minibar.
Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 08 Jun 2010 rated 5 out of 10.
I cannot believe how the decor was both old and old fashioned. There was no view. The pool was heated and the pool area also provided a great place to sit and they had food service available. There was a NY Times available in the morning. Overall, if this was not the least expensive hotel in the area, I would not return.
Positives: The pool was great with room for leisure and food service.
Negatives: The decor and the view were a disappointment.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 28 Jun 2008 rated 10 out of 10.
Our visit to the Fairmont Olympic was to celebrate the birthday of an elderly parent. Everything about the hotel exceeded our expectations. The room was spacious, comfortable and the concierge staff was extremely helpful in arranging activities that were appropriate for a senior with limited mobility.
Positives: Absolute attention to detail with discreet efficiency.
Negatives: There was nothing that could have been done better.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 07 Oct 2007 rated 10 out of 10.
I first stayed here in 1973 and have come back over and over again. When it was a four seasons hotel, it was at its best, but it's still great. One of the best hotels in the US. Good rooms and they even have a terrific restaurant, Shuckers, that's un-hotel like.
Positives: The rooms are just like you'd want them to be.
Negatives: Downtown can be a bit dead at night.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 24 Jun 2006 rated 9 out of 10.
Great customer service. Rooms are not all that special.
Positives: 5 star hotel and child friendly.
Negatives: The valet lost my car.
Amenities
24-hour front desk. 24-hour room service. 24-hour security. ATM/Cash machine. Accessible facilities. Air conditioning. Baby sitting. Bell staff/porter. Breakfast served in restaurant. Buffet breakfast. Business center. Catering services. Child programs. Children's nursery. Children's play area. Cocktail lounge. Coffee shop. Complimentary in-room coffee or tea. Complimentary newspaper in lobby. Complimentary shoeshine. Concierge desk. Conference facilities. Continental breakfast. Currency exchange. DVD/video rental. Desk with electrical outlet. Dinner served in restaurant. Doctor on call. Dry cleaning. Early check-in. Exercise gym. Exhibition/convention floor. Express check-in. Express check-out. Family plan. Fire safety compliant. Front desk. Full american breakfast. Full service housekeeping. Gift/News stand. Golf. Grocery shopping service available. Hair dryer. Health club. Heated guest rooms. High speed internet access for laptop in public areas. High speed wireless. Housekeeping - daily. Individual Efolio available. Indoor parking. Indoor pool. Interior corridors. Ironing board. Jacuzzi. Jogging track. Late check-out available. Laundry/Valet service. Lobby coffee service. Lounges/bars. Lunch served in restaurant. Massage services. Non-smoking rooms (generic). On-Site parking. Parking. Pets allowed. Photocopy center. Playground. Pool. Private bath or shower. Public address system. Public area air conditioned. Racquetball. Restaurant. Room service. Safe deposit box. Sauna. Secured parking. Security. Shoe shine stand. Snow sports. Spa. Storage space. Street side parking. Telephone jack adaptor available. Tennis court. Train access. Translation services. Transportation. Transportation services - local area. Transportation services - local office. Turndown service. Valet cleaning. Valet parking. Valet same day dry cleaning. Video checkout. Video review billing. Video tapes. Wakeup service. Water sports. Welcome drink. Whirlpool. Wireless internet connection in public areas.
Location details / directions
Seattle-tacoma Intl Airport (SEA) 18.00 Mile NW. Boeing Field King County Intl Airport (BFI) 6.30 Mile NE.
Starting at Chinatown Located at 5th Avenue and South Jackson - 5 minute walk.
Starting at Pacific Place Located a few blocks from the hotel at 6th Avenue and Pine Street.
Starting at Pike Place Market Located at 1st Avenue and Pike Street - a 5 minute walk.
Starting at Pioneer Square Located at 1st Avenue and Cherry Street - a 10 minute walk.
Starting at Rainier Square Located directly across from the hotel between 5th and 5th Avenues and between University and Union Streets.
Starting at Seattle Center Located at Broad Street and Denny Way. A 15 minute walk.
Starting at Skinner Building Located directly across from the hotel between 5th and 5th Avenues and between University and Union Streets.
Starting at Space Needle Located at Seattle Center, next to the Pacific Science Center, at Broad Street and Denny Way. 15 minute drive.
Starting at Seattle-Tacoma Intl Airport Follow signs to freeways and Seattle, travel East on Highway 518, travel North on I-5, exit on Seneca Street, Right on 4th Avenue, Right on University Street, the hotel entrance will be on the right hand side.
Starting at Boeing Field King County Intl Airport Start out going NORTHWEST on PERIMETER RD S. Turn RIGHT. Turn LEFT onto AIRPORT WAY S. Turn LEFT onto 13TH AVE S. Turn RIGHT onto S BAILEY ST. Merge onto I-5 N toward VANCOUVER BC. Take the SENECA ST. exit- EXIT 165- on the LEFT. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto SENECA ST.Turn RIGHT onto 4TH AVE. Turn RIGHT onto UNIVERSITY ST.
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