The Elks Building is located in the heart of Downtown Olympia's retail and in-city resindential area.  There are 39 residential units with commercial tenants on the street level of the building.

Select apartment units have views of the nearby lake and the State Capitol Building, which is located within walking distance of the two buildings.

The Ramada Hotel Governor House is adjacent to The Elks Building. There is a Starbuck's coffee bar kitty corner from the building, which provides indoor seating all year round, as well as outdoor sidewalk seating during the spring and summer months. A well maintained city park directly across the street beautifies the entire area.