A veritable castle in the heart of the city, the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is an impeccable symbol of indulgence and pedigree. Offering the luxury and services of a world-class hotel, all guest rooms are beautifully furnished with every attention to detail observed. Facilities include a state-of-the-art health club, accessible 24-hours a day, with indoor heated swimming pool and saunas. Pilates and Yoga classes are available at the Sitka Studios or treat yourself to some well-deserved pampering at the Absolute Spa. There’s also some prime shopping in the lobby with designers stores selling plenty to tempt you! Although you’re close to plenty of restaurants and bars in the downtown area, the Fairmont’s very own Notch8 Restaurant & Bar is the ideal place to relax and watch the world pass by. Named after a train’s top speed, achieved only by the most skilled conductors, the restaurant pays homage to the hotel’s storied history and legacy as a luxury hotel along the Canadian Pacific railway. A traditional afternoon tea is also served here daily — for a special occasion, add a glass of champagne or, if the kids want to tag along, childish delights include Bubblegum Tea, fresh strawberries and cream and a giant chocolate chip cookie!
Amenities
Babysitting service
Families
Bar
Evening Entertainment
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Restaurant
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Spa
Swimming Pool
Where is it
In a prime Downtown location, close to Robson Street, Gastown and Granville Island. Transfer time from Vancouver International Airport: 20 minutes.
Hotel information
557 rooms on 17 floors. All with air-conditioning, satellite TV with pay-per-view films, WiFi access*, tea/coffee maker, telephone, mini-bar*, hairdryer and iron and board. Fairmont Rooms are 300–450 sq ft and have views of the city or courtyard, with either 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Junior Suites are 550 sq ft and have a seating area and city views, with 1 king-size bed and queen-size sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
1-Bedroom Suites are 750 sq ft and have a separate living room and views of the inner courtyard or city, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds plus queen-size sofa bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Fairmont Gold Rooms include extra benefits including a dedicated concierge, WiFi, shoe shine service, one piece of pressing and access to the Fairmont Gold Lounge which offers daily breakfast, snacks, evening hors d'ouevres and soft drinks. With 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Notch8 Restaurant & Bar (Canadian cuisine and full cocktail menu, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch). Afternoon tea*. Room service*. Health club with indoor heated swimming pool and saunas. Absolute Spa*. Yoga and Pilates classes*. Laundry/dry cleaning service*. 24-hour concierge. Babysitting* (on request). WiFi access*. Valet parking CA$62 plus tax, per day (payable locally, subject to change).
*Denotes local charge.
Based on 5101 reviews
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Great Location
Jan 24, 2025Shan-MiniOntario, Canada
We stayed here Jan 17-20, location is in the Middle easy to walk to Stanley park, waterfront also closer to station. We took a day pass which was very easy to go around from here. Appreciate the hotel look specially older look and photograph frames along the wall. For Fairmont standard few things were missing, shower could be better. Pool area… Read more
We stayed here Jan 17-20, location is in the Middle easy to walk to Stanley park, waterfront also closer to station. We took a day pass which was very easy to go around from here. Appreciate the hotel look specially older look and photograph frames along the wall. For Fairmont standard few things were missing, shower could be better. Pool area under construction which is understandable but pool wasn’t clean. Also no drinking water in the room when we arrived, I have to go and ask. One night decided to watch TV but had to move a bit, noticed lot of dust behind 🤧. I was told during check in I was given an upgrade to deluxe room but didn’t feel that way😢. I wasn’t offered GOLD level. As a GOLD member room didn’t impress me! I wasn’t even offered to stay in GOLD level. Nick and team from concierge desk very helpful, thanks! Also Srijan and Brianna from front desk friendly service. When we arrived via uber staff at the door very helpful by opening door for us to the building. Raluca and Adam from Notch8 amazing service. Raluca even greeted us by saying our name. Went for breakfast twice because of the quality also to bar where we met Adam who was amazing! When you stay here also try cafe club which closer to Fairmont, amazing food,price and excellent service! Read less
A Withering Icon- Sadly Not Holding Up to What Once Was
Jan 23, 2025Jdolph613
We have been making this trip annually for nearly a decade and we always stay at a Fairmont Hotel, known for their quality, comfort, and great service. The service team are incredible people, always friendly and helpful. I will note that we've been spoiled by the Pacific Rim as that hotel is next level, however we have always been more than happy… Read more
We have been making this trip annually for nearly a decade and we always stay at a Fairmont Hotel, known for their quality, comfort, and great service. The service team are incredible people, always friendly and helpful. I will note that we've been spoiled by the Pacific Rim as that hotel is next level, however we have always been more than happy staying at the Hotel Vancouver, adorn by Gucci, Dior, and other high end stores for perusing, and great food offerings at Notch8, this trip is noticeably different. The health and fitness facilities are closed for renovations (ok great they are updating) but instead of offering vouchers for one of the other area Fairmont hotels (there are a few), they give you passes for the YWCA (thanks but no thanks, this is not an equivalent for the price point). Notch8, a great bar and restaurant with live music at night and beautiful decor, stopped offering their iconic breakfast buffet and replaced it with a simple alacart menu of your typical americana breakfast, eggs Benedict options, standard carb options, and a few misc side items. Nothing near their former offerings and delicacies, and not really customizable. I am also still waiting for the nespresso pods for my in-room coffee maker (yes I asked for them). I actually had to go out and buy my own sleeve from the Nespresso store! Overall I am very sad to say this has been a big miss for us this stay and if you are staying in the area in the next few months (pre-tourist season) I would recommend a different Fairmont hotel. Not to mention they were also hosting a conference it would seem and the patrons felt the need to roam the halls at 3am making a ton of noise. There is a reason (we found) that the hotel is only at 30% capacity right now and its palatable. Recommendations to the hotel, if you are updating the hotel, make the bathrooms bigger. There is no way to share that space with 2 people and there is plenty of space in the room to expand. Read less
Poor service & No Exclusivity in this Public Hotel.
Jan 19, 2025Kevin W
Booked 2 nights in a king suite. Living room and bedroom were big but bathroom was absolutely tiny with one small sink and a tiny shower. TV did not work in bedroom and the window shades were missing. Shower pressure was very low. Pool was open but hot tub and spa were all closed and out of action. Check in staff was nice (Diana) but the young… Read more
Booked 2 nights in a king suite. Living room and bedroom were big but bathroom was absolutely tiny with one small sink and a tiny shower. TV did not work in bedroom and the window shades were missing. Shower pressure was very low. Pool was open but hot tub and spa were all closed and out of action. Check in staff was nice (Diana) but the young ladies hosting the only bar and restaurant on the lobby level were rude and full of attitude. They clearly have no training in customer service. The biggest downside of this hotel is that it feels like Piccadilly Circus with the public everywhere in the hotel, so there is no sense of exclusivity especially when you are paying an arm and a leg to stay in a suite. Next time we visit Vancouver we will stay at the Wedgwood Hotel a block away — smaller boutique hotel that is drenched in luxury, opulence and high end spaces for the same price. Check it out and give Fairmont a pass. Read less
Magical experience
Jan 17, 2025Judith C
It was an incredible experience staying here for my birthday with my daughters. We were treated like queens 😉 The hotel is magical; the staff and the amenities, especially the gold level experience are incredible. Thank you so much for being amazing and helping my family and I to create such an amazing memories.
Great stay
Jan 15, 2025pichonmanWestminster, Colorado
This place didn’t disappoint, it was a great stay. Everything was well maintained and clean, I’ll be staying there again. All the staff were really nice and helpful. I got there too late to try out the bar, next time. It also has great location to everything.
Great Location
