The Fairmont Olympic Seattle, Seattle, Inconvenient

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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. Everyone was very friendly and helpful and did not act like you were an inconvenience when you needed assistance.

"Excellent service for outdated hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/5/2011 Vote

2. That's a bit of an inconvenience compared to the chains you probably stay at in other cities and expect outlets in the desk lamp or something.

"Business Traveler's Perspective " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/15/2011 Vote

3. That's a bit of an inconvenience compared to the chains you probably stay at in other cities and expect outlets in the desk lamp or something.

"Business Traveler's Perspective " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/15/2011 Vote

4. From a caliber of hotel such as the fairmont, I expected an upgrade or some other type of comp for the inconvenience, rather than a quick dismissal and a rollaway bed.

"Best bet if location is priority " Read full review on Expedia 9/8/2010 Vote

5. The rooms were very nice and the hotel was apologetic, however, no effort was made on their behalf to compensate or otherwise help us out for the inconvenience.

"Disappointed for a highly regarded hotel " Read full review on Expedia 9/1/2010 Vote

6. In the end, we saved money, had some wonderful experiences, and experienced only negligible inconvenience from not having a car.

"Classic Elegance and Great Location " Read full review on Expedia 8/11/2010 Vote

7. I suppose it is not surprising that the staff here are used to catering to their core business clientele and seem to view the weekend leisure guests as a necessary inconvenience.

"Not as advertised; hotel staff more interested in tips than service " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/10/2009 Vote

8. I'am in my late 30's , great shape and found an inconvenience.

"OMG this place needs to be updated in their rooms " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/12/2008 Vote