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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
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Popular amenities

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

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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

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Top Floors)

  • 291 sq ft
  • 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

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 291 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Top Floors)

  • 291 sq ft
  • 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

  • 396 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • 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 - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles

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

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.

Languages

English, German, Spanish

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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 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

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
Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel Olympia
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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 49.8 mi (61-min drive) away from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel?

As of Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel on Aug 2, 2025 start from $125.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 14.2 mi (28-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 (19-min drive) and Nisqually Red Wind Casino (20-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

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 200 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 188 out of 1013 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

4/10 Poor

Olga

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don't believe the bad reviews. Place has few cosmetic problems but it's a old building. They keep everything clean including elevators
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOEL, New Plymouth

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

OLGA

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent price and great location in downtown
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Juan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
I think with some more TLC, this place could get a higher rating. The beds were comfortable and rooms did not smell like old smoke, which sometimes occurs in older hotels. The tubs were painted over and the paint was peeling which dated the hotel and shows that Red Lion is not willing to replace them. The floors in the rooms were not cleaned. Both rooms had trash left behind - scraps of paper or tissue, a bread tie, and a partially empty plastic water bottle. We cleaned those up to leave it better than we found it. This is the 3rd or 4th older Red Lion that could use more attention. I should have payed more and got a better hotel. There breakfast was skimpy so we went out for breakfast the second day. I'll not be staying at a Red Lion again.

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Janet

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs a redo badly. Peeling paint. Not “SpicNSpan. No trays for line up breakfast eating. Not much choice for breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arnold

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a room it showed a picture of a Governors suite with a full Kitchen, and there was none. The first room they gave me was a queen room with no microwave. I had to go to the desk and tell them I booked a Govenors suite with a full kitchen. They told me they don't have any, those are only at extended stay hotels. They claimed Travelocity falsely offered it. I had no room service, if I needed linen,I was told to bring mine down and they would replace it. On the second day, I asked if they could empty the trash and re-stock every thing. By the time I got back that evening, nothing was done. I had to go to the desk and complain, then they sent a maid to do it. My trash cans were so full I was going to dump them in the hall if they didn't do their job. I will never stay at a Red Lion again. The advertised breakfast buffet was nothing but cereal, muffins,banana's, apples, bagels coffee, and juice...WOW. NOT WHAT I PAID FOR :( :(
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Azariah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025