The Fairmont Olympic Seattle, Seattle, Downside

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7th

Out of 267

The Fairmont Olympic Seattle	Average Price: $199 Check Rates

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411 University Street

Seattle, 98101 View map

5-Star Hotel Rank: 2 of 7
Average review rating: 4.41

OpinionWell Value Index: 5

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (1) , Expedia (65) , MyTravelGuide (4) , Priceline (41) , Travelocity (4) , TripAdvisor (534) , YahooTravel (33)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (2/5 issues found)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	Recent comments complained about parking fees.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. On the downside, there is no view, because all the buildings around it are much taller and block and view that there maybe was when it was built.

"Weekend at the Fairmont, Seattle. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/26/2012 Vote

2. The only downside is how the rooms are decorated.

"Nice hotel in a great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/2/2011 Vote

3. Only downside: parking is very expensive so try to forgo a car (or park in cheaper lots nearby).

"Fantastic Hotel, Great Service " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/7/2011 Vote

4. But the serious downside is the noise from the street traffic.

"Very noisy " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/27/2011 Vote

5. My only minor downside is they don't have coffee makers in the rooms and don't offer coffee service in the lobby.

"Love this hotel, except coffee " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/28/2010 Vote

6. Especially for families I could see it being a bit of a downside not having a more soundproof bedroom area so they could put little ones to bed and watch TV for a while without disturbing them too much.

"Wonderful service makes up for problems with sofabed " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/9/2009 Vote

7. However, the only downside to this wonderful hotel is the price.

"One of the best for a reason " Read full review on YahooTravel 7/18/2009 Vote

8. The only downside of this room is that a coffee maker is not included.

"Very nice hotel with good location. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/17/2009 Vote

9. The only downside to our stay was the beds which were old, soft and saggy and the old clunky television.

"Historical hotel with old world flair, top notch staff. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/6/2008 Vote

10. (The only downside is that it's expensive.

"A great high-end hotel " Read full review on YahooTravel 5/3/2004 Vote