Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel

First off the hotel is not what the same hotel in the images very deceiving. Secondly, I asked for a refund due to a very unsatisfactory stay. The SWAT team was there and set off Flash Bombs and having the K-9 squad arrive at 3 AM my first night staying there. They refused this refund saying “Nothing Happened” It was on the news and turns out isn’t the first time the SWAT team has had to show up at this hotel. My safety was put at risk and they said “Nothing Happened”. I don’t believe the SWAT team and K-9 squad would have been there if “Nothing Happened”. The hotel manager Alana thinks She has the right to tell you how safe you felt in a high stress situation. She said I paid for this kind of experience. I was heavily pregnant during my stay so it was a health risk for me to be in a high stress situation. The SWAT team has visited this location more than once! Thirdly there is a homeless camp right next to the parking garage where they have easy access to guest vehicles due to giant openings facing the train tracks where the camp is located. It doesn’t seem like a very safe location and I definitely won’t be staying here ever again. If you value your safety you won’t stay here either. Parking is one of their amenities but they claim it isn’t apart of their hotel. It’s their parking garage but they have no control over it.

Photos made this hotel look similar to the chain hotels in town, but on arrival it was clear this place is in poor repair. Funky smells in hallways, first room had broken toilet. Walls are trashed, damaged furniture, and A/C filter is filthy.

A hotel full of history, but one that seems to be from a few decades ago. Our room was cold (maybe it hadn’t been used for some days?), an old sock was tucked under a chair and a long hair on the bedside table. Breakfast was poor with nothing hot though there was a toaster for small bagels and toast. The breakfast room was cold. But the bed was comfortable, the staff were friendly, and there was coffee in the foyer all day. Needs a major facelift and refresh to regain its old glory.

We've stayed here twice. The rooms are clean, the beds are comfortable, and the front desk staff are pleasant and accommodating. If you want perfect, don't stay here. The bathrooms have some wear and tear, the carpets are a little worn, some parts could use fresh paint, but it is clean! Ample parking, and we always feel safe. Fridge, microwave, and coffee maker in the room. We will be back. ;) They offer a nice little breakfast too!

A very convenient spot to stay. Easy walk to multiple restaurants and shops in downtown Olympia. Extremely affordable, included a simple yet varied breakfast. The view of water and sunset from my room was beautiful. Staff were friendly, helpful, and professional.

Staff were great. Hotel rooms are very run down.paint peeling in bathrooms, broken pieces on counters, cracks in tub. Very convenient location but a large population of homeless folks - doesn’t bother us but important to some people, property needs updating