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The Fairmont Olympic HotelvsFour Seasons Hotel Seattle

Both The Fairmont Olympic Seattle and Four Seasons Hotel Seattle are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, The Fairmont Olympic Seattle is preferred by most writers compared to Four Seasons Hotel Seattle. The Fairmont Olympic Seattle has a TripExpert Score of 93 with approval from 18 reviews like DK Eyewitness, Condé Nast Traveler and Frommer's.

The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
9/10
411 University St., Seattle, WA 98101
From $146/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Concierge 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 Fodor's
"Grand and stately... this old-world hotel personifies class and elegance." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"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 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 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 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."
Zagat Zagat
4.5
"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 Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Fairmont Olympic Hotel brings grand tradition and pampering service to downtown Seattle." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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 Afar Magazine
"The building that is now the Fairmont Olympic was once the original campus of the University of Washington." Full review
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Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
9/10
99 Union Street, Seattle, WA
From $500/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The vibe here isn't pretentious, but it's certainly not laid-back either: guests seem to know that they're in for a real treat." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"It’s hard to go wrong with this top luxury hotel that has, arguably, some of the best views in the city." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"In a superb location for both business and leisure travelers, this hotel shares the top of Seattle's luxury heap with the more traditional Fairmont. " Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Overlooking Elliott Bay and Puget Sound, this Four Seasons features 147 rooms (including thirteen suites), with ten of its 21 floors dedicated to private residences."
BlackBook BlackBook
"The new Four Seasons Seattle is a temple of mod inspiration, from the crystals in the fireplace to the clean lines of the lobby furniture."
Zagat Zagat
4.7
"You'll feel "pampered the moment you walk into" this "lovely," "luxury" Downtown "old glory"."
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Seattle’s Four Seasons Hotel is a sophisticated, urbane retreat housed in a modern glass tower close to the Seattle Art Museum." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This is one of the newest luxury hotels in Seattle, and it boasts a superb location adjacent to Pike Place Market and across the street from the Seattle Art Museum." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Housed in a U-shaped, 21-story tower, this "northwest contemporary" property is in a "fine location near Pike Place Market."" Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
World's Best Hotels
"The Four Seasons hotel has a discreet side-street entrance leading to a lobby with sweeping views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains." Full review
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