Friday June 24 - Planned and attended a private event Harbour Room (100 guests)…read more Pros - Some of the most amazing views of the Vancouver waterfront!!! - Outdoor patio seats 30, they have patio umbrellas if needed - Well known venue, you'll likely come here for a wedding or special event - Professional staff such as an events coordinator, catering and bartending no complaints - We ordered 6 hors d'oeuvres that were passed throughout the event, our guests loved the items! They are made on-site as far as I know. - Full bar with domestic and import beers, spirits including scotches and 6 beers on tap. Cons - A little bit stuffy in some way with metal plaques on the walls from old events, this place really has 125 years of history - A private member's club, so you won't be able to just walk into the venue to enjoy the view - There is one pulldown screen on stage and the projector was decent but could be a bit better - Audio was also not as loud as it needed to be and it was already on max - They had wired mics, no wireless Damage -A few thousand dollars. Protip - No free parking that I know of, only hourly and daily rates.

We just recently booked the Harbour Room and Trophy Lounge in the Rowing Club for our wedding, and…read morewe couldn't be happier. The staff were all incredible to work with, so easy going and approachable while organized and thorough. Our coordinator, Nicole, was full of great suggestions and responded to every one of our last-minute, frantic emails with grace and helpfulness. The bar manager, JJ, gave us everything we needed during setup the day of, and provided all logistical support with our dj, florist, and guests with a smile. Bar staff were full of laughs, good humour, and friendly. The venue is wildly charming, the main hall has a wrap around licensed deck that looks over Coal Harbour providing stunning views day and night. Our guests from the prairie provinces were in awe all night. Emelle's catering, exclusive caterer, provided food and service for the wedding and we couldn't have been happier. Food was 5 star, and service was friendly, efficient, and unobtrusive. Venue and alcohol service costs are very affordable, especially in comparison to other local venues. Can't wait to have another event there!

This is a nice space for an exhibit, really nice. It's spacious and when you get the tunes…read morespinning inside, it doesn't echo too much. Add to it the charm of a restored building, wow! I really like this. Came here for the annual 12X12 exhibit. This is a photgraphy competition, friendly of course, but there are catches., with a new catch for this year's 2012 competition. http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/salt-building-vancouver?select=L_6w9BcDkIY4mFJkwd59SQ#Tauo1LC-G8fbqfxbek4lVA Each competitor must: 1. Take 1 photograph of a theme announced once, every hour on the hour 2. Intepret the announced theme in a single shot 3. 12 shots in total meaning you're on the hunt to interpret a theme each hour for 12 hours. 4. The photograph is on film. Not digital. 5. This year's catch is.... black and white film only. I've come out to this exhibit every year since it's inception. They had it at another venue in previous years, but it was horribly crowded and stuffy. This was a welcomed change, much welcomed. Maybe next year I'll do it. I'll have to dust off one of my film cameras.

What an entirely grand and beautifully restored heritage building. Seeing, and more importantly,…read morebeing able to enjoy spaces like this are rare, especially in cities like ours where there seems to be an overwhelming need to make everything shiny and new. (yes there are foundations in place to protect our heritage buildings, but I'm making sweeping generalizations here) When the Salt Building was first being revitalized during the pre-Olympic building-frenzy era, there was talk of the space being used as a pub or high-end restaurant or some other variation on that theme. Though it may have been entirely acceptable -- and maybe even great -- if that were the case today (and who knows, it may very well be the case in the future), but it almost seems as though that would be a bastardization of this minimal bare-bones structure. The building is gorgeous. Bookended with mammoth-sized windows, allowing plenty of light to pour in throughout the almost 14,000sq foot space, exposing the elaborate timber trusses and metal hardware, and shining of the polished concrete floor, there is not one thing I'd change here. It would be a shame to cover any of it up. A perfect event location, an ideal gathering space, an overwhelmingly stunning surprise in an area that is known for making everything "pretty," the Salt Building is, at this moment, a perfect homage to its historic past.

Oh where do I start?…read more This place is exquisite, unique & extremely beautiful. The event manager Nicole is friendly, efficient and works harder then anyone I've ever met. The architecture and design of this place plus the original pieces that are still intact makes this building come to life. Whether it is a corporate event, wedding or a birthday bash, they all fit perfectly with The Permanent.

Great event space! Came here for a party and the space is…read morelovely. Spacious, high ceilings and nice layout. Bathrooms and coat check are downstairs, main floor can be organized how you want, and there's a bar area at the back. The bank vault in the middle on the main floor is really cool - apparently they used to open it so you could see inside, but it's closed now. Catering was by Railtown Cafe when I was here and everything was well organized and comfortable. Lovely place for an event. Note: It was a little hard to find since it's street number is 300, but it's not where you would expect (i.e. closest to Hamilton and W. Pender). It's on the actually on the right side of Covenant House, so the numbering is a little funky on this side of the street.

This historic hotel is amazing. The room we had was renovated though the hotel does not have AC…read more The location was amazing and you can walk along the water right outside the door. The restaurant was really good and they also have live music at night. I wish they had smart tv's though so we could use our streaming services. They also have parking available. I would definitely stay here agin.

