Mayflower Park Hotel
Seattle, Washington
405 Olive Way, Seattle, Washington 98101
Original Property Opened in 1927
Historic Hotels of America member since 1999
Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, the Mayflower Park Hotel is one of the last remaining locally owned and independent hotels in the Emerald City. Dating back to 1927, the hotel maintains the air of a long-gone era. The building façade features ornate terra cotta details, and the lobby boasts soaring ceilings and a five-tier crystal chandelier. The décor is a charming mix of antiques, stained glass windows, Asian-inspired accents, and brass fixtures. From the tastefully appointed Queen Anne-style guestrooms to the hotel’s famous martini bar, the Mayflower Park Hotel warmly welcomes guests to experience the best of Seattle.
Discover
- Discover the historic furnishings inside the Mayflower Park Hotel. This historic destination is replete with many pieces of wonderful antique furniture, such as a grandfather clock from 1770 and an English mahogany breakfront from 1810.
- Step through the doors of the Mayflower Park Hotel to see the hotel’s elegantly appointed lobby, with a crystal chandelier purchased from the Grand Ballroom at the Olympic Hotel and a skylight found under some boards over the original front desk and restored by local artisans.
- Admire the Mezzanine, which was described as the most strikingly beautiful room in the entire building as shown in hotel brochures of that era. One of the original stained-glass windows remains, with the letter B for Bergonian, the name of the hotel when it was built in 1927.
Explore
- Board the historic Seattle Center Monorail, created for the 1962 World’s Fair, and located next to the Mayflower Park Hotel. This eco-friendly transportation option provides a fun, quick, and convenient link to the Seattle Center, the Space Needle, Climate Pledge Arena, Museum of Pop Culture, and a host of other cultural experiences.
- Explore the depth and beauty of Seattle’s original neighborhood. Pioneer Square is a richly historic place known for its late-1800s Romanesque Revival architecture. Wander through subterranean streets on a guided underground tour and learn about Seattle’s roots at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.
- Travel to the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park nearby. Located in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square National Historic District, this amazing historical destination chronicles Seattle's involvement in the 1890 Klondike gold rush.
Experience
- Stroll Seattle’s iconic waterfront and visit the Seattle Aquarium, the Seattle Great Wheel, and Olympic Sculpture Park. The Seattle Art Museum is also located nearby, which is a fantastic place to view some of the finest art in the entire country.
- Take a scenic day trip to visit Mount Rainier National Park, home to the tallest volcano, fifth highest peak, and most glaciated mountain in the contiguous United States. Mount Rainier National Park offers excellent opportunities for adventure, exploration, learning and just plain having fun.
- Attend a performance at Benaroya Hall, home to the internationally acclaimed Seattle Symphony. Or take in a musical at the 5th Avenue Theatre or the Paramount Theatre.
Taste
- Sip on an award-winning martini in Oliver’s Lounge, opened in 1976 during the time that Washington State’s “Blue Laws” were repealed. Oliver’s became known as the first “daylight bar” in the state, meaning passersby could now look in from the street and see bartenders mixing and serving cocktails.
- Dine at Andaluca Restaurant, Seattle’s nationally recognized culinary oasis. Resonating with Mediterranean-inspired food and design, Andaluca’s offers its signature paella, as well as a famous liquid chocolate cake.
- Walk three short blocks to historic Pike Place Market for a sampling of flavors. The market is home to the original Starbucks—see where the caffeine craze first started back in 1971. Be sure to go to Pike Place Fish, located right under the clock. They’re the guys that throw the fish, and can pack fish for airline travel and ship overnight anywhere in the U.S.
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