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Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel

3.0 star property

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Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating area and expansive views.
Experience the Governor Hotel's modern entrance, marked by a prominent 'G' logo and a blend of glass and brick architecture.
Guests can dine in comfort with a choice of round tables and chairs, some with benches, in this inviting space.
Two single beds with dark headboards and white bedding, a nightstand, and a lamp provide a comfortable space for travelers.
Relax in a stylish lounge area with comfortable seating, a coffee table, and decorative accents.

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
  • Washington State Capitol
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Hands On Children's Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Olympia Farmers Market
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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

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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, 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

  • ‪McMenamins Spar Cafe & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Three Magnets Brewing Co. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪4th Ave Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Asahi Sushi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nou Thai Street Food - ‬5 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.

Languages

English, German, Spanish

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

  • Free 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

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 199 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 190 out of 1007 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marquies

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed had bugs, the linen was stained, the room only provided 1 bath towel, 1 hand towel, 1 washcloth and when went to the front desk the worker said they were out. I notified the manager of the inconvenience at check out and she was very sorry a.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Staff & service

The stay

My stay was ok only because of my company as far as service the staff was excellent except my room had drugs on the safe
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Schylar

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

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NOT A 3 STAR

Listed as a 3 star. It would be a stretch to call it a 2 star. Peeling paint, even in the shower that was apparently painted. Carpet pulling up. Missing ceiling tiles in common areas. Chairs in rooms dated and worn. The have an old copy of a list of what you will pay for missing/damaged towels, etc. 3 wtar hotels dont do that. Water temp vacillated between scalding and freezing. without touching the faucet knob. Looks like Red Lion recently acquired. Normally their properties are nice. Hopefully this one is improved. Staff was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shane, Omaha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was in disrepair and cleanliness was terrible.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Julia

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I knew from the mixed reviews and the price more or less what I was getting into. Location is amazing, a teensy bit sketchy but I did not feel like I was in danger . Wonderful park across the street, and Percival landing behind. The property is very run down, peeling paint in showers and bathrooms, cracks in the walls, water-damaged or broken ceiling panels. All the doors to the building were unavailable except the front , so if you park in the back you have to walk around. That being said you can park down below and come up the elevator which is easier. Breakfast was ok, not great, no orange juice the 2nd day, and I’d get your coffee elsewhere . That being said, the staff and their helpfulness and responsiveness were great. I didn’t like my first room and they switched it right away to a much better room, they gave me a box fan for my second night as there is no a/c at the moment. Would I stay here again? Yes, as long as I’m not going for vacation or a luxurious experience. It suited my needs for this trip.
Perhaps a new coat of paint, or new tubs are in order?
Inside of bathroom door
Perhaps refresh the prints? As an artist I noticed this right away!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Adriana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel is perfect . But honestly, I didn’t expect to get into a hotel that would be crying so loud for an update and remodel . The bathtub was peeling out, there was mold in the corner of the tub wall and ceiling . The bath towels are small and very thin . No bath rug. The staff is very nice but I wouldn’t recommend this hotel to anyone until the go through a serious renovation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denice

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Holly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely hot and no A/C. Very loud with the train right next to the property. It is in bad shape and very outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Megan

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

Hot no sleep night

Ac didn’t work, very hot hot room. We had to sleep with screen door open which had no screen and wasn’t child safe. That means one parent had to stay awake all night to make sure the kids didn’t fall out the window. It is unkempt, old. Hair on pillows and in tub, spiders in tub. Bathtub is cracked and peeling. Carpet has a big rip. Outlet covers are broken and don’t cover the wires.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Janine

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very old and showing a lot of wear . Holes in the walls and the desk chair has a big hole and it’s broken. We didn’t have towels for two people. Didn’t feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Denice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denice

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly people.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Olga

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Red Lion Governor’s Hotel way past due remodeling

We planned to stay at this hotel for a week, but had to check out the next day because of numerous issues. No air conditioners and heat in mid April, not only in our room, which was above 80 degrees, but the whole hotel, except for lobby and the elevator. On top of that, the light bulb in bathroom was the heating bulb. There’s no way to air the room, because the huge sliding door only opens with a lot of effort for 3 in and without the mosquito screen. Rooms are more neglected than shabby with torn comforters, dirty bedding, peeling wall and ceiling plaster, cobwebs etc. Homeless people wondering about.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the worse hotel I have ever stayed in. NO AC, it smells, shower tub was chipped in so many places and after a quick shower, the water didn't want to drain. The most annoying part is that the staff is fully aware the AC is not working and trying to play it off stating that eventually the AC will kick in but in the meantime here's a fan. Just an awful place to stay..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You know those exaggeratedly gross hotels in horror movies? The kind with hourly rates and all the creepy down-and-out crowd milling about outside? Well, that hotel, no matter how bad it looked on screen, would be an improvement over The Red Lion Governor's Hotel. The room was not properly cleaned, it smelled faintly of urine, there was a piece of gum (un chewed) on the un vacuumed (or poorly vacuumed) floor. For some reason I do not want to know there was a wadded up piece of toilet paper stuffed in the hole where the doors security peephole should be. The tub was filthy (dark brown stains i assume are dirt?) and had 3 inches of standing water as the tub faucet leaked, and the drain plug would not stay open on its own. The bathroom ceiling was water damaged and falling down in one corner with bits of plaster on the floor, and zero bathroom ventilation let it's one brief use linger and mingle with the rest of the rooms delights. The TV remote was sticky and had someone's long red hair sticking out of the battery compartment. Their was no ac, even when the 1970s style thermostat was on "cool" the vent blew stale, warm air. None of the buildings rear exterior doors (to parking access) were working so you had to walk around the front of the building. View of capital lake was nice but otherwise this place should be avoided at all costs. No, this place should also be avoided even at no cost. Honestly, this place should just be avoided.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William, Seattle

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Olga

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got there, (family of four) andbthey only gave us one towel. We went to the front desk and asked about more towels and they said they have a towel shortage. Really?? The room was clean but the hvac didnt work and the exhaust fan in the bathroom didnt work. The tub was nasty looking. It was painted and the paint was peeling off of it and my 12 year old son would shower in it because it looked so gross. The parking lot was party central, tons of weed and people partying in their cars. The location is amazing but its a bad place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025