Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver

Fairmont Waterfront - A luxury harbor-front hotel with rooftop pool, herb garden, and Vancouver Convention Centre access

Located in downtown Vancouver's financial district, this 5-star waterfront hotel features 24000 square feet of meeting space connected via enclosed walkway to the Vancouver Convention Centre. The property includes a 50-foot heated outdoor rooftop pool, a rooftop herb garden, and an apiary housing 250000 honey bees. The Fairmont's ARC Restaurant serves Pacific Northwest cuisine under Executive Chef Adam Middleton, incorporating produce from the hotel garden. Floor-to-ceiling windows in guest rooms offer views of the harbor, North Shore Mountains, or city skyline. The 52 Fairmont Gold rooms provide club lounge access with private check-in, breakfast, and evening canapés. This Vancouver hotel connects to a shopping concourse and the cruise ship terminal. Stanley Park's 1000 acres of trails and attractions are accessible within minutes, while the historic Gastown district lies a 10-minute walk northeast.

Pros

Sustainable initiatives including zero-waste policy and rooftop beekeeping program with complimentary garden tours

24-hour fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training services

Poolside food and beverage service available Friday through Sunday (daily in July/August)

Club level rooms include exclusive lounge access with daily breakfast and evening appetizers

Cons

14.5 miles (40-minute drive) from Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal

Some rooms face the city rather than offering water views