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The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver 900 West Georgia Street Vancouver, BC V6C 2W6 Nightly Rates(218.15 - 305.76)

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Hotel Description

Vancouver's grand lady...with a colourful past. For more than 60 years, The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver has been at the heart of the city. Rich in history, at ease with luxury, vibrant and cosmopolitan, she continues to attract kings, queens and Hollywood royalty. From the 900 West Bar with its award-winning martinis to the comfort of our spacious guest rooms, the hotel is ideally situated for today's traveller. Pamper yourself at the spa or celebrate the good life in the two award-winning restaurants.

Hotel Amenities
AM/FM Alarm Clock Babysitting/Child Services Bar/Lounge Barber/Beauty Shop Business Center Coffee Maker in Room Concierge 24 Hour Front Desk Handicapped Rooms/Facilities Express Checkout Hairdryers Available Mini Bar Modem Lines in Room Meeting/Banquet Facilities	Meeting/Banquet Facilities No Smoking Rooms/Facilities Pets Allowed Pool Parking Restaurant Room Service Safe Deposit Box Shops/Commercial Services Fitness Center or Spa Television with Cable Laundry/Valet Services VIP Rooms/Services

Hotel Room Information

Fairmont Room   Fairmont Rooms are generously-sized rooms that ensure comfort and luxury during your stay. They feature either a king bed, a queen bed, two double beds, or two twin beds, a tub with shower, as well as the standard Fairmont business services and amenities including: daily newspaper delivery, clock radio, cosy robes, coffee maker with complimentary premium coffee and teas, iron and ironing board, refreshment centre and 500 frequent flyer miles for qualifying rates. Bed type: one King, one Queen, two Doubles or Twin beds Size: 275 - 350 sq. ft. View: City View Deluxe Room   Deluxe Rooms are spacious accommodations offering the luxury and elegance of Fairmont Rooms, but with more living space. Here you can find a quiet corner to relax with an inviting sitting area. A Deluxe room features a king bed, a queen bed, or twin beds, a tub with shower, as well as the standard Fairmont business services and amenities including: daily newspaper delivery, clock radio, cosy robes, coffee maker with complimentary premium coffee and teas, iron and ironing board, refreshment centre and 500 frequent flyer miles for qualifying rates. Bed type: one King, one Queen or Twin beds Size: 450 - 500 sq. ft. View: City View Fairmont Gold Room   Fairmont Gold Rooms are located on a floor truly touched by gold! Fairmont Gold is an exclusive hotel within a hotel offering unparalleled service and additional luxurious amenities to enhance your stay. As a guest of Fairmont Gold, you will check-in at a private desk on the Fairmont Gold floor. During your stay, you will have access to exclusive concierge service, an elegant lounge equipped with a computer and High-Speed Internet access, and a boardroom that seats 12 which is available on a complimentary basis. A deluxe European continental breakfast is available every morning and an honour bar with cocktail canap?s in the evenings. Coffee and tea is served all day long and pastries are available in the afternoon. Residential in style, Fairmont Gold rooms are graciously appointed featuring a large work area with a desk, two telephones, complimentary High-Speed Internet access, twice-daily housekeeping services as well as a variety of additional services and amenities. Bed type: one King, one Queen or two Double beds Size: 350 sq. ft. View: City View Courtyard Suite   Courtyard Suites are a luxurious home away from home featuring two rooms - a sitting area to relax by day and the comfort of a gracious bedroom, separated by two French glass doors. Courtyard Suites feature a king bed or two double beds and a queen size sofa bed, one full bathroom, as well as the standard Fairmont business services and amenities including: a clock radio/CD Player, cosy robes, coffee maker with complimentary premium coffee and teas, iron and ironing board, refreshment centre and 500 frequent flyer miles for qualifying rates. Bed type: one King or two Doubles with pull out Queen sofa bed Size: 750 sq. ft. View: City view

Miscellaneous Hotel Information

Canadian Dollars is the native currency.  Check in time is 3pm  Check out time is 12pm  Time Zone is  Pacific Standard Time  Opened in  1939  Renovated in  Having recently completed the final stage of a $60 million restoration. Hotel Vancouver combines classic heritage property qualities with the finest in modern amenities. Since 1996 the hotel has spent over $75 million in renovations.  556  rooms.  0  suites.  14  floors.

