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FAIRMONT HOTEL VANCOUVER

OUR LEGACY

our Story

Known as the 'Castle in the City, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver has been the pinnacle of elegance since its debut in 1939, when a visit by the British royal couple sealed its reputation as one of the most iconic luxury hotels in Vancouver. In 2024, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver was awarded in Condé Nast Traveler Magazine's annual coveted Gold List, the only Canadian hotel to receive this prestigous honour.
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1939

The hotel was officially opened by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on May 29, during their Royal Tour of Canada.

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1940

Dal Richards was an institution at the hotel's Panorama Roof Ballroom on the 15th floor. The Dal Richards Orchestra played 5 nights a week for 25 years, with a live CBC radio broadcast every Saturday evening.

1944

Jennie Pearl Cox, a socialite who regularly attended luxurious events at the hotel, was killed in a tragic car accident. Since then, there have been numerous sightings of a lady in a red dress that seemingly disappears in front of them.

1965

The hotel underwent an extensive modernization. Original fixtures of mahogany, brass, crystal and floral patterns were replaced with the plastic lights, bright colours and geometric patterns that were fashionable at the time.

Railway Roots

Hotel Vancouver’s history dates back to 1888 as the first of many grand hotels developed and operated across Canada by railroad empires. Journey through the iconic moments of the storied past within the grandeur of the present.

Awards

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, the ‘Castle in the City,’ reflects timeless luxury and the history of Vancouver since 1939. As the heartbeat of the city for 85 years, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is proud to have been awarded these recent awards and accolades.

  • Travel + Leisure #9 Top 10 City Hotels in Canada, 2025

  • OpenTable Top 50 Hotel Restaurants in Canada, 2025

  • 2024 - Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List

  • 2024 - Forbes Travel Guide: 4 Star Luxury Hotel

  • 2024 - Four Diamond Award

  • 2023 - Historic Hotels Worldwide Top Afternoon Teas

our commitment to the future

We are honoured to live, work, play, and learn within the shared, unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh) Nations. The land and waters of the area we know today as Vancouver have been used for millennia by Indigenous Peoples for sustenance, ceremony, trade, and travel. We thank them for their continuous stewardship, and for sharing this beautiful land.

Sustainable Responsibility

We believe that the notion of hospitality is inseparable from the notion of responsibility. We recognize that welcoming hundreds of guests every day creates a significant impact on the planet. We fully embrace our responsibility and are driving strategic change to mitigate the negative effects associated with our operations. We believe it is our privilege to enhance genuine experiences and promote a rich cultural exchange within our communities by ensuring long-term stewardship of our planet.

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Single-Use Plastic Free

In 2022, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver eliminated 100 percent of single-use plastic from the guest journey. The hotel has made significant strides to reduce plastic consumption, having eliminated products such as plastic straws, plastic cups, single-use toiletries, and plastic water bottles from guest-facing operations.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Three 'R's for the Planet

In addition to a robust composting program, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver recycles all refundable beverages, glass, cardboard, paper, tin, plastic, metal, electronics, shipping pallets, tires, propane cylinders, mattresses, cooking oil, and Nespresso pods. The hotel actively purchases environmentally friendly to-go cups, containers, and utensils for our dining venues. We have proudly eliminated the use of plastic water bottles in all guest rooms, and encourage guests to enjoy our clean, delicious tap water instead of single-use plastic bottles. Our Orca Food Waste system helps to reduce our carbon footprint by harnessing naturally occurring microorganisms to break down organic food waste.

Our Commitment

Sustainable Culinary Mindset

We continually strive to make conscious choices and to reduce our environmental impact. Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s culinary offerings have a deep thread of sustainability and feature exciting menus with regional ingredients and recipes created through strong partnerships with local farmers and artisans. Whether you are dining at Notch8, in your guest room, or as part of a meeting or event, know that our cuisine features sustainably sourced seafood and a wide variety of artisanal offerings. Executive Chef Mike Reid strives to work with local farmers, fishers, and purveyors to bring in the highest quality ingredients from British Columbia, Alberta, and Washington State.