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The Fairmont Olympic Hotel vs Ace Hotel Seattle

The Fairmont Olympic Seattle and Ace Hotel are both praised by expert writers. On balance, The Fairmont Olympic Seattle is preferred by most reviewers compared to Ace Hotel. The Fairmont Olympic Seattle has a TripExpert Score of 93 with praise from 18 sources such as Jetsetter, Gayot and DK Eyewitness.

The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
9 / 10
411 University St., Seattle, WA 98101
From $146 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Concierge 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 Fodor's
"Grand and stately... this old-world hotel personifies class and elegance." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"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 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 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.
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Ace Hotel Seattle
Ace Hotel Seattle
8 / 10
2423 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98121
From $75 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The Ace Hotel, in the heart of Belltown, is the city's hippest economy hotel." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Like its sister properties in Palm Springs, Portland, and New York, the 28 ultrahip rooms at Seattle's Ace exemplify high design on a small budget."
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This petite 28-room boutique in Belltown was the first hotel of the hipster-friendly Ace Hotels mini-chain, and it was designed with young, hip budget travelers in mind." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This hotel, situated in a historic building in the heart of Belltown, appeals to guests who prefer location over luxury."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A Seattle favourite with modern white minimalist rooms in the heart of Belltown."
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