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 5178 reviews
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A little underwhelming
Aug 29, 2025GeeandgWimborne Minster, United Kingdom
Pros: great location, right opposite the inner harbour (though noisy, even on the top floor), friendly staff, Veranda a very pleasant place for a drink or light bite; good gym
Cons: generally looking a bit tired; Q restaurant dark, dingy and very unappealing - even the staff there seemed less engaged; two lifts to get to the eighth floor a bit of…
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Pros: great location, right opposite the inner harbour (though noisy, even on the top floor), friendly staff, Veranda a very pleasant place for a drink or light bite; good gym
Cons: generally looking a bit tired; Q restaurant dark, dingy and very unappealing - even the staff there seemed less engaged; two lifts to get to the eighth floor a bit of a drag; in common with other Accor hotels, no acknowledgement of loyalty club privileges. It wasn’t awful - far from it, and we quite enjoyed our stay but really it’s a bit stale. I get that it’s trading on tradition but you can do that in a slightly more up to date way, for instance by changing decor and server uniforms and using IT better - I mean, checking against pieces of paper at the restaurant welcome desk? Really?
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The good and the bad
Aug 27, 2025Leslie G
Things I loved at the hotel: beautiful architecture, proximity to shops and restaurants, and bike rental.
Things I didn't love: mattress was not in good shape. There were large indentations where people had slept. They really should be replaced. Very noisy - frequent emergency vehicles and the windows don't seem well insulated
A lovely hotel
Aug 27, 2025JeremyM620Sherborne Saint John, Hampshire
After 3 weeks of travelling, er booked this hotel for our final couple of days in Vancouver - the luxurious and service was just what we needed!
We arrived just before rooms were released but the team stored our luggage and then transferred it to the room for us which allowed us to get straight out into the city, the concierge team were…
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After 3 weeks of travelling, er booked this hotel for our final couple of days in Vancouver - the luxurious and service was just what we needed!
We arrived just before rooms were released but the team stored our luggage and then transferred it to the room for us which allowed us to get straight out into the city, the concierge team were excellent - wonderful advice and always friendly.
The room was large and well equipped; the bed linens were sumptuous. The only disappointment was that when we returned from a full day of sightseeing, our room had not been serviced. When we wanted to change for dinner, this was frustrating and despite a chat with the concierge (who was very apologetic and promised it would be sorted immediately) the room had still not been addressed by the time we went for dinner an hour later.
Whilst it was sorted when we had returned that evening, they had not topped up our espresso pods and tea - so another trip to concierge. Very disappointing and not what I expect from Fairmont or a 5* hotel.
The pool was large and a welcome addition but the water was very murky. We had read about the hotel having a sky bar, but no sign of this when we arrived - this is one of the reasons we had booked the hotel.
There is so much to do in Vancouver and this hotel is perfectly situated to walk to most things, the sky train station is two streets away with easy access cross to the airport and plentiful local busses at the door if you do need a little assistance! Highly recommend Earls test kitchen for dinner a few doors away and heading to the English Bay for dinner to watch the sunset. Amazing
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11 out of 10
Aug 26, 2025Louise SVictoria, Canada
Fairmont hotels seem always to deliver top quality experiences, and the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver didn't disappoint. From check-in to the Concierge Desk to the fine Notch8 restaurant to housekeeping, everyone went out of their way to ensure we had a wonderful anniversary celebration. In addition, the location of the hotel is central and…
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Fairmont hotels seem always to deliver top quality experiences, and the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver didn't disappoint. From check-in to the Concierge Desk to the fine Notch8 restaurant to housekeeping, everyone went out of their way to ensure we had a wonderful anniversary celebration. In addition, the location of the hotel is central and convenient; we were able to get around easily without a car. We'll be back!
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Aug 25, 2025Alana A
The staff and experience was exceptional. Highly recommend the ninth floor q the extra included meals and the Rocky Mpuntain train ride as well as the Lynn canyon suspension bridge which is free and renting an Emile on the waterways off of Georgia. Visit the totum poles and then the Port of Vancouver to see the sea planes and Olympic rings
A little underwhelming
