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W Seattle vs The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by experts. On balance, The Fairmont Olympic Seattle ranks significantly higher than W Seattle. The Fairmont Olympic Seattle has a TripExpert Score of 93 with approval from 18 sources like BlackBook, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
W Seattle
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
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1112 4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98101
From $127 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The W hotel chain has won plenty of national attention and devoted fans for its oh-so-hip accommodations, and here in the land of espresso and high-tech, the W is a natural."
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Although the -09 and -02 "Cool Corner" rooms cost a bit more, they are worth requesting.
Concierge
"Self-consciously hip—but never exuding a too-cool-for-you vibe—the W is a haven for the design-conscious."
Fodor's
"The W Seattle is like an aging hipster... that said, it's still fun if you can get a good deal."
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Lonely Planet
"The chain that brought style back to the hotel business is in Seattle in full glory."
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Travel + Leisure
"Situated downtown within walking distance of Pike Place Market, this 26-story boutique hotel evokes a 21st-century European chic."
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The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
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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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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."
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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.
