The Fairmont Olympic HotelvsMoore Hotel
The Fairmont Olympic Seattle and Moore Hotel are both rated very highly by professionals. Overall, The Fairmont Olympic Seattle ranks significantly better than Moore Hotel. The Fairmont Olympic Seattle ranks #1 in Seattle with endorsements from 18 publications like Oyster, Forbes Travel Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
Moore Hotel
1926 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
From $146/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Kitchenette
- Meeting Rooms
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Frommer's
"In a historic building 2 blocks from both Pike Place Market and the Belltown restaurant and nightlife district, the Moore is a decent downtown choice for young and adventurous travelers on a tight budget." Full review
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Ask for a room with a view of Puget Sound.
DK Eyewitness
"Simple, comfortable rooms, some with shared bathroom, in a great location two blocks from Pikes Peak Market. Free Wi-Fi."
Gayot
"Just two blocks from Pike Place Market, this historic hotel dates back to 1907. It is celebrated for more than just its status as a landmark lodge."
Oyster
Budget
"Located on a quieter block of downtown Seattle, this stylish two-pearl boutique hotel ... offers a variety of rooms." Full review
Not For Tourists
"A nice clean place, reasonably priced."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Old-world and a little moth-eaten, the Moore nonetheless has a friendly front desk and a prime location. If that doesn't swing you, the price should." Full review