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Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel

3.0 star property

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Food court
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Combined shower/tub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Fitness facility
Interior

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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621 Capitol Way South, Olympia, WA, 98501
  • Place, Percival Landing
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington State Capitol
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hands On Children's Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Olympia

A stay at Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel places you in the heart of Olympia, within a 15-minute walk of Washington State Capitol and Capitol Lake. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from State Theater and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Percival Landing.

What's nearby

  • State Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Percival Landing - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Washington State Capitol - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hands On Children's Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Olympia Farmers Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Olympia-Lacey Station - 23 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McMenamins Spar Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rhythm’s Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cascadia Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Rendez-Vous - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Octopas Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel offers 123 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Make yourself at home in one of the 123 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1970

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 1 2025 to September 30 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Governor Hotel
Governor Hotel Olympia
Governor Olympia
Hotel Governor
Governor Coast Hotel Olympia
Governor Coast Hotel
Governor Coast Olympia
Governor Coast
Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel Hotel
Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel Olympia
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Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 209 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 215 out of 1000 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Most affordable and conveniently located to the historic district/downtown area shops, restaurants, and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Sheri

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The front desk were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

sylvester

Liked: Staff & service
Clean room and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and modern, Check in and out staff were very friendly and helpful. There are all the stores, restaurants and bars within a very short walk. I will definitely stay at this location again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It had a beautiful view of the lake and the Fall colors on the trees. It was very quiet and we felt safe. The staff were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Amenities
Ok place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anchal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfort bed for a good night sleep after a long hike
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Walk to good restaurants and only a few blocks to capital.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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4/10 Poor

Benjamin

Disliked: Cleanliness
pictures must have been from some other hotel, this building was a wreck
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Once they get the remodeling done it will be a great place to stay. Even with the construction the staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Schylar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly clean place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its nice, my go to for oly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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4/10 Poor

Perry

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old run down hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Steve

Disliked: Amenities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We always stay at the historic Governor Hotel when we visit Olympia. The location is excellent, views of the Capital Lakes beautiful, continental breakfast offers good choices, staff are always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent price and great location in downtown
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Really needs an overhaul,which is being planned
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Colleen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was fine. I did not see a kitchen bit fear it would not pass a y health inspection
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Disliked: Amenities
Property is run down. Area is distressed, and hotel reflects regional conditions. Needs maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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