Facility is beginning to show its age. Wall behind toilet had peeling paint, cracked bath tub, wall in bedroom had red splash stains (originally thought was blood, but trying to clean it, I believe now is nail polish). Facility was clean, staff was very friendly and helpful. Location was perfect. Parking lot was large enough to handle our F150, and lots of restaurants within walking distance. Several homeless on streets, but had a fun stay.

Facility is beginning to show its age. Wall behind toilet had peeling paint, cracked bath tub, wall in bedroom had red splash stains (originally thought was blood, but trying to clean it, I believe now is nail polish). Facility was clean, staff was very friendly and helpful. Location was perfect. Parking lot was large enough to handle our F150, and lots of restaurants within walking distance. Several homeless on streets, but had a fun stay.

Old, tub was nasty and dirty couldnt even take a shower here. No heat blowing out cold air...... TERRIBLE

Old, tub was nasty and dirty couldnt even take a shower here. No heat blowing out cold air...... TERRIBLE

Forty years ago I stayed at Red Lions around the country, so I had high expectations. The facility was run down. While clean, the shower had simply been whitewashed (with paint on the chair in the living area). The towels were very thin and small, whereas the pillows on the bed were enormous and heavy. The temperature in the room was not easily controlled and all ice machines were out of order. Very sad.

Forty years ago I stayed at Red Lions around the country, so I had high expectations. The facility was run down. While clean, the shower had simply been whitewashed (with paint on the chair in the living area). The towels were very thin and small, whereas the pillows on the bed were enormous and heavy. The temperature in the room was not easily controlled and all ice machines were out of order. Very sad.

Building is in poor condition. Bathtub was coated with house paint, which was peeling due to exposure to water. HVAC has only one mode at a time for the entire building. In mid-September, it had been switched to heating mode. The previous guest had left it on high, so room was sweltering. The room's toiletries had a very strong smell, reminiscent of Axe body spray, so the room felt and smelled like a Dj's armpit. The balcony was about 12 inches deep. One staff manages the desk alone so all exterior doors except one are locked. This means that if you park in the back, you then need to walk around most of the building to get in.

Building is in poor condition. Bathtub was coated with house paint, which was peeling due to exposure to water. HVAC has only one mode at a time for the entire building. In mid-September, it had been switched to heating mode. The previous guest had left it on high, so room was sweltering. The room's toiletries had a very strong smell, reminiscent of Axe body spray, so the room felt and smelled like a Dj's armpit. The balcony was about 12 inches deep. One staff manages the desk alone so all exterior doors except one are locked. This means that if you park in the back, you then need to walk around most of the building to get in.

We had a horrible experience. We had 2 rooms, and in one of them, the door mechanism was defective and I got locked out of my room for an hour, with my purse and keys inside, until the maintenance guy could be tracked down. They were aware of the problem as the door had a sticker of the special way to open the door (which didn't work). I had to keep calling the front desk as they didn't follow up to see if the situation had been handled. At night we discovered that the deadbolt was also defective and did not lock. In the other room we had, the bathroom door was hung crooked and did not close. The sliding glass door was loose and at 3 am when I went to close it, the entire heavy glass door fell off and crashed outward onto the balcony railing - on the 8th floor! Through all of this I was treated with condescension by staff, and when I asked to speak to the manager I was told she was in a meeting and couldn't be disturbed. Just a terrible experience. Also the hotel is in disrepair and a lot of things are just janky. I would not recommend the Governor despite its great location.

We had a horrible experience. We had 2 rooms, and in one of them, the door mechanism was defective and I got locked out of my room for an hour, with my purse and keys inside, until the maintenance guy could be tracked down. They were aware of the problem as the door had a sticker of the special way to open the door (which didn't work). I had to keep calling the front desk as they didn't follow up to see if the situation had been handled. At night we discovered that the deadbolt was also defective and did not lock. In the other room we had, the bathroom door was hung crooked and did not close. The sliding glass door was loose and at 3 am when I went to close it, the entire heavy glass door fell off and crashed outward onto the balcony railing - on the 8th floor! Through all of this I was treated with condescension by staff, and when I asked to speak to the manager I was told she was in a meeting and couldn't be disturbed. Just a terrible experience. Also the hotel is in disrepair and a lot of things are just janky. I would not recommend the Governor despite its great location.

Was great last minute trip. The faucet in the tub/shower did have the hot and cold water flipped though.

Was great last minute trip. The faucet in the tub/shower did have the hot and cold water flipped though.

Smelt like death

The bathroom was not clean paint on the shower curtain marks in the toilet. The molding on the room wall was peeling off . It was so bad I canceled the second day stay and went to a different hotel. I am not sure what I need to get a refund for the second day.

Good location,

Needs simple detailing

Outside is a little bit crazy after dark but overall it’s in a walkable location. It’s an older hotel/property but close to food, dining and bars

This hotel is really showing it's age. The a/c in my room was barely adequate. The included breakfast was cold (as in no warm dishes) and not really worthwhile. The building wasn't properly secured/locked.

Location was convenient, staff was nice, but facilities were old and not well maintained. Peeling paint in bathroom, really thin small towels. Beds way too soft. Lingering old smoke smell.

This hotel is really showing it's age. The a/c in my room was barely adequate. The included breakfast was cold (as in no warm dishes) and not really worthwhile. The building wasn't properly secured/locked.

Location was convenient, staff was nice, but facilities were old and not well maintained. Peeling paint in bathroom, really thin small towels. Beds way too soft. Lingering old smoke smell.

Good place to lay your head and explore downtown Olympia.

Front desk was super nice. 10 stars for the value. Older hotel, but clean. Shower didn’t drain well, but no big deal. Two minute walk to tons to do in the downtown. Free parking huge plus ! We didn’t need the air conditioning, but if we had to use it, it would be a big problem. Crazy loud, but we turned it off and didn’t need it as we are in the Pacific Northwest. Would absolutely stay there again.

Literally watch a man shooting up in the parking lot upon arrival.

Historic building and area; interesting historical discussion with the person at the front desk.

Historic building and area; interesting historical discussion with the person at the front desk.

Our first room had a bathtub that would not stop running and a broken bathroom door that wouldn’t close. They had no one to fix these issues and no other rooms available. They said they couldn’t refund us and we would have to work things out with Expedia if we wanted our money back, and that we couldn’t cancel because we already checked in. Someone else canceled and they were able to get us into a different room. This room also had a leaky spout. The whole building was very dirty, smelled like cigarettes, and was beat up. Type of place that makes you worry about catching an infection. Save your money, sleeping in your car will be a better experience. Front desk guy was nice though.

Our first room had a bathtub that would not stop running and a broken bathroom door that wouldn’t close. They had no one to fix these issues and no other rooms available. They said they couldn’t refund us and we would have to work things out with Expedia if we wanted our money back, and that we couldn’t cancel because we already checked in. Someone else canceled and they were able to get us into a different room. This room also had a leaky spout. The whole building was very dirty, smelled like cigarettes, and was beat up. Type of place that makes you worry about catching an infection. Save your money, sleeping in your car will be a better experience. Front desk guy was nice though.

Supposed to have Tesla charging but didnt

Supposed to have Tesla charging but didnt

The shower was dirty. Carpet was dirty. Air conditioner would not adjust and it was loud. Front desk staff were good but the cleaning staff should be remediated or fired.

The bathtub liner was pealing, the railing on the porch on the 4th floor was shaky and rusty, and the vending machines and the ice machines were all broken. Breakfast consisted of only cereal, and no coffee. Do not recommend if you have children the neighborhood was very sketchy.