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Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Olympia

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Food court
Lobby
Exterior
Fitness facility

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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 neighborhood

Olympia

Downtown Olympia stay.At this Downtown Olympia hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Capitol Lake and State Theater. Percival Landing and 5th Avenue Bridge are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • State Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Percival Landing - 6 min walk - 0.3 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

Getting around

  • Olympia-Lacey Station - 23 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cascadia Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Three Magnets Brewing Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nicole’s Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Asahi Sushi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Traditions Cafe & World Folk Art - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Olympia
Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business center and 3 meeting rooms. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a 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.
  • 1 building
  • 123 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Built in 1970
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • Elevator
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel to the airport?

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel is 53 mi (66-min drive) away from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel.

How close is Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 14.1 mi (34-min drive) from Johnson Point.

Does Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel offer free breakfast?

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Little Creek Casino (20-min drive) and Nisqually Red Wind Casino (21-min drive) are nearby.

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

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

Is there free parking at Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel have a pool?

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel to downtown Olympia?

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Olympia.

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 183 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 212 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 218 out of 1029 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

2/10 Terrible

Zachariah

Business traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price but that's about it. The bathtub looked like it needed replacing....10 years ago. The biggest issue for me, aside from the dated facilities, is the fact my room was on the top floor and the sliding glass door / window opened the whole way -& it's only supposed to open 3". Very very very unsafe. Will not be staying with them again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Clarence

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Friendly front desk/hotel old,fire alarms went off

The front staff are very friendly and have great customer service. It a smooth check in process and easy accessible parking. The condition of the hotel needs upgrades and is outdated. The elevator is fast and easy accessible. The hallway had a bad lingering smell and carpets appeared to be stained and old. The condition of the room was not good. It smelled very badly in our room and it triggered my asthma attacks. The bathroom had mold, carpet was stained and had areas of hardened stains. The sliding door was left open and the front desk said that because there's no AC that was the reason why it was left open. The front desk was willing to reimburse us because of my health but we decided to stay since it was booked on Expedia and would need to contact them to get reimbursed. The fire alarm went off early in the morning around 6am and we had to evacuate in our sleep attire. We were about to leave and was allowed to return back to our room. We received no phone call from anyone when alarms were going off in the hallway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and modern, Check in and out staff were very friendly and helpful. There are all the stores, restaurants and bars within a very short walk. I will definitely stay at this location again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Traveled with partner
Breakfast was just cold options and there was hair in the shower. Has potential but needs a little tlc
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

lorraine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Really needs an overhaul,which is being planned
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Nice location for price.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lelani

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cody

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anchal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfort bed for a good night sleep after a long hike
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

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

4/10 Poor

Martin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were not accommodating, the rooms were dirty and outdated, and
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

4/10 Poor

Jeramie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures of the property on Expedia look really good, in reality I got catfished by them. The entrance from the parking lot is an extreme trip hazard with broken tiles and uneven surfaces. I was willing to look past that but then got to the room. It was 100° in the hallway leading to the room on the 7th floor. Inside the room was an extremely stained up carpet, a broken cracked and peeling tub, and an air conditioner that didn't work that's supposedly supplied the whole building. I asked the attendant at the front desk if there was anything they could do and they gave me a little tiny fan. I tried opening the window but there was no screen so the bugs flew in. I had no choice but to stay there because this was an unexpected trip as my girlfriend's mother was in the hospital there in Olympia. If I could get my money back I would. The attendant says they're going to be doing a whole building renovation next year. Hopefully this happens.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Brandon

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

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

Brenda

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Maybe next time

Hotel called to cancel my reservation two hours before check in. Due to lack of air conditioning in the entire hotel. I feel the staff handled the situation well. Allowed me to change reservations to another Olympia with no fees or charges .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025