The Fairmont Olympic HotelvsMarQueen Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, The Fairmont Olympic Seattle ranks significantly higher than MarQueen Hotel. The Fairmont Olympic Seattle is ranked #1 in Seattle with accolades from 18 reviewers such as Condé Nast Traveler, Gayot and The Telegraph.
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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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
MarQueen Hotel
600 Queen Anne Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98109
From $107/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"Patrons of the opera, ballet, and theater will enjoy being just blocks from Seattle Center and it's a quick walk to Belltown from this part of Queen Anne." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Queen Anne neighborhood’s stately hotel provides a wonderful alternative to the area’s chain motels and hotels."
Star Service
"This hotel offers old-fashioned hospitality and old-world charm to couples, families and business travelers alike. Little changes here from year to year, with the exception of a few staffers." Full review
Michelin Guide
"In a 1918 building in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood, north of downtown, the MarQueen is the meeting place for Old World charm and modern comfort."
Gayot
"Located in a historic 1918 building that once served as the Seattle Engineering School, it has a traditional ambience that suits its surroundings."
Oyster
Budget
"Situated in Seattle’s Lower Queen Anne district, within easy walking distance of Key Arena and the Seattle Center, this hotel is best suited to travelers who appreciate historic boutique hotels." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Shabby-chic vintage at a decent price."
Frommer's
"Each room is a really small apartment with separate kitchenette and a small living area separated from the sleeping area. The furnishings are comfortable period reproductions." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A classic old-school apartment building... the neighborhood is an under-visited gem, handy to various attractions." Full review