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Fairmont Hotel
Vancouver
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Fairmont Hotel
Vancouver General Information: |
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Rooms: |
556 |
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Floors: |
14 |
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Time Zone: |
Pacific
Standard Time |
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Ratings: |
Four
Diamond Award of excellency by the prestigious CAA/AAA.4th Annual
Golden Plate Awards Griffins Restaurant. |
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Fairmont Hotel
Vancouver Hotel Description:
- The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver,
originally a four-story, 60-room wooden structure at Georgia and
Granville Street, opened in 1887 to offer guests a fine view of
Burrard Inlet and the North Shore mountains from its verandah.
Vancouver residents thought the Canadian Pacific Railroad was
crazy to build a hotel so far from downtown (then at Hastings and
Water Streets), but the tourist centre prospered with guests
travelling on Canadian Pacific steamships in and out of Vancouver.
In 1995, the Crown granted The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver its own
Heraldic Badge - only the second Canadian hotel to receive such an
honour (The first hotel was The Fairmont Palliser in Calgary). The
Badge contains two main elements. The first is a griffin, the
mythological barkless hound of Zeus with the upper part of an
eagle and lower part of a lion. It is embellished with the wings
of Hermes, the Greek God who is the protector of travellers and
also decorates the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver's front door. Found in
many areas of the hotel, the griffin grips a torch to light the
way. The second part of the badge is a coronet made of dressed
stone to represent the stone of the hotel. Capping the coronet's
merlons are symbols of the modern buildings in Vancouver. The
final symbols on the coronet are two waves, which symbolise the
sea.
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Fairmont Room: |
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Business
amenities room Location: floors 2-13 Beds: 1 King, 1 Queen, 2
Doubles, or 2 Twins Size: Approx. 350 sq. ft. View: Glassed-in Pool,
the Vancouver Art Gallery, Christ Church Cathedral or office
buildings. |
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Fairmont Deluxe: |
These luxurious Fairmont Hotel
Vancouver oversized guest rooms are all are located on non-smoking
floors Down duvet in all rooms Large desks equipped with a dedicated
modem line Daily newspaper Connecting rooms are available ( on
request basis) Location: floors 10 and up Beds: 1 King, 1 Queen, 2
Doubles or 2-¾ beds Size: Approximately 350 sq. ft. View: City view,
some facing the Vancouver Art Gallery and fountain |
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Vancouver Premier: |
Distinctive residential style rooms,
each room is unique. Excellent for the traveler seeking one of a
kind accommodation and enjoying traditional decor. Dedicated modem
lines Smoking or non-smoking options Beds: 1 King, 1 Queen, 2
Doubles, 2 Twins, or a Murphy Bed Size: Approximately 350-500 sq.
ft. View: City view |
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Fairmont Gold: |
King, Queen or 2 Double beds with
luxurious down duvet and pillows Fairmont Gold Rooms were refreshed
and newly painted in January 2001 Rooms have, large desks with
computer dataport and private voicemail Bathrobes Fresh orchid and
live plant in all rooms Umbrellas Fully stocked private bar CD
player/clock radio in all rooms, access to Entrée Gold CD library
Complimentary Local and Toll-free calls and incoming faxes
Complimentary overnight shoeshine and morning newspaper of guest's
choice Evening turndown service Personalised wake-up calls, with
complimentary delivery of coffee, tea or juice to your room Beds: 1
King, 1 Queen or 2 Double beds Size: Approximately 350 sq.ft. View:
city Common Amenities Fairmont Gold rooms and Suites are now
equipped with complimentary High Speed Internet access. All guest
rooms on the 9th floor and the Fairmont Gold lounge and boardroom
now have access to high speed Internet. The guest's laptop must have
an Ethernet card already installed in order to access the internet.
The hotel does not supply Ethernet cards, however they do have a
supply of Ethernet cables if guest requires one. ( The Ethernet
cable needed to connect the laptop to the wall jack is not the same
as a regular telephone cord, the connections on the Ethernet cable
are wider.) The Faimront Gold concierge is available for assistance
if required. |
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Courtyard Suite: |
(Sometimes called "Junior Suites")
Luxurious one bedroom suites ideal for honeymooners, guests
celebrating a special occasions and for the business traveler who
would like some extra space to conduct meetings or interviews These
suites feature: One Bedroom separated from the sitting area with
glass French doors One King bed or 2 Double beds Queen size sofabed,
two large chairs, and remote control TV with pay movies 2
Televisions (one in sitting room and one in bedroom) Large working
desk, with two-line telephone and modem jack One Bathroom Location:
floors 2 - 7 Beds: 1 King or 2 Doubles, all with Queen Sofabed Size:
Approximately 750 sq. ft. View: city |
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Fairmont Hotel
Vancouver General Information:
- Located on the corner of Burrard
and West Georgia Streets in downtown Vancouver, The Fairmont Hotel
Vancouver is a majestic restored landmark hotel. Renowned for its
distinctive green copper roof, exterior carvings, gargoyles and
elegant interior rooms, this beautiful property is just steps away
from all kinds of shopping, theatres, transportation and some of
the best restaurants as you can imagine. Stanley Park is an
invigorating 30 minute walk away.
