There is a reason this property gets a 5 diamond. There are probably better properties in terms of modern rooms but the reason this property is 5 diamond is because of the service. Recently stayed at Hong Kong Four Seasons and would say service at the Fairmont Olympic is on par if not better in terms of friendliness.

Rooms are good certainly above satisfactory and the best heritage Fairmont aside from the completely renovated Fairmont Peace. But expect a Heritage property and now a new hotel built in the last 5 year.

Only complaint could replace a few furniture pieces. No stains but some wear is visible.

Still my choice for Seattle.

A few years ago, I visited friends who were staying here and the whole hotel seemed shabby, the rooms small, and the service uninterested. I spent one night here and it was enough to turn my opinion around. The whole facility has been spruced up. Our standard king room was spacious enough for us to host another couple for a glass of wine. The bathroom was plenty big for two people to get ready, and the in-room amentiies were much improved since the last time I had been in a room. The pool and fitness center were fantastic. We ate breakfast downstairs and the food was delicious. The service we received in the whole facility was pleasant and professional without being pretentious. My only hesitations in giving a higher review are that 1) The wait time for room service was unacceptable (which is why we ended up going to the restaurant) and 2) We enjoyed an exceptional value at the special event/corporate rate we paid but I know I could find equally luxurious accomodations for less than the posted rate.

As much as I hate to say it my long time love affair with The Fairmont Olympic is over. I've really loved this beautiful historic hotel since the first time I stayed here, but after my last trip, we are breaking up. I had a room on the 2nd floor facing the street. It was so noisy it was unbearable. I went to the front desk in the morning and left a hand written note personally addressed to the guest relations manager. I left a business card and a cell phone number where I could be contacted. No one bothered to contact me. For my next trip, I'll choose a hotel with more concern for guest satisfaction.

I will say breakfast at the Georgian was delicious and the pool/spa are was fantastic (especially Dennise).

I stayed at the Faimont in Seattle. I reaaly liked the stuff and the way they treated me. The restaurant was very good, everybody was very helpfull. The frontdesk desk was fast and effcient and the hostess Donna at the Georgian was very nice.