The Fairmont couldn’t be more convenient placed for travellers, its right inside the airport! Don’t let the thought of noisy planes put you off though, it’s completely soundproof ensuring a peaceful stay in the height of luxury. You don’t even need a shuttle bus; the lobby extends right onto the concourse, the first hotel in Canada to do so! World-class amenities include a state-of-the-art health club with indoor swimming pool, a children’s wading pool and saunas. There is also the Absolute Spa offering a whole range of treatments to effectively combat jetlag — perfect for those who want to be on top form right from the word ‘go’! Dining is also a treat at the Fairmont with the award-winning Globe at YVR Restaurant not to be missed. What’s more, children 5 years and under eat free in the restaurant with children between 6 and 12 years half price! The Jetside Bar is also very popular and make sure you indulge in afternoon tea, a great tradition at the Fairmont with specially-blended teas and a delicious variety of house-made cakes and pastries.
Amenities
Babysitting service
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Restaurant
Room Service
Spa
Swimming Pool
Valet parking
Where is it
Right inside the Vancouver International Airport terminal, a 2-minute stroll from the luggage carousels and 25 minutes from a whole range of Downtown attractions. The Fairmont Vancouver Airport hotel is across the street from YVR Skytrain station. Skytrain is an automated light rapid transit system that operates throughout greater Vancouver. Travel time to/from Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront station): 25 minutes.
Hotel information
392 rooms and suites on 14 floors all with air-conditioning, soundproofed floor to ceiling windows, satellite TV with pay-per-view films, WiFi internet access*, telephone, mini-bar*, tea/coffee maker, hairdryer and iron and board. Fairmont Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Deluxe Rooms have floor to ceiling windows with views of the runway and sleep maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Fairmont Gold Rooms feature a large work area with desk and ergonomic chair, a luxurious large bathroom with air-jetted soaker tub with separate shower a spotting scopes, a Nespresso® coffee maker and Le Labo bath amenities, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Globe at YVR Restaurant (breakfast, lunch and dinner), Jet Side Bar (with 5 flat-screen TVs), afternoon tea. Health club with indoor swimming pool and children’s wading pool. Absolute Spa*. Babysitting* (on request). Laundry/dry cleaning service*. 24-hour concierge. 24-hour room service*. Valet parking CA$43.75 per night. Self-parking in the YVR Terminal Parkade CA$28.50 per night, inclusive of taxes. If self-parking please see the hotel reception desk upon arrival for payment (payable locally, subject to change).
Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page
*Denotes local charge.
Please note: Optional buffet breakfast available at a supplement.
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Beautiful hotel with incredible views and easy departures.
May 10, 2025MomNH23Cape Canaveral, Florida
This hotel is absolute perfection in my eyes. Everyone was so nice and caring after a canceled flight and then a flight delay. The rooms were immaculate and very comfortable. They had a shower and a bathtub big enough for the water to go up to my upper arms and most of my body submerged. The bed was so comfortable and cozy. They have room service…
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This hotel is absolute perfection in my eyes. Everyone was so nice and caring after a canceled flight and then a flight delay. The rooms were immaculate and very comfortable. They had a shower and a bathtub big enough for the water to go up to my upper arms and most of my body submerged. The bed was so comfortable and cozy. They have room service and also a restaurant. They have luggage help and the hotel is directly above US departures area. The room overlooked the runway and mountains. They even include a plane spotting guide! I would definitely love to stay here again.
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Perfecttttttttttttttttt
May 5, 2025jaydF3604OM
You’re right on top of the airport, 5min. walk for us:) Fairmont was great about getting us into our room early:) Wife hurt her leg on cruise and couldn’t walk:( Fairmont put us in a handicap room:) let us use a wheelchair:) helped us down to airport check-in:) I could talk about ALL the things we loved about the Fairmont, but the customer service…
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You’re right on top of the airport, 5min. walk for us:) Fairmont was great about getting us into our room early:) Wife hurt her leg on cruise and couldn’t walk:( Fairmont put us in a handicap room:) let us use a wheelchair:) helped us down to airport check-in:) I could talk about ALL the things we loved about the Fairmont, but the customer service was EXCEPTIONAL! Their people went above and beyond 😳😃
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Best airport hotel in town!
