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The Fairmont Olympic Hotel vs The Paramount Hotel

Both The Fairmont Olympic Seattle and The Paramount Hotel are recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Fairmont Olympic Seattle ranks significantly higher than The Paramount Hotel. The Fairmont Olympic Seattle scores 91 with accolades from 18 sources such as BlackBook, Star Service and Zagat.

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 Paramount Hotel
The Paramount Hotel
7 / 10
724 Pine St., Seattle, WA 98101
From $108 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Good value meets great location at this solid, comfortable boutique hotel." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"The calm, conservative lobby has paneled accents and overstuffed sofas set around a prominently featured fireplace. The mood is cozy and comfortable." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This hotel may be a block from the Paramount Theatre, but some of the best entertainment can be found right in the lobby."
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Fancy pants, just like the theatre."
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Named after the nearby Paramount Theater, the upper-middle-range Paramount Hotel is a classy 146-room property ideally located in the heart of Seattle's downtown area." Full review