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Hyatt At Olive 8
A walkable downtown hotel with fast Wi-Fi and painless check-in, held back by thin walls and steep rates.
Exceptional · Deep coverage · read from 28 sources · 236 traveler insights
90
RoomExpert Score
Exceptional
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The Hyatt at Olive 8 is an environmentally conscious downtown Seattle property located a short walk from transit and local dining. Guests appreciate the fast Wi-Fi, painless check-in, and upscale Balmain bathroom toiletries. However, acoustic insulation is a consistent flaw, as thin walls let in noise from hallway doors, neighbor conversations, and footsteps from floors above. Between the sparse room decor and absent bay views, several travelers feel the hotel is overpriced for the experience. 15232716
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What travelers noticed
- Guests agree the location is ideal for getting around, just a two to three minute walk from the train station and within easy walking distance of downtown shops and restaurants. 24109
- The in-room Wi-Fi is consistently reported as very fast, and the front desk check-in process is prompt and painless. 14197
- Bathrooms receive steady compliments for upscale Balmain toiletries and spacious tubs, particularly in the suites. 167
- Reviewers consistently report that the walls feel super thin, allowing hallway traffic, slamming doors, and conversations from next door to carry into the rooms. 23
The catch
- Floor-to-ceiling windows let in plenty of daylight with views over busy streets, but several guests lament the lack of water views compared to nearby hotels. 1415
- The on-site Urbane Restaurant and lobby coffee shop draw enthusiastic reviews, while room service orders have disappointed guests with cold and greasy breakfast food. drawn from the full read
- Some guests report comfy beds with plenty of pillows, while others complain that the pillows lack firmness and feel poor in quality. 9
Who it's for
- — Light rail commuters and transit users
- — Business travelers needing fast Wi-Fi
- — Walkers exploring downtown restaurants
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers easily disturbed by neighbor noise
- — Guests seeking sweeping water or bay views
- — Budget-conscious travelers wary of high nightly rates and fees
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“room upgrades here at the all of8 tend to be pretty good tend to be either Corner rooms like this or Suites”
youtube.com4:26“about a two three minute walk from the train station it'll take you to the airport about a 45 or so minute ride to the a…”
youtube.com0:26“right off here is the bathroom nicely sized bathroom you've got a toilet of course you've got your sink and you've got a…”
youtube.com1:35“really nice that they've got the handle here on the side where you don't get wet so you can turn it on without having to…”
youtube.com1:43“room upgrades here at the olive tend to be pretty good tend to be either corner rooms like this or suites”
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Score breakdown
How the 90/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
95read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “But what differentiates the suites are really the bathroom. There is an enclosed toilet, a spacious walk-in shower, a huge soaking bath tub, a dressing table and a double sink vanity counter. This was definitely one of the most luxurious bathroom I have seen in a city-centre hotel within North America.” 7
- “The bathroom is really nice, well built, and seemed well taken care of.” 11
Food
92read from 18 sources · Deep coverage
- “It provides for breakfast, lunch and snacks. There are areas around the lobby to partake of the snack, but we chose our room to enjoy the Fruity Pebbles Krispie Bars. These bars are absolutely to die for...not your basic Rice Krispie Bar.” 17
- “It ended at 5pm and they don't even have lights. You can't beat the $106 breakfast credit here at urbane and came be had via room service.” 23
Location
95read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Noise
82read from 5 sources · Solid coverage
Room
92read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Service
92read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Bed & Sleep
91read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Value
85read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “No doubt it is the best location, its the shortcomings of the hotel for what its supposed to be combined with all the excessive taxes and fees attached to it that make it bottom of the list for me.” 9
- “My kids loved the thick Hyatt bathrobes, and I liked how many outlets I had to charge electronics.” 10
Where it is, how to reach it
1635 8th Avenue
Seattle, Washington
98101 USA
Details checked 2026-08-26
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Right in line
On par with what $$ usually buys
Scores 1 point above the mid-range median of 89, across 494 hotels in the same bracket. In Seattle it sits level with the local median of 90.
