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Swantown Inn


1431 11th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA 98501
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5 of 5 stars
Victoria, BC, Canada
25 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This place has character, a good location, nice people, comfortable beds, a good price, excellent breakfast, good attitude. If you need more than that maybe you should stay home. Motorcyclists note: gravel driveway but a concrete pad you can park on. Downtown restaurants etc. are close enough to walk to, and the hosts have provided information about them. more

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5 of 5 stars
Maryland
16 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This bed and breakfast is absolutely wonderful! You can see the passion and care the owners have for their business from the second you check in. Nathan and Casey are genuinely friendly people who seem to go out of their way to make the experience extra special for you. There are lots of small touches throughout the house that make... more

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4 of 5 stars
Olympia
14 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Couples

A friend of mine booked me and my partner into the Columbia Room for my birthday. Everything was excellent. The house has a very interesting history and has been kept up quite well. The accommodations were cozy and quiet and the innkeeper, Nathan, was very nice. We live in Olympia but found this to be a wonderful mini-vacation from our... more

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5 of 5 stars
Vancouver, BC
23 May 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Our three night recent stay at the Swantown Inn was the exact getaway we were looking for. A good bed can make or break a trip, and the king size bed in our room delivered and then some! Breakfasts were both tasty and unique - we were spoiled by the menu items brought out each morning, starting with the delicious... more

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5 of 5 stars
Seattle, Washington
16 Aug 2008 | Trip type: Couples

We've been to quite a few bed-n-breakfasts and this is definitely one of the best for friendliness, value and over-all comfort! We may have chosen the warmest day of the summer for our Bed-n-Breakfast overnight escape, but it was outmatched by the wonderfully warm hospitality of the innkeepers at Swantown B-n-B. The Inn is charming, quiet and well-kept; The location... more

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5 of 5 stars
Indianapolis, IN
19 Jun 2008 | Trip type: Couples

We were married at the Swantown Inn in a private ceremony. We booked the elopement package, and it was great. Casey and Nathan took care of all the details, we just picked the colors of our flowers and cake, and showed up with our marriage license and rings. It made for a completely stress-free wedding planning experience. And the ceremony... more

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Nathan Allan, Owner

We are extremely pleased to see you both had such a good time here. We really love offering the small elopement and intimate wedding packages. It is privilege to be able to help create such a wonderful memory for you both. We hope you come back to the Northwest and spend some more time with us in the future!

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5 of 5 stars
Minnesota
31 May 2008 | Trip type: Family

This is a really great B&B. Beautiful, luxurious, but homey feeling too. Stayed in the Columbia room and were not at all put off by the bathroom across the hall-- it's just like at home, except with a much much more beautiful bathroom (claw-foot tub). Towels, bathrobe, bed, were all luxurious. Only complaint was that breakfast was a bit heavy... more

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Nathan Allan, Owner

Thank you for the kind review of the Columbia Room! I am glad you were not put off by the bathroom being across the hall. We think the fact that it has the houses original fixtures and fittings, the oversize claw foot tub and matching foot soaking tub really make up for it! Plus it is way up the end...

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5 of 5 stars
Hamilton, Montana
2 Apr 2008 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel
2/2 found this review helpful

I stayed at the Swantown Inn for three nights and I have to say that it is, without a doubt, the best place to stay in Olympia. The building is interesting, the innkeepers courteous and inviting, and the food is wonderful. Another wonderful thing about Swantown is the accessibility to the state government buildings and the rest of town, not... more

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Nathan Allan, Owner

Thank you for the positive review! We do believe we provide a comfortable and affordable alternative to local hotels. We are extremely close to the Capitol Campus making us ideal for business travelers with meetings with government.

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1 of 5 stars
Providence, Utah
17 Mar 2008 | Trip type: Business, Couples
0/2 found this review helpful

This B&B seriously benefits from the lack of accommodations in Olympia, WA, particularly during legislative sessions and local college events. Over a 3-day stay, we experienced a lack of clean/changed towels, no fresh water glasses, and dirty shower curtains. The Innkeeper is overly chatty and intrusive during breakfasts. In particularly, beware of making changes in room selections or you will... more

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Nathan Allan, Owners

To our future guests: We always provide a confirmation with the amount, including tax, of your stay when a reservation is made, and we go over all charges upon check in as well so there are no surprises. This was the case here as well. Our Bed and Breakfast is not only inspected by the Washington State and Thurston County...

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4 of 5 stars
Rochester, MN
13 Mar 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I have always wanted to stay overnight in a Bed and Breakfast so this was my special treat to stay at the Swantown Inn in Olympia, WA for 4 nights. Nathan and Casey were friendly and helpful but never intrusive. Along with the friendly conversation with the other guests, I enjoyed the homecooked breakfasts that were served in their nice... more

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Nathan Allan, Owner

Thank you for mentioning our new King beds! All of our rooms feature these somewhat unique handcrafted mattresses. Our idea was to provide all of our guests with the luxury of a great bed in a size we are not all lucky enough to have at home. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.

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1431 11th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA 98501
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