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Cecil Bacon ManorvsThe Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, The Fairmont Olympic Seattle scores significantly higher than Bacon Mansion. The Fairmont Olympic Seattle comes in at #4 in Seattle with endorsements from 14 sources such as Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Zagat.
Cecil Bacon Manor
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Gayot
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
959 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102
From $139/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Breakfast included
- Baggage storage
Frommer's "Located on a shady stretch of Broadway, 2 blocks beyond Capitol Hill's busy commercial area, the inn combines a quiet residential feel with proximity to a... shopping and dining scene." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This 1909 Edwardian Tudor mansion exudes elegance with original carved wood trim, 3,000- crystal chandelier, marble fireplaces, and a remarkable library."
Rough Guide "Eleven elegant rooms and suites in a grand 1909 Tudor Revival structure."
Gayot "Manicured gardens and a patio with a fountain surround this Tudor mansion, which sits pretty on a leafy street near Volunteer Park."
Fodor's "Serene and traditional, this 1909 Tudor home is surrounded by opulent gardens and is near both Volunteer Park and Broadway—and it also has two suites that welcome children and/or pets." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A 1909 Tudor mansion whose imposing exterior belies the quirky charm of its friendly hosts." Full review
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Concierge Fodor's
Oyster DK Eyewitness
Star Service
BlackBook
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
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
