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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great hotel in a great location.

Jul 12, 2024 BrightcutOne United Kingdom

A great hotel, excellent location, huge windows looking out over the harbour. Room was very well equipped, plenty of space, very comfortable hotel. All staff we dealt with were excellent. Special mention to the lovely Concierge (can't remember name) who was extremly helpful with interesting suggestions to see sights and money saving options for… Read more
A great hotel, excellent location, huge windows looking out over the harbour. Room was very well equipped, plenty of space, very comfortable hotel. All staff we dealt with were excellent. Special mention to the lovely Concierge (can't remember name) who was extremly helpful with interesting suggestions to see sights and money saving options for getting there!! Could not fault a single thing. Would have no hesitation staying here again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing experience

Jul 9, 2024 Julie W Denver, United States

From the moment we arrived until checkout the following day, we received top tier service. Our room was spotless, luxurious, and very well appointed. The Gold level accomodations were well worth the upgrade. Very convenient to the cruise ship terminal and the waterfront. Highly recommend!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great pre cruise option

Jul 9, 2024 bristolreviewer Bristol, England

We stayed here for a couple of nights ahead of an Alaska cruise. The hotel is ideally situated for the cruise terminal, and the deal included porters taking our luggage from the room to our cabin. Our room was spacious with walk in shower, water, coffee machine and fridge. There were fabulous views of the harbour through large picture windows.… Read more
We stayed here for a couple of nights ahead of an Alaska cruise. The hotel is ideally situated for the cruise terminal, and the deal included porters taking our luggage from the room to our cabin. Our room was spacious with walk in shower, water, coffee machine and fridge. There were fabulous views of the harbour through large picture windows. Front desk were helpful too, including printing our luggage labels. We didn’t eat in the restaurant as there were so many good breakfast (try De Dutch) and dinner (Riley’s is superb) options nearby. A very good pre cruise option. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Harbour view.

Jul 6, 2024 pdn Cairns, Australia

Wonderful hotel situated right on the waterfront, opposite the Cruise Terminal. So easy stay before or after an Alaskan Cruise. Very busy hotel, especially on Cruise Arrival Days, but the team at the hotel have it sorted, and nothing seems to phase them. My only gripe was In the laundry, we sent some things to be cleaned, and a shirt came back… Read more
Wonderful hotel situated right on the waterfront, opposite the Cruise Terminal. So easy stay before or after an Alaskan Cruise. Very busy hotel, especially on Cruise Arrival Days, but the team at the hotel have it sorted, and nothing seems to phase them. My only gripe was In the laundry, we sent some things to be cleaned, and a shirt came back still with stains. But the view from the rooms is amazing and the food, very good too. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely, luxurious two night stay

Jun 29, 2024 Deirdre K Stillwater, Minnesota

The entire experience was excellent! We upgraded to Gold upon checking in and had terrific appetizers, great desserts and the breakfasts were amazing! Our room was very comfortable. Turn down service with Gold was nice, too. And their slippers came home with me! They are the best of complimentary slippers I have found!