The Fairmont Waterfront has been ranked as the #12 hotel in Canada by readers of Condé Nast Traveler for 2011, the popular magazine for savvy world travelers. The hotel’s exceptional staff, panoramic harbor views, heated swimming pool amidst the herb garden and the locally-inspired Herons West Coast Kitchen + Bar received top marks with our guests.

Vancouver itself also continues to shine, and was voted the top city in the Americas by Condé Nast. The readers voted on such attributes as atmosphere, ambience, culture, friendliness, hotels, restaurants and shopping. In the Lonely Planet's most recent guidebook, "Best in Travel 2010" Vancouver has been selected among the Top 10 Cities. This guide captures the world's best journeys and travel experiences. In addition, Vancouver International Airport was rated among the world's Top 10 Airports!

Here are a few recent Awards and Accolades for the Fairmont Waterfront:

• 2012 Green Key Global, “4 Green Key Meetings” rating
• 2011 Northwest Meetings + Events Readers Choice Best of Awards, Best Hotel with Meeting Space
• 2011 Condé Nast Gold List – The World’s Best Places to Stay
• 2011 Condé Nast Reader Choice Award, #12 hotel in Canada
• 2010 Condé Nast Reader Choice Award, #10 hotel in Canada
• 2010 Condé Nast Gold List – The World’s Best Places to Stay
• 2010 recipient of the Delta Hotels Environmentally Responsible Tourism Award from the Council of Tourism Associations.
• 2009 Condé Nast Reader Choice Award, #4 hotel in Canada, and #1 hotel in Vancouver
• 2009 Condé Nast Gold List – The World’s Best Places to Stay
• 2009 Travel & Leisure Top 500 List, voted the #7 hotel in Canada
• 5 Green Key Eco-Rating, Hotel Association of Canada
• AAA Four Diamond Rated

The Fairmont Waterfront has been awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Rating for 2010. AAA Four Diamond Award winners consistently deliver superior hospitality marked by personalized service and attention to detail with extensive amenities in refined upscale accommodations. Only four percent of the more than 31,000 AAA Rated® hotels were awarded the esteemed AAA Four Diamond designation for 2010.

For a complete list of awards for the Fairmont Waterfront, please click here. For additional details on the Fairmont Waterfront, please visit our Press Room.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts was proud to be the winner of the 2009 Virtuoso BEST of the BEST award for the most socially responsible. Virtuoso is the industry’s leading leisure travel network. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has also been selected for inclusion in the 2011 Edition of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the 9th consecutive year!

Fairmont Waterfront - relaxed luxury on the West Coast