In an attempt to chase the authentic British high tea experience, I spent my birthday at the Fairmont's afternoon tea venue. And I am beyond ecstatic with their service. Between the quiet and demure atmosphere, professional and accommodating staff, and absolutely delightful tea's, I give the highest praise to their tea room. I especially recommend the Ontario ice wine tea and truffle egg salad sandwiches. Some of the snacks like the matcha cakes and the roast beef sandwiches weren't the best, But our waiter David fixed that up by loading my plate full of scrumptious egg salad. So if you are looking to feel like British aristocracy for a day, take an afternoon at the fairmont hotel. read more

The Fairmont Olympic is for suckers who don't know better. A dilapidated collapsing antique from ancient better times that is a poorly run half assed hotel where the best years were decades ago. One of the best examples of the collapse of America I've seen recently. Motel 6 would have been better. One of the worst hotel experiences we've had in the last few years and we travel frequently. We rented the Presidential Suite and the attached Suite for our friends. I booked this months in advance, set everything up with management through email and felt good that everything was squared away. Sure enough everything got screwed up the day of and this place is a great example of why Seattle is an awful place. Showing up the place was completely mobbed with all sorts of people trying really really hard to look like they're high society in this old place... that can't afford more than one person on the check-in desk or more than one bartender. So there's huge lines... in a supposed 5 star hotel... I spent thousands of dollars to stay in this place for less than 20 hours and I had to stand in line for over 30 minutes to check in... I then get some moron at the front desk who completely misunderstands me, completely difficult to understand and proceeds to completely screw up my reservations. I can't believe someone this braindead is the only guy on the front desk on a Saturday. This guy could **** up a lemonade stand. We do this for 15 minutes Then some lady appears and gives me a song and dance about how they always meet their VIPs who rent their Presidential Suite but she couldn't get hold of us... okay sure, I guess my conversations with the managers and my info through the hotel and Amex doesn't count. So it took two hours for us to unscrew this giant mess the front desk caused for us. I guess I'm supposed to know how this place works better than employees since they seemed completely mystified that I had reserved two suites instead of one. This stupidity took them a brain trust and hours to figure out. So we're up in the Presidential Suite. It's big I guess, but the four phones in the Suite don't work, there's a sewer smell in the main bathroom which was delightful and the whole room was so hot at the beginning of May that we could not sleep. Our guests in their room also had the same issue. The air conditioning and maintenance at this place is on the level of "Good Luck, Bro." The rooms were so warm, it was darn near impossible to sleep. This was early May... these rooms will be impossible once the Seattle summer hits. We would have done better at Motel 6 because the entire point of a hotel is to rest away from home. And if we can't sleep in your hotel because it's dilapidated and the air condition is false hope, then your hotel has failed, massively. I also felt belittled by the lady in charge after dealing with her front desk guy for 15 minutes as she explained they always meet their VIPs and make an effort to greet them. I know that, lady. I know you're failing at your job. But I'm trying to remain calm and polite... in the face of your screwing my reservations, wasting my time and aggravating me... while you're running off with thousands of dollars of my money. I don't need to be talked down to about your job while you're miserably failing at it. And it was cute that you tried to reframe it that it's my fault for this terrible experience. The Good is the Afternoon Tea was fascinating. Our server David made it a really great experience. I really want to thank the Concierge service and Sayaka who was AWESOME!!!! We had an issue where we needed to mail some antique champagne bottles before getting on a cruise. Sayaka could not have been more awesome. Sayaka and David were the two best parts of our experience. Suckers will think this place is luxurious as they're waiting in lines for everything and with nothing working. If you want to pay double for the same dilapidated hotel box with a bed as everywhere else to feel special then good for you. One of the funniest experiences of middle aged life is finding out money doesn't matter. I grew up and worked very hard to achieve success assuming the wealthy didn't have to deal with the idiotic problems of daily life. The last few years traveling around the world, it has been very funny discovering that there is even more problems with wealth, everything is even more screwed up and you got to deal with even more idiocy... just the idiots are wearing suits. The Fairmont Olympic is one of best examples I've seen of the collapse of Seattle and the collapse of the United States. A supposed 5 star hotel in complete decline that can't afford proper staffing or proper 5 star facilities because of Seattle law/politics and can't get proper maintenance due to the collapse of the economy. They have suckers lined out of the door. Yet with all that revenue this business is barely functioning. I had to tell my wife several times "It's okay, we'll out of here soon." read more

