Nightly rates from $80
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: Mar 2, 2012 Check-out: Mar 3, 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.1
out of 5
29 reviews
Don't like to drive? Stay here!

The interior is starting to show its age; but my room was clean & quiet, and the staff were very... See full review

  • Fortysomething
  • Jul 25, 2011
Pretty good

Booked this hotel very last minute on a saturday night. Got to the hotel almost at 11pm. The lady... See full review

  • Pustulio
  • Jun 12, 2011
Governor Hotel - an Olympia, WA hotel where we bring arts, culture and community together in a warm and engaging setting. Situated in the heart of beautiful downtown Olympia. And that day could include a number of fun activities, because Governor Hotel is ideally located near many Washington attractions. Enjoy the proximity to a wide variety of antique shops, coffee and teahouses, farmers' markets, casinos, lounges, museums and parks. Engage in a myriad of recreational activities, such as biking, hiking, boating, fishing and more.

Governor Hotel Rooms

Queen Rooms
Room offers one or two queen beds along with microwave, coffee maker, desk, refrigerator, high speed Internet access and a handy safe in which to keep any valuables.

Hotel Map

621 South Capitol Way, Olympia, WA 98501

Area served
Olympia, WA.
Nearby airports
Olympia Airport.
Area description
Proximity to a wide variety of antique shops, coffee and tea houses, farmersÂ’ markets, casinos, lounges, museums, and parks.

Amenities

  • Business center
  • Concierge
  • Conference Facilities
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Health Club
  • High-speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Pets allowed
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service

Dining

Restaurant / Dining Information
The award winning restaurant, The Southern Kitchen has been listed in Northwest Best Places and the Best Restaurants in America where locals eat. Open from 6:30 am to 10:00 pm. We offer a complimentary hot breakfast buffet for guests.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (29)

Ratings and reviews for Governor Hotel

Overall score

3.1 / 5
29 out of 29
Amenities:
2.9
Room cleanliness:
3.6
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
3.5
Location:
4.2
Value:
3.3

69% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Governor Hotel

Reviewer score

1
janeilA
Olympia, WA
Oct 21, 2011

Rethink your stay

The service was less than par, the rooms sucked overall. Showers were non working in either of the rooms they put us in... just a poor choice in a place to stay (for our wedding night, mind you).

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
1
Value:
1
Review of Governor Hotel

Reviewer score

5
mis bones
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Aug 24, 2011

Visiting Family and Friends

The Hotel was great, location was amazing could walk all over downtown Olympia and had a nice view from our large window facing the lake. The staff was very friendly and helpful, we were greeted nicely everytime we arrived or left. The pool was clean and refreshing and the staff was even kind to a seagull that was a bit to close for comfort, he took it all the way back to the park...by hand :)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Go to Hannahs bar, its just seconds away, the staff there is friendly and you always meet the most interesting people, fair drink prices and good times! Plus chopsticks is next door and they have the best springrolls!!!

Review of Governor Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Fortysomething
Sacramento, CA
Jul 25, 2011

Don't like to drive? Stay here!

The interior is starting to show its age; but my room was clean & quiet, and the staff were very friendly & helpful. There was always at least one person at the front desk, even at 11:30pm when I needed help printing from their free Internet terminal.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

The Governor Hotel was a short walk to everything I needed: capitol building, park across the street, nice restaurants, several quaint book shops, flower shop, farmers market, library. And Starbucks is on the corner. Next time I stay here, I'm going to the opera down the street!

