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Olympia Government Per Diem accepted by B&B

Most government workers do not immediately think of a Bed and Breakfast when looking for a hotel, motel or lodging. However quite a few do! Ours, the Swantown Inn & Spa, happily accepts the Olympia Government Per Diem, for both lodging and breakf… Read more
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The Grand Victorian Ballroom

We are happy to announce that our new function space, the Grand Victorian Ballroom, is up and running! The interior is completely finished. We are taking bookings for weddings and events. Pricing for our weddings is available at our Olympia Weddings … Read more

Do you run retreats or workshops?

We are looking for experts in their field who run small to medium sized workshops. What kind of workshops?  We have some ideas, you may have others, but maybe something like; Yoga Retreats Beading Retreats Quilting Retreats Birthing Ret… Read more
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Legislative Session Accommodations

Another year and another Legislative Session is upon us. At the Inn we are able to provide varied accommodations for all sorts of needs. Convenience and Comfort Our Inn provides a home away from home, with all the modern conveniences you will need. G… Read more

It is the season

No matter your religious beliefs, Olympia has something for you  at this time of year. Whether it be casual shopping downtown any day of the week, or relaxing in our spa to escape that same frantic shopping at the malls. The Olympia Farmers Mark… Read more

Olympia Theater District and the Arts.

For a small city Olympia has a vibrant and thriving Theater District. From live theatre to film, with a healthy dose of just about everything in between. Live street performances during Arts Walk, to the Arts Commission's gateways projects. For film,… Read more

How an outdoor enthusiast could spend the day in Olympia

There are so many natural wonders to see in our area that it can be quite overwhelming! Depending on what passes you already have, and your time restraints, we have some suggestions for you. Potential Day Trips Nisqually Wildlife Refuge, just a short… Read more
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Baked Oatmeal

We don't make this recipe often, truth be told, because Nathan doesn't like oatmeal and has a hard time serving it.  It is always well received by guests, and on more than one occasion by self-proclaimed "oatmeal snobs" to be the best they have … Read more

The Inn is almost painted!

It may have taken most of the summer to do, but the old part of the Inn is almost painted! It took a lift, from Sunbelt Rentals, frugally rented on a Friday and returned by 9am on the Monday, to get the tower and "street facing" side painted over a v… Read more

We want to host your reunion or retreat!

If you didn't already know, we added on to the Inn just over a year ago. The Grand Victorian Ballroom and the Puget Suite were the major additions with other smaller upgrades to the older part of the Inn as well. The ballroom is working out great but… Read more