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The Fairmont Olympic HotelvsThe Paramount Hotel
Both The Fairmont Olympic Seattle and The Paramount Hotel are recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Fairmont Olympic Seattle ranks significantly higher than The Paramount Hotel. The Fairmont Olympic Seattle scores 91 with accolades from 18 sources such as BlackBook, Star Service and Zagat.
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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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."
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
The Paramount Hotel Fodor's Star Service
Gayot
Not For Tourists Oyster
724 Pine St., Seattle, WA 98101
From $108/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's "Good value meets great location at this solid, comfortable boutique hotel." Full review
Star Service "The calm, conservative lobby has paneled accents and overstuffed sofas set around a prominently featured fireplace. The mood is cozy and comfortable." Full review
Gayot "This hotel may be a block from the Paramount Theatre, but some of the best entertainment can be found right in the lobby."
Not For Tourists "Fancy pants, just like the theatre."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Named after the nearby Paramount Theater, the upper-middle-range Paramount Hotel is a classy 146-room property ideally located in the heart of Seattle's downtown area." Full review
