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The Fairmont Olympic HotelvsAce Hotel Seattle
The Fairmont Olympic Seattle and Ace Hotel are both praised by expert writers. On balance, The Fairmont Olympic Seattle is preferred by most reviewers compared to Ace Hotel. The Fairmont Olympic Seattle has a TripExpert Score of 93 with praise from 18 sources such as Jetsetter, Gayot and DK Eyewitness.
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
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411 University St., Seattle, WA 98101
From $146/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge "Located in a 12-story Italian Renaissance–style building, the centrally located Fairmont is one of the most luxurious hotels in Seattle."
Fodor's "Grand and stately... this old-world hotel personifies class and elegance." Full review
OysterUpscale
"It has a grand lobby with architecture that evokes the 1920s (the hotel opened in 1924), an impressive clientele list that includes JFK, and one of the oldest oyster bars in the city." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Pacific Northwest’s only fivediamond establishment, this landmark hotel has treated guests with the utmost elegance and personalized service since it opened in 1924."
Star Service "It offers standout service, fine dining, extraordinary traditional surroundings and commendable accommodations. " Full review
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Note: Guests can avoid paying expensive Internet charges by joining Fairmont's member program free of charge.
BlackBook "Drink tea under ornate crystal chandeliers at The Georgian, walk up and down the grand mahogany staircase, and feel like royalty sitting in the Fairmont's grand European lobby."
Zagat4.5
"The "grande dame of Downtown", this "stately" Italian Renaissance "landmark" "takes you back to a different, refined era" with "unbeatable" service and "spacious", "elegant" rooms."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Fairmont Olympic Hotel brings grand tradition and pampering service to downtown Seattle." Full review
Travel + Leisure "If your preferred aesthetic is grande dame rather than high design, this historic property—which has hosted black-tie galas since 1924—is your only choice in Seattle." Full review
Afar Magazine "The building that is now the Fairmont Olympic was once the original campus of the University of Washington." Full review
Ace Hotel Seattle
Frommer's Concierge Oyster DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Fodor's Star Service
Michelin Guide BlackBook Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
2423 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98121
From $75/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The Ace Hotel, in the heart of Belltown, is the city's hippest economy hotel." Full review
Concierge "Like its sister properties in Palm Springs, Portland, and New York, the 28 ultrahip rooms at Seattle's Ace exemplify high design on a small budget."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This petite 28-room boutique in Belltown was the first hotel of the hipster-friendly Ace Hotels mini-chain, and it was designed with young, hip budget travelers in mind." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This hotel, situated in a historic building in the heart of Belltown, appeals to guests who prefer location over luxury."
Rough Guide "A Seattle favourite with modern white minimalist rooms in the heart of Belltown."
Fodor's "The Ace is a dream come true for both penny-pinching hipsters and folks who appreciate unique minimalist decor." Full review
Star Service "Geared to the hip young voyager with a tolerance for small accommodations and communal baths...and kitchens—the complimentary earplugs and condoms in the welcome kit are a fun touch." Full review
Michelin Guide "Ace Seattle is located in the heart of Belltown, near downtown and within walking distance of the Seattle Center."
BlackBook "Design-driven boutique crashpad rocks hotel fanatics, chic travelers' (vintage argyle) socks."
Afar Magazine "Ace Hotels—whose growing brand epitomizes a cool, unfussy, überhip hotel stay—debuted at this site in 1999, and it has become a kind of template for the company’s trademark style." Full review
