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Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel in Olympia with free parking

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Exterior
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Restaurant
Lobby

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services
The current price is AU$171
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Top Floors)

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Top Floors)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Top Floors)

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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Top Floors)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Olympia

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel places you in the centre of Olympia, within a short 5-minute stroll of Capitol Lake and State Theater. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Downtown Olympia hotel include Percival Landing and 5th Avenue Bridge.

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls - 3 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Olympia-Lacey Station - 20 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Magnets Brewing Co. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Uptown Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Octopas Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Traditions Cafe & World Folk Art - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hotstone - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel

Lakefront hotel in Olympia with free parking
Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business centre and 3 meeting rooms. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • Lift
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. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout 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

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1970

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 December 2025 to 30 September 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 cots (infant beds)!

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 aged 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
Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel Hotel Olympia

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel?

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 14 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel on 19 Oct 2025 start from AU$171.33, including 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.

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

Yep, Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel?

The closest beach to Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel is Johnson Point (16.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel?

No, Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel Reviews

6.2

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 1044 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1044 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 187 out of 1044 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 211 out of 1044 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 216 out of 1044 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Vincent

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival, the air conditioning went out. We were never notified ahead of time. We were told that we could stay and bear with it or receive a full refund with cancellation. I asked if we could stay and if it would get fixed, in which the employee said they were preparing to close down the hotel? So I was being told two different things. We were issued our refund but what frustrated me even more was that there were no hotels in the area available. We’re on a road trip and planned specifically to spend some time in Olympia but had to drive 4 HOURS (2 hours each way) out of our road trip way to another affordable hotel. I kindly requested compensation for the extra mileage we needed to do with our rental car + compensation for the new hotel (which cost more) and all I got was “sorry for the inconvenience but issuing a refund is all I can do”. What a horrible experience. Avoid!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ellen

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC was broken and it's been hot. Windows had to be open for it to be tolerable, but it's super noisy in downtown and sleep was disrupted constantly. The shower oscillated from cold to scalding hot. Expedia did not update to say the property has no AC. Hotel offered free cancellation, but it's hard to change plans once I've arrived. Not a good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked 2 months ago and arrived at the property for check in to be told the AC had been out for a month and a half. This was a weekend for an athletic event where the weather was in the 90's. We were told no refund but that we could go to the store to buy a fan and if we had a tool and no kids we could remove the bolt from a sliding glass door in the room to open it for some air. Meanwhile on the 5th floor we remove the bolt (I had pliers in my car) and proceed to open the door with only a small rail on the other side only to have the door immediately come off the tracks and begin to topple over the balcony. Somehow we held on and pulled the door into the room. We immediately went downstairs to the front desk and were just told thanks for keeping the door safe. OSHA safety hazard violation, unsafe where also upon checking in we were told to keep things locked and leave nothing out but apparently a big gaping hole in the wall was fine. We were told corporate was selling that location and it was shutting down for renovation at some point so they aren't concerned about fixing anything or notifying bookings that have already been paid because they won't issue a refund. UNACCEPTABLE!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pallav, Beaverton

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in on one of the hot summer day and the checkin staff offered us refund because they dont have AC working in rooms. The condition of the property is really poor however the staff has done their best. We just went to target and bought ourselves few fans just to be able to sit in the room. Not sure about sleeping yet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On checking in the front desk said there was no air-conditioning in the rooms. They should’ve been noted on the website that there was an issue. Would’ve booked a different hotel had I known before arriving on site.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with group
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alyssa Chana

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked this hotel June 19th. Upon arrival July 11th we were greeted at the desk with ‘good news + bad news, what do you want to hear first?’ Turns out the AC was out and it had been out for over a month! Yet, no mention of this when we booked the hotel! Obviously it was too late to book alternative accommodations as everything was booked or a hotel > 20 miles away for over $400! It was 85F in the room and upon asking’ no fans available so I had to buy my own! Do NOT book this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Connie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Suggested to not stay there by staff

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ivan

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning does not work. Paint is peeling off walls. Run down facility in need of a serious make over.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nancy, Sandy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible condition. Needs a complete remodel. AC not working. Doors that don't work etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nitesh

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lim

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dated. Dirty. Disgusting. Disappointed.

This hotel was horrible. Dirty and gross. Total bait and switch with the photos. Don’t stay here. Hopefully you read the reviews. Spend the extra money for a Holiday Inn
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Razunda

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No air conditioning. Tub cracked and peeling. Dirty carpet. Furniture falling apart. Outdated all around. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Djuan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is old needs repairs. But it was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

dreonne

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Theresa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was terrible
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brandee

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are closing and we didn’t know there was no AC room was 87 degrees with 85 degree weather outside. Hot water kept going out bathtub was backed up. Coffee pot didn’t work just all around if they are closing they shouldn’t be open cause the owner obviously don’t care.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025