The Fairmont Olympic HotelvsPan Pacific Hotel Seattle
The Fairmont Olympic Seattle and Pan Pacific Seattle are both recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Fairmont Olympic Seattle scores slightly better than Pan Pacific Seattle. The Fairmont Olympic Seattle has a TripExpert Score of 93 with recommendations from 18 reviews like Not For Tourists, 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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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
Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle Show All Reviews
2125 Terry Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
From $169/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"Inside, the modern-organic decor strikes the right balance between high design and cushy comfort."
Fodor's
"Views of the Space Needle and Lake Union are one of the many perks at this stunning hotel, where the decor makes it feel full of light even during the gray Seattle winter." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This elegant, contemporary luxury hotel is an excellent choice for travelers with business in northern Belltown or South Lake Union." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Set farther north than the city’s other downtown hotels, this glittering high-rise is separate from the madding crowd." Full review
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Request a room with a view of Lake Union or of the skyline.
Rough Guide
"Affordable luxury with stylish boutique appointments in a smart modern tower, offering in-room HDTVs and free wi-fi, and a central location north of Belltown."
Star Service
"A 15-minute hike to Pike Street Market, this hotel is part of a large mixed-use development that includes three landmark towers.
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For the nominal increase in the tariff choose a Premium guest room.
Gayot
"Its 160 rooms feature European-style bathtubs, zebrawood and porcelain tile bathrooms, an entertainment center with flat screen TV and high-speed Internet access."
BlackBook
"Herman Miller chairs make work more comfortable, while personal steward service means the staff promises to take care of issues promptly without a lot of asking around."
Zagat
4.7
""It doesn't get more posh than this" rave fans of this "beautiful" Downtown tower, which offers Hirsch Bedner–designed rooms that are a "perfect blend of luxury and comfort"."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Set within Seattle’s 2200 Plaza in the South Lake Union neighborhood, Pan Pacific Seattle offers easy access to some of the city’s best landmarks." Full review