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Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel

3.0 star property

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Food court
Exterior detail
Lobby
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Fitness facility

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk

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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 this property

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel

Lakefront hotel in Olympia with free parking
Coffee/tea in a common area, a business centre and concierge services are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services and multilingual staff assistance are on-site. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Capitol Lake. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a business centre.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a business centre, 3 meeting rooms and multilingual staff
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the location
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Capitol Lake and 11 minutes on foot from Washington State Capitol
Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business centre and 3 meeting rooms. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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 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 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

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 1 December 2025 to 30 September 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 211 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 217 out of 1021 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

sylvester

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

4/10 Poor

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brittany

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT STAY HERE. The hotel is closing down and has not been maintained at all. Our sheets were used, there was literal mold growing in several places in the bathroom, including Serratia marcescens (pink mold) in the shower. The staff are fully aware of these issues. When we brought this to their attention they said “I know”. Further more, this hotel is being used to shelter unhoused folks and it’s obvious by the smell that housekeeping has not been adequately cleaning. Again. Do not stay here.
Mold growing under/inside sink handle
Shower
Shower
Shower
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Eve

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Vernal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked a premium room hoping for better accommodations. When we arrived there was not staff at the desk. The tub was cracked and peeled. The water dripped constantly in the tub. The toilet seat was broken. There were not enough towels. The walls had numerous dings and chips that were in need of repair. Those that were repaired were completed carelessly. The carpet was worn and needed restretching to eliminate bubbles and wrinkles. Some of the fixtures in the room didn't work.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa, Chiloquin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The guests need to be reminded NOT to smoke ANYTHING on the property! It's horrible walking into the elevator and being hit with the smell of marijuana. I couldn't even open my balcony door because someone was smoking dope on one of the balconies! Awful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheri

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

2/10 Terrible

Jataviaz

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property air was out and didn’t inform me until after I called about fixing the air
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

koichi

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dump!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All rooms are bad. Property reeks. Check-in gal said property is going to get remodeled, so all rooms are neglected. Not worth going even though centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Catrina

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Yvette

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We parked in the parking garage you have to ring the bell to be let in, the employees didn't hear it because they both were outside taking a break. When asked if the door was locked at a certain time, they lied and said yes. I confirmed with another worker when I checked out. We had to walk around thru the ally in the dark its not the most safest place in olympia for 2 women to be walking, The Hotel doesn't have air conditioning. the bed was comfortable, and they have a later check out then most.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel, Bothell

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

4/10 Poor

Peggy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Glicerio

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning was broken
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

eric

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Champagne was ready for us at the front desk at check in. Made our anniversary special. Cheryl at the front desk ran out and got us slippers and robes on request. Handmade AC units gave the room a special feel (in addition to connecting with the adjacent locals down by the train tracks). Additional spoons were available for late night ice cream snacks!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jami

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sue

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The two ladies on staff when we got there was nice, but the young man was rude. Never told us
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025