Hotel Directions

Leaving the airport, follow signs to city centre via Granville Street Follow Granville St. Until you have crossed the Granville Street Bridge Once over the bridge, turn left on Drake Street, the first stoplight after the Granville Street Bridge Follow Drake Street two blocks to Hornby Street Turn right onto Hornby Street Proceed along Hornby Street to the Hotel Vancouver (on your left hand side), 1/2 block past Robson St. Turn left into the main entrance of the Hotel Vancouver Located 18 km/11 mi from the hotel Approximately 30 to 40 minute drive depending on traffic -Travel North on Hwy I-5 from Seattle across the border -I-5 will turn into Hwy 99 which will again turn into Oak Street -Proceed across the Oak Street bridge and along Oak Street -Turn left onto Broadway and drive until you reach Granville Street -Turn right on Granville Street -Proceed across the Granville and turn left at Drake Street -Go 2 blocks to Hornby Street and turn right -Proceed along Hornby to the hotel which is on your left side, 1/2 block past Robson Street -It takes approx. 3 hours depending on how long you get held up at the border. To go from Vancouver to Victoria takes A TOTAL of approximately 3 hours: From hotel in Downtown Vancouver to Tsawwassen ferry terminal = 45 minutes drive time Ferry ride from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay = 1 and 1? hours sailing time Driving time from Swartz Bay terminal to downtown Victoria = 40 minutes The ferry docks at Swartz Bay (in Victoria). Take Highway 17 to downtown Victoria (the Empress). (approx.: 20 miles, 40 minutes) For prices or schedule contact B.C Ferries at (250) 386-3431 Located on the corner of Burrard and West Georgia Streets in downtown Vancouver, The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is a majestic restored landmark hotel. Renowned for its distinctive green copper roof, exterior carvings, gargoyles and elegant interior rooms, this beautiful property is just steps away from all kinds of shopping, theatres, transportation and some of the best restaurants as you can imagine. Stanley Park is an invigorating 30 minute walk away. VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Located approx. 22km/13mi from the hotel 30 to 45 minute drive depending on traffic

Hotel Restaurant Information

Griffins Restaurant  Griffins Restaurant has been voted Vancouver's best hotel restaurant by The Georgia Straight for five years running. This stylish brasserie features a fresh all-day buffet with a unique open kitchen concept. Sunday brunch is a Vancouver tradition and is highlighted by the desserts prepared in our in-house pastry kitchen. Griffins' sun-washed interior and lively d?cor features arched windows looking out to Hornby Street and the nearby Vancouver Art Gallery. Lavish buffet and a la carte offerings for breakfast, lunch and dinner feature the best local ingredients. Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily. Dress Code: Smart Casual Reservations: book on-line with your room reservation or by calling the hotel directly at (604) 684-3131. 900 West  In the tradition of great steakhouses, 900 West serves up 'Sea and Steakfood' with an original twist. Chef Shannon Walsh-Wrightson and his brigade create menus that use the highest quality USDA Prime and Angus Beef teamed with fresh seafood. This culinary team presents an unforgettable dining experience in the unforgettable setting of Vancouver's finest hotel. Complement your meal with an award-winning wine selection that tempts and tantalizes every wine enthusiast. Warm friendly service and great dining ...at 900 West it's always well done! Hours of Operation: Dinner 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday Closed Sunday, Monday and Holidays. Dress Code: Smart casual Reservations: Reservations can be made by calling (604) 669-9378 or when you book your room reservation online. 900 West Lounge  900 West Lounge is where Vancouver meets. This International Martini Challenge winner is as much known for its extensive wine list as it is for its sensational martinis. In April, it was named Vancouver's BEST WINE BAR by The Vancouver Sun Newspaper. Prominent local jazz musicians perform nightly from 8:00 p.m. to closing. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres are available from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Hours of Operation: Bar Service 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Sunday to Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Friday & Saturday Dress Code: Smart Casual Reservations: Reservations are not required In-Room Dining  Enjoy award winning cuisine elegantly served in the privacy and comfort of your guestroom. 24 hours of Operation: Breakfast Service - 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All Day Dining - 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Late Night Dining - 11:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Hotel Meeting Facility

Meetings and Conventions   Like so many of our hotels and resorts, The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is a majestic building where elegant decor and unrivalled service come together with the facilities - 40,000 square feet of meeting space - and practicalities necessary for today's business and meeting needs. So, whether you require the comfort of an executive boardroom or the splendour of the historic Pacific Ballroom, The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is a perfect choice.

