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Hotel Description

A relatively new Vancouver landmark, The Fairmont Waterfront opened its doors in July 1991. Designed by architectural firm Musson Cattall MacKey Partnership of Vancouver (who also designed The Fairmont Chateau Whistler), the hotel features a contemporary west-coast style. Interior designers Wilson and Associates of Dallas utilised deep greens, blues and soft apricot accents to provide a warm, intimate & inviting haven reminiscent of a summer sunset. - Located downtown on the shores of Burrard Inlet, across from Canada Place and close to historic Gastown, The Fairmont Waterfront is conveniently connected by covered walkway to the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre, the cruise ship terminal and the Skytrain. Boasting spectacular views of the harbour, North Shore Mountains, and Stanley Park, The Fairmont Waterfront has emerged as one of the leading hotel destinations in Vancouver. Apart from the business and leisure travellers that return time and again, the hotel counts many well-known celebrities and musicians as regular guests as well.

Hotel Room Information

Fairmont Room (Other): Fairmont Room - Fairmont rooms are south facing and reveal the dramatic architecture of the Vancouver skyline. - Bed Type: one King, Queen or two Double beds - Size: from 360 to 430 sq. ft. - View: Expanded city skyline

Portside Deluxe Room (Deluxe): Portside Deluxe Room - Front row seat to Vancouver's port activity with a backdrop of the North Shore Mountains. Bed Type: one King, Queen or two Double beds - Size: 400 sq. ft. - View: Burrard Inlet and North Shore Mountains

Waterfront Deluxe Room (Deluxe): Waterfront Deluxe Room - The Waterfront Deluxe rooms offer spectacular harbor views overlooking Vancouver's famous Stanley Park. Bed Type: one King, Queen or two Double beds - Size: 400 sq. ft. - View: North Shore Mountains, Stanley Park and the - west-side harbor

Signature Room (Other): Signature Room - Exceptional 470 sq. ft corner rooms showcase 180 degree views of all that the harbor has to offer. Bed Type: one King bed - Size: 470 sq. ft. - View: Panoramic view of the North Shore Mountains, - Stanley Park, Lion's Gate Bridge and the harbor

Fairmont Gold Room (Other): Fairmont Gold Room - The rooms offer a luxurious residential boutique ambiance. The rich colors used for the furniture and fabrics creates warm surroundings for your stay, paired with special amenities to provide you with the comforts of home. The spectacular Vancouver waterfront is the inspiration for the rooms color pallet with beautiful shades of blues to shimmering yellows. Business travelers will also enjoy extra benefits such as overnight shoeshine and free local phone calls. Bed Type: one King, one Queen or two Double beds - Size: from 360 to 430 sq. ft. - View: City or harbor view

Waterfront Suite (Suite): Waterfront Suite - These water view suites offer a spacious living area with private bedroom through French doors. Suites are located from the third to the sixth floor. Bed Type: one King with a pull-out Queen sofa bed - Size: from 500 sq. ft. - View: North Shore Mountains and Stanley Park

One Bedroom Suite (Suite): One Bedroom Suite - Located on the higher floors of the hotel, One Bedroom Suites consist of a guest room with full bathroom connecting to a parlor room with Murphy bed and bathroom with shower only. A combination of a Two Bedroom Suite may also be available. Bed Type: one Queen or two Double beds - Size: from 770 sq. ft. - View: North Shore Mountains, Stanley Park

Vista Suite (Suite): Vista Suite - Located on the fifth floor, the elegant Vista Suite offers spacious bedroom, living and dining areas, wet bar and private terrace with patio furniture. - Bed Type: one King bed - Size: 1000 sq. ft. - View: North Shore Mountains, Stanley Park, downtown - Vancouver and harbor

Local Restaurants, Bars & Nightclubs

Heron's Lounge: Herons Lounge - This warm and stylish room provides the perfect setting for a leisurely lunch, for post-business cocktails or an evening of martini's and tapas with friends. Live piano entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings. - Hours of Operation: - Monday to Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. - Sunday: 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. - Tapas menu: 2:30 p.m. to closing - Dress Code: - Casual - Reservations: - Reservations are not required

Heron's Restaurant: Herons Restaurant - Just off the lobby, Herons Restaurant features two stories of floor-to-ceiling windows allowing a panoramic harbor view of the snow-capped mountains and beautiful tree-lined Stanley Park. - Herons Restaurant features the best of British Columbia, offering fresh, seasonal and regional cuisine. The fresh herbs and garnishes grown year round in the hotel's 2100 square foot terrace herb garden inspire the restaurant's seasonal menus and popular buffets. - Hours of Operation: - Breakfast: May to September 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Breakfast: October to April 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Dinner: 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Sunday Brunch: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Dress Code: - Smart casual - Reservations: - Reservations are recommended

In-Room Dining: In-Room Dining - Available 24 hours a day

Kosher Food: Not available on hotel menus - Arrangements can be made through our Chef and/or concierge.

