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The Fairmont Olympic HotelvsW Seattle
Both hotels are endorsed by experts. On balance, The Fairmont Olympic Seattle ranks significantly higher than W Seattle. The Fairmont Olympic Seattle has a TripExpert Score of 93 with approval from 18 sources like BlackBook, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
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
W Seattle
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1112 4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98101
From $127/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The W hotel chain has won plenty of national attention and devoted fans for its oh-so-hip accommodations, and here in the land of espresso and high-tech, the W is a natural." Full review
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Although the -09 and -02 "Cool Corner" rooms cost a bit more, they are worth requesting.
Concierge "Self-consciously hip—but never exuding a too-cool-for-you vibe—the W is a haven for the design-conscious."
Fodor's "The W Seattle is like an aging hipster... that said, it's still fun if you can get a good deal." Full review
Lonely Planet "The chain that brought style back to the hotel business is in Seattle in full glory." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Situated downtown within walking distance of Pike Place Market, this 26-story boutique hotel evokes a 21st-century European chic." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This sleek property attracts the hip, trendy, and well-heeled. It offers modern amenities, impeccable service, and signature ultra-comfortable beds."
Rough Guide "Stylish modern tower with a staff of beautiful people and smart rooms in high style."
Star Service "One of the most efficiently run design-hotels in the city, and its prowess as a conference magnate is unimpeachable given its unusually large size for a W." Full review
Gayot "This cosmopolitan hotel offers the seemingly requisite haute attitude to techies, hipsters and people who like to consider themselves part of the in-crowd."
BlackBook "W Hotels are fashion-forward, pet-friendly, and always the center of chic travelers' agendas. While all have recognizable features, all are distinct as well, catering to their specific locales."
