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    One minute oout the hotel door.
    Joel H.

    What an amazing Hotel in an amazing location. The Fairmont Waterfront is noting but pure elegance in such a perfect spot in Vancouver. We checked in and just used a little time to relax in our very spacious room with an amazing view over the cruise port. Since most of you know what a hotel room looks like, I would like to focus on the surrounding area. We had a king size bed in a large room with a large clean bathroom. It was good! The area was fantastic. Just a very short walk to the cruise port and convention center which I had the opportunity to attend a few year's ago, from the hotel. Besides all the views and great walking spots are the restaurants. I feel Vancouver is known for all their fabulous and trendy restaurants as well as the beautiful city. My wife and I along with our friends really enjoyed our short but very meaningful stay here. Getting around was easy, and Uber and Lyft did a great job here. Since the hotel is located downtown, it was easy to get anywhere. While we dis not eat imn the hotel restaurant, I did order some soup one evening, as I was just hanging out in my room. The clam chowder was fantastic and the staff here is marvelous. I am definitely looking forward to any future travels that include Vancouver and another stay at the Fairmont as a destination spot. Congratulations to the Fairmont Waterfront for giving us a great base to have fun in this lovely city.

    Julienne P.

    This hotel has a stunning view of the sea and skyline! Oh lord it was beautiful during sunrise. I enjoyed waking up to sunshine and a gorgeous view. Only downside was the water pressure is low for my room and it was not quite hot water at some point, lukewarm at best. I gathered it's because the majority of hotel guests may have showered in the morning. Otherwise, we had a lovely stay and would definitely be back.

    room, bed
    Scott W.

    First time staying at the Fairmont. A typical Fairmont, in that it has a great location, excellent quality, plenty of amenities, and experienced staff. We stayed a couple of days and were very impressed during our stay. The location is excellent, close to the harbour and all the restaurants and attractions. The rooms are spacious, clean, and well appointed. The beds have some of the best mattresses that we have slept on. Nice pillows, and plenty of them. (they can be a little on the big size, but you can compress them for sleeping). The Consignors are very friendly, knowledgable, and helpful. Needed to get a reservation for 6 at a local restaurant, and they were able to make this happen. It's pricey, but a good value when you consider the level of service.

    Jenny L.

    3.8 stars. ​The Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver location has both pros and cons. It is convenient and close to downtown, has a nice view, an outdoor pool (though an indoor one would be better given the cold Vancouver weather most of the year), an indoor hot tub, and a gym. Cons are, there is only one restaurant downstairs, The Arc, which we tried for breakfast and lunch, and the self parking fee of $65/per night is a tad expensive. The walls were extremely thin. we could hear conversations of the guests next door to us, either it's coming through the connecting room door or the walls. The guests weren't yelling or partying, but were swearing a lot, which was unacceptable given I was traveling with my children. When we turned off our TV and lights, in complete silence, we could hear them clearly. It was difficult to sleep as they were talking past 1 AM. My husband called the front desk to notify them, and they said they would have security come upstairs to check. Honestly, I think that was useless, as they weren't partying, it's just the hotel's very thin walls and doors. Hopefully, the situation regarding the soundproofing will have improved the next time we return.

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    Jonathan F.

    The Fairmont Waterfront delivers where it counts: location. Sitting directly across from the cruise terminal, it doesn't get more convenient if you're heading out to sea. Bonus points for the water views, some rooms overlook the harbor, where you can watch sea planes take off. Gastown and Coal Harbour are both a short walk away. Rooms The rooms are spacious and comfortable, but starting to show their age. The decor leans dated, and there's visible wear in spots. It's all perfectly functional, just not particularly modern. You won't find USB ports or more current tech features, which feels like a miss for a hotel in this category. Service Staff were friendly, helpful, and efficient throughout the stay. Everything from check-in to housekeeping was smooth and professional. Dining Can't speak to the restaurants, I didn't try them. But with so much nearby, you're hardly short on options.

    Shefali B.

