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Fairmont Olympic Hotel

411 University St, Seattle, Washington, 98101

9.0 Wonderful913 guest reviews

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Nov 23, 2026
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Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Historic Charm and Culinary Excellence

    Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in downtown Seattle offers a truly unique experience. Indulge in multiple award-winning dining options while surrounded by French-inspired furnishings and breathtaking city views in your room.

  • Luxurious Amenities and Personalized Service

    Each guest room is equipped with Cable TV, a minibar, designer toiletries, and terry robes for your comfort. Enjoy fresh air through the windows and make use of the fitness centre, indoor pool, and 24-hour concierge service. Shop to your heart's content without leaving the hotel premises.

  • Prime Location and Nearby Attractions

    Conveniently located, the hotel is steps away from the 5th Avenue Theatre, a short walk from the Convention Center, and within minutes of Pike Place Market. Immerse yourself in the vibrant city life while staying at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel and experience luxury at its finest.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Friendly staff

  • Great location

  • Excellent amenities for the holidays

At the hotel

Popular amenities

80 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Bar
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Beauty Services
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Pools & wellness

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Indoor pool
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Pedicure
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Golf course
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Valet parking

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • Pets allowed

Services & essentials

  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Minimarket on site
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Paid WiFi
  • Room service
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

913 reviews
8/ 10
Facilities, comfort and location
Claire · couple · 2026-09-14

The guest experience

9.0out of 10
913 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Friendly staff
  • Great location
  • Excellent amenities for the holidays

Worth knowing — High restaurant prices · Issues with room quality

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.5

    Convenient location, easy access to attractions, and positive remarks on walkability.

  • Service9.4

    Overall service was highly praised by guests, with specific mentions of friendly and helpful staff.

  • Overall Experience9.4

    Guests reported a memorable and enjoyable stay, citing special occasions and attentiveness.

  • Food and Beverage9.0

    Food options generally praised with some notable exceptions regarding restaurant pricing.

  • Amenities8.9

    Amenities received positive comments, particularly the Teddy Bear Suite and holiday decorations.

  • Room Quality8.9

    Rooms generally well-received but amounted some mentions of wear and tear.

  • Cleanliness8.5

    Rooms were clean but there were mentions of dingy conditions in some.

  • Value for Money8.4

    Some guests felt prices were high for the experience provided, particularly at restaurants.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Remarkably consistent

100% of 9 recent stays rated 8+

9.0913 reviews

  • Attention to detail would make this hotel excellent

    8/10

    Claire · couple · 2026-09-14

    “Facilities, comfort and location”

  • Excellent hotel

    10/10

    Jill · solo traveller · 2026-09-05

    “Excellent hotel. The room was large and cozy. The spa and swimming book were a bonus. The location is wonderful for walking around Seattle. and great restaurants near by.”

  • Elegant stay excellent staff

    10/10

    Peter · couple · 2026-09-05

    “Elegant Staff were excellent Warm and friendly”

  • Love this property

    8/10

    Megan · couple · 2026-09-04

    “Beautiful lobby and fantastic staff”

  • Great stay as part of World cup 2026

    8/10

    George · family with children · 2026-08-16

    “Great room set up for family of 4. Location was great and loved the lobby bar.”

  • Gorgeous Hotel, But a Challenge to Guests on Wheels

    10/10

    suebee53 · Couples · 2026-07-24

    “What a wonderful hotel stay . . . unless you're mobility challenged. Which is not surprising, given the fact that this magnificent, beautiful hotel was built in 1924. They have made recent ADA-compliant adaptations, but there are stairs EVERYWHERE. I was thankful for the lifts from the mezzanine to the Spanish Ballroom and in the Garden Room. At one point we needed to meet our excursion bus at the back door of the hotel, but there are three steps and no ramp at that door. We had to find a side door or use the front door on the opposite site of the hotel and then make our way around the hotel to the bus. I requested one of the rooms with a step-in shower, since I can't manage bathtubs. Once we were able to get into our room, our keys didn't work so my husband went back to the front desk for another set. (Looooooooong walk.) No go. Only this time, the man already in the room came to the door wondering why strangers were trying to get into his room. Back down to reception, where (manager?) Liew made it his personal mission to take care of us. He gave us keys to a different room, and he and a colleague brought our bags to the room to make sure we could get in and that everything was just right. Which it was. We felt very cared for. We aren't VIPs, but we were treated as if we were. Bless you Liew. The room was luxuriously appointed, spotless and welcoming. We were delighted to discover a Nespresso machine in the room. It would have been nice for better signage to make people aware that everything ELSE in the room, snacks and even a bottle of water, was extremely pricey. At checkout, we discovered my husband's 2 little boxes of cashews were $17.53. We were at this hotel for a weekend conference, and found the food excellent. So was our bed--exceptionally comfortable. It was a good stay. Challenging, but good.”

  • Family holiday to Seattle visiting from the UK

    10/10

    specialfinds · Family · 2026-07-21

    “From the warm welcome at check in from Lieu and the team we had a wonderful stay at the Fairmont Olympia hotel. Lieu went above and beyond to make our stay memorable and provided a faultless, friendly and professional service. The hotel is beautifully furnished to a high standard from the bar and restaurant area through to the beautiful bedrooms. All staff were friendly and attentive. The hotel is in a great location within easy walking distance to all attractions, the harbour, market, restaurants and shops etc. Don’t miss a visit to the hotels hidden speakeasy!”

  • Amazing staff

    10/10

    mulkim131 · Solo travel · 2026-07-20

    “I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the fairmont in Seattle. A special thanks to Lielue for his warm hospitality and going above and beyond to ensure I had a comfortable stay!”

  • Good location with notable drawbacks

    8/10

    45Bill_S · Couples · 2026-07-19

    “Hotel has a nice location, close to Pike Place, Westgate center to catch the monorail, and one block from the metro line that will get you to the airport in about 45 minutes. For a five star hotel there were just a few things off about this place. The bathroom only had a tub/shower combo, no separate toilet area, but the bed was comfortable. The lobby bar had more prostitutes working there than I’ve ever seen, and the service at the breakfast restaurant was poor with slow service and two out of two orders incorrect.”

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