We arrived in Seattle a day early. We booked with HAL and stayed at the Fairmount Olympian. Hotel was nice and rated as 1 of the 2 5 star hotels in Seattle. Can't say it was as nice as other 5 stars I've stay at, but it was nice and the staff very helpful. The only thing I found out of line was our breakfast. Breakfast for 2: eggs,bacon,sausage,toast,hashbrowns,diet coke and 1 mimosa was $67.00 not including tip. Trust me, I've had better for much less money.
We booked transfers from the airport to the hotel then hotel to the ship. Both went without a hitch. It's just so easy to book transfers when using HAL.
We got on board around 11:50 and went to check out our cabin then on the lunch in the MDR for mariner members. It was very good and staff attentive.
Great wrap around deck but there is little to no overhang on the back if it rains, but the side does have overhang. Very quiet. Less closet space than the SA category. Great views and I loved it.