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The Woodmark Hotel and Still SpavsThe Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Fairmont Olympic Seattle is the choice of most professionals compared to Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa. The Fairmont Olympic Seattle has a TripExpert Score of 90 with praise from 14 reviews like Fodor's, Forbes Travel Guide and oyster.com.
The Woodmark Hotel and Still Spa
Frommer's
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Not For Tourists
Gayot
Star Service
Michelin Guide
1200 Carillon Point, Kirkland, WA 98033
From $161/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This resortlike hotel is so luxurious and in such a beautiful setting that it is the metro area's premier waterfront lodging -- and well worth the 20-minute drive from downtown Seattle." Full review
Fodor's "Daily boat tours, waterside views, and complimentary kayak usage make this Kirkland hotel on the shores of Lake Washington a great bet." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Set on Carillon Point overlooking Lake Washington, this 100-room property is a popular wedding and weekend getaway destination." Full review
Not For Tourists "Get married or watch someone else get married."
Gayot "Not only does this elegant hotel boast views of Lake Washington, it overlooks the Seattle skyline and the Olympic Mountains in the distance."
Star Service "Across the floating bridge from Seattle, 3 miles north of Bellevue...this small, chic hotel is well-suited for the businessperson who wants a dollop of northwestern flavor." Full review
Michelin Guide "Rooms and suites are spacious...a fine wine-centric restaurant and a charming living room bar make the Woodmark a self-contained experience, and the spa offers a full menu of day-spa services." Full review
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Concierge Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness Star Service
BlackBook
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
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