Beautiful hotel with an elegant, classic feel and a really nice atmosphere overall. We also appreciated the Amex perks, which made the stay feel a little more elevated and worth it. The only downside was the extra charge -- they wanted a $15 delivery fee for a fridge in the room, which felt a little much. That was the one thing that took away from an otherwise great stay. Overall, it's a lovely property and a solid choice if you're booking with benefits, but be aware of the little add-on fees. read more

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A friend and I went to the Fairmont for their Nutcracker Afternoon Tea and it was underwhelming. For the price tag of $105 I would have expected better service than what we received. It felt like most of the time we were ignored by staff, and while the table next to us continued to be serviced attentively, multiple times we had to ask for someone to help us. They also forgot to bring certain items with our meal, which required us again having to flag someone down to ask for help. If any of these one things would have occurred I would have understood, but the multiple occurrences just made it a somewhat frustrating experience. The food itself was fine. The sandwiches tasted fresh, the scones were good and the desserts were tasty. If it wasn't for the service, the food and tea itself would be about a 4-star experience. read more

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This is the hotel that we picked for when we were in Seattle which is the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. Came during the holiday season in December and I have to say there was so much going on in this hotel. From private events, people visiting each other to a super long check-in process. But the lobby was lively and full of character. I loved how there are so many places you can be lounging around and sitting on couches. I also enjoyed the huge Christmas tree. I even tried some of the restaurants inside the hotel! They were delicious and you should for sure check out the Shuckers for some tasty oysters. Sat at the bar and had a delight! Overall if you want to see a real Christmas spirit this hotel had it and got it! The service was nice and the hotel room was nice and large. Safety-wise, it seemed like a super safe spot in the city. We walked a lot from our hotel to the major sites as well. So that is doable! read more

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Wonderful experience at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle! Beautiful and warm atmosphere and comfortable rooms. Excellent service from all staff. Lobby bar was perfect. Great service and cocktails from Aaron, Radu, Hugo. Front desk service, Lieu, very personable. Thank you for a great experience and fun weekend! We highly recommend this hotel. read more

This hotel is close to Pike Place Market. You come into a lobby of grand chandeliers. Feeling of old fashioned and modern look feel to it. In the lobby there is a bar and lots of comfortable seating all around. There are shops in the basement area. There is a staircase where you can upstairs to take a picture of the lobby. There is a library area by the lobby. Lots of comfy chairs to sit and relax. Enjoy the surroundings of books and people in the library The bedrooms are very spacious. The bed is very comfortable. Bathroom was a good size where you are not cramped. It is near most things. Walking distance wise. We had a great time enjoying Seattle and staying at the Fairmont. read more

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How can one person give a review of the Fairmont and not have it be five stars and glowing reviews. Tonight I was parched, yes people still use that word and my waiter brought me a drink that looked like cloudy fruit juice and wow might be my new favorite drink. Enjoyed this while catching up on reading read more

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This is a beautiful location, very atmospheric old building full of historical charm and beautiful details, if you love architecture and old world charm that modern society usually lacks in, then come here. I haven't stayed the night here but I have come for afternoon tea service. The tea service was quite nice, it is not an English style tea service but still holds lots of elegance. The teas are all fantastic and I suggest the "madam butterfly" if you like jasmine tea. The food was okay, I loved the prawn puff and the scones. Our server was a great wealth of knowledge and took her time explaining the teas, hotel, service offered and even all the other fairmont hotels around the country. It was a lovely experience. And if anyone from this hotel chain reads this- PLEASE consider a hotel store. Somewhere to purchase historical trinkets related to the hotels history as well as some of the hotels unique tea blend or even some of the honey made from the hotel apiary. If you come for tea, take a moment or two to look around and walk through the large staircase and lowest floor, peek through the shops and read the historical documents they have displayed on the walls. read more

