Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle

Seattle, USA

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The hotel

A landmark property ideally located in Downtown Seattle, The Fairmont Olympic Hotel is one of the city’s best loved luxury hotels. Recently renovated, this hotel offers nearly a century of luxury service standards, while melding classic elegance with mid-century modern room décor. The AAA 4 Diamond Georgian Restaurant serves delicious French-inspired Northwest Cuisine, in the exquisite surrounds of Seattle’s premier dining room. There’s live jazz on Friday and Saturday nights, and even an exclusive space where up to 12 guests can relax and enjoy their own private dinner party. If you fancy something slightly more casual, head to Shuckers Oyster Bar to sample some fresh premium quality seafood and local artisan microbrews. The authentic carved oak panelling and 1930s tin ceiling make the Shuckers experience all the more unique!

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

Located in downtown Seattle. Transfer time from Seattle airport: 35 minutes.

Hotel information

450 room and suites. All with air-conditioning, flat screen LCD TV, safe, alarm/clock radio, CD player, WiFi*, telephone, tea kettle, coffee maker, bathrobes, mini-bar, iron and board, and hairdryer. Deluxe Rooms with 1 king-size or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Executive Suites feature a bedroom with spacious ensuite bathroom and adjacent dressing area, separated from the living room by draped French doors. The living room is furnished with a loveseat and armchair. This suite offers 1 king-size bed and a sofabed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Deluxe Executive Suites have a larger living area with a loveseat, two armchairs and a well-equipped working desk. This suite offers 1 king-size bed and sofabed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

The Georgian Restaurant (French-inspired Northwest cuisine). Shuckers (serving fresh seafood), The Terrace Lounge (live music Thu–Sat). Penelope & The Beauty Bar. Health club and spa featuring a swimming pool, whirlpool, saunas and fitness area. Penelope & The Beauty Bar (treatments*). 24-hour room service*. Business centre. WiFi*. Babysitting services*. Gift shop. Laundry/dry-cleaning services*. Self-parking $37, valet parking $47, plus tax per night (both payable locally, subject to change).

Resort fee of $29 plus tax per room, per night, is applicable (payable locally, fee subject to change). 

Resort fee includes:- Complimentary WiFi access - Access to 7,000 international newspapers and magazines with the Press Reader application - In-room bottled water and coffee machine - Access to the health club, Peloton bikes, indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, yoga mats and sauna - Access to hotel BMW bikes - Daily sparkling wine masterclass - Toast at the George - Coffee credit at 4th Avenue Coffee House (up to $5 per night). Resort fee inclusions are subject to change and availability. 

*Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent option in Seattle

Aug 30, 2025 Jackthedog88 Baltimore, Maryland

Excellent location with impressive rooms and staff. We had a spacious suite on 9th floor. Gym is great with plenty of cardio options. A little light on strength training but awesome indoor pool. George restaurant was slow and food ok. Shuckers is excellent across the board
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely hotel - Very inconsistent service

Aug 19, 2025 Kevin E Centreville, Virginia

There is much to recommend this hotel. Location is perfect. Rooms are comfortable and furnished to a high standard. Public spaces are very well appointed. The pool area is modern and very enjoyable. It has everything to make it a 5 star hotel. Except the basic services that should be perfunctory couldn’t be counted on. In fairness, service in… Read more
There is much to recommend this hotel. Location is perfect. Rooms are comfortable and furnished to a high standard. Public spaces are very well appointed. The pool area is modern and very enjoyable. It has everything to make it a 5 star hotel. Except the basic services that should be perfunctory couldn’t be counted on. In fairness, service in the restaurant was friendly, efficient and professional. Two very early room service breakfasts were delivered right on time and as ordered. But the room lacked basic items (soap, shampoo, robe), and the concierge totally failed on a birthday request that was arranged and confirmed. Even an escalation to the executive level did not fix it. There are lots of nice hotels in Seattle at this price point. The Fairmont would absolutely be worth the stay, if they did a better job of getting the little things right. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Quality well located traditional Seattle hotel

Jul 21, 2025 Planeredrabbit

A proper hotel in an excellent location. Take the new $2 light rail to/from the airport and you are a 3 minute walk from the hotel (albeit uphill) when you arrive in the city. You can tell that the hotel is high quality with ‘proper’ well appointed rooms and a really solid quality feel. Only niggle is in your room you are provided a miniscule… Read more
A proper hotel in an excellent location. Take the new $2 light rail to/from the airport and you are a 3 minute walk from the hotel (albeit uphill) when you arrive in the city. You can tell that the hotel is high quality with ‘proper’ well appointed rooms and a really solid quality feel. Only niggle is in your room you are provided a miniscule 200ml box of water each day (that really doesn’t go far between 2 people and just looks cheap!) Read less
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Jul 13, 2025 cristinacS9418ZO

When we arrived at the front desk we were greeted by a wonderful smiling face and great personality , CAROLYN Crawford had the best welcome I ever had, thank you. The room was clean, beautiful and spacious. The coffee shop at the 4th street is a nice place to relax and enjoy the breakfast.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great professional experienced staff, with a smile. They go the extra mile.

Jun 30, 2025 Suzanne J Montreal, Canada

Extra credit i forgot to give to some very kind employees. i wrote my review already last week and i wanted to add how great all your staff are. i forgot to mention Eric from the Espresso Bar in the morning. so efficient and always great with us. also wanted to mention Darla and of course Mama from Shuckers. so professional and made… Read more
Extra credit i forgot to give to some very kind employees. i wrote my review already last week and i wanted to add how great all your staff are. i forgot to mention Eric from the Espresso Bar in the morning. so efficient and always great with us. also wanted to mention Darla and of course Mama from Shuckers. so professional and made our dinners so enjoyable outside and inside. we remembered all of them from years ago. they deserve credit for sure. thank you so much. Read less