I went to run the Olympia Marathon and this was the host hotel. The start and finish line were just in front of the hotel. Hotel is a bit older but it was clean. Over all, I had a very good experience. more

We had many problems while we were staying there. We booked a non-smoking suite and were downgraded to a smoking regular room without being contacted. We were told that the suites didn't have internet and they knew we wanted it (how since they had not spoken to or contacted us in any way.) Finally we managed to get the room... more

I grew up in Olympia and in the 70s it was THE PLACE so when my son and I were needing to stay I thought it would be perfect. OMG it reaked of stale cigs as well as other strange odors. It was a few years ago and hope it has improved. All the staff would do is bring me... more

The hotel was excellent on a price/value ratio. The rooms are outdated, but the one we had, which was on the higher floors, was very spacious and clean. Reception was exceptionally cheery and helpful. The BBQ restaurant is excellent. more

Stayed here for three nights on a weekend, and when all is said and done the Governor Hotel seems to be a quirky, basic, hotel in a nice little city. As pointed out in some of the other reviews, the hotel does have an unusual odor in the lobby and elevators, and parts of it are dated. The bathroom fixtures,... more

Despite the shabbiness and a little bit of mold in the bathroom (and don't even THINK of taking them up on the free breakfast until they change restaurants), I liked the place. Why? The sheets were clean, the staff tried hard and were really pleasant and helpful, the view was awesome, and the location can't be beat. My room was... more

We stayed at this hotel because all others were full. We were too tired to drive on to the next bigger town. It was in downtown Olympia. The rooms were dirty. We paid first before we saw it. When we walked in there was dust everywhere. The vanity in the bathroom was broken. The boxspring had brown stuff on the... more

This place seriously needs to be refurbished! The common areas smell of cabbage and stale cigarettes, and the rooms aren't much better. We stayed on the 8th floor, and couldn't believe how loud the street noises were. Can't imagine how loud it would be if your room is lower. Wanted to walk out onto our teeny 'balcony', but the spiders... more

Stayed on New Years eve. Pleasantly surprised to find that the negative reviews are no longer true! The carpet on the main floor could stand to be replaced, and the tub and sink in our room showed signs of wear, but the hotel (and our room) was clean and comfortable, the staff friendly, and the service excellent. The complementary breakfast... more