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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 730 reviews

What User likes about Fairmont Olympic Seattle:
The afternoon tea at the Fairmont is a special occasion treat. We enjoyed the delicious tea sandwiches, scones and pastries. The setting is beautiful and very comfortable. Our only complaint was that the waiter offered us champagne to start and he brought out an opened bottle of Veuve clicquot. Of course he was aware that they had Cava and Prosecco, but did not offer either, he brought the most expensive. The Veuve w... View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Fairmont Olympic Seattle:
I go quite often after afternoon tea in the usa and wherever it is offered in traditional British options with sandwiches, scones and sweets. here you will find elegant hotels, British palaces and london teestuben. the service and the ambiente in fairmont were beautiful. the price was not there. for 75.00 per person, they were served their choice of tee, there were 3 tiny open sandwiches, a spoon with a drop of somet... View all feedback.

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3.8 ★ from 20 reviews

The egg salad had too much curry in it. Other than that, it was good. It was way too noisy for us. Which made it hard to hear. With 3 at the table was good exce...

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Great tea. Very nice atmosphere with very fresh sandwiches etc. The scones were my favorite.

Space ambience is really good after they renovate the space.  Overall afternoon tea experience was not meeting my expectations.  They come to our table every 10...

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I loved that the Fairmont kept it local by adding a Dungeness crab profiterole and marionberry jam. The savory options were really good. Having experienced high...

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The afternoon tea was really nice, the pastry is better than most places I've been to. The room was nice and the ambiance was very cozy. The servers were not re...

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Opentable
4.6 ★ from 232 reviews
StacyH
15.01.2024 - 20:54

Lovely afternoon, unique experience enjoyed by all.

Zuzanna
15.01.2024 - 20:54

We LOVE the holiday tea every year!!! We LOVED the new tea options, the phenomenal food, and the outstanding service. We stayed over 2 hours and felt relaxed. W...

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Theodore
15.01.2024 - 20:54

It was a fabulous afternoon with friends. We felt like we were in another world for the afternoon. Great food, great server, all fabulous. Valets nice but car r...

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ChristineW
15.01.2024 - 20:54

The venue while lovely was overbooked and understaffed.

ArushiK
15.01.2024 - 20:54

Great ambience and vibe! The sweets were great but limited options for vegetarians. We had a great time and the teas were fantastic!

Restaurantji
3.8 ★ from 205 reviews
Sheris
08.03.2024 - 12:22

Wonderful server. David! Food was a bit disappointing. Not bad but bread on sandwiches was much too thick. Not like English proper tea sandwiches with thinly sl...

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Re: location, Afternoon tea moved to lounge area, so 1) it was very noisy 2) we sat on a couch; food/tea served on a coffee table, extremely cramped bc of lack...

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ELLENC
08.03.2024 - 12:22

Our serve was lovely. Our spot was tucked away and cozy. The tea selection was excellent and the service was attentive without being invasive. The afternoon was...

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Lena
08.03.2024 - 12:22

(Visited in January 2022)During my hotel stay, I didn't make a reservation for the Founders Club, so I didn't have a seat, so I had a non alcoholic cocktail ? a...

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annieb
08.03.2024 - 12:22

The experience was good but for $75/pp, I was expecting something special. The food should have been much better. Nothing that was served could be described as...

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Sirved
4.5 ★ from 293 reviews
Lindamock
07.02.2024 - 14:05

We had a quick, overnight getaway just to visit some galleries and nice restaurants. Tha Fairmont is a great location for both. Our corner room was clean and pr...

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Usha
07.02.2024 - 14:05

I was here for work and was able to stay here. The hotel is really awesome with great interiors and what I hear is a lot spent on their bars and one can only se...

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Jennifer
07.02.2024 - 14:05

The hotel is stunning, featuring a grand foyer and lounge area. The service was excellent. Our breakfast server noticed that we were heading out for a hike and...

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Reviewer
07.02.2024 - 14:05

Exceptional in every aspect, and just a short walk from Pike's Place. From the attentive doormen to the beautifully designed room—with its fantastic coffee, ele...

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bartika
07.02.2024 - 14:05

This hotel beautifully blends elegant vintage charm with modern comfort. The bedding is incredibly plush, and the rooms are quite spacious. However, the Wi-Fi c...

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