Price bracket
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Mid-range
- This hotel
- 90
- Bracket median
- 89
- Index median
- 90
Based on 494 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
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Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
Value
69
Bathroom
64
Room
63
Service
56
Food
55
Noise
54
Bed & Sleep
42
Location
30
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Room45 mentions · 2 filmed
- “Being a corner room, this particular suite faces northeast and has city views which are alright though not inspiring. Northwest facing rooms would have better views but again I think being located in the lower floor of a skyscraper does not help and at this location, the views are nothing to shout about either.” 7
- “The Governor's Suite at Hyatt at Olive 8 is an interesting room. There truly is just one bedroom but also has a smaller "office." This desk area wouldn't work for sleeping. But the main living area is HUGE and with a queen sleeper sofa and rollaway, it worked well for us.” 17
- “and ample electrical outlets and plugs for electronic devices on the work desk. However, a few more plugs located on the bed's nightstands would have been a much appreciated and practical enhancement.” 19
- “The hotel gave me a call around 3pm which was quite late to inform me that the room was ready and I was able to retrieve the keys from the front desk but because the shift of the previous associate was over, the new front desk associate was not informed of my room and thus it took a while to sort it out.” 7
- “I was in a standard room (Deluxe King). The rooms are small but efficient.” 14
- “room upgrades here at the all of8 tend to be pretty good tend to be either Corner rooms like this or Suites” On camera184:26
- “The service is hit & miss and sometimes it feels like it's being run by a mom and pop management company, rooms are showing wear and tear and the two times I was there, the USB ports by the bed didn't work.” 9
- “Not only do they have good snacks (dried cherries make me smile), but you can order from Urbane and have it delivered to the relaxation room.” 12
- “The biggest issue I found was the lack of electrical outlets by the bed.” 26
- “Recently I've started staying at Thompson more, just because the upgraded room views are nicer with the water vs all city.” 9
- “As others have said, this room is huge and a nice upgrade over the standard 1 king.” 11
- “Although the decor is dated and sorely in need of an update, the suites are large with spacious living areas, comfortable, if broken in, furniture and some stunning views, including the one I had of the Hotel Theodore and its iconic neon sign across the street.” 16
- “The desk has a comfortable chair and well placed outlets, which I always appreciate.” 12
- “Olive 8: they threw me on second highest floor, so that was nice of them. Tub was above average sized, and I had a very large room.” 9
- “As far as non-suite rooms go, I would definitely say staying with GH. The room amenities are pretty similar in both properties, but GH has the better view hands down.” 23
- “Unlike the Grand Hyatt I didn't get a suite upgrade for free (not that I was expecting one), and actually don't think I received any sort of substantial upgrade. Nonetheless the room was very nicely appointed, with a king sized bed, chair, desk, and large bathroom.” 1
- “Regency: Probably THE best brand explorer room Ive booked. This thing retailed at 299, and I got it free.” 9
- “All around it's an absolutely gorgeous suite, and there's a ton of space.” 12
- “The furniture in the room needs a refresh. You could tell they are trying to take good care of it, but the wood was pretty nicked up on the chairs and just generally the furniture is dated and due for a refresh.” 11
- “Guest rooms include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a work desk, ample charging outlets, a robe and slippers, and a full bathroom with amenities. Rooms are modern, well maintained, and feature large windows.” 20
- “The staff is also good about getting me a view or corner room which is great compared to that crappy condo/apartment complex you get to see from the O8.” 3
- “The footprint felt small, the palette was bland and the decor was sparse bordering on spartan, with just so-so views out its single window.” 16
- “Tub was above average sized, and I had a very large room.” 9
- “room upgrades here at the olive tend to be pretty good tend to be either corner rooms like this or suites” On camera244:33
- “Across from the bed is the TV, which I found to be large enough.” 26
- “Had an AC issue at Thompson on my last stay, room would not cool.” 9
