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The Fairmont Olympic HotelvsStaypineapple, Watertown, University District
The Fairmont Olympic Seattle and Watertown Hotel - A Staypineapple Hotel are both rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, The Fairmont Olympic Seattle ranks significantly higher than Watertown Hotel - A Staypineapple Hotel. The Fairmont Olympic Seattle has a TripExpert Score of 93 with approval from 18 sources like Jetsetter, Forbes Travel Guide and Oyster.
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
Staypineapple, Watertown, University District
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4242 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
From $108/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Only blocks from the University of Washington, this beautifully designed hotel is definitely well placed for a trendy clientele." Full review
Fodor's "Free parking and Wi-Fi, freshly baked cupcakes, shuttle service to Downtown and elsewhere, and creative amenities make this University District hotel a great deal." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Essentially a hotel catering to students and their parents, Watertown boasts non-smoking premises, complimentary breakfasts, loaner bicycles, and a free shuttle to select attractions."
BlackBook "Airy, glassy rooms with great views of Lake Union and the downtown skyline."
Zagat4.2
"Admirers of this "modern" University District boutique that's "convenient to UW" praise its outstanding, "knowledgeable" service and "beautiful", light-filled quarters."
Not For Tourists "A very fine hotel that sweetens the deal with lobby cupcakes."
Gayot "With its vibrant, colorful atmosphere and generous use of natural light, this hotel offers a refreshing stay in the University District."
Lonely Planet "Bare concrete and high ceilings in the lobby make it seem stark and museum-like, but that translates to spacious and warmly furnished rooms." Full review
