11/26/2008

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.