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Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel

3.0 star property

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Fitness facility
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
View from room
Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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

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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 - 4 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cascadia Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Three Magnets Brewing Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Uptown Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Octopas Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Traditions Cafe & World Folk Art - ‬4 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 1043 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 1043 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1043 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 212 out of 1043 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 219 out of 1043 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jenney

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is old and run down Everything advertised on the site isn’t there The checking in area is dirty so was the furniture The bed had small black particles The bathroom tab was leaking and the tub was dirty/old beyond warranty There’s no AC you’ll be cooked up in there The front desk Lady was talking crap about the place and even mentioned she wouldn’t bring anybody/her kids to the place which made us very uncomfortable to trust the cleanliness of the place We were also told we have to be changed a depot $100 instead of $50 because we’re locals and we’d do more damage We just stayed because it was late and regretted everything. It used to be good it’s time to close doors .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price, I guess you get what you get. There were several people wandering the hallway that looked like they were down on their luck, one asked me for money for the vending machine. Additionally, it was a hot day, and the air conditioning was not working--they offered a fan, which was helpful. If the priced dropped another $25 for this location, I would not hold it to this higher standard of hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Casey

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kassandra

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No air conditioning in the building, was told at check in but we couldn’t make other accommodations in short notice. Room was dirty and lights didn’t work
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruthie

Travelled with partner
It’s an old hotel with old rooms. It’s a slap lipstick on a pig and call it good type of place. It wasn’t disgustingly dirty but dingy which makes it hard to feel clean in what should be a clean room. The bed was comfortable but the bathroom needs some updating with cracked countertop, no plug in the sink, and caulk jobs that should be touched up with paint. There were stains on the carpet too. Friendly staff and easy check in though. Location is great. The hotel has potential if money was put into it. If you just need a place to sleep for the night, it’ll do. To actually stay and visit Olympia, spend more and stay elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brittany

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Heater on in heat wave

I came here in tears after a hipcamp was so baking hot I couldn't stay and had to forfeit my payment there. I'd had a positive stay here in February, so put my trust in The Governor. It was ill placed this time. Despite the heat wave, the whole 7th floor's heater was on. My minifridge door was even open, so it was not chilling either. But I knew I was screwed when neither of my laptops could detect a single wifi network. My phone can see the Governor's wifi, so clearly the problem is both my laptops. So I tried the tv, which wouldn't turn on. The minifridge and tv were on one surge protector that was not even plugged in. The Governor has history and I had hoped it would remain a trusted home away from home in Olympia. Clearly, no longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Valente

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and run down. Paint was chipping in bathrooms, ac wasn’t working. Bed sheets were dirty and stained.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Daren

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower wouldn't shut completely off, no Air conditioning in the building when slider door was open it smelled of gasoline. I would suggest a refund, considering the building is about to be taken over and renovated
Good ol Capitol Lake aka (swamp lake)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lyndsi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When we got there we were told the AC was down in the building, the only ice machine is at the check in desk. The room was 87 degrees when we got in there. No fans. The shower had a leak so it dripped water all night. The tub had a hole in it and looked like it needed repairs. It was straight up ghetto.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David, Arvada

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

2/10 Terrible

tiffany, langley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The A/C was out in entire building, they opened the screen doors which was so loud outside and sweltering heat. The room was dirty garbage and not cleaned. The shower is scolding hot or ice cold and randomly changes on you. Staff was awesome and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel I have ever stayed at. The A/C was out in the whole hotel and it was 89 degrees F that day. TV did not work. Bathtub had its surface coming off. Only two hangers for clothes. Dirty/stained bed sheets.
Bathtub
TV not working
No A/C
Stained Bed Sheet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Walk to good restaurants and only a few blocks to capital.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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