Located in Downtown Olympia, a neighbourhood in Olympia, Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel is in the entertainment district and on a lake. State Theater and 5th Avenue Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hands On Children's Museum and Cinemark Century Olympia. WET Science Center and East Bay Public Plaza are also worth visiting. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Olympia travel guide
621 Capitol Way South, Olympia, WA, 98501
What's nearby
State Theater
3 min walk - 0.3 km
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
Getting around
Olympia-Lacey Station
23 min drive
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
66 min drive
Restaurants
McMenamins Spar Café
4 min walk
The Bus Stop
2 min walk
Rhythm’s Cafe
4 min walk
Three Magnets Brewing Co.
4 min walk
Cascadia Grill
4 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 centre and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
Free self-parking
A 24-hour front desk, 3 meeting rooms and coffee/tea in reception
A lift, multilingual staff and a vending machine
Guest reviews give top marks for the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 123 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
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?
Checkout 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.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel Reviews
6.0
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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
Verified review
8/10 Good
sylvester
21 Oct 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Clean room and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jeanine
3 Oct 2025
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.
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
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Breez
14 Mar 2025
Liked: Staff & service
30$/night room. Clean, Great location. Perfect for a quick place to rest.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Denice
21 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly people.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay
Ricardo
28 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall the stay was good. The temperature was decent and we were able to sleep. The breakfast was good for a hotel downtown.This is a pretty good hotel just needs a little TLC. It could be what it once was. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Tara
1 May 2025
Liked: Staff & service
The stay
My stay was ok only because of my company as far as service the staff was excellent except my room had drugs on the safe
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
George
1 Sept 2025
Liked: Staff & service
It was right down town and convenient to walk to a lot of places. A beautiful park across the street. Unfortunately it was full of homeless people. The hotel needs to be updated and refreshed.
Bed was comfortable. Staff were nice and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
KATHY
27 Jul 2025
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!
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!
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.
Good location is only real plus.
Hotel is in extreme neglect, to the point it was actually comical. A/C broken, bathtub cracked and peeling, faucet dripping, cobwebs in the light fixtures, bedspread torn, swimming pool abandoned…for example.
We loved the view of the capitol and the harbor from the top floor room. The AC was out and the room was near 100 degrees both days in spite of everything we could do, so we did not sleep until well past midnight each night when it cooled down enough to be comfortable.
The room was fine and clean the hotel was convenient was fine except the morning customers service lady carol she was kinda of rude and unprofessional
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Ly
2 Jun 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and attentive. The property is outdated and very old. Bathtub is old. No hot water
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Janet
11 May 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Worse for the wear unfortunately. Bed was clean and comfortable and it was quiet though. Good enough for one night
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Brenda
8 Sept 2025
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 .
Not a well kept hotel. Peeling paint, smelled bad. The bed and bedding were comfy though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Barbara
13 Jul 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They’re trying but property is very worn out
The staff was helpful and nice. The property is incredibly worn out. Very little was actually broken but things were so worn they might break down at any time. The AC was broken on a very hot day. The bathtub was so worn I couldn’t tell if it was dirty or not.