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The Fairmont Olympic HotelvsStaypineapple, Hotel FIVE, Downtown Seattle
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Fairmont Olympic Seattle scores significantly higher than Hotel FIVE - A Staypineapple Hotel. The Fairmont Olympic Seattle is ranked #1 in Seattle with endorsements from 18 reviews including Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Afar Magazine.
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
Staypineapple, Hotel FIVE, Downtown Seattle Star Service
Gayot Afar Magazine
Not For Tourists
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
2200 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
From $97/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service "Art and design lovers will strike gold at this quirky independent, which offers plenty of creative decor in both public areas and guest rooms." Full review
Gayot "Boasting 'as much personality as Seattle itself,' Hotel FIVE Seattle is a stylish, urban hotel located downtown near Emerald City hot spots."
Afar Magazine "On the former site of a nondescript Ramada Inn, Hotel Five opened in 2011 as a friendly, cheap-chic property that’s lighter on the wallet than nearby downtown options." Full review
Not For Tourists "Ultra-modern hotel with reportedly thin walls."
Frommer's "A former Ramada Inn with completely reimagined decor, Hotel Five is a (usually) reasonably priced and conveniently located choice." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This conveniently located hotel is close to Belltown, downtown and Seattle Center, and parking is comparatively cheap." Full review
