The Fairmont Olympic Seattle, Seattle, New

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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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1. I also had the pleasant experience of leaving two new Brooks Brothers shirts in the lobby by a chair.

"New favorite " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/21/2012 Vote

2. The hotel staff has the policy of calling guests by title rather than pretending to be your new best friend.

"New favorite " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/21/2012 Vote

3. An excellent gym including swimming pool with a very helpful and polite gym employee ( I cannot remember his name) Two remarks though: the carpet is now getting really old, a new carpet would really improve the overall experience.

"consistent good experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/15/2012 Vote

4. But the worst part was that my Entree, upon sending my plate back to the waiter, had to wait 3 hours to get my new Entree.

"Food allergy ignored! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/2/2012 Vote

5. It reminds me of a smaller version of the Waldorf Astoria in new York.

"Elegant Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/25/2012 Vote

6. The Fairmont Olympic is a beautifully refurbished older hotel of considerable elegance, located about 4 blocks from the Convention Center, two blocks from the new and spectacular Seattle Public Library, and three blocks from the Seattle Art Museum.

"Elegance in center city " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/10/2012 Vote

7. Before I could even say thanks, a new key was sent up from the front desk.

"Great service and a very nice room " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/6/2012 Vote

8. (Pegge)the room was in a newly renovated section 6 th floor room was everything you would expect in a 5 star hotel.

"TOP notch everything! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/30/2012 Vote

9. We spent two night over the new year hotel and were completely satisfied.

"Comfort, class and quality. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/11/2012 Vote

10. During our first three nights, our room was spacious with a newly renovated bathroom and large living area.

"Great Service, Ask for Renovated Room. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/5/2012 Vote