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Fairmont Olympic Hotel

411 University Street
Rated 8.8 in 519 reviews

The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle, United States, is a landmark destination that combines timeless elegance with a central location. Situated in the heart of the city, this iconic hotel provides convenient access to many of Seattle's popular attractions, including the bustling Pike Place Market, the stunning Seattle waterfront, and the famous Space Needle.

Built in 1924, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel is renowned for its classical architecture and luxurious ambiance. The hotel's design features Italian Renaissance-inspired details, showcasing an exquisite blend of historical charm and modern amenities. Upon stepping into the grand lobby, guests are greeted by elegant chandeliers, plush furnishings, and an inviting atmosphere that reflects the hotel's storied past.

The guest accommodations offer a comfortable and elegant retreat with a variety of room options to suit different needs. Amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, plush bedding, and flat-screen televisions ensure a pleasant stay. The Fairmont Olympic Hotel is also home to several dining options, including a flagship restaurant that offers a seasonal menu featuring locally-sourced ingredients.

For those seeking relaxation, the hotel offers a well-equipped fitness center and an indoor swimming pool. Business travelers will appreciate the range of meeting spaces and conference facilities, ideal for hosting both small and large events.

The Fairmont Olympic Hotel is not just a place to stay, but an experience that reflects the rich history and vibrant culture of Seattle, making it an excellent choice for both leisure and business travelers who value tradition and charm.

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Climate and Weather

January
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Sun hours / day
 12
Rain free days
February
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March
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 14
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
Art museum in Seattle, Washington
340m / 370yd
Space Needle
Space Needle
Observation tower in Seattle, Washington, United States
1.8km / 1.1mi
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Roastery and coffee-tasting room in Seattle, Washington, United States
0.8km / 0.47mi
Pike Place Market
Pike Place Market
Public market and tourist attraction in Seattle, Washington
430m / 470yd
MoPOP: Museum of Pop Culture
MoPOP: Museum of Pop Culture
Museum in Seattle, Washington, USA
1.8km / 1.1mi
Seattle Center
Seattle Center
Arts, educational, tourism and entertainment center in Seattle, Washington, United States
1.7km / 1.1mi
Pioneer Square totem pole
Pioneer Square totem pole
Historic totem pole in Seattle, Washington
0.7km / 0.43mi
The Mitt
Bronze sculpture in Seattle, Washington, United States
1.8km / 1.1mi
Merchant's Cafe
Merchant's Cafe
Restaurant & bar in Seattle
0.7km / 0.46mi
Seattle Central Library
Seattle Central Library
Main branch library in downtown Seattle
170m / 190yd
Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Sculpture by Hai Ying Wu
0.9km / 0.56mi
The Electric Lady Studio Guitar
Sculpture in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.3km / 0.8mi
Prefontaine Fountain
Prefontaine Fountain
Public fountain in Downtown Seattle
0.7km / 0.46mi
Dancer's Series: Steps
Sculpture series in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.9km / 1.2mi
Dancer's Series: Steps
Sculpture series in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.2km / 0.78mi
Dancer's Series: Steps
Sculpture series in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.5km / 0.94mi
Dancer's Series: Steps
Sculpture series in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.8km / 1.1mi
Dancer's Series: Steps
Sculpture series in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.6km / 1mi
Wind Cradle
Sculpture in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.3km / 0.8mi
Rachel
Rachel
Bronze sculpture in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
490m / 0.3mi
Seattle Aquarium
Seattle Aquarium
Public aquarium in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
0.6km / 0.38mi
Cal Anderson Park
Cal Anderson Park
Park in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.3km / 0.82mi
Freeway Park
Freeway Park
Park in Seattle, Washington, USA
160m / 170yd
Occidental Park
Occidental Park
Park in Seattle
0.8km / 0.51mi
Westlake Park
Westlake Park
Public plaza in Downtown Seattle
310m / 340yd
Victor Steinbrueck Park
Victor Steinbrueck Park
Park in Seattle
0.7km / 0.45mi
Pacific Science Center
Pacific Science Center
Non-profit organization in the USA
1.7km / 1.1mi
Olympic Sculpture Park
Olympic Sculpture Park
Public park in Seattle, Washington
1.7km / 1.1mi
Eagle
Eagle
Abstract sculpture by Alexander Calder
1.9km / 1.2mi
Seattle Cloud Cover
Seattle Cloud Cover
Bridge in United States of America
1.8km / 1.1mi
Father and Son
Father and Son
Fountain
1.8km / 1.1mi
Eye Benches I, II and III
Sculpture in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.8km / 1.1mi
Neukom Vivarium
Neukom Vivarium
Art installation by Mark Dion in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.7km / 1.1mi
Seattle Center Totem
1970 totem pole in Seattle, Washington, U.S
1.9km / 1.2mi
Seattle Children's Museum
Seattle Children's Museum
Children's museum in Seattle, Washington
1.9km / 1.2mi
Olympic Iliad
Olympic Iliad
Sculpture in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.7km / 1.1mi
Seattle Ice Arena
Seattle Ice Arena
Arena
70m / 80yd
Three Piece Sculpture: Vertebrae
Three Piece Sculpture: Vertebrae
Sculpture by Henry Moore (LH 580, Henry Moore Sculpture Perry Green)
240m / 260yd
Seattle George Monument
Sculpture in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
420m / 460yd
Chris Cornell memorial statue
Chris Cornell memorial statue
Bronze sculpture depicting late Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell created by Nick Marra
1.8km / 1.1mi
Chief Seattle
Chief Seattle
Outdoor life-size sculpture of Chief Seattle by local artist James Wehn, installed in Tilikum Place in Seattle, Washington, in the United States
1.5km / 0.93mi
John Harte McGraw
John Harte McGraw
Sculpture in Washington state
0.6km / 0.37mi
Historic Chinatown Gate (Seattle)
Historic Chinatown Gate (Seattle)
Paifang archway
1.2km / 0.75mi
Dr. Mark A. Matthews
Dr. Mark A. Matthews
Sculpture in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.3km / 0.79mi
The Red Popsicle
2011 sculpture by Catherine Mayer
0.9km / 0.58mi

