SWANTOWN INN, Olympia

Swantown Inn - A historic 1887 Victorian mansion with spa services and gourmet dining in Olympia's Eastside district

Located in an 1887 Queen Anne/Eastlake Victorian mansion listed on city and state historical registers, this 3-star Olympia hotel features four guest rooms with king beds and private bathrooms, plus a two-bedroom Puget Suite that accommodates up to six guests. The property's most distinctive architectural element is its three-story square tower at the northeast corner. Guest rooms offer modern amenities including room-controlled heating and air conditioning, while maintaining period features like Italianate bay windows and ornate wooden detailing. The Ballroom includes an espresso bar serving Olympia Coffee Roasting Company beverages. A three-course gourmet breakfast is served daily for bed & breakfast guests. Additional amenities include electric vehicle charging stations, a service kitchen with shared refrigerator and laundry facilities, and a small fleet of rentable Rad Power Bikes. Situated 1.5 miles from the State Capitol Building, Swantown Inn provides easy access to downtown attractions and the Yashiro Japanese Garden.

Pros

The Victorian mansion showcases original 19th-century architectural details including carved barge-boards, decorative spindles, and cedar woodwork

Property includes extensive rose gardens with views of the State Capitol dome and Black Hills

Dedicated espresso bar serves specialty coffee from local roaster

Offers both traditional B&B rooms and a self-contained apartment-style suite

Cons

Located 52.5 miles from Sea-Tac Airport

Limited event space capacity of 60-85 people maximum