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The Fairmont Olympic HotelvsSheraton Grand Seattle
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, The Fairmont Olympic Seattle ranks significantly higher than Sheraton Seattle Hotel. The Fairmont Olympic Seattle comes in at #1 in Seattle with endorsements from 18 reviewers such as Forbes Travel Guide, Oyster and Fodor's.
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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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
Sheraton Grand Seattle
Frommer's Oyster DK Eyewitness Star Service
Gayot Zagat
Lonely Planet Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
1400 Sixth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
From $111/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This hotel, with 1,258 rooms, is the largest in Seattle, and it is evident as soon as you arrive that big conventions are big business here." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Mammoth in size (1,258 rooms), and neutral in charm, the Sheraton capitalizes on its ultimate draw: location, location, location." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Head for The Daily Grill Bar for delicious hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, Washington state’s award-winning wines, martinis, and plasma TVs for sports and news."
Star Service "In the heart of the city...this colossal hotel, Seattle's largest, is synonymous with conventions, and it's no wonder it is next to the convention center." Full review
Gayot "This hotel's proximity to the Washington State Convention and Trade Center, and its role as a premier meeting hotel in its own right, help assure that the large lobby is always abuzz with activity."
Zagat4.2
"A "great hotel for business travel", this "large", "classy" Downtown tower has "some of the largest conference spaces in town" and "beautiful", "well-appointed" rooms and suites."
Lonely Planet "As you'd expect, given the location, the hotel gets lots of business from conventioneers."
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Afar Magazine "The Sheraton’s Gingerbread Village might just be Seattle’s sweetest holiday attraction." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Big rooms, beautiful views, and an unbeatable location, at the right price." Full review
