Step into the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, a luxurious, historic gem boasting elegant rooms, a chic restaurant, and a serene spa—perfectly located near downtown's main attractions.
"My daughters also delighted in themed afternoon tea at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, as well as crossing suspension bridges at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and Lynn Canyon Park, both in North Vancouver." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Nicknamed the Castle in the City, the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver feels grand at every step, and in fact boasts royal roots: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later dubbed the Queen Mother) were among the first visitors, and their stay marked the property’s ceremonious opening back in 1939. Some 80 years later, an extensive five-year renovation to the tune of $75 million was completed on the downtown Vancouver property, and with it came Fairmont Gold, a hotel within a hotel. For guests who book a Gold room or suite, check-in takes place on your own floor (9 or 14), and a full breakfast is available just inside the private lounge, which in my case was roughly six steps away from my room. Ceramic pots of delicious fresh salmon were among the offerings I scooped up each morning before padding back to my room, coffee and meal in hand (I had to WFH—work from hotel; otherwise I’d have sat down in one of the lounge’s many banquettes or tables). While there is plenty of great food to be had around the city—and in the lobby at the always-bustling Notch8 Restaurant and Bar—there was a much-appreciated ease to having afternoon tea, evening hors d’oeuvres, or the aforementioned morning meal so accessible, and I imagine even more so for families traveling together. The grandiose hotel’s Art Deco–influenced aesthetic leans into deep blues and bronzes, with marble and velvet accents—a look that carries into the rooms too. Left in place after the renovation was much of the building’s original woodwork, crown moldings, and built-in decorative fireplaces that keep the hotel’s historic feel alive and well. More modern (and welcomed) touches I made use of during my restful stay: Le Labo bath products, an in-room Nespresso maker, the 24-hour gym and sauna, and an indoor pool open year-round. From $240. —Madison Flager" - CNT Editors
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"Set the scene for us. What does this place look like? What's its vibe?With its imposing stone exterior and distinctive oxidized green copper roof, the Grand Dame of Vancouver hotels is truly a landmark, and the only local hotel—with the possible exception of the Hotel Georgia, located one block east—that deserves the overused “iconic” label. Now 84 years old, The Fairmont's grandeur remains undimmed by the passing of time. Walk through the front doors of the Georgia Street entrance and prepare to be dazzled by an enduring piece of Vancouver history. What's the story behind the hotel?One of the storied chateaux-style Railway hotels commissioned by Canadian Pacific Railway, this Fairmont is actually the third iteration to bear the Hotel Vancouver name. This version was completed in 1939, just in time for the Royal visit of England’s King George VI and his wife, Elizabeth (the Queen Mother, not the late monarch). Lovely. So it being nearly a century old, how do the accommodations hold up?A recent CDN$55 million facelift spruced up the 507 rooms, and for the well-heeled traveler, the new Fairmont Gold, a luxury-level tier launched in 2019, offers private check-in, dedicated concierge services, afternoon tea, and access to a private lounge. The new Fourteenth Floor Heritage Suite Collection also promises to be spectacular: 900-square-feet per suite, with details like marble baths and, in the Lieutenant Governor’s suite, wood veneer walls cut from a single black walnut tree. How about the bar and restaurant—worth a stop?One of the best things to come from the recent renovation was Notch8, the new lobby-level bar and restaurant, which serves excellent drinks in a dark, loungey atmosphere. Although it's a relatively new addition to the hotel bar scene, it has quickly become an after-work favorite for locals and guests alike. Who else are you likely to see here?Fancy folk who appreciate the glamour of a bygone era. How does it fit into the surrounding neighborhood?Along with the Vancouver Art Gallery (a former court house) and the nearby Hotel Georgia, the Hotel Vancouver is one of the three anchors that determined how downtown Vancouver was built, and how the neighborhood behaves today. Within a two-minute walk of Robson, Alberni, Burrard, and Granville streets, four of the city’s main shopping and strolling areas, the hotel keeps much of what you’ll want to explore within an easy taxi ride away. You’re also within two blocks of the two main downtown Skytrain stations. Is there anything you'd change?We wish the hotel would reopen the legendary Panorama Room to the public. Once a staple of Vancouver’s nightlife scene, the 15th-floor room, dubbed “The Roof,” made a brief reappearance in 2014 when the lobby bar was being transformed into Notch8, but has since closed. Bottom line: Worth it? Why?Vancouver is a young city, its short history often renovated out of existence, and this is one of the few remaining fine hotels with a real pedigree." - Guy Saddy
"Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is listed as number 6 on the list of best city hotels in Canada." - Travel + Leisure Editors