- “Another nice feature in the bedroom are the his and hers closet space on both sides of the wall before the bathroom. This meant that there was enough space for an extended vacation here!” 7
- “I've stayed at this property twice now, and both times I got a fairly basic room with a king-size bed and sweeping views of Seattle (no upgrades for this Hyatt Globalist).” 16
- “Stayed at HR Lake Washington due to B6 IRROPS. Upgraded to a suite as Glob. Hardware are all new, good room, but breakfast benefit is limited to the lounge.” 22
- “The Wi-Fi is fast with no trouble streaming or working from the room, and you can even "fling" your streaming content to the large-screen television.” 16
- “The living room has a comfortable padded bench, which leads to the desk area, which leads to the living room seating area.” 12
- “The room, however, was tiny, tiny. If you've stayed at a New York City hotel, you know what I'm talking about. It was more like a little studio apartment in Manhattan than a deluxe Seattle hotel room.” 16
- “Under the coffee maker was a "cold box"... basically an ice chest. Didn't seem too useful but I suppose it is more energy efficient than a regular mini-fridge.” 14
- “A master control switch dims lighting output, the paper in your desk is recycled, and all the hotel bathrooms are outfitted with low-water toilets and showerheads (the latter of which usually manages to put out a reasonable amount of pressure).” 27
- “The view from the room wasn't all that great, and doesn't in any way compete with the view I had of the bay at the Grand Hyatt.” 1
- “I loved the ultra-modern layout of Olive 8: the lobby looks out on downtown from expansive glass panes, and the common areas are all open, with wide hallways and high ceilings.” 10
- “Beside the kitchenette there is a coat closet and a large spacious living room that is probably larger than the average living room in most downtown apartments.” 7
- “We stayed at the Hyatt Olive 8 in 2008. Do not remember the room for the four of us. That's not necessarily bad because I tend to remember the truly horrible or the truly great. The room must have been truly adequate.” 5
- “I really enjoyed the view as it was a corner room and had full glasses all around.” 1
- “It was 98 in my room and they said it was "too late" to send a repair crew. I flipped my lid. Granted, this was August 2016 so hopefully things have improved.” 9
- “And then continuing on to the left of the TV is the desk and swivel chair. Nothing wrong to say about this-it's perfectly functional!” 26
- “The room had plenty of outlets, which, surprisingly enough, always seems to be an issue for me at Hyatt properties.” 1
- “The only thing lacking was complimentary bottled water as those 2 large bottles in the room are part of the minibar.” 7
- “Had an AC issue at Thompson on my last stay, room would not cool. Maintenance said there was an issue with the roof unit affecting several adjacent rooms, they e” 9
- “My suite, room 1747, massive with a large living room, bedroom, and bathroom. The living room included a large couch, two chairs, coffee table, desk, and kitchen area.” 22
Food35 mentions
- “l months, I think I've tried just about everything on their menu. They make a mean cappuccino, for one.” 12
- “Then on the left side is the hotel's coffee shop. It's actually a really good coffee shop. It's never full, and they make killer cappuccinos which are actually quite reasonably priced.” 12
- “It ended at 5pm and they don't even have lights. You can't beat the $106 breakfast credit here at urbane and came be had via room service.” 23
- “We had room service at GH and breakfast at O8 at Urbane. Urbane is nice, good choices and variety.” 23
- “YES Tidal+ was delightful, probably my favorite restaurant in all of them.” 9
- “The hotel's main restaurant, Tidal+, serves sustainably sourced regional seafood ... but for comparison's sake, I went for the burger instead. It was perfectly cooked and came with a side salad of fresh vegetables with a tart vinaigrette instead of the more typical French fries.” 16
- “BTW, the next time you are in Seattle, try out the HR Bellevue. That is our go to staycation Hyatt. It is a bit out of the way but it is smackdab in the middle of downtown Bellevue (lots of restaurants, decent public parks, walkable to Lake Washington waterfront and cleaner than dt Seattle). The globalist breakfast benefit is great and the ala carte items are all excellent.” 22
- “In terms of the hotel's other facilities, I really like Urbane Restaurant, where Diamond breakfast is served every morning from 6:30AM till 11AM.” 12
- “Service in Urbane was cordial and efficient. We enjoyed the high quality, attractive presentation and generous portions of our breakfast.” 19