Recreation Information

Health Club and Swimming Pool Our Health Club is located on the second floor of the hotel. The use of the Health Club is complimentary for all hotel guests. Only registered hotel guests and membership holders can use the facilities. Facility: Indoor 50 ft. lap pool Whirlpool Children's wading pool Tanning beds Saunas (2) Change rooms (2) for men and women, Fitness Centre Please Note: The pool area is unsupervised. Guests 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Professional fitness and lifestyle consultants are available onsite. The Spa at Hotel Vancouver The Spa at Hotel Vancouver is managed by Solace Spa Inc. Located on the lower lobby level, the Spa features Kerstin Florian Skin and Body products from Switzerland, and Nexus-Phyto Organics hair products in the full-service hair salon. Cycling Three trails for cycling in 16 regional parks in the Vancouver area, including the popular 10 km Seawall route along Stanley Parks shores, the 15 km Seaside route along False Creek on Granville Island, and the 17 km route along the Spanish Banks. Rules and Regulations: Cyclists should remain on designated trails to minimize damage to the forest environment. Bicycles are not allowed on the SeaBus at anytime. It is mandatory for cyclists to wear a bicycle helmet There are more than a dozen rental shops in the downtown area that rent all types of bicycles. Rollerblades are also available. Fishing Fishing and charter boat rentals are only minutes from the hotel. Hotel concierge can assist with all arrangements. Golf There are three public courses within 30 min. of the hotel, and many more in the surrounding areas. Hotel concierge can assist with tee-off times. Hiking/Walking Vancouver and its neighbouring areas are ideal for hiking and walking. Listed below are a few of the better known hiking trails. The Hotel's Concierge can provide more information. North Shore Grouse Mountain Seymour Mountain Cypress Park Lynn Headwaters Park Pacific Spirit Regional Park Stanley Park Horseback Riding Horseback riding is available in the Capilano area and in Ladner Hotel concierge can assist with arrangements. Skating Skating is available at the West End Community Centre which is 10 minutes from the hotel. Skate rentals available. Skiing There are three areas within a 3/4 hour drive: Grouse Mountain (downhill only) Seymour Mountain (cross country and downhill) Cypress Bowl (cross country and downhill). Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, which offer some of the best skiing in the world, are located at Whistler, BC - a two hour drive from downtown Vancouver. Tennis There are 17 outdoor courts located nearby in Stanley Park - a half hour walk or 10 minute drive from the hotel.