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I've never felt like not going back to a hotel the way this place had made my bf and I feel during our stay Thanksgiving night. It was soured in the beginning, the Assist Director of Rooms tried to make it up, we tried to make the best of it, checked out thinking we all good. Come weekday, we still dealing with them & having to make contact. What kind of 5 star experience is that? The price point you pay, the excitement and good anxious coming up to the vacation and then boom. 3 star service covered up with 5 star chatter. Staff had really made our thanksgiving suck, then go home and see we were charged with what was supposed to be "food credit" to our room. After almost an hour of back and forth about getting the actual room we paid and booked for. Nope, they downgraded us from what we booked, blamed third party then tried to make up for it for food credit. Then never even put the food credit to our room, charging us the WHOLE bill. When I walk into a Fairmont, I expect easy check in, easy problem solving with little involvement of the guest and make the rest of check out and trip smooth and no problems. That's exactly the opposite of what we experienced. Staff had really made our Thanksgiving suck, we were ready to go home. They had moved us to a different "better" room to make up for it. Yet, more time was still wasted as it took awhile for the staff to help my bf with the luggage and my dog to the new room. And I couldn't go down to help because I was left in the new room with no room key. We lost more than we received in this Fairmont experience. (**PSA- DIRTY ass forks from room service. Make sure they're clean before use. From their room service prices, the least they can do is make sure they're forks are up to a 5 star standard) read more

The Fairmont has been a staple happy hour location for my friend group. You can't beat the convenient location and ultra comfy seating. I wish seating was a little better organized for large groups, but we can usually find a spot without problems. The menu is robust with plenty of options for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. It's on the pricier side, but service is great. I need to check out the speakeasy next! read more

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Came here for Valentine's Day weekend for a tea party! This was my second time here, and I do find the entire experience very lovely each time. The food was reasonably tasty, though the sandwich breads are always just a tiny bit sat out. I liked their service, and their white tea was excellent and I need to remember to get that again next time. read more

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My friends and I did afternoon tea to celebrate my birthday. Staff were incredibly attentive and friendly, ambience and decor were top notch but I was very disappointed with the food. Everything tasted stale or soggy, like it was pre-prepped in the morning. Tea selections and drinks were good, but overall a very disappointing experience considering the expensive price tag. read more

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Incredible customer service, stunning architecture, and extremely well located. Everything was perfect for our VIP guests and Lieu at the front desk was especially helpful!! read more

Not a good experience e here.... Overbooked??? poor service. Cocktails and front desk staff need training... They sent me and my MOM to another hotel. Proudly they had a king bed they gave us to SHARE! Idk about you but thats def not my fetish!!! Lol. Go somewhere else. OVER.... RATED. Wow!!!! I wanna swim soooool bad right now!!!!! And the the spot they sent us to has no pool! SHOCKER!!! Lol. Amazing. Huh. read more

We loved our stay here. The entire place is beautiful, from the lobby to the rooms. All the staff we encountered were so polite, and the macarons left in our room were such a nice surprise. It's a great location within a short walking distance to Pike Place. My only complaint is that we tried to go to the bar one night, and it was busy at the time but we weren't acknowledged at all. After waiting for over 10 min we just gave up and left. read more

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Afternoon tea at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel is hands down my absolute favorite place for afternoon tea. The ambience is truly 10 out of 10. It feels classic, refined, and special every single time. The customer service is exceptional and attentive without being overbearing, and the food is consistently excellent. If you're looking for a timeless and elevated afternoon tea experience, this is the place. read more