- “Decent breakfast with hot and cold items. Never enough seating at peak hours. That's true anywhere.” 5
- “The menu was limited, but I ordered a Diet Coke, the charcuterie platter (including some incredible pickled vegetables) and a barbecue pulled-pork sandwich for a total of $50.” 16
- “YES Tidal+ was delightful, probably my favorite restaurant in all of them. Great restaurants near too.” 9
- “The dining at the hotel isn't impressive.” 26
- “At this high-rise hotel, luxury views, top-notch dining, and a destination spa get wrapped up in a thoroughly eco-friendly package” 27
- “Breakfast is offered in the in the restaurant every morning. For those who enjoy local cuisine, Urbane restaurant is a must.” 20
- “Complimentary breakfast in Urbane Restaurant (this hotel has an extremely generous breakfast benefit - you can have breakfast for up to four people at $26.50 per person, so it's basically a $106 per day breakfast credit)” 12
- “The in-room coffee service was not half-bad, and I liked that Tazo teas were offered as well.” 10
- “Breakfast at Conversation, the hotel's American fine-dining restaurant with a focus on local produce, was another success. The bacon, eggs, side salad and cappuccino were all excellent, and the service was speedy but personalized.” 16
- “The RC at GH was not great for breakfast (items were good, just limited and nothing made-to-order) but we were impressed with the food quality at their evening offering.” 23
- “And while it's not winning any James Beard awards, Urbane rises above standard hotel-restaurant stuff with organic local ingredients, and solid breakfasts.” 13
- “The bagel shop is good. They serve Blazing Bagels, though they are not an actual Blazing Bagels shop. I much prefer a pastry or sandwich and coffee at breakfast rather than a full buffet, and this did the job.” 11
- “I was at the Olive 8 last weekend. The restaurant is called Tidal+ and the seafood was good.” 9
- “While Urbane is by no means an economical breakfast choice for families, it does promise locally sourced, healthy options.” 10
- “Thompson: Biggest strength is its location, location, location. You're a stones throw from Pike Market and some great coffee and breakfast/brunch options.” 9
- “It provides for breakfast, lunch and snacks. There are areas around the lobby to partake of the snack, but we chose our room to enjoy the Fruity Pebbles Krispie Bars. These bars are absolutely to die for...not your basic Rice Krispie Bar.” 17
- “Can't go wrong with either property, but if you have a group of people with you, Olive breakfast is tough to beat.” 23
- “I ordered an egg frittata with a cortado and berries. The meal hit the spot and I think my body appreciated the lighter meal than oinking out in a buffet.” 22
- “The Olive 8 does not have a Club but does offer a fantastic breakfast at Urbane.” 25
- “When I called room service instead, the hamburger that arrived was woefully undercooked and the side dishes of string beans and wedge salad were bland at best.” 16
- “For a city known for its coffee, the Keurig machine was a big letdown...” 22
- “The breading wasn't too thick or heavy, which is good. Our recommendation would be to go eat dinner elsewhere. There are plenty of better places to go. Don't be lazy like we were this evening!” 26
- “For breakfast, I ordered from the lobby-level O8 (for Olive 8) cafe. The bacon-and-egg sandwich with cheese (hold the bread) was well cooked and filling. There was also some kind of hash topping that was absolutely delicious.” 16
- “The hotel restaurant, Urbane, is located next to the lobby and has a pretty decent menu.” 1
- “Thompson's breakfast was surprisingly underwhelming. If I was paying out of pocket for that I would have been furious, but I wasnt.” 9
- “The enormous, juicy burgers at Daniel's Broiler are worth a visit while the free Globalist takeout breakfast from Market is simple but substantial and served with a smile.” 16
Service30 mentions · 1 filmed
- “The check in process at the Hyatt Olive 8 was painless.” 14
- “The service at both restaurants was prompt and friendly.” 16
- “Service in Urbane was cordial and efficient.” 19
- “Staff at GH was consistently nicer, recognizing return guests, giving us a corner room without asking, etc.” 23
- “Service and staff at all locations were top notch and excellent, cant say anything bad about them.” 9
- “really nice that they've got the handle here on the side where you don't get wet so you can turn it on without having to you know kind of get submerged in water trying to get into the shower which is real nice” On camera241:43
- “I've stayed here many times, and the front desk associates are always extremely accommodating and friendly.” 12
- “Upscale amenities included Balmain toiletries. (Is it wrong to ask housekeeping for extras for the road?)” 16
