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The Fairmont Olympic HotelvsInn at the Market
Both hotels are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, The Fairmont Olympic Seattle ranks significantly better than Inn at the Market. The Fairmont Olympic Seattle is ranked #1 in Seattle with praise from 18 sources such as Lonely Planet, Gayot and Concierge.
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
Inn at the Market Concierge Fodor's Oyster Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Star Service
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86 Pine St., Seattle, WA 98101
From $189/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge "Seattle's bustling Pike Place Market is clogged with tourists, but this romantic hotel at its heart remains an oasis of calm."
Fodor's "From its heart-stopping views and comfortable rooms to the fabulous location and amazing fifth-floor deck perched above Puget Sound, this is a place you'll want to visit again and again." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Inn at the Market is one of Seattle's best-known, and most popular, hotels, in large part due to its unbeatable location." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Incredible Elliott Bay and Puget Sound vistas are the draw at this 70-room hotel (which, yes, sits right next to the famous Pike Place Market)." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This inn pampers guests in an enviable locale with panoramic views of the Olympic Range and Mount Rainier."
Rough Guide "If you want close proximity to Pike Place Market, this top-notch boutique spot is a good choice for its fine views of the market, city or bay, and its tasteful decor, free wi-fi and rooftop deck."
Star Service "Hovering above Seattle's famous open-air mercantile, this classic and classy inn offers a tranquil respite from the bustling crowds just outside." Full review
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The best bets are the Deluxe Water View rooms, but request a corner unit for the most satisfactory results.
Michelin Guide "Embraced within Pike Place Market complex. the inn features an ivy courtyard and fifth-floor deck overlooking Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains."
Gayot "This boutique hotel is hidden among the beloved shops and restaurants that make up the Pike Place Market."
BlackBook "Inn at the Market has sweeping views of Elliot Bay, room service from the acclaimed Cafe Campagne, tempur-pedic beds, and wet bars in every room."