Vancouver Attractions

*Grouse Mountain Located at 6100 Nancy Green Way, North Vancouver: A 25-35 minute drive from the hotel depending on traffic Tel: (604) 984-0651. Spectacular views of the city and harbour Downhill skiing and sleigh rides in winter Cafeteria and Fine Dining year round Art Gallery and Theatre featuring Vancouver Native Arts, year round Sightseeing by Aerial Tram, year round. Directions from downtown Vancouver to Capilano Bridge and Grouse Mountain Turn right of the driveway onto Howe Street and proceed 4 blocks to West Georgia Street and turn right. Continue along West Georgia Street through Stanley Park and over the Lion's Gate Bridge. Once on the Bridge, stay in the right hand lane. Take North Vancouver exit off of the bridge. You are now on Marine Drive. Immediately get into the far left lane and take the first left turn onto Capilano Road (first set of lights you come to). Stay on Capilano Road, heading north for about 3 km. The Capilano Suspension Bridge will be on your left-hand side. CONTINUING ON TO GROUSE MOUNTAIN... Once you've followed steps 1-6 above... Continue along Capilano Road for about another 3 km. It becomes Nancy Greene Way. This will take you to the base of Grouse Mountain. Shows 10 am to 9 pm, every hour on the hour AERIAL TRAMWAY AT GROUSE MOUNTAIN Tram Runs every 15 min    *Capilano Suspension Bridge Location: at 3735 Capilano Road, on the way to Grouse Mountain. From Hotel - A 20-30 minute drive depending on traffic Longest suspended foot bridge in the world. Visitors are invited to experience a toe-tingling trip 25 stories above the Capilano Canyon. The bridge is suspended 230 ft above the Capilano river and is 450 ft across. The nature park also offers a large selection of colourful totem poles. You can watch native Indian carvers continue this centuries old tradition on a daily basis. Hours: Until Oct 31st - Daily from 7:30am - dusk After Nov.1st - Daily from 9:00am - 5:00pm    *Chinatown Location: between Hastings St. and Pender St., Carrall St. and Gore St. Just a 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk from the hotel, Vancouver's Chinatown is the second largest in North America! Visitors can discover Chinese restaurants, supermarkets and curio shops.    *Cleveland Dam Location: 7 miles from downtown Vancouver Provides City of Vancouver with a lot of its fresh drinking water.    *Downtown Location: From Hotel - 0 blocks The downtown Vancouver area takes up approximately 10 square blocks. A must see in the downtown area is the Marine Building. This art deco tower is a heritage building sporting carved marine life in its walls and entrance. Located on Burrard Street - 3 blocks from Hotel Vancouver A bustling centre of activity during the week & the weekends. The streets are safe to walk any time of day or night. Robson Street is Vancouver's busiest shopping district, full of boutiques, restaurants, caf?'s, one block south of Hotel Vancouver    *Gastown Location: Gastown may be accessed by car, taxi, walking or public transit. Just a 10 minute walk from the hotel, The birthplace of Vancouver is here in Gastown. The oldest part of the city is still lined with cobblestone streets and features an authentic steam clock, shopping, art & souvenir shops and restaurants.    *Granville island 9 blocks south of HVC. Take Aquabus from the Vancouver Aquatic Centre or take the public bus on Granville St. Granville Island features: Farmers market Arts and crafts Theatres Restaurants. Open Tuesday through Sunday (open daily summer)    *Lions Gate Bridge 5 minutes away from hotel Spans Burrard Inlet (entrance to Vancouver Harbour) Across the Lions Gate Bridge on the North Shore, visitors can take the aerial tramway up Grouse Mountain and experience a panoramic view of the city and Harbour - guaranteed to delight the senses.    *The Lookout 10 minute walk from hotel. Tel: (604) 689-0421. Harbour Centre Tower 555 West Hastings St. Beautiful panoramic 360 degree views of the city. Open daily 8:30am - 10:30pm All tickets are valid for the entire day so guests may enjoy views ranging from sunrise, sunset, and nighttime.    *Science World Location: Take the Skytrain (part of Vancouver's Public Transportation system) to Main Street Station Located at 1455 Quebec Street Tel: 604-268-6363 Website: www.scienceworld.bc.ca. Science World offers "hands on" interactive exhibits and live demonstrations of scientific phenomena. Great place for children and adults alike It also features the Omnimax Theatre, which features "sense surround" films projected on the world's largest domed screen. Monday - Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm Weekends 10:00am - 6:00pm    *Stanley Park Directions from The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver: walk 10 blocks Northwest on West Georgia Street. Within 10 minutes, you will be at the entrance to Stanley Park. Tel: 604-268-9900 One of North America's largest urban parks covering 1000 acres. Perfect for the fitness enthusiast ask the concierge for a jogging map Facilities include an aquarium, 22 miles of hiking and walking trails. There are also cycling paths, tennis courts, Indian Totem poles, and a scenic drive. Transportation: Public Transit, Private Car, Walking, Biking or Taxi.    *Dr Sun Yat-Sen Gardens Just a 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk from the hotel Tel: (604) 689-7133. Only authentic Chinese garden outside of China Just west of Chinatown-578 Carrall Street Vancouver's living treasure, see how 52 master craftsmen utilized treasured natural materials to create this unique expression of Chinese culture. The first of its kind on the North American continent. Tours at 10:30am, noon, 1:30pm, 3pm    *Queen Elizabeth Park Location: 4 miles from downtown Vancouver off Cambie St., between 29th and 37th Ave. The park is on "a little mountain" the highest point in the city. At the top are two abandoned quarries that have been transformed into huge sunken rock gardens. Excellent views! Favourite spot for taking pictures.    *Museums and Art Galleries -Maritime Museum -Museum of Anthropology -Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology -Museum of Mining -Richmond Museum -Roedde House Museum -Vancouver Art Gallery -Vancouver Museum -Vancouver Wax Museum NEW! -www.DiscoverVancouver.com -TICKETMASTER VANCOUVER: 604-681-3272    *Theatres -CN IMAX Theatre Walk five blocks north from Hotel Vancouver - The Centre for the Performing Arts only an 8 minute walk from Hotel Vancouver -Queen Elizabeth Theatre Located just 8 blocks from hotel.