Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Seattle · United States
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Character and identity
Behind an Italian Renaissance facade on a quiet downtown block, this 1924 grande dame has been brought confidently into the present by a 2021 Lázaro Rosa-Violán renovation that preserved its hand-painted ceilings and Jazz Age bones while warming the lighting and sharpening the arrival. The 450 rooms run to classic refinement: muted Pacific Northwest palettes, marble baths, Le Labo, and proper soaking tubs. The circular Olympic Bar is the social engine, The George handles seafood-forward brasserie cooking, Shuckers covers oysters, and Founders Club hides behind a bookshelf. Penelope & The Beauty Bar and a 42-foot indoor pool round out the wellness offer. Service is polished and old-school.
Who's it for
Best for:
Travellers who want a grand hotel that still functions as a city living room. Couples drawn to architecture and a great bar, design-literate guests who appreciate a thoughtful restoration, families (the kids' programme is genuinely charming), and business travellers who value a concierge that actually knows the city.
Should look elsewhere:
Anyone after a sleek, minimalist boutique or waterfront views will find this too traditional and too inland. The tucked-away location means afternoon rush hour effectively traps you out between 4 and 6 p.m., and the U-shaped driveway clogs at peak times.
Bottom line
The draw here is atmosphere: a properly restored 1924 landmark with one of the West Coast's best hotel bars and a lobby that doubles as Seattle's parlor. Book a corner king on an upper south-facing floor for the extra light and peekaboo Olympic Mountain views, time your returns around rush hour, and use the $10 housekeeping-skip credit at Olympic Bar.
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What this place offers
- Bar
- Gym
- Indoor pool
- Pet friendly
- Restaurants
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Restaurant
- Table service
