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Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Lobby
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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621 Capitol Way South, Olympia, WA, 98501
  • Place, Washington State Capitol
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hands On Children's Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Olympia Farmers Market
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Top Floors)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Top Floors)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Top Floors)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Top Floors)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Olympia

A stay at Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel places you in the heart of Olympia, within a 5-minute walk of Capitol Lake and State Theater. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Percival Landing and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from 5th Avenue Bridge.

What's nearby

  • Percival Landing - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Washington State Capitol - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hands On Children's Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Olympia Farmers Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls - 3 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Olympia-Lacey Station - 20 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Magnets Brewing Co. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Uptown Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Octopas Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Traditions Cafe & World Folk Art - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hotstone - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel

Lakefront hotel in Olympia with free parking
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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 cot
  • 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 centre

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.
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 cot
  • 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

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

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
Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel Hotel Olympia

Reviews

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel Reviews

6.2

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 1042 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 1042 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1042 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 211 out of 1042 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 219 out of 1042 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alfred

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great except the poor A/C
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jared

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shows its age

Room was okay A/C was not working Hotel hall wall had water stains and smell of mildew Continental breakfast was very lacking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jasmine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When i checked in the front desk asked was i notified the AC didnt work. Which i wasnt. So i booked a "premium room" on the 7th foor just to be hot and the most basic room. Nothing was premium or updated. The bathtub was peeling and it was qnats. Not even a smart TV. I woke up so hot due to no AC. It wasn't bad staff or inconvenient just needs upgrades
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Checked in and the key card didn't work 2x so had to keep coming back to the front desk. The air conditioner was out so the 7th floor was hot and the window only opened a few inches to let air in. Spider webs on the ceiling in the room showed the room was not cleaned well. The street was noisy with the window open. Did not sleep well with the heat and noise. I will say the 2 front desk attendants I encountered were both pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

KATHY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property recently taken over by Red Lion. I'm sure it will be renovated. A/c was not working, everything looks worn and tired, but the bed was amazingly comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pretty much a horrible place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Many things aren't working: AC, ice machines, pool, some of the doors. It's due for a reno in December and it really needs it. I think they don't want to put any money into fixing anything before the reno so it's slowly going downhill.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in desperate need of a complete renovation. Air conditioner for entire hotel out of service, shower either freezing cold or scalding hot. Planned on a three-night stay, left next morning (without a shower). Then had to chase manager to get refund.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

No A/C - Cannot open windows more than 3 inches. No sleep = poor communication, no help offered.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kerry, Irvine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning was out and there is no way to open windows as the rooms have sliding doors that open about 2 inches only. This is scheduled for renovation but honestly they should not be renting rooms in the current state.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

kimberly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Air conditioning broken, room was 85 degrees upon arrival, bathtub delaminating- floor super dusty in all the corners, outdoor doors were broken. Overall very sketchy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Back steps were missing tiles that created a hazardous condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice staff, not so nice temperature!

The air conditioning system dis not work in the entire building. It was so hot in the rooms and the hallway. We had a sliding glass door that said we could only open 3 inches but it was so unbearable we opened it further. The staff was so nice and they were so hot and still had a smile. The ice machines did not work but the front staff had ice in a cooler for guests. The was a carnival going on below us so we heard music and laughter that was ok with us! The room we were in had a beautiful view too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeff

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Perry

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

4/10 Poor

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price, but very old. Tub had paint splotches in it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lidia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Randy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Randy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Zaria

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was okay. No a/c in the hottest part of the year and when ice and wind from the sliding door is the only thing that makes it bearable. Check in was easy but the first room lights didnt work. They switched us to smaller room and it was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vincent

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival, the air conditioning went out. We were never notified ahead of time. We were told that we could stay and bear with it or receive a full refund with cancellation. I asked if we could stay and if it would get fixed, in which the employee said they were preparing to close down the hotel? So I was being told two different things. We were issued our refund but what frustrated me even more was that there were no hotels in the area available. We’re on a road trip and planned specifically to spend some time in Olympia but had to drive 4 HOURS (2 hours each way) out of our road trip way to another affordable hotel. I kindly requested compensation for the extra mileage we needed to do with our rental car + compensation for the new hotel (which cost more) and all I got was “sorry for the inconvenience but issuing a refund is all I can do”. What a horrible experience. Avoid!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ellen

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC was broken and it's been hot. Windows had to be open for it to be tolerable, but it's super noisy in downtown and sleep was disrupted constantly. The shower oscillated from cold to scalding hot. Expedia did not update to say the property has no AC. Hotel offered free cancellation, but it's hard to change plans once I've arrived. Not a good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025