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This hotel is beautiful. The lobby is moody with dark wood, gleaming brass, and plush seating. I did not stay here so this revoiew is for the honey vodka that is available for purchase by the bottle. The honey is made on the hotel rooftop but sadly we weren't allowed to see the hives. The vodka is expensive but it is very delicious. Kudos to Ashley, the dining manager, that was so very helpful in getting us a nice bottle to gift my niece. When I'm next in town I plan to stay at this lovely hotel. read more

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Loved my stay at the Fairmont Olympic - I was upgraded to a suite and the Christmas decor at the lobby is enough reason to want to come back! Love that the building has historic significance and also appreciate that the location is convenient to pike place market and other spots. read more

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Honestly was shocked at how low tier this hotel is. Everything from dining to room experience was shockingly low quality. Save your money and try any other hotel in Seattle. Room: White stains on couch / furniture (gross), one ply toilet paper, paid for corner suite with city view and got a middle building suite with building blocking any view. Room wasn't ready until after check in time. Room Service: Worst ceasar salad I've ever had. Bagged salad quality with an overwhelming fishy taste from the croutons to the lettuce (without the dressing even on yet..). Fresh anchovies (not cooked) placed on top with skin still on. For $20, I would hope for something edible. Breakfast (The George): Bacon was flavorless and not salty (didn't know that was possible), eggs were rubbery, toast was not buttered and stale (seemed like it was toasted hours before). Servers noticed and comped the meal which was appreciated. The only star given is to the staff, it's not their fault that the hotel lacks quality. I will say, one comment was made by front desk that "breakfast will be busy due to other Amex card holders", when I asked about what time it's open. I could due without being grouped with other guests with the same credit card as me. That set the tone for how they view certain reservations (viewing us less than other guests). read more

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We waited in line for 20mins to be seated, and only after we took the initiative to "push in front" to ask the hostess if this was appropriate if we had a reservation. We were then seated in the bar area at an uncomfortably small and low table. Service was slow enough for us to comment on lack of service before our waitress appeared. She was warm and friendly, but possibly had too many tables to give us proper attention. She asked what the occasion was - my friend's 40th - which I mentioned on the reservation, but nothing special was done to acknowledge this. The tea itself was fine, but the presentation was nothing special. The pastries and sandwiches were mostly disappointing - a touch stale and scant cream for the scones. Nothing was memorable or delightful (other than the berries and cream, and the chocolate mousse, which were amazing.) My company was fantastic and I had a lovely time, despite the lacklustre food and seating, but for over $300 for the two of us with tip, I felt that it should have been far superior. Probably the lowest effort high tea I've experienced, and I can't recommend it. read more

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Spacious room with comfortable bed, great lighting in bathroom & exceptional valet service! Happy Hour at Circle Bar was fabulous and a night cap at the Founders Club is a must (reservation highly recommended at least the day prior). read more

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The Fairmont makes you feel glamorous. A getaway from Seattle's hustle and bustle. Their high tea and service is exceptional and reminds me of the Empress Hotel in Victoria. The sandwiches and pastries are outstanding and the bite sized goodness melts in your mouth. The decor is beautiful and the hotel back corridors remind me of a Wes Anderson movie. I highly recommend this experience if in Seattle. It may not be on a radar for someone if they are prioritizing the Space Needle, Pike Place Market and other destinations. I promise you won't be disappointment. It is pricy and it is an experience. I would suggest coming here with loved ones, your parents, or grandparents. They surely will find it memorable. I know I have. read more

This review is purely for the afternoon tea service! Ive been to the fairmont for the afternoon tea a handful of times from 2023-2024 and thought it was the BEST afternoon tea in the Seattle area. I came back last weekend for a birthday afternoon tea. I noticed that they changed the usual tableware from the delicate porcelain with gold accents to a more clunky pure white china i thought the new tableware was cute but it felt less fancy in my taste. The starter here has always been a devonshire cream with fruit. Again they changed the delicate glass that came with a cloche to what looked like one of those glass yogurt containers that you would normally recycle. This change did not excite me as the new glass vessel had a smaller opening and was more difficult to get bites out of. The tea tower looked the same but had obvious differences taste wise. I found that most things in the tower needed salt or some flavor. Cucumber sandwiches were bland compared to the past. The usual truffle egg salad is now just regular egg salad and is more dry than in the past. The scones were the same as before which made me happy! I was told that these changes had happened because there was a new chef and new management and I wasn't surprised. I think that if there are going to be changes they should be obvious improvements. From my point of view there were no improvements and if there is a precedent of quality then they should aim to at least meet that level of quality if not surpassing it. I hope that they will make improvements to the service in the future read more

