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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)

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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. Every time we stay in this property it seems to get better.

"Simply The Very Best Hotel In Seattle " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/20/2012 Vote

2. The $75 breakfast we had in our room was so bad we threw 3/4 of it out and went out to find something better to eat.

"Average at best " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/17/2012 Vote

3. We booked at The Fairmont Olympic and couldn't have made a better choice.

"Delightful! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/13/2012 Vote

4. There are cheaper sleeps and eats in Seattle but none better.

"Seattle's Best " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/9/2012 Vote

5. It doesn't get any better than this.

"Wonderful experience--exceptional service! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/6/2012 Vote

6. Went to Shuckers which is within the hotel and had fantastic oysters and even better oysters rockefeller.

"Great location, good service " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/2/2012 Vote

7. On our last day, we purchased some wonderful savoury and sweet pastries from the bakery downstairs as it is a far better alternative to airport/plane food.

"Location...Location...Location! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/31/2012 Vote

8. Since airport limos are flat rate, and since she then recommended that I take a metered cab if I wanted a flat rate, I thought she needed better training before staffing a concierge desk.

"A gorgeous old property marred by poorly trained staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/31/2012 Vote

9. You couldn't ask for anything to be better.

"Grand Old Lady " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/29/2011 Vote

10. Even better, the bed was segregated from the rest of the room by a panel that closed, so it could block sound even further - and all of this was just the 'standard' room - nothing fancy.

"Beautiful Hotel with Service to Match " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/10/2011 Vote