Holiday Events at Seattle’s Fairmont Olympic Hotel
When it comes to Holiday decorating, the elves at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel are some of the most creative around town. With events like the Festival of Trees, the Teddy Bear Suite, and the gingerbread display, it you aren’t in the holiday spirit – well, you may just be related to Scrooge!
It seems like each year the displays are bigger and better, so here’s a peek at what you can expect this year:
- Teddy Bear Suite – November 26th – December 26th, 10 am – 7 pm. A popular holiday stop off for thousands of visitors every holiday season, the suite features teddy bears galore. A great spot for holiday photos. FREE, although donations accepted to benefit uncompensated care at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
- Festival of Trees – November 24th – December 3rd. Now in it’s 30th year, you can stroll through a veritable forest of beautifully decorated trees, and place a bid on them. The trees are sold off at auction, with bids starting at $2,500, for later delivery to homes or office. While that price put them out of the reach of most budgets this year, the stroll through is FREE.
- Gingerbread Masterpieces – November 25th – December 25th. Part pastry chefs, part architects, the chefs build an impressive creation every year. Last year it was the Pike Place Market, and I can’t wait to see what they’ve done this year. You’ll find it in the main lobby, and it’s another FREE display to enjoy.
- Holiday Music – December 1st – 19th, noon – 1 pm. A great lunch hour escape to listen to local school and youth choir singing in the Main Lobby. FREE.
- Roasted Chestnuts – December 1st – 19th, weekdays, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm. Roasted chestnuts served up for $5 a cone. Staffed by celebrity roasters, proceeds benefit YWCA Angeline’s Day Center for Homeless Women.
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel also serves up yummy Holiday dinners for Christmas Eve, the Christmas Day Festive Feast, and a New Year’s Eve Dinner.
Location: 411 University Street, downtown (map it)
Image credit: Courtesy of Fairmont Hotels
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The Fairmont Olympic Hotel is ideally located in the heart of Seattle. Fairmont Olympic Hotel is an elegant 5 star Seattle hotel. The Fairmont Olympic Hotel combines traditional warmth with 21st century convenience and personalized. Dennis Clark, is the general manager of the fairmont olympic hotel. Continue to stroll through the hotel and enjoy viewing the beautifully decorated trees. Each tree is available for purchase or bid and will culminate at the Season of Light Auction and Gala on Saturday, November 29th in the Spanish Ballroom. Trees will have an opening bid of $2,500, or a guaranteed purchase price of $10,000. Trees are delivered to Seattle area homes or offices on December 4 and Local school and youth choirs gather in the Main Lobby to spread holiday cheer and share songs. The season abounds with festive dinners and tasty treats at The Georgian.Visit The Fairmont Olympic Hotel for creative gift ideas for everyone on your list. Purchase a gift certificate for accommodations at Washington’s only AAA Five Diamond hotel or dinner in one of our acclaimed restaurants.
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