The hotel combines traditional warmth and 21st century convenience
with personalised service for business and leisure travellers. The
hotel, Italian Renaissance in architectural design, opened in 1924
as The Olympic. The beautifully restored 450-room hotel blends
classic ambience and Italian renaissance architecture with
state-of-the-art amenities. It is also listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. The air-conditioned hotel offers
complimentary wireless Internet access in the lobby and Terrace
Lounge café, antiques and original art in guest rooms and
public areas, the Terrace-Piano bar, as well as complimentary hot
coffee and tea in the lobby. The lobby also provides a 24-hour
reception and check-out service, lift access and a hotel safe.
Guests can dine in the hotel's excellent restaurant and take
advantage of both room and laundry services. There are also
conference facilties for those travelling on business and a hotel
garage where those arriving by car may leave their vehicle. This
hotel participates "Green Partnerhip Program".
Rooms
All rooms are fitted with an en suite bathroom with bathtub,
shower, hairdryer and terry bathrobes. Other in-room amenities
include complimentary high-speed Internet access, an alarm clock
and AM / FM radio with CD player, down pillows and duvets,
privately stocked refreshment centre, 2 or more multi-line
telephones, satellite TV and a safety deposit box. In the interest
of comfort and convenience, each room is also fitted with tea and
coffee making facilities, an ironing set, either double or
king-size beds, air conditioning, heating and either a balcony or
terrace. A twice-daily housekeeping service and evening turndown
service is offered.
Restaurant & Food
The hotel has 2 full service restaurants. The first one featuring
seasonal Northwest cuisine and wines, serves breakfast, lunch,
afternoon tea, and dinner. The second one is a Seattle's
pre-eminent oyster bar and seafood restaurant, serves lunch and
dinner. In addition, in-room dinning is available 24 hours.
Activities & Sport
The hotel offers complimentary use of the gym with heated pool,
large hot tub and dry saunas in both men's and women's locker
rooms, as well as state-of-the-art cardio and weight training
equipment. Massage, as well as health and beauty treatments are
also available for an additional fee.
Directions, How to get
there
Shuttle busses run continuously around the clock with service to
downtown Seattle, suburbs and outlying communities. At the airport,
the Ground Transportation Information Booth is located on the third
floor of the Sea-Tac parking garage.