The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle

I’m an ALL member. Beautiful hotel - what you would expect from a Fairmont - stunning lobby. I booked a 1 bed king suite which when I booked described clearly it had a pull out sofa bed. It did not. We travelled with our son so needed a place for him to sleep. When we addressed this with the front desk they said something about how some of these suites don’t have pull out sofas. It seemed confusing. They did try to rectify this by bringing in a roll away bed which did the trick but took up our living space and also took a while to get this completed. After a bit of conversation, I was given a food credit of $100. Where they missed the mark was at check in. It is my 45th birthday (today, July 5) and I was asked when checking in what brought me to Seattle. I told them this was our reason of stay. I’ve stayed at Fairmonts around the world and frequently through the hotels in Vancouver where I stay for work often. I’m always treated well there with little extras like a couple chocolates or event a bottle of wine for no specific reason. Always a hand written card in my room. The Fairmont Olympic missed an important opportunity to do something special for me which (sorry) should be fully expected of a premium hotel brand to do - it costs them nothing to do this.

★★★★★ 4.5/5 We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel but not sure if we would stay here again. One of the things we appreciated most was the hotel’s history and character. Originally opened in 1924, it has a timeless elegance that’s difficult to find in newer luxury hotels. The grand lobby and classic architecture make it feel special from the moment you walk in. And even enjoying sitting in the bar is fun! Before arriving, we emailed the hotel to request an upgrade, and Delia kindly accommodated us. We were upgraded to a high-floor room with a sitting area and couch, which made the stay even more comfortable. We truly appreciated the gesture. We booked through American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts, and the benefits added tremendous value. We enjoyed the welcome champagne, the sparkling wine tasting, the $100 dining credit, and an excellent breakfast at The George. Justin provided outstanding service at breakfast. The wellness facilities were another highlight. The indoor pool was excellent, and the complimentary razors in the locker room were a thoughtful touch. The hot tub was a bit hotter than our preference but still enjoyable. A special thank you to Ayden, who greeted us warmly upon arrival and was consistently friendly, professional, and welcoming throughout our stay. There were a few areas that could be improved. The minibar completely occupies the refrigerator, so there is no room to store medication. We were told there would be a $15 charge to refrigerate my wife’s medicines. We also experienced some confusion regarding our 4:00 p.m. late checkout. We were initially told our room keys would remain active, then advised they needed to be reprogrammed, and ultimately found ourselves locked out after using the pool. It was only a minor inconvenience. The room also stayed much warmer than expected overnight. Even with the thermostat set to 65°F, it remained quite warm, making it difficult to sleep comfortably. The “blackout curtains” also allowed more light into the room than we would have preferred, and the reason why I might not stay here again. One very minor suggestion: the hairdryer in the health club locker room could be upgraded. It has a really short cord. Finally, checkout was extremely busy with a long line at the front desk. Fortunately, we were able to complete checkout by text message, which was convenient and appreciated. Overall, this is a beautiful historic hotel with excellent service, great amenities, and outstanding Fine Hotels + Resorts benefits. With a few operational improvements, it would be an easy five-star experience. We would definitely return.

10/10, I would highly recommend this hotel for both short and long stays. The building is beautiful, and the rooms are spacious, comfortable, and well presented. We had breakfast included with our stay, and it was excellent every morning, fresh, delicious, and with a great variety of options. Throughout our stay, Lieu was incredibly helpful with all of our questions and requests. He was friendly, professional, and went out of his way to assist us, including arranging to store our luggage before and after checkout, which we really appreciated. The hotel was consistently spotless, the rooms were quiet, and the overall service was outstanding. We had a fantastic experience and would definitely stay here again.

Everything about this hotel was beautiful, until I crawled into bed. The sheets were 100% polyester and very pilled (like over the top ratty with little balls and stitching ripping out of pillow cases). The plastic bedsheets makes this a hard pass for future stays. Other than that issue, the room was clean and the pool/gym was a highlight. If you don't mind polyester sheets, then this is a great option for you. I would have given this hotel 5 stars for it's location (close proximity to great museums, Pike Place Market, Space Needle, and so many other beautiful, easily walkable attractions. Please someone fix the bedsheets and go back to cotton or linen for the price. We paid just under $1k to stay here for one night and the sheets ruined it for me.

One of the worst Fairmonts Iv ever stayed in. Exceptionally rude lady on the reception staff. Will be cancelling my upcoming reservation with them. Property is very nice.