The Fairmont Olympic Hotel vs Arctic Club Hotel
The Fairmont Olympic Seattle and The Arctic Club Seattle - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel are both rated highly by expert writers. Overall, The Fairmont Olympic Seattle scores significantly better than The Arctic Club Seattle - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. The Fairmont Olympic Seattle has a TripExpert Score of 93 with approval from 18 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
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."
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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."
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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. "
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Note: Guests can avoid paying expensive Internet charges by joining Fairmont's member program free of charge.
Arctic Club Hotel
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700 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
From $154 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Though its central location makes the Arctic Club ideal year-round, in summer you can stroll the waterfront, just five blocks from the hotel."
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"Such attention to detail, paired with equally attentive staff, makes the hotel warm and welcoming."
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Star Service
"This is one of Doubletree's most intriguing properties to date and the polar opposite of its 800-room sibling near the airport. It has an upscale twist that makes a great first impression."
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Zagat
4.3
"There's "no better place to kick off an expedition" than this "unique" turn-of-the-century Downtown chain outpost."
Frommer's
"Today the Arctic Club Seattle is one of the prettiest historic buildings in Seattle and should be your first choice if you enjoy staying in historic hotels."
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Be sure to sneak a peek inside the Northern Lights Dome Room, a grand hall with original frescoes, a stained-glass ceiling, and lots of ornate plasterwork and gilding.