The Fairmont Olympic HotelvsHotel 1000, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Both The Fairmont Olympic Seattle and Loews Hotel 1000, Seattle are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, The Fairmont Olympic Seattle ranks marginally higher than Loews Hotel 1000, Seattle. The Fairmont Olympic Seattle comes in at #1 in Seattle with endorsements from 18 sources such as Frommer's, Forbes Travel Guide and Lonely Planet.
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
Hotel 1000, LXR Hotels & Resorts Show All Reviews
1000 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
From $215/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Geared toward techie business travelers, Hotel 1000 is the most luxurious and one of the most technologically advanced hotels in Seattle." Full review
Concierge
"The predominant vibe may be one of a design-forward boutique hotel, but the technology is so advanced you'd swear Bill Gates was brought on as a consultant."
Oyster
Upscale
"This upscale hotel is located smack-dab in the heart of Downtown Seattle, within walking distance of major attractions like the Pike Place Market and the waterfront." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Pacific Northwest is honored in subtle ways throughout the space: dark greens, browns, and blues replicate the colors of the land and water." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"An upscale hotel in a great downtown location. Rooms feature fine Thai linens, two-person tubs, and state-of-the-art entertainment centers."
Star Service
"Some of the highlights here include a virtual golf course, a well-stocked spa and some of the most sophisticated accommodations in the state." Full review
Gayot
"Designed for business and leisure travelers, this hotel offers the best of both worlds, from sparkling wine on arrival to complimentary Wi-Fi and a virtual golf club for relaxation between meetings."
BlackBook
"Where to start? This hotel is geek's paradise."
Zagat
4.7
"This "chic", central Downtown boutique delivers "everything you desire", from "beautiful", "modern" quarters with floor-to-ceiling windows."
Not For Tourists
"Will make you feel like a thousand dollars."