Apr 23, 2025yvrgirlTorontoToronto
Such a lovely and convenient choice for a day or night stay. It’s pricey ($450) but you don’t have to travel off site and you get Accor points. Had a visitrichmondbc.com promo. Super comfortable and luxurious with a great view. They had a small welcome toy for my kid. Appreciated the robes and slippers and fridge in room. Huge bathroom and tub.…
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Such a lovely and convenient choice for a day or night stay. It’s pricey ($450) but you don’t have to travel off site and you get Accor points. Had a visitrichmondbc.com promo. Super comfortable and luxurious with a great view. They had a small welcome toy for my kid. Appreciated the robes and slippers and fridge in room. Huge bathroom and tub. Very friendly front and all staff and was met by a surprise bell man at the bottom of the escalators who took our luggage for us. Wish we had time to use the pool. The restaurant wasn’t that great this time (fish dish was too salty) but we usually have afternoon tea or a dinner here when passing through to visit with family on a layover. Totally recommend if I’m your budget or time constraints! The accent inn (relatives stay there) is also a great choice if this is too pricey but offsite.
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Disappointing, has definitely gone down hill
Apr 22, 2025WorldTraveler50226Scottsdale, Arizona
I have stayed at the Fairmont Vancouver airport hotel many times. It absolutely was my favorite airport hotel. Unfortunately it has gone down hill. The staff is friendly and the restaurant for dinner was still very good. We had several issues with our room - a one bedroom suite for almost $1000/night. No shampoo in the shower but there was two…
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I have stayed at the Fairmont Vancouver airport hotel many times. It absolutely was my favorite airport hotel. Unfortunately it has gone down hill. The staff is friendly and the restaurant for dinner was still very good. We had several issues with our room - a one bedroom suite for almost $1000/night. No shampoo in the shower but there was two body washes. The body lotion in the bathroom was almost empty. Neither TV worked. All problems were corrected promptly. But these issues should not occur in a five star hotel. The rooms desperately need a refresh as the decor is very dated. The lounge was the most disappointing. The Gold floor at Fairmonts is normally special. The lounge was very small and not well appointed. They were late putting the food out and could have cared less that many people were waiting.
All in a disappointing visit.
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Convenience 5 stars, Fairmont Gold 2 stars
Apr 19, 2025Darlene MVancouver, Canada
As a local, I booked a Fairmont Gold Runway View King room at the Vancouver Airport Fairmont to save an early morning rush hour drive to YVR. I love seeing the views of the planes and activities at the gates and wanted the convenience of having breakfast at the Gold Lounge included as our flight was not until noon and there are not many sit-down…
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As a local, I booked a Fairmont Gold Runway View King room at the Vancouver Airport Fairmont to save an early morning rush hour drive to YVR. I love seeing the views of the planes and activities at the gates and wanted the convenience of having breakfast at the Gold Lounge included as our flight was not until noon and there are not many sit-down food options before security at YVR.
Our room had a very large window overlooking one of the wings of the airport - where you could watch planes arrive and depart the gates. It interesting to watch the service vehicles dart back and forth. A telescope at the window allowed us to watch planes on the runway, as well as observe the action closer up. Some planes came very close to the building the hotel is housed in - yet there was little to no noise.
We checked out the Fairmont Gold Lounge and was disappointed to see that alcohol was not included in the high price of the room, so skipped it for an evening visit. I would suggest buying some drinks and snacks and bringing them to your room (there's a liquor store on Level 1 of the Domestic area that has an excellent selection of spirits at decent prices).
We ate dinner at the hotel's Jetside Bar (YVR needs to bump up the number of sit down restaurants before security). The seating is a bit comfortable for dining as the tables are low and really meant to only have drinks at. The tables looked rather tired and battered. The servers were working extremely hard and tried to keep up with everyone's demands. The food was adequate. No discount provided for those of us staying in a Fairmont Gold room, though. Come on, Fairmont, what an easy perk to offer!
We had breakfast at the Lounge when it opened the next morning and found it rather dismal and lacking in choice. Unmemorable and we did not get seconds on anything except coffees to take back to the room.
The room itself was clean and well appointed. Lovely linens, a comfortable bed - we had a great night's sleep. But the lighting in the evening - when you did not have daylight streaming through the window - made for a dark room even with all the room lights on. It made it difficult to pack and find items. I mentioned this to another guest in the lounge and he agreed.
Did not use the FasTrack services included with Fairmont Gold as we were traveling Business Class and our airline provided that.
Would I stay here again? Yes, but purely for the convenience factor. And I would not waste money on the Fairmont Gold option - instead I would book a regular room and bring in my own snacks.
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Beautiful hotel with incredible views and easy departures.
