About us
Located in the heart of the city since 1924, Fairmont Olympic is Seattle’s heartbeat with rich character, history, breathtaking architecture, an innovative culinary experience and best-in-class service. Ideally situated just a short walk from Pike Place Market, the waterfront, museums, attractions, shopping, and the Seattle Convention Center, Fairmont Olympic Hotel offers the perfect blend of location and luxurious services and amenities. The highlight of the hotel is fully reinvented lobby with subtle references to classic themes, delivering a new vision of Seattle luxury. The Olympic Bar offers a place for guests and Seattlites to connect, see and be seen. Founder's Club provides a high-end craft cocktail expereince in a lush speakeasy setting, and The George is one of the hottest new restaurants in the downtown scene, drawing locals and guests alike. The hotel’s 450 lavishly appointed guestrooms and suites have been recently renovated for the modern traveler. Featuring spacious, well-defined living and work areas and bathrooms, the sophisticated accommodations are ideal no matter the occasion – business, vacation or a getaway weekend. Seattle’s address for meetings, events, social occasions and celebrations for almost a century, Fairmont Olympic’s 28,000 square feet of unique event and meeting spaces create the perfect stage for momentous happenings.
Venue Details
ChainAccor
BrandFairmont Hotels
Built1924
Renovated2022
Total meeting space28,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms450
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
Northstar
AAA
Forbes Travel Guide
Awards
Industry awards
Honors & Accolades
Sustainability Recognition
• 4 Green Key Certified, 2025
Hotel Luxury Recognition
• AAA Four Diamond Award, 2025
• Washington State’s Best MICE Hotel, 2025
• #1 Best Hotel in Seattle – Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, 2025, 2023, 2022
• #1 Best Luxury Hotel in Seattle – Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
• Fairmont Olympic Hotel Centennial Anniversary Day, Proclamation, City of Seattle, 2024
• Washington’s Leading Hotel – World Travel Awards, 2025, 2024
• Best Hotel in Seattle – U.S. News & World Report, 2025, 2024
• TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award, 2025, 2024
• Best City Hotel – Smart Meetings Smart Stars Awards, 2023
Suites & Guest Experience
• Washington’s Best Executive Suite – Olympic Suite, World Travel Awards, 2025, 2024
• Best Luxury Escape – KING 5 Northwest Escapes, 2024
Dining Accolades
• “Most Beautiful Restaurant in Washington” – Newsbreak 106.1, 2025
• Best Design in the Americas – Restaurant & Bar Design Awards, The George, 2024
• OpenTable Diners’ Choice – Shuckers Oyster Bar, 2024
• Top 10 Hotel Bars in the U.S. – Olympic Bar, USA Today, 2024
• #7 Top Hotel Bar in the U.S. – Founders Club, Food & Wine, 2024
• Best Hotel Bars – Founders Club, Wine Enthusiast, 2023
Top 25 Afternoon Tea Experiences, Awards of Excellence – Historic Hotels of America, 2023
Design Accolades
• Interior Design of the Year, Living Space – LIV Hospitality Design Awards, 2022
• Hospitality Design Award for Restorations, Transformations & Conversions, 2022
• Interior Design by MG2 – Muse Hotel Awards, 2022
Weddings & Events
• Best Hotel Venue – Washington Wedding Day, 2025
• Best Wedding Night Venue – Washington Wedding Day, 2025, 2024, 2023
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (mountain)
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Subway
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable heaters
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (mountain)
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Sustainability
This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.
Certifications (1)
Green Key Global Eco-RatingSustainability level: 4 Green Keys
Certification body: Green Key Global
Issued: 12/5/2024 Expires: 12/5/2027
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Jan 26, 2026 - May 4, 2026
May 14, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026
Aug 28, 2026 - Sep 11, 2026
Oct 26, 2026 - Dec 30, 2026
Seasonal Availability
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High season
Jun 01 - Aug 31
Shoulder season
Sep 01 - Nov 14Apr 01 - May 31
Low season
Nov 15 - Dec 30Feb 01 - Mar 31
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
28,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,123 sq. ft.
Space (private)
18,346 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
15
Second largest room
5,100 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
5,123 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
9,654 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
28,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,123 sq. ft.
Space (private)
18,346 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
15
Second largest room
5,100 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
5,123 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
9,654 sq. ft.
Floor Plans
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Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
450
Single (1 bed)
398
Single (1 bed) rate
$239.00 - $699.00
Double (2 beds)
52
Double (2 beds) rate
$239.00 - $699.00
Suites
207
Tax rate
10.55%
Occupancy rate
15.7%
Total guest rooms
450
Single (1 bed)
398
Single (1 bed) rate
$239.00 - $699.00
Double (2 beds)
52
Double (2 beds) rate
$239.00 - $699.00
Suites
207
Tax rate
10.55%
Occupancy rate
15.7%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
14.2 mi
Distance from airport 14.2 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $45.00/day )
Valet parking
( $65.00/day )
Street parking
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Built in 1924, the iconic Fairmont Olympic hotel in downtown Seattle seamlessly blends timeless charm with modern luxury.
Additional Information
Facility Restrictions
None.
Safety Information
Additional details
The Fairmont Olympic has hosted successful virtual and hybrid events.
Fairmont Olympic Seattle Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Fairmont Olympic Seattle regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Fairmont Olympic Seattle's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://all.accor.com/fr/sustainable-development/index.shtml
Does Fairmont Olympic Seattle have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Recycle plastic, paper, cardboard, glass, metal and wood.
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Fairmont Olympic Seattle and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Fairmont Olympic Seattle's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://group.accor.com/-/media/Corporate/Investors/Documents-de-reference/OPT_ACCOR_DEU_2021_MEL_US_300322.pdf
Health and Safety
Were practices at Fairmont Olympic Seattle developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Diversey was also associated to build the sanitary guidelines. They were consulted on specific topics. Same with Ecolabel
Does Fairmont Olympic Seattle clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, focus on high touch points, room extra desinfection : door knobs, handles, switches, chair, desk, phone, remote control
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Accor today offers Net Zero Carbon calculation to our clients. In partnership with MyClimate.org, our teams work with clients to reduce the footprint of their event and purchase high quality verified carbon credits to balance remaining emissions.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
planet21@accor.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, https://press.accor.com/h1accor-commits-to-global-elimination-of-single-use-plastics-in-guest-experience-by-2022-h1/?lang=en
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
No
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, All linen and terry is removed from guest rooms, linen & terry washing in CDC approved temperatures
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
https://solidarity-accorhotels.com/en
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
DIVERSITY.INCLUSION.COMMUNICATIONS@accor.com
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