Distant white peaks
of the North Shore Mountains, fishermen lounging on the docks, white boats lining the harbour, and the
Pacific Ocean’s deep blue tides crashing against Vancouver’s waterfront. These are some of the amazing views
from the rooms at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel that is nestled along the ocean’s edge.
The Fairmont, a brand-new hotel, has two main features that are sure to attract guests: the elegant interior
and the spectacular views.
Designed by the CHIL group, the interior design captures “west coast elegance with an Asian flair,” describes
Richard Negrin, a principal at CHIL. The hotel rooms and suites are absolutely exquisite in terms of décor
and services. The rooms and suites are luxurious with most of the designs based on streamlined furniture
pieces, clean woods and lavish fabrics. Incorporating the natural beauty that surrounds Vancouver, the
Fairmont’s rooms bring the city’s natural landscape but also silvery champagne tones for some elegance. All
rooms and suites have marble bathrooms and gadgets like a bedside touch panel and a 42” flat-screen TV with
surround sound and 20 HD channels that are all at your fingertips.
The second feature that makes the Fairmont stand out are the views. Nancie Hall of the Fairmont Pacific Rim
says, “The location and our offerings are quintessential Vancouver. We are connected to Stanley Park via the
promenade, with views of the North Shore Mountains and the harbour. Our location is within easy walking
distance to the shopping boutiques of Robson Street and Gastown. Business travellers can walk to the
Vancouver Convention Centre without going outdoors, and the Cruise Ship Terminal is a stone’s throw
away.”
Each guestroom has similar décor and services, and though the view varies, it still frames all the different
facets of Vancouver scenery. Architect James K. Cheng explains, “It doesn’t matter if you are a tourist or a
local, it’s the beauty of the views that captures your attention and your imagination.” Here are three
different viewpoints of Vancouver you can look forward to.
If you love the ocean and would enjoy hearing the sound of boats clashing against the dock while watching
fishermen and boatmen bustle along the harbour, then the Fairmont Pacific Rim’s luxurious guestrooms and
Harbour View Suite are the perfect accommodation. They have 377 guestrooms that are spacious, elegant and
comfortable, with most of them overlooking the harbour. The Harbour View Suite has a similar stunning view of
Coal Harbour’s port. However, guests can relish the scenery from the private patio in these 800 sq. ft.
corner suites.
The pool terrace is a sight to behold, complete with cabanas, palm trees and a waterfall pool. It is a place
to relax and get lost within the city. The Pool View Suite is one-of-a-kind in Vancouver because these
one-bedroom suites feature private patios with outdoor fireplaces that showcase views of the property’s
signature pool terrace. Waking up from your king-sized bed to sleep in the pool’s comfortable lounge chairs
seconds away has never been any easier.
Finally, if you want to see everything — all sides of Vancouver — the Fairmont has incredible suites that
encompass a multitude of sights. The Harbour Mountain View Suite, Signature, Presidential and Chairman’s
Suites are all distinct but each one features spectacular views of the Coal Harbour, Stanley Park and the
snow-capped North Shore Mountains. The Presidential Suite provides “the luxe life” with their 2,230 sq. ft.
of lavish luxury in the sky, their breathtaking panoramic views from the floor-to-ceiling windows and the
large private patio. The Chairman’s Suite is a one-of-a-kind two-storey glass masterpiece that features
floor-to-ceiling views from the northwest corner of the hotel. It also has exclusive access to a spacious and
private rooftop pavilion featuring a reflecting pond, outdoor fireplace and cabana that connects to an 1800
sq. ft. landscaped rooftop terrace.
Among these amazing suites and Vancouver’s landscapes are the five-star services and privileges. They provide
three main restaurants ranging from Oru, a pan-Asian bistro, to a café/bakery/deli called Giovane. With
award-winning executive chef David Wong, the delectable culinary imagination and taste is something to write
home about.
Other services include high-speed wireless Internet access throughout the hotel including the distinctive
double-height lobby, fully equipped 4000 sq. ft. fitness facility, spa, babysitting and pet-friendly policy.
With Vancouver being the site of the Olympics and tourism skyrocketing in recent years, this spectacular
place is a must-visit. The hotel opened this February, so book your reservations at the Fairmont if you are
planning on visiting Vancouver and would like to completely appreciate the city’s beautiful landscape. •
Photo courtesy
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
