Inn at LangleyvsThe Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, The Fairmont Olympic Seattle scores significantly higher than Inn at Langley. The Fairmont Olympic Seattle has a TripExpert Score of 90 with positive reviews from 14 sources such as oyster.com, Gayot and Fodor's.
Inn at Langley
400 First Street, Box 835, Langley, Whidbey Island, WA 98260
From $333/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Fodor's
"Ina a concrete-and-wood Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired structure, perching on a bluff above the beach just steps from the center of town." Full review
Zagat
4.2
"It's worth the "ferry ride to Whidbey Island" and this "intimate", clean-lined inn for chef Matt Costello's "fabulous" prix fixe Pacific NW dinners built with "local goodies"." Full review
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel 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
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
"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."
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
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