We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
Free Newsletter

Interested in The Fairmont Olympic Seattle and Seattle?

We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for The Fairmont Olympic Seattle and Seattle each week.

The Fairmont Olympic Seattle


411 University St., Seattle, WA 98101
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Italian Renaissance-style Hotel located in heart of the business district, 1 block from Fifth Avenue Theatre.
Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
Check Rates and Availability: $319 Avg. Price
mm/dd/yyyy mm/dd/yyyy
Check Rates
Opens one window for each offer. Please disable pop-up blockers.

TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Based on 111 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4 based on 88 reviews Rooms
    • 4.5 based on 87 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 86 reviews Value
    • 4.5 based on 86 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 17 reviews Pool

Reviews of The Fairmont Olympic Seattle

( 21-30 of 111 )
5 of 5 stars
silverdale
Jun 9, 2008

We've lived in the Seattle area all our lives and this hotel is an original classic I've always wanted to stay at. We finally splurged and spent a night here and it was perfect in every way! This is an old hotel but immaculent & pristine! The lobby area is gorgeous, with incredible, winding staircases to an upper loggia surrounding... more

May 23, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We had a wonderful stay at the Fairmont. The location and service are second to none. You are within walking distance to Pike's Place Market and many other great attractions in Seattle. The concierge staff can not do enough for you. The beautiful lobby is a great place to have a cocktail before heading out to dinner. The hotel restaurant,... more

4 of 5 stars
Spokane, Washington
May 12, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

My family and I stayed in two connecting rooms on the 8th floor for two nights. One of the toilets didn't work and it took several calls to the maintenance department to get somebody to fix it. In the other room, one of the air conditioning vents made a loud whistling sound that never seemed to go away. (We wound... more

Apr 21, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We booked in for a one-night stay at the Olympic after I had minor surgery in Seattle. Full disclosure here- I work in a hotel myself (not a Fairmont), so I am inclined to be forgiving of little things that go wrong; and we are low-maintenance travellers anyway so our needs are quite basic. That said, we greatly enjoyed every... more

2 of 5 stars
Kamloops, BC
Apr 11, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I had extremely high hopes of this "Landmark" hotel and its reputed five diamond status but unfortunately All of the 5 diamond image fell apart in a 24 hrs: Some of the main problems that we had were: - the room was very dusty. Under the cooling unit, you could see layers of dust -the bathroom phone was so dirty... more

4 of 5 stars
Los Angeles
Mar 23, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

The rooms are fabulous...very "Fairmont" great beds, big bathrooms and large sleeping rooms. more

5 of 5 stars
waldkirchen
Mar 17, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

Perfect and very consistent 5 star experience. Particularly the staff performed without any glitches. You have to like the classical ambiente though. more

3 of 5 stars
Edmonton, Alberta (Canada)
Mar 16, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

I will have to admit, this hotel is well over rated, especially for the price. I am quite surprised every one reviews it as if its as fancy as staying in one of the Las Vegas 4 or 5 star hotels or better. In Las Vegas, this hotel would be considered a 3 star. The lobby is one of the... more

5 of 5 stars
Atlanta, Georgia
Feb 11, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

If I had to rate this hotel and staff on a scale of 1 to 10, I'm giving it a 20. Excellence in EVERYTHING. Hoorah. It's worth every penny spent. I'll certainly be back. more

Nov 14, 2007
3/4 found this review helpful

Having spent the previous night in the W across the street, this hotel was a complete opposite in terms of it's furnishings. The candid photos (by others) do a great job in displaying the traditional classic floral decoration of the rooms, with comfy sofas in lieu of trendy cushion seats. All the usual amenities that you would expect from this... more

Reviews of The Fairmont Olympic Seattle

( 21-30 of 111 )
Travelers Who Viewed This Property Also Viewed
*Average price
Write Your Own Hotel Review
Been to The Fairmont Olympic Seattle? Share your experiences!

Do You Own The Fairmont Olympic Seattle?

TripAdvisor has free and easy resources to help you enhance your listing and promote your property.

The Fairmont Olympic Seattle Also Known As

Address: 411 University St., Seattle, WA 98101