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3 reviews for Jetside Bar
3 reviews in English
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Review from mona m.
5/11/2009
Hotel bars are not my thing but this one I will readily seek out anytime I'm at YVR. Located inside the Fairmont Vancouver Hotel, the bar has a great view of the departure gates. For someone who loves to watch planes, it's awesome. The drinks are very good. SIgnature drinks are inventive and tasty. A Jack and gingerale comes with a small decanter of gingerale.
It's a perfect, decadent sanctuary from the noise and tumult of delays and regular terminal activity. -
Review from Tina L.
Richmond, BC
1/15/2012 5 photos
This review is for the new afternoon tea that the Fairmont YVR is offering. You wouldn't think you could have such a lovely experience at a busy airport.
I had called ahead to make reservations and had a few dietary substitutions which were accommodated with no problems. I also asked if I could have a airplane shaped cookie which was on the kids menu, I mean how cute is that- airplane shaped cookies!
When we arrived the table was all set up for tea, including tablecloth. Our waitress
( I think her name was Sam??) was just wonderful, did a great job of explaining the different sandwiches. And she acknowledged right away the dietary changes, which a lot of places don't and I always have to remind them.
All the food was delicious and then at the end they give you a little package with some of the tea you drank to take home. I'd say this is really a 4.5 star tea.
I have done 4 Fairmont teas in BC- Hotel Van, Empress and Chateau Whistler and I would say this beats the Hotel Vancouver and Empress hands down. And probably ties with Chateau Whistler. -
Review from Marc D.
Vancouver, BC
5/4/2009 1 photo
Picture this: Massive storm, many flights delayed.
So delayed that they aren't letting you check in and clear through security until you have a confirmed flight - so no access to the airline lounges which are all after security.
Add a bunch of crazy tourists that are all stressed out about the delays that are camping out everywhere with all seats taken, and no place to get a little peace of mind while waiting out the delay.
Don't want to turn around and go home because it probably will clear, but it just isn't clear when.
The last time this happened to me during a bad storm, I snuck away to one of my favourite secret spots in the Vancouver Airport - the Jetside Bar.
Here is how to get there: Walk to the U.S. departures check-in area. Find the little escalator that says "Fairmont" and walk through the Fairmont Vancouver Airport lobby to the Jetside Bar.
This is a little oasis in the pre-security area that not too many people seem to find.
They've got nice big comfortable chairs, views of the runways, and a passable bar menu for an airport lounge.
But most importantly: It wasn't crowded and was pleasantly calm. A welcome eye in the storm!
Ahhhhh......Thank you Fairmont!Listed in: Free Vancouver Wifi
