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When the property now known as The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle debuted in the Roaring Twenties, it marked the arrival of the Pacific Northwest – until then, hotels of that caliber were found east of Chicago. It hosted countless galas, debutante balls and presidential visits – JFK stayed here in 1961 – and, in 1979, joined the ranks of the National Register of Historic Places. Italian Renaissance architecture and Old World style meld into a centrally located Seattle landmark that hosts a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning restaurant and one of the city's oldest oyster bars.
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle
411 University Street
Seattle, Washington
98101
Nearest Airport: SEA
Our stay at the Fairmont Hotel in Seattle was fabulous! It was made even better because of the kindness & generosity of Lieu from the front desk! His humor added to our wonderful front desk experience! He listened carefully and noted our needs during our stay! I would highly recommend a stay at the Fairmont Hotel while in Seattle!
Getaway610558 - Clarksburg, Maryland
Beautiful hotel with great lobby area and food options. Lieu at the Front desk was wonderful and helpful throughout our stay. Would come back again.
Brad G
Great downtown location and perhaps one of the finest historical hotels in operation in the city. They have maintained the old world charm of the hotel within the main lobby. The restaurant is updated yet still a gem. My room was large, clean and well-appointed. The food at the conference was excellent as was the breakfast at the restaurant which we sampled outside of the conference that we attended. Rooms were quiet and the service top-notch. Highly recommend.
Joe B
I had a wonderful stay at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. The room was exceptional - with a very comfortable bed and nicely appointed room with excellent amenities. I also loved seeing the history aspects of this classic hotel - so refreshing compared to newer standardized hotels. Literally, the University of Washington started right there. But the highlight of my stay was the outstanding service by incredible staff. Everyone was just so genuinely nice, I felt as if I was a guest in someone's home rather than "just a hotel guest." It's obvious that these folks truly care about the guest experience and are empowered by management to go the extra mile. Kudos also to Pauline, an incredibly nice manager whom I interacted with in passing regarding Seattle and local info. She was beyond kind and provided some fantastic suggestions to make our Seattle visit very memorable. Definitely hope to be back sometime soon. And I will absolutely recommend the Fairmont Olympic Hotel to friends and colleagues when they visit in the future. Thank you so much for a great stay!
FairmindedTraveler - Denver, Colorado
My favorite hotel in Seattle. Centrally located, historic building with beautifully appointed rooms. Cheery staff is always welcoming. I feel like I'm walking into a comfortable old friend every time I stay.
margaret l
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