Shopping

Local Shopping

Downtown Seattle has a wide selection of shops, ranging from tiny local gems to international designers. The downtown district is sectioned into smaller areas, each with its own personality. In addition to these areas, Seattle has two shopping centers, and several retail centers and department stores. All shops listed below are a reasonable walk from The Fairmont Olympic Hotel.

The Districts
The Pike Place Market, established in 1907, boasts nine acres of specialty shops and restaurants. To this day it is the heart and soul of downtown Seattle, frequented by locals, chefs, and visitors. This is a perfect place to select fresh salmon to bring home, choose a hand-made child's toy, glass ornament, local honey or lavender-scented product from lavender grown on the Olympic Peninsula. It is also a wonderful place to enjoy a leisurely lunch or a cup of coffee in the original Starbucks store.

Pioneer Square is Seattle's 'old town.' The district encompasses a bevy of local galleries and artsy shops. The Northwest Fine Woodworking studio has exquisitely wrought pieces ranging in size from tiny vases and boxes to furniture, all lovingly hand-made. The Foster White Gallery has Dale Chihully glass pieces available for sale or viewing, while Elliot Bay Bookstore and Ragazzi's Flying Shuttle are also 'must stop' shops in Pioneer Square. Between shopping and lunch, you may want to take 90 minutes for the Underground Tour - a walking history of Seattle punctuated with plenty of humor. At night Pioneer Square hums with small, funky bars and large dance clubs.

Belltown is a hip, urban neighborhood. Enjoy the AT.31 Gallery showing contemporary and avant-garde artists, browse Riflessi Italian ceramics, tableware and fine art and tempt yourself with Darbury Stenderu's brilliant bias-cut dresses and accessories. Weekend nights Belltown floods with locals dining and clubbing until the early hours of the morning.  

The Financial District stretches between The Fairmont Olympic Hotel and Nordstrom. Fifth and Sixth avenues offer upscale Seattle shopping including Escada, St. John, Nancy Meyer Fine Lingerie, Betsy Johnson, Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Turgeon Raine Jewelers, Brooks Brothers Flagship store (opening Fall 2004), Best of All Worlds gifts and home décor, Coldwater Creek, Niketown, Addidas, Kenneth Cole and Banana Republic.

The International District is anchored by the Uwajimaya flagship store, an enormous Japanese department store containing Asian groceries, gifts and goods, as well as the Kinokuniya Bookstore specializing in Asian language books and periodicals. Seattle's International District consists of a wide variety of cultures, including Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, and Southeast Asian. The district is saturated with small shops, cafes, and bakeries reflecting these different influences.

Department Stores
The Nordstrom flagship store is located just three blocks from The Fairmont Olympic and is happy to deliver your purchases to the hotel. Bargain hunters will enjoy perusing the deals at Nordstrom Rack. Also just blocks from the hotel, Macy's has seven floors of shopping.

Shopping Centers
Westlake Center is easily recognized as the Monorail's south stop. It offers a food court and three floors of shops, including Nine West, Talbots, Mont Blanc, and Trade Secret.

The Pacific Place shopping center in downtown Seattle contains four floors of shops and an atrium top floor with a movie theater and restaurants. Stores include Tiffany, Cartier, Aveda, Coach, Bebe, Bose, Benetton, Ann Taylor, Williams-Sonoma Grande Cuisine, St. Croix, Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn.

Retail Centers
Rainier Square is located just across the street from The Fairmont Olympic Hotel's main entrance. Shops include Louis Vuitton, Alexandria Rossoff Jewels, Duxiana Linens, David Lawrence and Barcelino men's stores. 

The City Center building is located a block from The Fairmont Olympic Hotel. Enjoy the beautiful installation of Dale Chihully glass as you shop Barneys New York, Furla, Ann Taylor and KidGear.

Shops at The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle

Coach
Offers classic, high-quality leather goods, including handbags and accessories for men and women. Located east of the Grand Motor Entrance on University Street.
Phone:  (206) 382-1772

Jeremy Todd Wellness Spa & Salon
Offers a full range of hair care and spa services, including massage, skin care, acupuncture, herbalism, nail care, waxing and make-up application. Located on the Arcade level of the hotel.
Phone:  (206) 621-1700, extension 3335  

Gift Shop 
Sundries, news, snacks and drinks. NW gifts, cards, art, glass, souvenirs, luggage, apparel and books. Open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Located on the Arcade Level of the hotel. 
Phone:  (206) 621-1700, extension 3331 

Gary Tipp Jewelers
Specializes in unusual fine jewelry and objects of art. Located in the Main Lobby of the hotel.
Phone:  (206) 622-6333

Jeri Rice
Boasts designer apparel, eveningwear, shoes and accessories. Located on the corner of 5th and University and accessible from the Arcade Level of the hotel. 
Phone:  (206) 621-1700, extension 3195 

Luly Yang Couture
Evening wear and bridal atelier feature couture designs, ready-to-wear collections, shoes, handbags, accessories and gifts. The entrance to Luly Yang Couture is on Fourth Avenue. 
Phone: (206) 623-8200

Papyrus
Offers greeting cards, stationery, invitations, wrapping paper, custom printing, and a wide selection of gifts. Located on 4th Avenue.
Phone:  (206) 464-1505

Ruth Hill
Only the best resources, design, quality, and services; designer clothing both casually chic and formal. Located on the Arcade Level of the hotel.
Phone:  (206) 621-1700, extension 3337

Topper's English Floral Design
Specializing in artistic floral arrangements and a fine selection of glass art by regional artists. Local and worldwide delivery is available. Located on the Arcade Level of the hotel. 
Phone:  (206) 621-1700, extension 3334 

World Lux
Personal luxury items for discerning individuals.  Brands represented include Mont Blanc, Cartier, Ebel, S.T. Dupont, Raymond Weil and more. Located on 4th Avenue and accessible from the Arcade Level of the hotel. 
Phone:  (206) 682-2624

Belle Epicurean
Seattle's premiere patisserie specializing in handmade freshly prepared breakfast pastries and savory lunch items, perfect for those on the go. A feast for the senses, Belle Epicurean uses all natural and organic ingredients and offers espresso, custom cake artistry and catering. Entrance located on Fourth Avenue. 
Phone:  (206) 262-9404

LOCAL SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES

Pike Place Market
Opened in August 17, 1907, the Pike Place Market is the oldest continuously operated independent farmers' market in the United States. Home to an array of vendors, you will be able to find just what you are looking for.

Pioneer Square
Pioneer Square is known for it's art galleries, museums, shops and restaurants, all located in one of Seattle's oldest neighborhoods. Take a day (or two!) to stroll through this area and experience a part of Seattle's culture.

Rainier Square
Located minutes from the hotel, Rainier Square provides facilities for the serious shopper. Stores such as Louis Vuitton, Duxiana and the Jeffrey Moose Gallery are a few of the outlets you will enjoy.

The Westlake Center
Another favorite Seattle shopping area is the Westlake Center. Located approximately five minutes from the hotel, you will be able to browse through such stores as: Talbots, Montblanc, Aveda, Fossil, Jessica McClintock and Made in Washington.