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Willows LodgevsThe Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Willows Lodge and The Fairmont Olympic Seattle are both highly recommended by experts. On balance, The Fairmont Olympic Seattle ranks significantly higher than Willows Lodge. The Fairmont Olympic Seattle is ranked #1 in Seattle with approval from 18 sources such as Jetsetter, Travel + Leisure and Hideaway Report.
Willows Lodge
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14580 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072
From $194/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Timbers salvaged from a 19th-century warehouse are rustic counterpoints to sleek, modern design of this elegant spa hotel in the heart of Woodinville wine country." Full review
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If you can snag a reservation, dinner at the nearby Herbfarm restaurant is a must—book ahead as it can fill up fast.
Travel + Leisure "The 84 rooms are subtly done in salvaged timber and antique slate, and outfitted with Frette linens, fireplaces, and giant Jacuzzis for two." Full review
Star Service "In the Sammamish River Valley, this establishment is the only hotel in the region to rival the superb Bellevue Club, and its dining is just as good, if not better." Full review
Michelin Guide "Combining elegance and rusticity, The Willows is situated amid five acres of lush gardens in the Sammamish Valley near Seattle, and at the heart of Western Washington's wine country."
OysterUpscale
"The upscale Willows Lodge is a beautiful, 84-room resort in Woodinville Wine Country." Full review
Gayot "Located on Seattle's east side (meaning east of Lake Washington), surrounded by the wineries of the Woodinville Wine Country, this small, understated lodge is a true escape from the city."
Forbes Travel Guide "Set among the wineries of Woodinville, east of Seattle, Willows Lodge pairs luxury with Northwest rusticity." Full review
Michelin Guide "Willows Lodge’s location, on the eastern edge of the Seattle suburbs (not far from Microsoft’s hometown of Redmond) makes it an obvious choice for tech-industry corporate retreats" Full review
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
