The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle

We enjoyed our stay at the Fairmont although it was incredibly busy on all fronts. The location is excellent a quick walk to restaurants, shops and waterfront. The building is very glamorous and uniquely decorated it has many wonderful features. Rooms - we booked a one bedroom suite which was spacious and comfortable. Bathroom - Our only gripe was with the shower over the bath especially when you’re older without any railings or handles to hang onto. The water pressure was pretty awful too. Breakfast- having to queue up every morning is incredibly frustrating especially when you’re told it’s going to be a 30 minute wait. As a guest it’s the last thing you want to do hang around waiting for a table. Bar - beautiful bar with a lovely atmosphere and ambience however trying to get a seat was problematic at all times. It’s a shame the hotel was so busy as it then becomes annoying and frustrating taking away any enjoyment.

We absolutely loved our stay at this hotel! The location was perfect — we were able to do everything on foot, which made our trip so enjoyable. The hotel is ideally located right next to the market, the aquarium, and very close to where you take the boat. We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better location to enjoy the city! The rooms were beautiful, very comfortable, and everything was perfectly functional. You can tell a lot of thought went into making the stay easy and enjoyable. The kids absolutely loved it and felt comfortable right away. We also had breakfast at the hotel restaurant on our first morning, and it was excellent! Great food, lovely atmosphere, and impeccable service. And last but definitely not least, the staff truly made all the difference: warm, welcoming, and always so kind… they really made us feel at home from the very first moment. What a wonderful team! Overall, it was a wonderful experience from beginning to end, and we would definitely stay here again!

Sonny and Pauline and the Fairmont staff, I wanted to sincerely thank you for making my birthday celebration at The Fairmont Olympic such a memorable and meaningful experience. The thoughtfulness in sending the fruit and cake to my room was incredibly kind and truly appreciated. Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers and birthday card. Sonny, the extra touch of writing the birthday wishes in Arabic meant so much to me, Pauline your name in Arabic was such a personal touch and made the card even more meaningful. The level of hospitality you guys gave me was beyond expectations. The dinner at The George was delicious. Daniel and Ayob were great with us. The birthday dessert was beautiful and the cappuccino Daniel made was perfect! Hotel experience like this are what make a stay unforgettable, and I’m truly grateful for the kindness your hotel staff has shown me. Thank you again for making my birthday so special. Sincerely, Rawhia Husein

This is an amazing hotel. Very beautiful and classic. Came for a weeks vacation and extended for another 6 days. All facilities at the hotel were amazing and very close to Pike Place and The Waterfront. Also short ride on The Monorail to Seattle Center. Above all was the hotel itself and people that work there. From people that opened the front door for me everyday, checked me in, got my coffee in the morning, took care of my extended stay and served me at the bar. I will be returning as my number one place to stay in Seattle.

The hotel is gorgeous, but front desk staff member-Christian really is an asset who enhances the reputation of this icon