- “I've stayed at all these + Grand for frequent work in Seattle. Coffee options around Thompson are good for the walk in to work, and the others are decent as well. I agree on your pillow assessment, but my wife also says I'm picky with my pillows... Service was fantastic at all of them too.” 9
- “Housekeeping knocks early (8a) to clean your room and tiny privacy tags can go unnoticed.” 23
- “I have, though, found the staff to be great at the Olive 8....but better at the Grand. ;-P” 23
- “Our check-in was handled smoothly and professionally. The Front Desk Associate assisting us was genuinely friendly and possessed an earnest, wholesome and squeaky-clean demeanor that can also be conveniently found on any page of a J.Crew catalog.” 19
- “Both properties have been pretty generous to me with upgrades over the years. Both properties have great customer service.” 23
- “Staff at O8 was flat or even, rude.” 23
- “Service in the restaurant is consistently very good, and the servers are accommodating about the fact that I tend to sit there for way too long, as I like a change of scenery for getting my work done.” 12
- “I arrived (via Sound Transit) at about 4:30 pm and was very warmly greeted at check-in and thanked for my Globalist status.” 22
- “Overall I was impressed with the staff. They were attentive and friendly.” 14
- “The dining room echoed the rest of Olive 8's elegant design, and the service was friendly.” 10
- “The service is hit & miss and sometimes it feels like it's being run by a mom and pop management company, rooms are showing wear and tear and the two times I was there, the USB ports by the bed didn't work.” 9
- “However there was some hiccup during my check-out. I had requested for late check-out at 4pm by the front desk on the last day but for some reason, I was locked out of my room after a work-out at the gym around 2pm. This meant going up and down to the front desk and having to ask the housekeeping maid to help me open the door since there was an 'issue' with the lock or something.” 7
- “Hyatt Olive 8 Seattle coffee shop I've stayed here many times, and the front desk associates are always extremely accommodating and friendly. This hotel is also great about upgrading when they have premium rooms available.” 12
- “Oddly the room was not ready at time of check in either, not sure if they were working on it. Good resolution ultimately.” 9
- “Arriving slightly past noon, I checked in to discover that my room has yet to be ready though the friendly front desk associate welcomed me as a guest and provided me both the F&B amenity and the bonus points for being Hyatt's Diamond member.” 7
- “Within 30 minutes of my arrival, a friendly employee dropped off the bottle of wine and a single glass.” 26
- “The agent checking me in was nice enough and got me checked in without delay.” 26
- “The staff is also good about getting me a view or corner room which is great compared to that crappy condo/apartment complex you get to see from the O8.” 12
- “Valet parking was super quick to get the car. It looked like housekeeping was taking shortcuts. Almost all of the stone table and counter surfaces had water rings that indicated they haven't been wiped down or cleaned for a while.” 11
- “I spent a night at the Hyatt At Olive 8 in Seattle and found the hotel exceeded my expectations with great service and nice facilities.” 22
- “At check-in I had to wait for about three minutes, at which point I was helped by an agent. She apologized for the wait and cheerily checked me in within about two minutes.” 1
- “Frequently hailed for their markedly friendly staff and impeccable service, the Hyatt at Olive 8 works hard to maintain that unblemished image.” 27
Location14 mentions · 1 filmed
- “Some say this hotel is past its prime, but I quite liked it and would not hesitate to return. It's in a great location and I appreciated the large room, wellness facilities, and the coffee...it's a good choice for Seattle.” 22
- “Havnt stayed @ the Olive. But we sure loved the Grand. Great hotel and location we were there for 3 days.” 5
- “Location is superb for AvGeek, with direct view from the club lounge (or anyplace in the back hotel plaza, towards Boeing Renton factory.” 22
- “I was at the Thompson Palm Springs 3 weeks ago and they did have great AC, but that is a location where it is super necessary” 9
- “BTW, the next time you are in Seattle, try out the HR Bellevue. That is our go to staycation Hyatt. It is a bit out of the way but it is smackdab in the middle of downtown Bellevue (lots of restaurants, decent public parks, walkable to Lake Washington waterfront and cleaner than dt Seattle).” 22