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Beautiful hotel, clean and friendly staff, they went above and beyond to make my stay fantastic! They even went out of their way to return a ring and purse I forgot in the room. I will be back, great location too, only a few blocks from Pike place. read more

We were really disappointed with our stay at the Fairmont in Seattle. After such a lovely experience at the Fairmont Vancouver, we were genuinely looking forward to another great visit--but unfortunately, things got off on the wrong foot. At check-in, we were told our room wasn't ready, and our family ended up lingering in the lobby for over an hour. To make matters worse, another family member--who booked the exact same room type--was able to check in after we arrived. There was also no follow-up from the front desk once our room was finally ready. Unlike our previous stay, there were no welcome treats or fun extras like a scavenger hunt for the kids. Room service was confusing and the order wasn't correct, though to their credit, they did resolve the issue quickly. It's hard to say whether this was just an off day or a sign that we should consider staying elsewhere next time. read more

Elegant hotel centrally located in downtown Seattle. Great dining options and fun bar atmosphere near the lobby. My primary issue was cleanliness and inefficient heating and cooling system within the room. There was uneaten food in my refrigerator from a previous owner and when I called to have it cleaned, I left the room and returned to the front desk and was assured the staff had returned and cleaned the refrigerator and went upstairs and saw the SAME food in the refrigerator. This time the housekeeper and manager returned and picked up the food and said we thought it belonged to you so we didn't throw it out. I had literally just arrived -- and the food appeared a few days old. I don't think anyone ever opened the refrigerator. J read more

This review is for the afternoon tea. I went with a friend on a Friday afternoon and was seated in a cute, small room filled with books. Our server was super friendly and helpful explaining how the tea service would go. I ordered the earl grey and my friend ordered the orange pekoe. Both teas were nice and plentiful with plenty of water topoffs. The food was also plentiful - kind of a lunch and a half per person. The food was good but not amazing - kind of banquet style. I did especially like the egg salad sandwich and the scone was nice as well. The whole service took a few hours which was perfect as we wanted to catch up - we did see people going through the afternoon faster. All and all a nice afternoon! read more

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Hotel charges $40 daily tourists fee on top of your regular room rate. There is complimentary champagne at 5p. If you arrive after 5p (I arrived 5:15) and they said it was over. That is so cheap!!! read more

What a stunning property! I didn't stay there so I cannot speak to rooms, etc., but we did go there for Afternoon Tea recently and it was wonderful. The service was excellent, the food was ok, the tea itself was great but the ambience was stunning. 10/10 would do it again! read more

Had a great stay at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. The attention to detail and attentiveness from Lieu and Alei in particular was stellar. I look forward to my return to the Fairmont. read more

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The Fairmont Olympic Hotel is absolutely stunning. I was here to visit a friend for dinner while on a work trip and was so impressed by my entire experience. Everyone who works there was phenomenal. I had very positive interactions with valet, the front desk staff, and servers at the restaurants and bars. They were all warm, welcoming, and eager to assist. The entire hotel was spotless and I was impressed by the grandeur of the whole place. It is in a great location downtown, which was the cherry on top of a great visit. read more

Our room was clean and comfortable. I loved that there was a tv in both the bedroom and the living area. We had in-room dining several times. Food is best at breakfast and lunch. I found it surprising that there was no free water, generally the higher end hotels offer 8oz bottles via housekeeping and valet. The hotel is well-organized, especially the dining, valet, and housekeeping teams. read more

