Fairmont Olympic Hotel

Hotel in Seattle

Hotel★★★★4-star★ 4.5 (4698 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Opened: 1924
Rooms: 450
Floors: 12
Brand: Fairmont

Location Excellent location — 38 attractions within walking distance · near a station

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About

Set in Seattle, Fairmont Olympic Hotel is a hotel. On-site you'll find free Wi-Fi and wheelchair access. It sits close to Museum of Illusions and The Seattle Public Library - Central Library, about 0.2 km from Symphony. It holds an official 4-star rating and scores 4.5/5 across 4698 guest reviews.

Notable stay

The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, originally The Olympic Hotel, is a luxury hotel in downtown Seattle, Washington. A historic landmark, the hotel was built on the original site of the University of Washington's campus. The hotel opened in 1924, and in 1979, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. (via Wikipedia)

Architect: Bebb and GouldNational Register of Historic Places listed placeWikipedia →

What guests mention

friendly staff3

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Amenities

Free Wi-FiWheelchair access24h reception

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

Museum of Illusions0.2 km
The Seattle Public Library - Central Library0.2 km
Actual0.3 km
Seattle Art Museum0.3 km
Michael Birawer Gallery0.4 km
Seattle Presents0.5 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 370 places to eat🛒 3 supermarkets💊 9 pharmacies & clinics🚌 9 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Kenmore Air Seaplane Terminal (LKE) — 2.3 km → all hotels near LKE
Nearest station: Symphony — 0.2 km
Nearest beach: Pioneer Square Habitat Beach — 0.8 km
Driving: Drives on the right
Currency: USD
Power: Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Fairmont Olympic Hotel?

From Fairmont Olympic Hotel, the nearest station, Symphony, is about 0.2 km away; Kenmore Air Seaplane Terminal (LKE) is around 2.3 km away (straight-line distances).