Seattle Hotels: The Fairmont Olympic
Insider tips on where to stay in and around Seattle
By Seattle magazine staff May 16, 2014
!–paging_filter–pemstrongLocation:/strong /emDowntown, 411 University Street, 206.621.1700, a href=”http://www.fairmont.com/seattle” target=”_blank”Fairmont.com/seattle/a/p
pstrongemNumber of Rooms/em/strongem: /emWith 450 rooms, this hotel, which opened in 1924, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places./p
pstrongemRates/em/strongem:/em Average of $299 for a Fairmont room; $329 for a deluxe room with sitting area,em /emand upem /emdepending on seasonembr/em/p
pstrongemPool/em/strongem:/emstrong /strongYes/p
pstrongemFitness center/em/strongem:/em Yes/p
pstrongemSpa/em/strongem: /emYes, Penelope The Beauty Bar/p
pstrongemRestaurant/room service/em/strongem: /emYes, The Georgian and a href=”http://local.seattlemag.com/article/best-oyster-palaces-and-raw-bars-sea…“Shuckers/a/p
pstrongemHotel bar/em/strongem: /emYes, The Terrace/p
pstrongemParking/em/strongem (cost per night):/em Self-parking: $37 for overnight stay; Valet: $47 for 5-24 hours/p
pstrongemProximity to Downtown Seattle/em/strongem: /emLocated in downtown Seattle/p
pstrongemQuick look:/em/strongem /emThis grand historic hotel is ideal for visitors who want to stay near tourist attractions, but away from all the bustle and foot traffic. Expect a quick and efficient check-in and rooms that are clean, spacious, bright and quiet. Rooms are also stocked with ample goodies: An umbrella, slippers, shoe shiner, lint brush, iron, safe, cotton balls and swabs, fresh flowers, sewing kit, nail care kit, mouthwash, robe and Rose 31 spa products./p
pstrongemimg src=”/sites/default/files/newfiles/terrace_fairmont.jpg” style=”vertical-align: middle;” height=”266″ width=”400″br/em/strongemThe Terrace Lounge/emstrongembrbrVibe/Ambiance: /em/strongIt’s on the fancier side, so if you’re hoping for a wild party, this isn’t your spot. However, it’s the perfect Seattle hotel for a relaxing and refined evening with a glass of bubbles. It also tends to be a spot for business travelers and you’ll likely be amid a wedding party (the post-reception parties have a tendency to hit the bar area, which can make it rather crowded and loud) if you’re staying on a Saturday night during popular knot-tying months./p
pstrongemOccupants/em/strongem: /emWhile ages range at this hotel, guests tend to be older, well-heeled and looking for a quiet and sophisticated place to stay./p
pstrongemLobby/em/strongem: /emGrand and inviting lobby with traditional decor and live piano music starting at 6 p.m. in The Terrace lounge Thursday through Sunday./p
pstrongemService/em/strongem: /emExcellent and attentive service throughout/p
pstrongemCleanliness/em/strongem: /emVery good/p
pstrongemimg src=”/sites/default/files/newfiles/fairmont_room.jpg” style=”vertical-align: middle;” height=”266″ width=”400″br/em/strongemA deluxe room/emstrongembrbrRoom size/decor/em/strongem: /emRoom size varies, though none are too small; Fairmont room is between 350 sq.ft. to 420 sq.ft.; Deluxe room is 430 sq.ft. Décor is stately without being stodgy./p
pstrongemBedding/em/strongem: /emDown pillows and duvets/p
pstrongemRobe and towel quality/em/strongem: /emTerry cloth robes and towels/p
pstrongemBath products/em/strongem: /ema href=”http://www.fairmontstore.com/productDetail.aspx?itemID=FM-302-LLcategory…” target=”_blank”Rose 31/a/p
pstrongemIn-room coffee/em/strongem:/em Keurig coffee maker and tea kettle. But we suggest skipping the in-room coffee and trekking down to the attached Parisian bakery and café a href=”http://local.seattlemag.com/article/belle-epicureans-coconut-cake“Belle Epicurean/a for an amazing espresso or morning cup./p
pstrongemimg src=”/sites/default/files/newfiles/fairmont_bathroom.jpg” style=”vertical-align: middle;” height=”266″ width=”400″br/em/strongemBathroom in a Fairmont room/emstrongembrbrKids/Pet services/em/strongem: /emSmall dogs and cats under 40 pounds welcome for $40 per pet/p
pstrongemOther amenities/em/strongem: /emAn umbrella, slippers, shoe shiner, lint brush, iron, safe, cotton balls and swabs, fresh flowers, sewing kit, nail care kit, mouthwash, robe and Rose 31 spa products./p
pstrongemWireless/em/strongem:/emstrong /strongWiFi is not free, unless you join The Fairmont’s a href=”https://www.fairmont.com/fpc/” target=”_blank”gratis President’s Club/a. $13.95 for registered guests; $15.28 for standard access; $26.23 for premium access/p
pstrongemSound-proofness/em/strongem: /emDespite being on the busy corner of Fourth and University, we heard no loud street noise at any point during our stay./p
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