Driving Directions to the Hotel

Starting Point  From Vancouver Intl Airport to Hotel: -Departing from the airport is Grant McConachie Way. -Take the exit marked Vancouver-Downtown and cross over the Arthur Laing Bridge. -Move to the right hand lane of the bridge. -Take the Granville Street exit. -Follow Granville Street to 16th Avenue (approximately 60 blocks) and turn left. -Proceed 3 blocks to Burrard Street, turn right. -Follow Burrard Street across the Burrard Street Bridge through downtown until you reach Canada Place Way at the very end of Burrard Street. -Turn right and proceed one block. -The Fairmont Waterfront is located on your right hand side.

Starting Point  From Seattle, WA to Vancouver: Note: driving time approx 3 hours( depending on how long you get held up at the boarder crossing) -From Seattle, proceed North on Interstate 5 (I5) -At the Canada/US border - Peace Arch crossing, Interstate 5 becomes Hwy 99 in Canada -Hwy 99 passes through the municipalities of Whiterock, Delta and Richmond -As you exit Richmond, Hwy 99 will cross the Oak Street Bridge into the City of Vancouver (Hwy 99 is also known as Oak Street at this point). -Follow Oak Street to 12th Avenue (approximately 60 blocks) and turn left. -Proceed to Burrard Street (approximately 8 blocks), turn right. -Follow Burrard Street across the Burrard Street Bridge through downtown until you reach Canada place Way at the very end of Burrard Street. -Turn right and proceed one block. -The Fairmont Waterfront is located on your right hand side.

Starting Point  From Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal (Victoria Ferry) to Hotel: -Take Hwy 17 north when you leave the ferry terminal. -Then take Hwy 99 which will cross the Oak Street Bridge into the City of Vancouver - (Hwy 99 is also known as Oak Street at this point). -Follow Oak Street to 12th Avenue (approximately 60 blocks) and turn left. -Proceed to Burrard Street (approximately 8 blocks), turn right. -Follow Burrard Street across the Burrard Street Bridge through downtown until you reach Canada place Way at the very end of Burrard Street. -Turn right and proceed one block. -The Fairmont Waterfront is located on your right hand side.

Area Attractions

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. - Distance from hotel - Just a 5 minute drive or 25 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 - 5 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. - Location: From hotel - Just a 15 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 the hotel on Burrard St. - Take Aquabus ($1.75) 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)

Grayline Tours: Grayline tour desk is located in the hotel lobby - Various city tours available as well as day-trips to Victoria - 3 to 5 hour tours - $20 to $43 per person

Grouse Mountain: Located at 6100 Nancy Green Way, North Vancouver: - Location from hotel - A 25-35 minute drive 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 - Adult - $15.95 - Senior- $13.95 - Youth - $9.95 (13-18) - Child - $5.95 (6-12) - 5 & Under - FREE

Lions Gate Bridge: Location: 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: Location: 5 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 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. - Adult - $7.00 - Students - $4.00 - Seniors - $6.00 - Children (under 5) - Free - 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: scienceworld.bc.ca.

Gardens: DR. SUN YAT-SEN GARDENS - Location: From hotel - Just a 5 minute drive or 25 minute walk - 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, 3:00pm - MINTER GARDENS - Location: An outdoor garden located 120 km - 75 Miles from Vancouver - Tel: (604) 794-7191 Address: 52892 Bonker Road, Rosedale, B.C. - NITOBE MEMORIAL GARDENS - Location: 10 miles from downtown Vancouver at U.B.C. (University of British Columbia) - It is an authentic Japanese stroll and Tea Garden laid out in a symbolic cyclical fashion.

