Vancouver · The Penthouse Pick guide
Harbour views, snow-capped mountains and a 1930s landmark with a copper roof. These are the Vancouver hotels we'd book for a special trip.
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Coal Harbour · Downtown
Fairmont Pacific Rim opened in 2010 on the Coal Harbour waterfront and is the most sought-after luxury address in Vancouver.
Rooms look out over the harbour to the North Shore mountains, the rooftop pool has the same view, and the lobby lounge has live music most evenings.
West Georgia Street · Downtown
With its green copper roof and gargoyles, the Hotel Vancouver has been the city's grand landmark since it opened in 1939.
It's right in the centre of downtown, a short walk from Robson Street shopping, the art gallery and the harbour.
West Georgia Street · Downtown
The Hotel Georgia opened in 1927 and was beautifully restored by Rosewood, reopening in 2011.
It has the feel of a stylish private club, with a clubby bar, an acclaimed restaurant and an outdoor terrace in the heart of downtown.
Canada Place · Waterfront
The Fairmont Waterfront stands across from Canada Place and the cruise terminal, so it's the natural choice before or after an Alaska cruise.
Harbour-view rooms look out over the seaplanes and the mountains, and the hotel keeps its own rooftop herb garden and beehives.
Parq Vancouver · next to BC Place
The DOUGLAS is a design-led hotel inside the Parq Vancouver resort, which opened in 2017 next to BC Place stadium.
It's a stylish pick for a game or a concert, with restaurants, a sixth-floor park and a casino all under one roof.
Our 5 picks for Vancouver are Fairmont Pacific Rim, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Fairmont Waterfront and The DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection. Each one is chosen for its location, character and the kind of stay it does best.
It depends on the trip, but our number one pick is Fairmont Pacific Rim (Coal Harbour · Downtown), which we rate best for harbour and mountain views.
Best for harbour and mountain views: Fairmont Pacific Rim. Best for landmark style: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Best for heritage boutique: Rosewood Hotel Georgia. Best for cruises and the harbour: Fairmont Waterfront. Best for design and big nights out: The DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection.
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