What to do in Seattle and near Fairmont Olympic Hotel

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum
Art museum in Seattle, Washington
340m / 370yd
Space Needle
Space Needle
Observation tower in Seattle, Washington, United States
1.8km / 1.1mi
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Roastery and coffee-tasting room in Seattle, Washington, United States
0.8km / 0.47mi
Pike Place Market
Pike Place Market
Public market and tourist attraction in Seattle, Washington
430m / 470yd
MoPOP: Museum of Pop Culture
MoPOP: Museum of Pop Culture
Museum in Seattle, Washington, USA
1.8km / 1.1mi
Seattle Center
Seattle Center
Arts, educational, tourism and entertainment center in Seattle, Washington, United States
1.7km / 1.1mi
Pioneer Square totem pole
Pioneer Square totem pole
Historic totem pole in Seattle, Washington
0.7km / 0.43mi
The Mitt
Bronze sculpture in Seattle, Washington, United States
1.8km / 1.1mi
Merchant's Cafe
Merchant's Cafe
Restaurant & bar in Seattle
0.7km / 0.46mi
Seattle Central Library
Seattle Central Library
Main branch library in downtown Seattle
170m / 190yd
Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Sculpture by Hai Ying Wu
0.9km / 0.56mi
The Electric Lady Studio Guitar
Sculpture in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.3km / 0.8mi
Prefontaine Fountain
Prefontaine Fountain
Public fountain in Downtown Seattle
0.7km / 0.46mi
Dancer's Series: Steps
Sculpture series in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.9km / 1.2mi
Dancer's Series: Steps
Sculpture series in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.2km / 0.78mi
Dancer's Series: Steps
Sculpture series in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.5km / 0.94mi
Dancer's Series: Steps
Sculpture series in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.8km / 1.1mi
Dancer's Series: Steps
Sculpture series in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.6km / 1mi
Wind Cradle
Sculpture in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.3km / 0.8mi
Rachel
Rachel
Bronze sculpture in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
490m / 0.3mi
Seattle Aquarium
Seattle Aquarium
Public aquarium in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
0.6km / 0.38mi
Cal Anderson Park
Cal Anderson Park
Park in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1.3km / 0.82mi
Freeway Park
Freeway Park
Park in Seattle, Washington, USA
160m / 170yd
Occidental Park
Occidental Park
Park in Seattle
0.8km / 0.51mi
Westlake Park
Westlake Park
Public plaza in Downtown Seattle
310m / 340yd
Victor Steinbrueck Park
Victor Steinbrueck Park
Park in Seattle
0.7km / 0.45mi
Pacific Science Center
Pacific Science Center
Non-profit organization in the USA
1.7km / 1.1mi
Olympic Sculpture Park
Olympic Sculpture Park
Public park in Seattle, Washington
1.7km / 1.1mi
Eagle
Eagle
Abstract sculpture by Alexander Calder
1.9km / 1.2mi
Seattle Cloud Cover
Seattle Cloud Cover
Bridge in United States of America
1.8km / 1.1mi

About Seattle

Seattle offers a diverse range of attractions and activities that reflect its unique culture and stunning natural surroundings. A visit to the Space Needle is a must for those looking to gain a panoramic view of the city and the surrounding mountains. Nearby, the Chihuly Garden and Glass allows visitors to appreciate the intricate glass art of Dale Chihuly, set against a backdrop of vibrant gardens.

Exploring Pike Place Market provides a glimpse into the local food scene, where you can find fresh produce, artisan goods, and the famous fish-throwing vendors. The market is also home to the original Starbucks, which adds to its charm. For a more in-depth look at the city’s history, the Museum of Pop Culture offers exhibits on music, science fiction, and pop culture, making it a fascinating stop for many.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate Discovery Park, which features trails, beaches, and views of the Puget Sound. The Seattle Waterfront is another pleasant area to stroll, with shops, restaurants, and attractions such as the Seattle Aquarium and the Seattle Great Wheel.

Art lovers can explore the Seattle Art Museum, which houses a diverse collection of artwork, or visit the Frye Art Museum, known for its European art collection and free admission. The Ballard Locks is an interesting site where you can watch boats navigate between the lakes and the sea, and you may even see salmon during migration seasons.

For those interested in the local coffee culture, visiting a few independent coffee shops, such as those in the Capitol Hill area, can provide a taste of Seattle's renowned coffee scene. Finally, taking a ferry ride to nearby Bainbridge Island offers a scenic escape and the opportunity to explore quaint shops and wineries.

Overall, Seattle’s blend of urban attractions and natural beauty provides a well-rounded experience for visitors.




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