See all properties

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Washington State Capitol

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel

Food court
Exterior
Lobby
View from room
Fitness facility

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

View in a map
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

You may also like

Ad
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG

Lacey
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,156 reviews
The price is CA $119
CA $136 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG

About the area

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 - 0.5 km
  • Washington State Capitol - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hands On Children's Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Governor's Mansion - 11 min walk - 0.9 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

  • ‪Cascadia Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Three Magnets Brewing Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Asahi Sushi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nicole’s Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Traditions Cafe & World Folk Art - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel

3-star hotel near Washington State Capitol
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.

Similar properties

Property grounds
Baggins Inn campsite at Elfendahl forest.
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 2 reviews
Baggins Inn campsite at Elfendahl forest.

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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel Hotel Olympia

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 211 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 217 out of 1023 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Vernal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked a premium room hoping for better accommodations. When we arrived there was not staff at the desk. The tub was cracked and peeled. The water dripped constantly in the tub. The toilet seat was broken. There were not enough towels. The walls had numerous dings and chips that were in need of repair. Those that were repaired were completed carelessly. The carpet was worn and needed restretching to eliminate bubbles and wrinkles. Some of the fixtures in the room didn't work.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa, Chiloquin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The guests need to be reminded NOT to smoke ANYTHING on the property! It's horrible walking into the elevator and being hit with the smell of marijuana. I couldn't even open my balcony door because someone was smoking dope on one of the balconies! Awful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The front desk were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jataviaz

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property air was out and didn’t inform me until after I called about fixing the air
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

koichi

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dump!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Catrina

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Yvette

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We parked in the parking garage you have to ring the bell to be let in, the employees didn't hear it because they both were outside taking a break. When asked if the door was locked at a certain time, they lied and said yes. I confirmed with another worker when I checked out. We had to walk around thru the ally in the dark its not the most safest place in olympia for 2 women to be walking, The Hotel doesn't have air conditioning. the bed was comfortable, and they have a later check out then most.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel, Bothell

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Property is run down. Area is distressed, and hotel reflects regional conditions. Needs maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Peggy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

Travelled with partner
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Glicerio

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning was broken
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jami

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sue

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The two ladies on staff when we got there was nice, but the young man was rude. Never told us
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zachariah

Business traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price but that's about it. The bathtub looked like it needed replacing....10 years ago. The biggest issue for me, aside from the dated facilities, is the fact my room was on the top floor and the sliding glass door / window opened the whole way -& it's only supposed to open 3". Very very very unsafe. Will not be staying with them again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Clarence

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Friendly front desk/hotel old,fire alarms went off

The front staff are very friendly and have great customer service. It a smooth check in process and easy accessible parking. The condition of the hotel needs upgrades and is outdated. The elevator is fast and easy accessible. The hallway had a bad lingering smell and carpets appeared to be stained and old. The condition of the room was not good. It smelled very badly in our room and it triggered my asthma attacks. The bathroom had mold, carpet was stained and had areas of hardened stains. The sliding door was left open and the front desk said that because there's no AC that was the reason why it was left open. The front desk was willing to reimburse us because of my health but we decided to stay since it was booked on Expedia and would need to contact them to get reimbursed. The fire alarm went off early in the morning around 6am and we had to evacuate in our sleep attire. We were about to leave and was allowed to return back to our room. We received no phone call from anyone when alarms were going off in the hallway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

8/10 Good

Megan

Travelled with partner
Breakfast was just cold options and there was hair in the shower. Has potential but needs a little tlc
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025