Named as one of Canada's great railway hotels, the Hotel Vancouver opened in 1939 and was restored in the 1990s. Early guests included the English monarchs George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Its elegant décor and chateau-style architecture have never gone out of fashion with guests who appreciate the prime downtown location and extensive business facilities. The hotel's busy lobby is an attraction in itself-- Italian marble floors, Edwardian frescoes, and antique furnishings. Valet and self parking are available (surcharge).

The on-site Absolute Spa's decor incorporates stainless steel and leather, and offers a women's and men's relaxation lounge. The pool and spa complex includes a children's wading pool. The hotel's 24-hour health club offers the latest exercise equipment.

The hotel also provides a fully equipped business center with high-speed Internet access, extensive meeting facilities, and a grand ballroom. A concierge can assist with city tours. Hotel shopping highlights include Louis Vuitton, Gucci, St. John Boutique, Snowflake Leather Goods, and The Fairmont Store.

Griffins Restaurant - One of Vancouver's most popular brasseries, this restaurant is known for its lavish Sunday Brunch and weekday buffets. Arched windows overlook the Vancouver Art Gallery.

900 West Lounge - Guests can savor tapas and award-winning martinis while enjoying live jazz entertainment.

Tea at the Castle - Afternoon tea offered daily in the 900 West Lounge. Guests can enjoy an array of sandwiches, French pastries, house-made raisin scones, and a cup exclusively blended Fairmont loose leaf tea.

The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver has a 50-foot-long atrium swimming pool as well as a full-service health club.

The hotel is four blocks from where the Vancouver seawall begins. The seawall is a 19-km (12-mile) paved pathway suitable for running, cycling, in-line skating, and strolling. Less than one mile away is Stanley Park, a 1,000-acre green space with walking paths, cycling trails, tennis courts, playgrounds, beaches, and a pitch-and-putt golf course.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver features the luxurious Absolute Spa. The spa's treatments include massages, facials, manicures, and therapeutic bath treatments.

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Pet fee charged at hotel/condo

Pets accepted

Check-out time is noon

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

American Express

Diners Club

Discover

JCB International

MasterCard

Visa

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

• Self parking fee: CAD 40.66 per night (in/out privileges)
• Valet parking fee: CAD 43.77 per night (in/out privileges)
• Pet fee: CAD 30 per stay
• Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): CAD 13.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

A Green / Sustainable Property - First Party Certified

This property has performed a self-assessment, also known as First Party certification, of its sustainable tourism practices through Green Key thus taking steps to understand its impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. The property's claims have not been independently verified by a second or third party certification program.

• The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is listed in the 2009 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.