    A wonderful hotel! The staff were so kind and helpful at every point of my stay. They were quite generous in offering me a free upgrade to a corner suite as well as a welcome drink. The location of this hotel is also so great! It's walking distance to some great restaurants, the Waterfront trail, and the Vancouver Convention Centre. They also are very focussed on sustainability, and they've made efforts to reduce food waste and use compostable single use items. I was staying here on business for an event I was producing, and I also had a wonderful experience with the event staff of the hotel. Overall, I had an amazing first experience and I would definitely consider coming back to this location the next time I'm in Vancouver

    City view room
    Cyn L.

    This is a nice hotel in Vancouver close to the Waterfront. We had a city view room and did not rent a car during our trip. It's close to the train station which is very easy to navigate. It's also close to the sea boat which takes you across the bay to North Vancouver. The room was clean and we had no issues during our stay. The bed was very comfortable, but I had to ask for an extra pillow because theirs were really flat once I lay my head on it. I had to ask for complimentary water, but they were quick to bring it when I called. We reserved complimentary hotel bikes for 2 hours during our stay. That was fun since the bike paths run close to the water and there's beautiful views of the harbor and the city. See the concierge to make reservations in advance. For a great location, stay at the Fairmont Waterfront or any of the other hotels close to it. When we checked in they did try to upsell us to a harbor view for $50 more per night. We declined, but did request a quiet room away from the elevator. We'd stay here again.

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    Andy L.

    If you need to park at the hotel, head straight over to Burrard St and turn towards the water. Address is approx 200 Burrard St. From there, head down to either P2 or P3 and follow the signs for hotel parking. There should be an elevator bank near that section in the corner to take you up to the lobby. The hotel is very busy. One of the few places since I've travelled in the past year after the loosening of covid restrictions where I have to constantly wait in line. Waiting in line for the check-in counter, waiting in line for the elevator, waiting for a space in the jacuzzi pool. Waiting seems to be the common theme here. It has a fairly convenient location, right on the water and close to the Waterfront translink station. The staff were curteous and helpful, five stars. I really didn't like the beds though. The mattress seems two sizes too small. I'm not really sure what happened here, but you can clearly see the box/spring underneath. Not very appealing aesthetically. Also not a big fan of the frame sticking out from under the mattress, different from other hotels and habit of walking closer to the mattress made me bump into the frame a few times. Especially with smaller kids around who can sometimes be more careless than me! Also the shower can definitely use a bit more water pressure. Overall it's not a bad hotel, but I just expected more from a Fairmont given the price point and brand.

    Stained walls in washroom

    For a hotel, a Fairmont no less, that runs on average $600/night during the summer season, I was really disappointment in the room. I booked a harbor view/Stanley park view, queen/queen, and I was expecting a pristine room. Instead, I received a room that was, at best, 3-star. Don't get me wrong the view was beautiful, but Fairmont clearly should NOT be having guests in these rooms (see attached photos). This is not a Fairmont experience. Not by far. While service is wonderful and staff are great, I'm really disappointment given what Fairmont typically provides. The fitness area is decent, the hot tub is clean, the locker rooms are well-stocked, and the pool area is wonderful BUT, the pool chairs are NOT Fairmont quality - they are cheap, uncomfortable pool loungers, typically found at motel pools. Again, for what we're paying per room, I expect MUCH more. I will say that dining service is great and the outdoor pool is nicely heated, given Vancouver weather. Everything else about the hotel is great, but the rooms... At least the one we were given.

    Buttermilk pancake - breakfast
    Michelle G.

    We recently stayed here for getaway and parked in the garage, P2. It was very convenient because you could take an elevator to check in lobby. Due to my credit card benefit, we were able to update our room with harbor view. The staff were friendly and helpful to make our stay wonderful. They had live music from Thursdays to Sunday nights. We went to the restaurant, the Arc for breakfast and enjoyed fresh ingredients. The location was excellent because restaurants and shops are in walking distance. The check in and out process was smooth. Great experience and we will come back again.

    Get a waterfront view room. It's a spectacular experience to wake up and see what's going on on the water. Location is perfect too for walking around.

