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The Fairmont Hotel…
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900 Canada Place Way
Vancouver, BC V6C 3L5
(604) 691-1991
Vancouver, BC V6C 3L5
(604) 691-1991
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8 reviews for The Fairmont Waterfront
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Beautiful and classy hotel. My boyfriend and I were really lucky to get a pretty reasonable rate here the day before we came here on the internet. They used to have a dog that you could walk who lived better than some of us! :) The rooms were very comfortable, clean, classy, nice, etc...and it was great to wake up and look into the harbor in the morning! :) I would rather stay here over the Downtown Fairmont Waterfront for the better atmosphere and feel of the hotel. It's also not far from the Tim Hortons!
Had the pleasure of coming here this week and really enjoyed my visit!
This one is by the waterfront, just outside of Gastown and across from the Pan Pacific. In Vancouver, I had previously only stayed in the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver before of the Fairmonts. This is a nicer hotel (both hotel rooms and meeting rooms). Always nice to look at the water when you're bored at a meeting in the Louisa room :)
Service at this location is top notch and overall much better than the central downtown Fairmont. Valet service is smooth (although I was a bit alarmed when one of the young valet guys was whipping around the corner with my car!) and food service staff are some of the best I have seen lately. Staff are well trained here.
Food was very good - had breakfast, lunch and snacks here. No complaints. Herons restaurant on site is a safe dining option, and many non-hotel restos are within walking distance.
Overall, I prefer the Waterfront to the Hotel Vancouver if you're deciding between the 2 downtown Fairmonts because the rooms are nicer and service is much better here. This one is a bit less central but an easy walk to Gastown, but a bit more a stroll or cab ride to other parts of downtown.
An extra bonus is that the Canada Line has a stop just outside the front door, so very convenient if you're coming from the airport.
both my cousins held their wedding banquets here. Suprisingly the food is pretty good. The hotel is nice and classy...the location is beautiful, u can see the harbour as u step out of the hotel.
i've stayed here only once, and the room was quite comfortable and clean.
i wouldnt mind staying here again.
The first nights of "Parental Anniversary Trip 2008" were spent here.
The Fairmont Watefront is a hotel in the "modern" style, which I suppose means that the lobby floor is very shiny and the hotel bar is out in the open.
The hotel rooms are nicely appointed, with a minibar and cable tv. I thought the bed was average -- but i'm a very tough customer to please when it comes to hotel beds. (They're usually far too firm for me.)
The staff, like all Fairmonts is helpful and friendly. This Fairmont is out near the "gastown" section of the city, which is quite touristy feeling. I think that in general our group would probably have had a better time in the older Fairmont downtown -- but that's really not the hotel's fault -- just a note if you're looking at staying in this part of vancouver.
This hotel is within short walking distance of a float plane terminal, so if you were interested in using a water taxi to get to another part of the area it might be quite convienent for that.
There is an underground shopping center under this hotel, so if you need a snack or beverage, quite handy.
The food is great, the service is wonderful and the hotel is right on the water, what else could you want? A cheaper room? Sorry, not going to get that here. This modern style hotel is located downtown in a beautiful part of the city, although not in the "cultural" part of the city (think more financial centre).
The Fairmont is also known for being very environmentally conscious, so by staying here or using their services you are letting other businesses know that you want them to do business with the environment in mind as well.
My second favorite place to stay when in Vancouver.
This hotel is newer than its sister property, the Hotel Vancouver. The accommodations are much more spacious than the downtown location.
My favorite room type is a corner suite with a city view. The wrap-around floor to ceiling windows make for a gorgeous evening in, either sprawled out on your comfy king size bed or while taking a leisurely hot bubble bath with the Miller Harris toiletries.
All rooms are equipped with a mini-bar and basic cable. Internet is available and if you're a member of their loyalty club, the President's Club, bring your laptop to access free wi-fi. There is also a Business Center available for additional services like faxing and lots of meeting space.
The Herons restaurant is located on the lobby level. I've never eaten there, but the menu looks good. They offer brunch on Sunday.
One level below the lobby is a whole separate shopping/dining area. Most dining options are fast food options, including a Tim Horton's. The area expands over to the below-lobby area of the Pan Pacific as well.
The staff is always great and very kind. They greet you by name after you've checked in and are very helpful when it comes to recommendations for dining.
Very nice health club/gym set up. All the bottled water you can drink and lemon water in the cooler. Yum!
Despite the fact that the last time we were here there were lots of kids in the pool/hot tub area, both are large enough that you don't feel cramped with more than 2 or 3 other people.
The Fairmont Waterfront is conveniently located near the Canada Place cruise terminal (across the street, in the same building as the Pan Pacific), Stanley Park, Chinatown, and great shopping on Robson. All are in easy walking distance or an inexpensive cab ride away.
If you drive, parking is $30 a night, regardless if you go with valet or self. I'd recommend valet if you're just going to stay in the city, driving around is a bit of a pain and Vancouver is a very walkable city.
When asked, I will always recommend a Fairmont property, and the Fairmont Waterfront is no exception. Superb accommodations, fantastic service, and awesome amenities - that's what vacation is supposed to be about!
It's really nice, albeit somewhat dated. I find that most of the Fairmonts are classic, but dated. I've never stayed here, but travel a lot and stay at a lot of Fairmonts--this one is pretty good. And an easy walk to Gastown.
BUT:
The cruise ships are RIGHT THERE, so traffic is just stoopid on the weekends.
We stayed here with two Dads and two boys. When we checked in, the front desk gave us free "milk and cookies" delivered to the room by room service. The boys loved this and they said the cookies were delicious.
The view is great, but how long can you look at a foggy filled harbor filled with transport ships. The kids seemed to find something new to look at out there all the time though. Constant ferries and the odd helicopter was worth a glance.
The room was absolutely silent. We never heard a thing through out the night and the beds were very comfortable.
The gym is OK, stepper, elliptical and free weights but only up to 50 lbs. The pool is good. There was no slide or anything, just a pool and a hot tub. The pool is outside which is kind of cool.
We enjoyed the breakfast buffet and everyone ordered from the "Egg chef". The food was good and the selection was nice. At least a little fresh fruit and almost every kind of bread or muffin you would want. The staff was pleasant and attentive. The room service menu is a little poor but the service and presentation almost earn the $4.50 delivery charge and 17% automatic gratuity. Not sure the room is worth 299 plus tax but I guess this is downtown...
Probably only stay here again if I have business in the area. Not at par with other Fairmont Hotels.