- “about a two three minute walk from the train station it'll take you to the airport about a 45 or so minute ride to the airport so very convenient to there walkable to all the downtown shops and restaurants and the market and that kind of stuff so really good location” On camera240:26
- “While staying at Olive 8, you're within walking distance of the Space Needle and Pacific Science Center, and right on metro lines to Pike's Place Market and the waterfront.” 10
- “I love the location of the Hyatt Olive 8. I think it's less "canyon" like in that part of the city.” 3
- “Without being directly on the waterfront (a coveted Seattle location), the Hyatt at Olive 8 still manages to take firm advantage of all that downtown Seattle has to offer -- no car or transit needed.” 27
- “You almost can't go wrong with the Hyatt at Olive 8, which is known for its exceptionally high customer ratings, environmentally conscious design, and easy, walk-to-everything location.” 15
- “What's more, it's just on the edge of the Capitol Hill neighborhood, home to the amazing Elliott Bay Book Company, plus most of the city's best restaurants.” 13
- “The location is very central to all the activities of Downtown, Capitol Hill, Belltown and South Lake Union” 21
- “Location is GREAT for local restaurants. less than a half mile north........I would recommend a sushi place called Momiji.” 9
- “Not much in the area. I seem to remember an Italian place down the block. It is a quick walk to the REI Flagship store and a long walk (20-30 minutes) to all the other tourist areas.” 5
Bed & Sleep8 mentions
- “Bed was very comfy, but pillows felt a little under par for the quality I was hoping for.” 9
- “Bed was very comfy, but pillows felt a little under par for the quality I was hoping for. Felt slightly above Best Western fare.” 9
- “I found the king bed to be firm enough for me.” 26
- “Stayed at Alexis Sonesta last night............got it down to 60, slept like a baby.” 9
- “Standard rooms are on the small side, but they do have small sitting areas and work desks along with comfortable beds (though Hyatt Regency's bed covers could be plusher).” 16
- “Guest rooms feature blackout blinds, a comfortable bed with crisp bedding and fluffy pillows, a padded vinyl headboard, and an oversized bathroom.” 20
- “Sheets and bed were comfy, and pillows seemed to be slightly better quality than the Thompson.” 9
- “The bed was comfortable. As you can see, they provided five pillows.” 14
View3 mentions
Bathroom22 mentions · 1 filmed
- “As noted earlier, the bathroom door was a barn-style with frosted glass. Great for one person, but if you are with someone else this does not provide the highest level of privacy. The bathroom was small but adequate.” 14
- “But what differentiates the suites are really the bathroom. There is an enclosed toilet, a spacious walk-in shower, a huge soaking bath tub, a dressing table and a double sink vanity counter. This was definitely one of the most luxurious bathroom I have seen in a city-centre hotel within North America.” 7
- “Jack Guest June 3, 2010, 5:14 pm He shower pressure is Indeed lame at this hotel. He shower pressure is Indeed lame at this hotel. It is a "green" hotel.” 1
- “Rooms feel like they're due for a refresh, especially the shower.” 26
- “Shower pressure was great, no issues there. However.........it wouldnt get any hotter than lukewarm.” 9
- “The bathroom is really nice, well built, and seemed well taken care of.” 11
- “My only disappointment in the bathroom was the standard Kenet MD amenities which is standard for the Hyatt Regency and Hyatt brand of hotels. They were average and usable, but nothing special.” 7
- “right off here is the bathroom nicely sized bathroom you've got a toilet of course you've got your sink and you've got a nice large shower” On camera241:35
- “The bathroom was bright and modern ...” 19
- “Both properties are really great but I lean towards the Grand Hyatt because I liked the rooms better, the shower in the standard Olive 8 rooms just doesn't do it for me.” 12
- “The shower is just full of complaints from me. There's no shower door, making it difficult to remain warm while using it.” 26
- “The stone-tiled bathroom felt contemporary and sleek and the lemon verbena-scented BeeKind bath products by Gilchrist & Soames were light and fresh.” 16
- “Shower pressure was great, no issues there.” 9
- “Shower amenities are by BeeKind, which is just OK.” 26
- “Another positive is that the bathroom is very brightly lit and feels airy and spacious, making it very suitable for long showers!” 7
- “Shower pressure was great, no issues there. However.........it wouldnt get any hotter than lukewarm. Thank christ my wife wasnt there for that one or she would have raised holy hell for that.” 9
