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The Fairmont Olympic Hotel vs The Edgewater Hotel

Both properties are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Fairmont Olympic Seattle ranks slightly better than The Edgewater, A Noble House Hotel. The Fairmont Olympic Seattle scores 93 with approval from 18 reviewers including Concierge, Not For Tourists and Forbes Travel Guide.

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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The Edgewater Hotel
The Edgewater Hotel
8 / 10
2411 Alaskan Way, Pier 67, Seattle, WA 98121
From $229 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The Edgewater is Seattle's only true waterfront hotel, and despite the urban setting, it manages to capture the feel of a classic Northwest wilderness retreat." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Edgewater's upscale lodge-style decor seems far more appropriate for Seattle than the bland luxury you get at most of the city's newer hotels."
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Ask for a room facing the water—they're a bit more expensive but have larger bathrooms and sliding doors that open to incredible views.
Fodor's Fodor's
"The hotel has fallen short on visitor satisfaction of late, and guests looking for luxury should probably head to the Four Seasons or Hotel 1000." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"With its self-consciously hearty, rustic interiors—all log and pine furniture, checks and tartans, river stones and slate—the Edgewater takes the Pacific Northwest-lodge motif to the nth degree." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"All rooms combine luxury with Pacific Northwest charm. Features include handcrafted pine furniture, river rock fireplaces, Ralph Lauren bedding... and in-room Starbucks coffee service."
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