Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel

3 stars
621 Capitol Way South, Olympia, WA 98501, United States
Olympia, WA
+1 360 352 7700
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£57
Standard Room
£64
Queen room
£65
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Overview

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia Governor Hotel offers luxury 3-star accommodation in Olympia. It provides a gym, as well as a 24-hour reception, a concierge and a 24-hour business centre.

The hotel has 120 rooms and has been recently refurbished. Additionally, the multilingual staff are available to provide local information.

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia Governor Hotel offers rooms equipped with a microwave, a hair dryer and a refrigerator, plus all the essentials to ensure an enjoyable stay.

The area surrounding the hotel has a variety of restaurants and cafés. Washington State Capitol Dome and the Hands On Children's Museum are a short walk away.

6.2
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Based on 2,304 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel

Sun 14/6
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Mon 15/6
King room
No inclusions
1 king bed
£57
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
1 king bed
£57
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
1 king bed
£62
nightly with VAT
Double room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
£82
nightly with VAT
Queen room
No inclusions
2 queen beds
£65
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
2 queen beds
£65
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
2 queen beds
£68
nightly with VAT
Standard Room
No inclusions
2 queen beds
£64
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
1 king bed
£65
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
1 king bed
£75
nightly with VAT
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Amenities at Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Air-conditioned

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • 24-hour front desk

Accessibility and suitability

  • Lift
  • Designated smoking area

Basics

  • Internet
  • Air-conditioned

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

General

  • Storage available

Health and safety

  • Safe

Reviews of Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel

6.2
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2304 verified ratings
Wonderful
517
Very good
332
Good
313
Okay
214
Fair
247
Mediocre
194
Poor
487

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests generally appreciated the hotel's great location and friendly service. The room size was noted as spacious by some guests. However, many reviews pointed out significant negatives such as broken air conditioning, outdated and dirty rooms, unpleasant odors, and maintenance issues like peeling paint and leaking faucets. Noise and lack of amenities like working refrigerators and adequate breakfast options were also mentioned. Overall, the hotel has a good location and service but needs substantial improvements in cleanliness and maintenance.
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Location9 out of 10
Service8 out of 10
Bed Comfort3 out of 10
Cleanliness1.5 out of 10
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2.0
Poor
DAVIDGM1973, Aug 2025
The AC was broken so the hotel was totally hot. The hotel definitely needs a remodel plus things are broke such as the bathtub water ran 24/7. On a good note the location was good even though the park...
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2.0
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H, Feb 2025
"Warning: Red Lion Olympia, WA - Unacceptable Experience I am sharing my disturbing experience at the Red Lion in Olympia, WA, to inform potential guests. During my recent stay, I encountered severe i...
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8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Mar 2023
Dated but well located in downtown. Walkable to capital and many restaurants and theaters. Clean and well maintained. Decent breakfast. We would stay there again.
2.0
Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2022
The rooms have not been updated much since 1978. The bathrooms are original. The pool and gym are permanently closed. The elevators are very slow. But the location can't be beat!
4.5
Mediocre
Anonymous, Jun 2018
Pros (+) Good location, staff was friendly. Great view.
Cons (-) It was dingy, we were told we’d get an “upgrade “, but the room was mediocre and dingy. Plus there were people partying next to and across from us until 4am, and they were very loud. I did call the fr...
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8.2
Very good
Daniel, Aug 2017
Pros (+) The room was very clean, and the underground parking facility was safe and well-lit. Getting into the lobby from the parking lot was easy. Reserving the room and checking in/out with Hotel Tonight app...
Cons (-) I was disappointed that the hotel did not offer continental breakfast, even though it was attached to a restaurant, which was surprisingly closed at 9 in the morning. The hotel desk staff could also h...
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5.7
Fair
Anonymous, Jan 2017
Pros (+) Elevators were super slow and/or broken for my stay! Hiked the stairs to the 8th floor multiple times- good exercise!
7.7
Good
Anonymous, Aug 2016
Pros (+) Great staff. Very Clean. Good location.
Cons (-) Elevator was a bit sketchy. Somethings were a bit dated.
9.1
Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2016
Pros (+) a very comfortable bed that was welcome after driving halfway across the country. at check-in, there was a mistake with my booking (on the part of the third-party website i used), but the folks at the...
Cons (-) the a/c couldn't keep up with the 90-degree highs, so when the sun was on our side of the building, the curtains had to remain closed and even then it was like a greenhouse in our room. luckily we wer...
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2.0
Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2016
Pros (+) Nothing.

Location

621 Capitol Way South, Olympia, WA 98501

What's nearby

  • Elks Building41 yd
  • American Legion Hall163 yd
  • Heritage Park200 yd
  • Washington Center for the Performing Arts206 yd
  • Percival Landing Park0.3 mi
  • WET Science Center0.4 mi
  • Hands On Children's Museum0.4 mi
  • Washington State Capitol0.5 mi
  • Yashiro Japanese Garden0.5 mi
  • Olympia Farmers Market0.5 mi
  • The Bigelow House Museum0.7 mi
  • Funk House0.8 mi

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Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00

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  • How long should you stay at Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

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  • Where is Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel located?

    Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel is located at 621 Capitol Way South in Historic District, 0.3 miles from the centre of Olympia. Elks Building is the closest landmark to Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel.

  • How far is Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel from the airport?

    Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel is 39.5 miles from Seattle/Tacoma Intl. Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel is 44 miles from Seattle King County/Boeing.

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Distance to city centre

6.7
0.3 mi

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