Fairmont Pacific Rim Named Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel for 2020

Forbes Travel Guide has unveiled its annual Star Rating list, naming Fairmont Pacific Rim as a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel. This is the second year the hotel has received the Five Star recognition, and is the only city-centre Fairmont hotel in North America to receive this esteemed honour.

‘Fairmont Pacific Rim turns 10’

We are pleased to share that Fairmont Pacific Rim was recently featured in the Vancouver Sun to highlight our recent 10 year anniversary of the hotel opening, just days before the 2010 Winter Olympics held in Vancouver, BC.

A Strong Foundation

The Fairmont has played host to some monumental moments, extraordinary accomplishments, prestigious events, gatherings, and celebrated guests. We take a look back at the last decade and count down some of the moments that have defined where Fairmont Pacific Rim is today.

Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver Named #1 Hotel in Canada by U.S News & World Report

We are thrilled to share the news that U.S News & World Report has unveiled its annual ‘Best Hotels Ranking,’ naming Fairmont Pacific Rim as the overall #1 Hotel in Canada! Fairmont Pacific Rim takes the number one spot among an elite portfolio of luxury properties around the world named ‘Best Hotels’ in the new 2020 ranking.

Higher Ground

Vancouver’s North Shore Mountains are located across from downtown Vancouver, separated by Coal Harbour and connected by the Lions Gate Bridge and the Ironworkers Bridges.

‘Past Decade a Cornucopia of Dining Joy & Delight’

We are pleased to share that Botanist was recently featured in a roundup of the best new restaurants in the city that defined the last decade in the Vancouver Sun. The article ‘Past Decade a Cornucopia of Dining Joy and Delight’ was written by Mia Stainsby, a Vancouver Sun and The Province restaurant critic.

The Return of the Fazioli Piano to The Lobby Lounge

We are pleased to share the news that our Fazioli piano has returned to The Lobby Lounge after an extensive renovation. A new art case was designed to celebrate the ten year anniversary of the piano and Fairmont Pacific Rim.

TASCHEN Library unveiled at Fairmont Pacific Rim

We are thrilled to share the news that Fairmont Pacific Rim has recently unveiled a TASCHEN Library, located on the second floor of the hotel. It is one of only two retail locations in Canada completely dedicated to TASCHEN, the publisher of the “most beautiful books on the planet”.

Botanist Bar Finalists for Bar of the Year

We are thrilled to share the news that Botanist Bar has been named one of the finalists for ‘Bar of the Year’ in Vancouver Magazine’s annual Restaurant Awards.

‘8 Zero Proof Cocktails to Get You Through Dry January and Beyond’

Fairmont Pacific Rim was recently included in a roundup of the “8 Zero Proof Cocktails to Get You Through Dry January and Beyond” in Vancouver Magazine’s drink section. The article, written by Elia Essen, included the spirit-free cocktails Tang Dynasty from The Lobby Lounge and Heartwood from Botanist.

Buy a Cocktail, Support a Journey

Botanist Bartender Max Curzon-Price recently won the BC regionals for the Bacardi Legacy Competition, a competition created to test the world’s most passionate, innovative and inspiring bartenders.

‘How This Vancouver Show Gives Canadian Fashion Its Due’

Refinery29 recently shared a feature article on Fairmont Pacific Rim’s ‘The Art of Design’ fashion showcase, held at The Lobby Lounge in November, 2019. The article, titled ‘How This Vancouver Show Gives Canadian Fashion Its Due’ highlights the all-Canadian lineup of designers including Stephan Caras, Catherine Regehr, Matlo Atelier, MARAM and Rock ’N Karma.