Bad service. Snippy unprofessional front desk. Robot room phone system that does not understand the customer questions. . $700 a night. This used to be a grand hotel. Marriott is better. Hampton might be too. read more

Our room was small, despite being upgraded on checkin. View was decent, facing inwards towards the city. Bed was comfortable, especially early in the night, but I could tell its age by the morning. Shower and bathroom amenities were nice. The coffee bar and carton of flow water on the desk were not great, because there was no clear indication if these were complementary or part of the mini-bar. The hallways of the hotel lacked significant character. The lobby, bar, and rooms are where they saved the character for. The Olympic Bar provided delicious drinks and food, with friendly and attentive staff, though was very pricey. Because of our flight schedule, we were unable to stay for breakfast and coffee at the 4th Avenue Espresso Bar. read more

This was one of the most pleasant and seamless stays I've had a hotel in a long time. We purchased a Junior Suite for the weekend. The staff, from beginning to end, were immensely accommodating. My wife used very pleased with the gym area on the 2nd floor and I was very pleased that the staff made every accommodation to make us feel comfortable. The staff event went the extra mile and all signed a birthday card for her which I didn't expect. That was a very kind touch. The bedrooms sleep very comfortably and we had a nice city view. Everyone is so kind and want to ensure that the experience is a joyful one. For us, it was. I'm so glad I choose this hotel for our stay. It is perfectly situated and is walking distance to nearly everything that we wanted to visit in downtown Seattle. You will not be disappointed. Bravo! read more

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Stayed here for a couple of nights prior to boarding a cruise at the main pier nearby. They are centrally located to a ton of things to do, including restaurants, shops, and more. The main lobby was well designed, and they have an excellent bar in the middle of the hotel itself. Rooms were spacious and clean. They provided bathroom products if you forgot something. They also offer room service if you'd rather stay in and enjoy the accommodations. Check-in and check-out were easy and staff was very helpful with any questions. Overall: A Good stay in a hotel that was located nearby to many offerings. read more

This review is for their Easter Brunch. We did not stay at the hotel, but the lobby and atmosphere are elegant. The brunch was amazing. I just kept going back for more even though i was full. The service was great. So many attendants making sure everything was perfect. They had a carving station, an omelet station, a candy tower, a mimosa station, a bar, a great assortment of pastries, a seafood setup, meats and cheeses. It was a great spread. They took out picture and put it on complimentary macaroons to take home. Great souvenir. We had a very nice brunch. read more

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I started my career here. A great location and lovely hotel. It's unfortunate that a '5 star experience' has faded away with Fairmont. Doorman's at the door? Um.. maybe, not always, often no one there to open doors. Over 3 nights of coming and going the valet and door was pleasant but not 'on it' in any way. I think our car doors were opened for us coming and going maybe once in 7 times. Very unanticipating staff. Hotel Sheets: very rough, not luxury. We wanted to go to the pool--no slippers provided. Turn down: even after requesting it at check-in and told it's a standard, it never happened once over 3 days. It's clearly not a standard and that's big problem for beating the hotel thinks they might have. Even after requesting our room be set for two people, even on the 3rd night, our water bottle gets set with one glass. WTH is going in here? This hotel is a a solid 3.5, maybe 4 star. But in no way is this any longer a 5 star or 5 diamond hotel. Those days have come and gone. It's unfortunate considering the rate, the daily hospitality fee and the prices. Even shuckers.. it's fine, but very expensive and no longer an authentic "fresh daily" seafood restaurant. The same specials run a month or longer. Daily fresh chalkboard specials go unchanged for months. Not impressed considering what it costs. Lazy, un-managed, unauthentic, unfortunate and brand-lost! What a shame! read more

Our stay at the Fairmount exceeded our expectations. Help and requests were handled quickly and efficiently. We were especially thankful for Sam/ maintenance helping us out with a luggage issue with kindness and patience. After staying at other similar hotels near by, the Fairmount will be the one we come back to and recommend to friends and family. read more