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Reviews of Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel 4 stars

621 South Capitol Way, Olympia, WA 98501, United States

#9 of 10 hotels in Olympia

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1094 hotel reviews

6.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.1

  • Comfort

    7.0

  • Location

    7.7

  • Facilities

    6.3

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    7.0
    Value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air conditioning or if they did have it it was not good enough. We were there for 9 days and we had one house keeping visit and we had to ask for that 3 times before we finally received new towels, bedding and the bins emptied. We didn’t eat the breakfast although it was good enough if you just wanted bread, yogurt, and cereal.

    Nice location. Staff friendly.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast, the bathroom, especially the toilet did not flush well.

    The location was excellent.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    5.0
    Fine for a short cheap stay
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited processed breakfast options, in our first room a piece of the door handle mechanism fell off and then we were locked out?? Staff were very helpful and eventually got us back in and switched us to another room, but unfortunately that one mildly smelled like stale cigarettes

    Free parking, convenient location, front desk worker was helpful

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room and public areas looking a little tired.

    Good location and helpful staff.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    6.0
    Have room to improve
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Convenience

    Dirty

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    7.0
    Perfect for a visit to olympia.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Premium Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Always love this hotel, location and staff are outstanding.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a tired old hotel. Room ac didn't work.

    Great location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old need update alot of things broken

    The bed was good .

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    7.0
    Good value for money and helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bath/shower needed to be updated. The single operating elevator was slow so we used the stairs. Since we were only on the second floor and we are quite mobile, the didn't present a problem... but might for someone else. A fresh coat of paint and some maintenance would help make the hotel more attractive.

    Breakfast was good. The room was spacious. We were close to restaurants and parking was safe. The staff were very welcoming and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    breakfast dirty rags on the floor in the hallway

    location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    5.0
    Can't believe Red Lion put their name in this.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower didn't just leak it ran all night. The tub was peeling and the towels were very thin.

    Not much

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2024

    6.0
    It is Ok
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No room cleaning for one week after requesting multiple times.

    Location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2024

    5.0
    Inexpensive but worn out
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place was beat up. Shower and tub were painted and peeling. Sliding window didn’t open. Bathroom floors and walls were gross.

    Good location, decent breakfast, helpful staff. Nice view of the lake.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    7.0
    Great location and comfortable bed. Would give it a second chance.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Premium Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our second night we Had issue with guest above taking shower and it was leaking through our ceiling into the tub. Ceiling had just been repaired we were told for same thing. We had to move to another room. No hand towels, or bath mat. Ice machines on every floor were out of order and each day had to go down to front desk to get ice. Room was nice but bathrooms are a little shabby with peeling paint.

    Nice location, helpful staff.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    6.0
    If you're looking for a convenient and comfortable place to stay in Olympia, this is a good choice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    At night the area was a bit sketchy. Okay if walking with a group. The hotel is quite dated and the rooms show their age, but again, good value for the dollar.

    Basic room was as expected and good value for the dollar. The room was clean. Beds were comfortable, and the hotel was an easy walk to a nice park, as well as to the capitol buildings.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2024

    5.0
    Good location, accommodations “ok”
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed’s uncomfortable, cheap towels, 1st room smelled smoky

    Location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2024

    7.0
    This was an OK place but not exceptional. We wish all Red Lion Inns had the same standard. We stayed at the Red Lion in
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathtub had several chips and stains. It didn’t seem “clean”. The carpet in the hallways was dirty. Toilet was chipped. Walls were cracked. It needed a good renovation.

    Location. Close to park. Staff were friendly and helpful

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2024

    7.0
    Great location, the capitol was almost next door and there was a footpath around the lake.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    3rd floor arcadia door to the outside was taped shut, could not open for fresh air. There was a noisy portable air exchanger connected thru the closed arcadia door for air circulation in the room. Ice maker was on the blitz. One of the only two elevators had failed.

    Breakfast had good choices. All my favorites, coffee, cereals, bagels/toast, yogurt, fruit. Good breakfast to start the day.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Weather was in the high 80’s and the only ice machine they have was broken

    Location was perfect for what we needed.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is broken there , roof in the hallway is missing pieces

    Staff were nice

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    7.0
    Great bed...bathroom needs cleaning ! Join
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet was filthy !!! Moldy rings inside. The rest of the room, superficially, looked clean, but it made me wonder...bedding sheets appeared clean & fresh. There is no "room refresh" to get more coffee pods, you will have to go to the front desk. When I politely informed the manager regarding the condition of the toilet, the response was that they recently joined the "WA State green initative." I responded that I understood; however, it was very apparent the bathroom toilet had not been cleaned for some time. Disappointed ! 🤨

    Bed was super comfortable ! In room frig & coffee maker were a plus. Breakfast was basic...yogurt, dry cereal, oat meal, muffins, bread, bagels & cream cheese & fruit. Orange & apple juice. Coffee & tea.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is in need of updating which they have plans to do.

    It was clean & comfortable. The location was good. The price was reasonable.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2024

    7.0
    Location and staff were excellent. Rooms okay and AC working fine, even on hot days.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast is typical American breakfast with nothing healthy or fresh in it, but for those who love processed food and sweets it’s perfect.

    Location and staff were excellent. Rooms okay and AC working fine, even on hot days. We were on the sunny side and with the curtains closed the room was cool as soon as sun set. Old, but still very comfortable hotel. Good parking on top deck right outside hotel.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very hot in rooms. AC was marginal.

    Stayed in July 2024

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