- “Glazed tiling and glass partitions gave the bathroom a clean, modern look, and the amenities by D.S. & Durga Bowmakers had a clean, woodsy scent.” 16
- “Large walk-in tiled shower (no tub) with glass partition and no curtain. Open air which I prefer.” 14
- “The bathroom felt pretty typical of the hotel style from around 20 years ago, with a lot of shades of brown or yellow everywhere.” 26
- “As I mentioned, the bathroom was a decent size and had a large walk-in shower. Unfortunately the water pressure sucked.” 1
- “As I mentioned, the bathroom was a decent size and had a large walk-in shower.” 1
- “Both properties are really great but I lean towards the Grand Hyatt because I liked the rooms better, the shower in the standard Olive 8 rooms just doesn't do it for me.” 3
Value9 mentions
- “When I was here as a guest, it was $20-not a great price. But surprisingly, it's the most expensive thing on the menu.” 26
- “No doubt it is the best location, its the shortcomings of the hotel for what its supposed to be combined with all the excessive taxes and fees attached to it that make it bottom of the list for me.” 9
- “I cant recall if it had a destination fee.......but it was SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper in general taxes and service fees than the Thompson. They racked that shit up, it was obscene.” 9
- “The hotel feels overpriced from an award category perspective.” 26
- “My kids loved the thick Hyatt bathrobes, and I liked how many outlets I had to charge electronics.” 10
- “The downside is this property seems to nickel and dime you for taxes and service fees much more than the other two.” 9
- “All three of these properties SEVERELY lacked in the AC department. Maybe not a big deal for you, but it is for me.......and with climate change, its becoming increasingly important (had same issue with Hyatt Centric in Portland a month ago).” 9
- “I don't know that I would pay the list prices though; it was over $30 for an americano, flat white, one of their bagel sandwiches, and a plain bagel with a small single serve peanut butter container. The tip line, while par for the course in the US... felt tacky. There was no service provided at all and the hotel was already charging a premium for the food.” 11
- “Restaurant was visibly better too. I forget the name, but it absolutely was better than the Thompson's for a cheaper price point.” 9
Noise7 mentions
- “The shower pipes made a loud vibrating noise when it was in use.” 26
- “O8 has consistently been noisy as heck. Room construction is newer and feels like an apartment bldg where the walls are super thin. Can hear conversations happening next door.” 23
- “One stay we were on the 16th floor -- I strongly disrecommend this because the suite above had wood or marble flooring, we heard every step those guests took.” 23
- “GH feels more like luxury condos, thicker walls and no noise from other rooms.” 23
- “Most love this Hyatt's green practices as well as the convenient locale minutes from hot spots like Pike Place Market, though some recent travelers complain about thin walls and noise seeping in.” 15
- “The room was relatively quiet at night, however beginning at about 7:00am I could hear lots of doors opening and closing elsewhere on my floor.” 14
- “Freeway noise is an issue when out on the decks of the east and south facing units” 21
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- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
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- 9Seattle "big 3" review": Thompson, Olive 8, Regency : r/hyattreddit.comForum thread2025-05-02Recent45 quotes used
“YES Tidal+ was delightful, probably my favorite restaurant in all of them.”
Read originalreddit.com - 16A Hyatt hop through Seattle: Which Hyatt should you ...thepointsguy.comReview site2022-04-13Ageing23 quotes used
“The service at both restaurants was prompt and friendly.”
Read originalthepointsguy.com - 1Review: Hyatt at Olive 8 Seattleonemileatatime.comReview siteDate not stated12 quotes used
“The hotel offers Portico amenities. Bleh! The only thing that has kind of grown on me is the bumpy soap, but the rest of the stuff still kind of sucks.”
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- 3Review: Hyatt Olive 8 Seattleonemileatatime.comReview siteDate not stated3 quotes used
“The staff is also good about getting me a view or corner room which is great compared to that crappy condo/apartment complex you get to see from the O8.”
Read originalonemileatatime.com - 4OMG - Luxury King Suite in Seattle (HD) - Hyatt at Olive 8 Seattleyoutube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes onlyRead originalyoutube.com
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