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Fairmont Hotel
Vancouver Services/Facilities/Amenities:
- Alarm Clock
- Baby Sitting
- Bar
- Beauty Salon
- Business Center
- Coffee Maker
- Concierge Level
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Handicap Facilities
- Express Check Out
- Fishing
- Golf
- Hairdryer In Room
- Mini Bar
- Modem Jack
- Meeting Facilities
- Non-Smoking Room
- Small Pets Allowed
- Pool
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit Box
- Shopping
- Downhill Skiing
- Spa
- Tennis
- Cable TV
- Laundry/Valet
- VIP Floor
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Fairmont Hotel
Vancouver Driving Directions:
- From Airport to Fairmont Hotel Vancouver: Leaving the airport,
follow signs to city centre via Granville Street Follow Granville
St. Until you have crossed the Granville Street Bridge Once over
the bridge, turn left on Drake Street, the first stoplight after
the Granville Street Bridge Follow Drake Street two blocks to
Hornby Street Turn right onto Hornby Street Proceed along Hornby
Street to the Hotel Vancouver (on your left hand side), 1/2 block
past Robson St. Turn left into the main entrance of the Hotel
Vancouver Located 18 km/11 mi from the hotel Approximately 30 to
40 minute drive depending on traffic
- From Seattle to Fairmont Hotel Vancouver: -Travel North on Hwy
I-5 from Seattle across the border -I-5 will turn into Hwy 99
which will again turn into Oak Street -Proceed across the Oak
Street bridge and along Oak Street -Turn left onto Broadway and
drive until you reach Granville Street -Turn right on Granville
Street -Proceed across the Granville and turn left at Drake Street
-Go 2 blocks to Hornby Street and turn right -Proceed along Hornby
to the hotel which is on your left side, 1/2 block past Robson
Street -It takes approx. 3 hours depending on how long you get
held up at the border.
- From Fairmont Hotel Vancouver to Victoria: To go from
Vancouver to Victoria takes A TOTAL of approximately 3 hours: From
hotel in Downtown Vancouver to Tsawwassen ferry terminal = 45
minutes drive time Ferry ride from Tsawwassen to Swart Bay = 1½
hours sailing time Driving time from Swart Bay terminal to
downtown Victoria = 40 minutes The ferry docks at Swart Bay (in
Victoria). Take Highway 17 to downtown Victoria (the Empress).
(approx.: 20 miles, 40 minutes) For prices or schedule contact B.C
Ferries at (250) 386-3431
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Property
Location: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver |
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Areas Served: |
Banff, AB
847km/526mi - Calgary, AB 975km/606mi - Edmonton, AB 1155km/718mi -
Jasper, AB 794km/493mi - Lake Louise, AB 817km/508mi - Port Alberni,
BC 101km/63mi - Victoria, BC 69km/43mi - USA Border 45km/27mi -
Whistler, BC 123km/76mi |
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Area Airports: |
VANCOUVER
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Located approx. 22km/13mi from the hotel 30 to
45 minute drive depending on traffic |
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Points of Interest: |
Location:
From Fairmont Hotel Vancouver - 3 blocks The downtown Vancouver area
takes up approximately 10 square blocks. A must see in the downtown
area is the Marine Building. This art deco tower is a heritage
building sporting carved marine life in its walls and entrance.
Located on Burrard Street - 3 blocks from Hotel Vancouver A bustling
centre of activity during the week & the weekends. The streets are
safe to walk any time of day or night. Robson Street is Vancouver's
busiest shopping district, full of boutiques, restaurants, café's,
one block south of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver |
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Reservation
Policies: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver |
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Check-In: |
3pm |
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Check-Out: |
12pm |
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Currency: |
CAD |
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Guarantee Policy: |
All
reservations must be guaranteed to a Credit Card |
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Cancellation Policy: |
24hrs
prior to arrival (Vancouver time). For group bookings cancellation
must be received 48hrs prior to arrival. Molson Indy cancellation is
7 days prior to arrival. |
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