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Governor Hotel

2.5 of 5
621 South Capitol Way, Olympia, WA 98501 (Formerly Ramada Inn Governor House)
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Booneville, Mississippi
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43 reviews 43 reviews
22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

We stayed here a few years ago and we not impressed. The rooms were loud and hot. This year was a pleasant surprise. Our room was very comfortable. Temperature was ok, but could have been a little cooler. And the room was very quiet allowing us to get a good night's sleep. And the clerk was great. She had a... More

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Austin, TX USA
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013 via mobile

We stayed at this hotel in August 2012 and the rooms were "mediocre" at best. We decided to give it another try since they upgraded some of their rooms and it was only for one night. I need to add that the "the upgraded room" came with a $30 price tag. The lady at the front desk was very nice... More

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Portland, Oregon
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

My boyfriend and I stayed in the updated king room, which had a view of the lake. The room was cozy with interesting pictures of past Washington Governors. Reception was friendly and very helpful on figuring out a place to dine. The building was a mix of history and modern renovations. You couldn't quite tell if they were trying to... More

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Lubbock, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

The hotel upgraded me to a newer remodeled suite. It was fantastic until 5am when garbage trucks were making rounds, very noisy. The breakfast was absolutely terrible. There was a loaf of bread with the bag torn open where people could grab it and make toast. I ended up finding a McDonald's. the front desk staff were friendly and helpful,... More

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Chico, California, United States
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Customer service was great, but unless you get one of the renovated rooms which are done up in the 60s with new carpeting, new furniture, new coffee makers...... get ready for scratched and dated furniture, brown water stains in the ceiling, faded faded prints, and scratchy bedspreads that have seen better days. Breakfast is included, but it's served buffet-style in... More

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Ocean Shores, Washington, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

My fiance and i visited Olympia overnight and stayed at The Governor Hotel. It was a quick trip but one of the best stays we have ever had at ANY hotel! We upgraded to the Grand King Room (which i highly recommend doing; for a few extra bucks you get a beautifully updated room!) Kris at the Front Desk allowed... More

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Anderson Island, Washington
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

The hotel was a little dated but our room was clean and bed very comfortable. Ask for a room on the west side as it has a lovely view of Capitol Lake and the Statehouse. The hotel staff were friendly, there was free parking on the premises and easy walking to parks and downtown. Please don't bother with the hot... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

My husband and I stayed 2 nights to the Governor Hotel on a Living Social voucher. We had one of the newly renovated king suites 705, which overlooked the park. Our deal came with a bottle of wine Hogue Cellars, a small box of truffles, two for one dining at Adesso, and two for one theater tickets at Harlequin Productions.... More

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Burlington, Washington
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

I have stayed at the Governor for 2 or 3 days a year for the past 20 years. It's sad to see what once was is no longer. I was disappointed to see the beautiful mosaic tile floor in the elevators covered up with carpet. I was told by the front desk that this was an improvement made by new... More

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Bothell
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

We had a great stay on the 7th floor over looking the lake and a view of the capital, plus a view of the harbor. Great Bed! Good free breakfast and wonderful staff. We went for a walk to the Harbor and around town, we stayed at this hotel when we went to a concert at the Little Creek casino... More

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Also Known As:
Governor Hotel Olympia
Address: 621 South Capitol Way, Olympia, WA 98501 (Formerly Ramada Inn Governor House)
Region: United States > Washington > Olympia
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #5 of 8 hotels in Olympia
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hotel Highlights Complimentary full hot breakfast Complimentary wireless internet Complimentary parking for hotel guests Outdoor seasonal heated pool Meeting and banquet facilities for up to 160 guests Walking distance to State Capitol Campus and government offices AAA Approved Lodging. New Grand King rooms include: 46-inch flat screen TV, L'Occitane en provence bath products, Keurig coffee brewing system, plush bath robes, pillow top king sleep system, views of Capitol Lake, Puget Sound, Olympic Mountains and the State Capitol. ... more   less 
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