Parks: 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. - STANLEY PARK - Location: Hotel - Directions from The Waterfront: walk 5 blocks west along the harbourfront on Canada Place Way, onto Coal Harbour Road. Take a left on Cardero, then a right onto 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 - 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. - Map of Stanley Park, Map Showing FVA, WFC, HVC in relation to Stanley Park - STANLEY PARK AQUARIUM (Vancouver Aquarium) - Prices: - Adults $11.50 - Senior/Student/Youth (13-17) $10.00 - Children (4-12) $8.00 - Children (4 and under) Free

Museums and Art Galleries: -Canadian Craft Museum -Historical Tour of Hotel Vancouver -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

Theatres: -CN IMAX Theatre -Ford Centre for the Performing Arts -Queen Elizabeth Theatre - TICKETMASTER VANCOUVER: 604-681-3272

Arenas & Stadiums: BC PLACE STADIUM - Location: From hotel - 25 minute walk - Take Skytrain (part of the transit system) $1.50 per person one way, station is across the street from HVC on Burrard Street OR Take a taxi, 5 to 10 minute trip, they are always waiting out front! - This inflated dome stadium is home to the BC Lions Football Team - Stadium Seats 60,000 people - ENERAL MOTORS PLACE "GM Place" - Location: Approx. 15 min walk from WFC - Easily accessible by the Skytrain because it stops at General Motors Place and one block from HVC or WFC. - General Motors Place is home to the Vancouver Canucks (NHL Hockey team) and home to the Vancouver Grizzlies (NBA Basketball team).

Shopping in Vancouver: GRANVILLE ISLAND - Granville Island contains: - Farmers market - Arts and crafts - Theatres - Restaurants - Open Tuesday through Sunday (open daily summer) - Directions: - Walk 9 blocks south on Burrard St. - Take Aquabus ($1.75) from the Vancouver Aquatic Centre or take the public bus on Granville St. - PACIFIC CENTRE - Pacific Centre shopping mall is located one block from Hotel Vancouver, and 4 blocks from The Waterfront. - Over 200 shops, including Eaton's and The Bay department stores. - The Pacific Centre also features clothing shops, gift shops, newsstand, and shoe repair shops - ROBSON STREET - Vancouver's finest shopping district, trendy boutiques, sidewalk cafes and ethnic restaurants. - Street Entertainers and artists enliven the streets on weekends. - Designer clothing, jewelers, restaurants, and bars - no wonder Robson Street is known as the "Rodeo Drive" of Vancouver. - 5 minute walk from The Waterfront - YALETOWN - At eastern edge of downtown - Was the old industrial section of the city which is now full of movie production houses, hair salons, interior design stores, restaurants, bars and fashionable clothing stores. - Rambling brick warehouses are being renovated as elegant storefronts and artists studios. - Walk 5 blocks south on West Georgia Street right on Homer Street walk 4 blocks

Local Recreation & Fun Things To Do Nearby

Cycling: There are trails for cycling in 16 regional parks in the Vancouver area, including the popular 9 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. Riding on sidewalks is illegal and violators will be cited. Bicycles are not allowed on the SeaBus at anytime. - 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 5 minutes from the hotel.

Golf: 3 Public courses within 30 minutes of the hotel.

Skiing: There are three areas within a one hour drive: Grouse Mountain (downhill only), Seymour Mountain (cross country and downhill), and Cypress Bowl (cross country and downhill). - And the world Famous Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains located in Whistler B.C.

Tennis: There are 17 courts located in nearby Stanley Park.

Health Club: HEALTH CLUB - Hours of Operation: - Open seven days a week: 5:30 a.m. to midnight - Unwind after a long day or energize yourself for a new one at our Health Club, located on the 3rd floor overlooking Stanley Park and the North Shore Mountains. - Facility: - Outdoor 50 ft. heated pool (open year-round) - Indoor whirlpool - Steam rooms - Change Rooms for men and women - Fitness Center with: - Computerized Aerobicycles - Free Weights - Multi-gym - Rowing machines - Stairclimbers - Stationary bikes - Treadmills - Please Note: - Kinesiologist and masseur therapist are available by appointment only.

Hiking/Walking: Vancouver and its neighbouring areas are ideal for hiking and walking. Listed below are a few of the better known hiking trails. - North Shore - Grouse Mountain - Seymour Mountain - Cypress Park - Lynn Hoadwaters Park - Valley Park - Pacific Spirit Regional Park

Horseback Riding: Horseback riding may be done in the Capilano area (45 min from hotel) and in Ladner (40 min from hotel).

Skating: Skating is available at the West End Community Centre which is 15 minutes from the hotel.

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