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Vancouver’s Fairmont Waterfront is a prime example of the 117-year-old luxury brand’s ethos.
Exterior facade of Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver.Credit: Brandon Barre/Courtesy of Accor
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When it was time to relax, I stopped by the lounges gorgeous rooftop terrace.
Fairmonts prime location is steps away from the Vancouver Convention Center and the popular national landmark, Canada Place.
Here’s what it’s like to stay at Fairmont Vancouver.
Scenic view over Vancouver Harbor from the hotels 9th floor terrace.Courtesy of Fairmont Waterfront
The decor primarily consists of warm colors of brown, beige, gray, and silver.
Most rooms face downtown Vancouver, the Waterfront, or the famous Stanley Park.
The pillow-top beds have a metallic embellished headboard and comfortableFairmont Signature bed linens.
Panoramic views can be seen from the inside the Signature Harbourview Corner guest room.Courtesy of Fairmont Waterfront
Near the mini bar and Nespresso coffee machine is a double-door closet.
If youre looking for terry cloth bathrobes, youll find them there.
ARCs ambiance is upscale with a casual flair.
Interior of the ARC Restaurant at the Fairmont Waterfront hotel.Courtesy of Fairmont Waterfront
Another option is Province to Plate, a three-course meal with wine pairings.
The citys only indigenous restaurant, Salmon n Bannock, is off-property and very much worth a visit.
The owner, Inez Cook, is a member of the Nuxalk Nation based in British Columbia.
Staff at the Fairmont Waterfront tending to the on property bee hives.Courtesy of Fairmont Waterfront
One of the specialties on her menu is wild salmon (hence the place’s name).
Ask the Fairmont Waterfront concierge team to book your reservation.
If outdoor pools arent your thing, unwind in the indoor hot tub or sauna.
A guest enjoying the gardens at the Fairmont Waterfront.Courtesy of Fairmont Waterfront
Guests who arrive before or after their cruise can take the entire family to experience FlyOverCanada.
After the show, go ahead and check outFlyOver Iceland.
Its in the same building, a short walk from the hotel along the Waterfront.
The hotel has 13 ADA-compliant rooms and suites designed for visitors with disabilities.
Both are easy options that will take you to the heart of downtownVancouver.
The hotel is also an American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts property.