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    The Fairmont Pacific Rim delivered the kind of stay that makes you reconsider what "world class"…read moreactually means. From the moment we pulled up to the valet through every interaction with room service and housekeeping, the team made us feel like royalty -- attentive without ever being intrusive, polished without feeling rehearsed. The room itself was a highlight. Soaking in the tub with the ocean and the North Shore mountains framed in front of us is an image I'll be holding onto for a long time. It's the kind of view the city is famous for, delivered from the comfort of your own suite.

    Had an absolutely memorable stay at the Fairmont Pacific Rim during our vacation in Vancouver. The…read morelobby and lobby lounge/bar area is stunning. Everything here feels modern, clean, and luxurious. Our room was beautiful, especially the bathroom with its dual sinks, separate bathtub and rain shower, and separate area for toilet. The Le Labo products were a nice touch, and everything from the towels, robes, slippers, and bedding felt luxe and high end. These beds and pillows were some of the best hotel beds/pillows I've ever slept on. We all slept so well! We also ordered room service for breakfast and everything was so good, with reasonable room service prices for the amount you get. Didn't use the gym, but it's recently renovated and beautiful. They provide iced water infused with electrolytes and there are even Pilates machines! There's also a heated rooftop outdoor pool that we didn't have time to take advantage of too. Not only is this hotel amazing, but it's in a prime location to everything - especially if you're a first time visitor to Vancouver. It's super easy to hop on the shuttle to the suspension bridge, or take a sea boat or hop on the subway to/from the airport. It's also walking distance to Gastown, Robson Street, Stanley Park and the Seawall. Highly recommend this hotel if you're in the city!

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    I've stayed at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Canada Place on prior trips to Vancouver. I've always…read morewanted to stay at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia (on W Georgia St) or the L'Hermitage Hotel (on Richards St) as they're located closer to the places I frequented when in town so this time, I checked on availability and pricing. A one-bedroom signature suite at L'Hermitage was significantly less than a regular room at the Pan Pacific and the Rosewood so I booked 3 nights ($625CAD/night). I got off the Silver Moon at 9:45am, handed my luggage off to a representative from Luggage Forward, and walked from the cruise terminal up to the hotel. My room wasn't ready, so I dropped off my carry-on and backpack and went shopping and to have lunch. I was still on my way to CF Pacific Centre when the front desk called, informing me my room was ready. I told them I'd return after lunch. Wow, I loved my room (707)! As you entered through a short hallway, you found yourself looking at a full kitchen to your right, bathroom to your left and then the bedroom, past a closet housing a stack washer/dryer. The living room was bright and airy because there were walls of glass. Past the kitchen was a den with a desk and sofa. Off the living room was a small lanai overlooking the pool. The kitchen featured a gas range, full-sized refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave. It was like a timeshare unit, not a hotel room, as there was tableware, glassware, etc. The only nitpick was the bathroom; it didn't quite measure up to the rest of the unit. It was small, with a full-sized glass-enclosed tub, a Toto (but without the washlet) toilet, and a small vanity and shelf unit opposite the vanity. It was totally functional, but I wished the tub had a shower wand, not just the rain head. If I could, I'd want this room moved to Hawaii to become my residence. The front desk staff were personable and friendly. The exercise facilities were fine. The L'Orangerie restaurant is located on the 5th floor ... more on that in a separate review. All told, I found the L'Hermitage to be perfect for me and will now be my hotel of choice when in Vancouver.

    L'Hermitage was wonderful; this hotel's old school charm won me over immediately and kept on…read moredelivering throughout my stay. My favorite amenities--clothing steamer and hot water kettle--were promptly delivered. What's better than tea and wrinkle-free clothes? The room was quiet and afforded me uninterrupted sleep. The lighting at the desk caused my colleagues to compliment my visage on video conference calls. The location was an easy walk to everywhere I needed to go in Vancouver. L'Orangerie, the dining room and lounge on the fifth floor, was a lovely place to take tea and lunch. My dining companion and I had the place nearly to ourselves. On my next visit to Vancouver, I hope I'll be lucky enough to stay at L'Hermitage again.

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