I have to give this place 2 stars: only 1 old key for the room for 2 friends staying that were…read moredoing their own thing at times, no air conditioning which was not stated at all till the night before and we were here this month and it was HOT, and an uncomfortable bed that slopped diagonally with pillow so flat, they basically weren't pillows. Charged almost $1k CAD for 2 nights and parking for this, and that was really disappointing. When we checked out, the clerk asked how our stay was and I responded, "Horrendous for the price." She stared at the floor, didn't ask any questions and didn't offer anything to make up for it so I told her what the main issues were. Still no response. Clicked on "book now" several times on their website to book a room and it wouldn't work, so had to call to make a reservation which I haven't done in decades. That should have been my first sign. My friend was adamant that we stay here due to the location. This is an old hotel. It has some charm. The location is excellent, being close to Stanley Park and across from the beach. It was originally built as an apartment building in 1913. The elevators are small and rickety. You can see where they have remodeled, cracks and such in the walls show age/wear. Even though we got the windows open, the little ceiling fan on the high ceiling and the portable fan from the 80's did not help at all with the heat. The room we were in had 2 queen beds and faced a street, but we could see the beach from the room. I had to throw a bucket of ice water on the bed both nights in order to sleep, it was so hot. Even then, since the portable fan turned itself off, I was fried. My friend was irritated about there only being one room key and the old fashioned kind at that. It was because she had planned on going on walks at the crack of dawn which I wasn't going to do and meeting others while I was elsewhere. When she asked the front desk why only one key, they told her that they have 2 keys total so if one is lost, they have a back-up, but that is it. There are no locksmiths in Vancouver, huh? I tried to watch the parade going on in Seattle while my friend was out with the key, but the ancient TV had a giant black border around the picture so it was about a 15" picture. The small bathroom didn't have enough counter space for 2 people's stuff, so mine stayed in my suitcase. No end tables for the beds except a small one between them. There was a round table and chairs which was used as a makeshift desk. The food at the restaurant was good. It is a good location for a bite to eat.

Very fun and welcoming. Came with my Canadian husband. Will have to return for their roast beef…read moredinner one of these days.

I love the Billy! This is the bar for you if you want to avoid the jocks and yoga pants that…read morepermeate Kitsilano. No one cares about your muscles and highlights here :) The room is like a history museum full of memorabilia and it is super cozy with its fireplace always glowing. There are darts and pulltabs for your entertainment and a selection of boardgames too for those so inclined. We always order caesars and beer. You can bring your own food as they don't have a kitchen but there are small snacks for sale. Seriously, bring your whole crock pot if you so desire. Oh, they do have a roast beef dinner many Friday's though, just ask ahead. The other customers are super friendly. That's the best part. All ages here. We befriended one sweet lady and she gave us the bacon she won in the Sunday meat draw. Score! In the summer the garden patio outside can't be beat. Get your butt to the billy and support a wonderful cause. P.S. You don't need to be a member, just sign in the guest book when you arrive.

False Creek Ferries is a hidden gem in Vancouver. You can travel from one beach to another and…read moreavoid the traffic. Their staff are very friendly and awesome. Victoria is so amazing. She patiently explained to us the places we can go to and visit using their ferry service. We would have gone back to the hotel, had she not told us to go visit Kitsilano beach and the Maritime museum. She was very helpful to the other tourists who were buying tickets just like us. Troy was awesome and helpful, too. We left a box of fruit on the ferry and he asked us if we wanted it back. Although, it was ok not to get it back, we found it very thoughful of him to ask. I highly recommend this business. Take the ferry and explore this inlet.

Great service and great views I cant wait to go back for another event We were there to see a…read morefriends band and had so much fun

As a venue space, The Jewel Ballroom is good in the raw space, blank canvas category. It's a little…read moredated, but it is also hidden in a building, adding to it's mystique. The foyer to the building isn't very telling or chic, but there is a grand piano stationed when you get off of the elevator, if you're into that kind of thing. Event planners and brides with the chops to transform rooms would probably enjoy their project. The jem of the Jewel is the patio, in my humble opinion anyway, especially with the downtown view it bestows on it's guests. Or, if you're into elegance that's just about retro, the room, as is, might be just your style. Bar staff are pleasant, their cash bar accepts credit cards and they have the usual suspects when it comes to beer and wine, just don't expect anything fancier than Granville Island or Sumac Ridge. Happy eventing!

I stumbled upon Jewel Ballroom while looking for venues for my wedding, the decor on it's own…read morematches my chosen colors which helped and has an amazing view of English Bay and Yaletown which was a beautiful background to my wedding photos on their large balcony They offer a variety of packages to suit any budget and can service anything you throw at them, as an out if town client I found them to extremely helpful and the fact that they are full service and all I had to worry about was my centerpieces and decor relieved so much stress Every single one of my guests was in awe of this hidden gem and I would not hesitate to book with them again if I were to book another party in Vancouver!

Firm had an event here. It's definitely a very nice venue. Parking is available along the side of…read morethe venue. Unfortunately, its paid parking. Well I bus so its not that bad. Bus stop is just walking distance from the Stanley Park Pavilion. The building is a heritage building. Inside is nice and clean and spacious. It does have some old architecture style to it. Staff working at the venue are very nice and courteous. Also most importantly this place has free wifi. Great venue for weddings, firm events, birthday parties and etc.

Definitely one of the nicest venues in town for stuff such as weddings…read more Parking is available along the side of the building (20 or so spots), as well as a large lot in the back. Sadly none of the spots are free. Guess the Park people have to eat. The venue looks quite good for a building that's over 100 years old. Very classic renovations. There is a garden in front of the building. The building itself is split into a larger room in front, and a smaller room in the rear. The rear room especially looks like something that can be used in a movie. The catering here is top notch. Probably some of the best steak and prawns I've had in recent memory. It was so beautiful. Most banquet halls have mediocre buffet food, but this is not one of them. Special mention. Definitely recommended if one needs a venue for a special event.