Fairmont Waterfront

Vancouver, Canada

Virgin rating

The hotel

Right on the water’s edge in Vancouver’s harbour, the Fairmont Waterfront is a luxurious haven putting you in the perfect place to explore. Tickle your taste buds with fresh food in the restaurant and bar, grown on the hotel’s very own rooftop herb garden. Or head out - you’re just a short walk from the cool restaurants and breweries in Gastown. Back inside, you can take a dip in the outdoor pool or relax completely with a massage. And your room has floor-to-ceiling windows, with a dreamy view you’ll be happy to wake up to each day.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Swimming Pool
  • Room Service
  • Valet parking
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Wheelchair access
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Close to City Centre
  • Restaurant

Where is it

On Coal Harbour, next to Canada Place and a short walk to Gastown. Close to the famed Seawall leading to Stanley Park. Transfer time from Vancouver Airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

489 rooms and suites on 23 floors. All with air conditioning, TV with pay-per-view films, WiFi access*, mini-bar*, tea/coffee making facilities, safe, iron and board, bathrobes and hairdryer. Fairmont Rooms are 360-430 sq ft and have views of the herb garden or city, with 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Deluxe Rooms are 360-430 sq ft and have views of the city skyline, with 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Deluxe Partial Harbour View Rooms are 360-430 sq ft and have slight views of the harbour, mountains, and cruise ship terminal, with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Signature Harbour View Rooms are 360-430 sq ft and have views of the harbour and mountains, with 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Fairmont Gold City View Rooms are 360-430 sq ft, overlook the city skyline, and include Gold Room benefits, with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Fairmont Gold Harbour View Rooms are 360-430 sq ft, have views of the harbour, mountain and Stanley Park, and include Gold Room benefits, with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

West Coast Suites are 500 sq ft and have partial harbour and mountain views, with a separate living room and 2 TVs, 1 king-size bed and a pull-out sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Harbour View Suites are 770-1125 sq ft and have views of the harbour, mountains and Stanley Park. They're located on the higher floors, and have 1 king-size bed and a sofa bed, or 2 double beds and a sofa bed, sleeping 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Fairmont Gold Rooms include the following benefits:

  • Private check-in and check-out
  • Exclusive use of the Fairmont Gold Lounge and gardened terrace, overlooking Vancouver’s harbour and North Shore mountains
  • Complimentary deluxe European buffet breakfast, served between 6:30am-10:00am on weekdays and 7:00am-11:00am at weekends
  • Complimentary selection of house-made pastries and savoury snacks, served between 12:00pm-5:00pm daily
  • Complimentary selection of hot and cold canapés, served between 5:00pm-7:00pm daily
  • Complimentary mineral water, soft drinks, coffee, espresso drinks and selection of teas
  • An honour bar, available to enjoy daily from 12:00pm-9:30pm (charges apply for alcoholic beverages)
  • Complimentary WiFi and computer access

ARC Restaurant and Bar (urban artisanal cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch). Health club with massage services*, gym, outdoor 50 ft heated swimming pool, indoor whirlpool and steam rooms. Guided morning runs. Rooftop herb garden and apiary. Concierge. Room service*. Valet parking CA$56 plus tax, per day (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.

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Apr 28, 2024 TDM_13 Calgary, Canada

The Fairmont Hotels in Vancouver are all excellent. Every hotel employee at the waterfront we dealt with were professional, knowledgeable and hospitable. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Arc food and cocktails were what you would expect from a Fairmont and the service both times, was excellent. Night and day from our recent Hilton experience.
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Apr 26, 2024 Alex S

Couldn’t use my welcome drink. Couldn’t get the food I wanted to eat. Could not get a later check out. Valet services were not offered. I felt like I was at a days inn. I just really didn’t like this stay. Which was disappointing because last time was so memorable.
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Apr 23, 2024 Inspiration462970

A great experience all round. Lovely harbour view room, great service, excellent restaurant, very helpful staff, an easy walk to transport, sightseeing and shops.
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Apr 21, 2024 Mostafa M Vancouver, Canada

All staff super friendly, helpful and professional. I would like to say thank you to Bruna and Vivian in Arc restaurant. Room super clean, and view is fantastic. All perfect. Thank you 😊
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Apr 19, 2024 Yorkshiregirl3 Denholme, United Kingdom

Wonderful hotel in a fabulous location. The rooms were beautiful and the staff were great. The live entertainment in the bar was amazing no need to venture out. The food was very good too. There is a lovely outdoor heated swimming pool which was an added bonus. Nothing not to like about this gorgeous hotel.