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The Fairmont Olympic HotelvsThornewood Castle
Both The Fairmont Olympic Seattle and Thornewood Castle Inn and Gardens are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, The Fairmont Olympic Seattle scores significantly higher than Thornewood Castle Inn and Gardens. The Fairmont Olympic Seattle is ranked #4 in Seattle with recommendations from 14 sources including Zagat, Lonely Planet and Gayot.
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
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BlackBook
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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
Thornewood Castle Fodor's
Frommer's
8601 N. Thorne Lane S.W., Tacoma, WA 98498
From $275/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Meeting Rooms
- Conferences
Fodor's "Spread over four lush acres along beautiful American Lake, this...mansion built in 1908 has hosted two American presidents." Full review
Frommer's "There may not be any real castles in the United States, but this imposing 30,000-square-foot manor house, located a few miles south of Tacoma, sure comes close." Full review