Review of Governor Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Pustulio
Seattle, WA
Jun 12, 2011

Pretty good

Booked this hotel very last minute on a saturday night. Got to the hotel almost at 11pm. The lady at the front desk was very friendly and professional, she made the check-in very fast. The parking lot was pretty good, even late at night there were still spots available. My hotel room was pretty big considering what I paid for it. The bed and bedding were alright pretty standard. The bathroom bathtub was old and worn. The water in the shower wouldn't stay at a constant temperature. I would let it get to the right temperature but then it would get too hot. They didn't have wi-fi, you actually had to connect an ethernet cable to your computer. That didn't really work out very well on my laptop. They have instructions on how to set it up, but the instructions only go up to Windows XP. I just used my smartphone to get emails. Once again during the check-out received great service from the front desk.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Governor Hotel

Reviewer score

1
Jay
Seattle
Mar 31, 2011

Thegovernor's toilet

It was the worst experience in a hotel I have ever had. The bathtub had lime stains covering it and thepp. furniture and nasty wallpaper was completely outdated. I would never ever recommend this place to anyone Never again will I stay there. The outside looks are deceiving because the inside is nasty. In the breakfast buffet I found a hair in my food. That is all I have to say but I bet there are many more problems with it.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
2
Value:
1
Shopping tip: Long walk from hotel

Bring disenfectant

Review of Governor Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Celest
Auburn, WA
Mar 5, 2011

surprisingly nice

After reading previous reviews about this hotel, I was a bit worried. We were very pleased to find a very clean looking and clean smelling room with a fantastic view of the capital and lake. We came to stay with our son who was serving as a page in the capital and walked there every day. The staff is friendly and helpful. The complimentary breakfast was outstanding! plently more than just yogurt and cold cereal. On occassion we had a "whif" of cigarett smell in the room through the vent and there wasn't any fan in the bathroom. The shops in the area are very "local". If you want a grocery store or pharmacy, plan on a short drive. The front desk was helpful with a map and directions. Overall, very comfortable and pleasant - best price in town.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

Get a map and direcions from the front desk if you are looking for everyday grocery type items. Every shop downtown is a specialty type shop with out of the ordinary items so plan accordingly.

Review of Governor Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Skid Lucky
Bremerton,Wa.
Jan 3, 2011

Pleasently Surprised!

First of all,I had already hit the "confirm" button before reading the reviews.After reading what was about 60percent negative reviews,I decided it would be best to keep an open mind.My travel companion & I both agreed that there was no reason for anything but positive review.We were in town to attend a rare performance by one of our favorite bands,& the hotel was only 2 blocks from the theatre.That was a bonus in itself.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

n addition to being ithin walking distance to Olympia's vibrant nightlife & dining,it is also ery close to the capital building & other government buildings.

Review of Governor Hotel

Reviewer score

2
abbysmom1
tucson az
Dec 30, 2010

Governor hotel

Rooms are old and outdated but the view is fabulous and the location the best in town. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
2
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Lemmongrass (thai food) and Batdorf and Bronson coffee house

Review of Governor Hotel

Reviewer score

2
Business Traveler
Business
Portland, OR
Nov 12, 2010

Governor Hotel

Will not stay again. The staff was wonderful, incredibly friendly. However, the condition of the hotel was awful. The hallway had peeling wallpaper and was dark. The room included mold and rust in the shower and was dingy and extremely outdated.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
1
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Governor Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Grad Aunt
Durango, Colorado
Jun 15, 2010

A lttle ragged around the edges.

The staff was very friendly and helpful, which made our stay acceptable. The hotel itself is in a state of disrepair. "Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain." They are trying hard and pretending everything is fine. There is a mount for a flat panel tv hanging in the restaurant, like the had to hawk the tv. Very odd. The restaurant was not run as a restaurant. It was just used as a place to put the buffet breakfast. The pool, sauna and hot tub are out of order, but you probably won't notice because you need to follow the halls in the basement to find them, along with the gym. I would recommend this hotel to someone who wanted to stay in a good location, within walking distance to everything-someone who wanted to stay for less, and didn't care about the disrepair, lack of amenities or an actual restaurant. Place was clean and staff was perfectly gracious.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

We saved over $400. on our 3 weeks of rental car charges by renting from Olympia instead of the airport. Also, we saved $45. per person by taking the bus instead of the shuttle from SEA to Olympia.

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