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Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel in Olympia with free parking

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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The Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel, centrally located by the lake, is highly praised by guests. Enjoy in-room WiFi, a business center, and a banquet hall for events. The helpful staff enhances the experience.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Top Floors)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 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 drapes

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Top Floors)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
621 Capitol Way South, Olympia, WA, 98501

What's nearby

  • Percival Landing - 6 min walk - 0.4 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
  • Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles

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

Hotel located in Downtown Olympia
Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel provides a business center and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, 3 meeting rooms, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • An elevator, multilingual staff, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 123 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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 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

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
Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel Hotel Olympia

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Olympia, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Capitol Lake and State Theater. Percival Landing and 5th Avenue Bridge are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel Reviews

6.2

6.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

7.8

Staff & service

5.8

Eco-friendliness

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Seth

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

6/10 Okay

lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Really needs an overhaul,which is being planned
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

6/10 Okay

Rene

Liked: Staff & service
No.. just no. Loved the price but that’s about it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Disliked: Amenities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Amenities
Bath tub shower dripped.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ivan

Old wornout bath, windows
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nasty place to stay and horrible customer service. Very dirty and rundown place. No A/C
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Heather

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The AC in the entire building was not working and the rooms were minimally cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

2/10 Terrible

Jataviaz

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

2/10 Terrible

Larry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't stay here, what ever you do, please! Don,t stay here, for your own sanity.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alfred

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

2/10 Terrible

Virginia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They had been without A/C for a month and rooms were over 90 degrees inside. We immediately cancelled
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

4/10 Poor

Mariah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is falling apart. No AC or hot water. Homeless people everywhere in the neighborhood. Only reason not giving a terrible review is I was offered cancellation/ given a refund at the time of check in. I never saw the inside of the rooms but the rest of the place did not feel clean or safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Gary

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

8/10 Good

Denice

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

2/10 Terrible

Fernando

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing was working. No AC...the card keys had to be reset twice a day...I cut my stay short and moved to another place. I may come back when they refurbishe the place because it's a great location. Right now, it's just falling apart. Tragic.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lim

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dated. Dirty. Disgusting. Disappointed.

This hotel was horrible. Dirty and gross. Total bait and switch with the photos. Don’t stay here. Hopefully you read the reviews. Spend the extra money for a Holiday Inn
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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