Botanist Shortlisted for Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards

We are thrilled to announce that Botanist has been shortlisted for ‘Best New International Cocktail Bar‘ within the annual Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards. The Spirited Awards were created in 2007 to recognize the best bars, bartenders, writers and experts in the hard working service industry.

Between The Sheets with Chloe Wilde

Since we first opened our doors in 2010, we’ve been fortunate to host some of the most prolific movers and shakers in fashion, music and art. Our new blog series will take you through the hotel room doors and into our one-of-a-kind suites and specialty rooms these guests call home. We invite you to climb between the sheets with us to get an intimate look at how they live the Pacific Rim Life.

Negroni Week at The Lobby Lounge and RawBar

Equal parts Campari, gin and sweet vermouth, topped with an orange peel. Sounds simple, but negroni enthusiasts know the perfect drink is anything but. From June 4 to 10, The Lobby Lounge and RawBar at Fairmont Pacific Rim will be shaking up its cocktail menu in time for the sixth annual Negroni Week.

Pedal Power at Fairmont Pacific Rim

It’s here! Summer has arrived and Fairmont Pacific Rim is celebrating with pedal power.

Between the Sheets with Coveteur

Since we first opened our doors in 2010, we’ve been fortunate to host some of the most prolific movers and shakers in fashion, music and art. Our new blog series will take you through the hotel room doors and into our one-of-a-kind suites and specialty rooms these guests call home.

Georgia Straight: Golden Plates Awards 2018

Recently the annual Georgia Straight: Golden Plates Awards were announced, with both readers’ and industry experts selecting the winners in various categories. The Golden Plates Awards highlight Metro Vancouver’s favourites restaurants, chosen by their readers. This year we were lucky enough to be represented on both lists, including the prestigious Chef of the Year.

Staycation in the City

As the weather turns from rainy to radiant, it’s the perfect time to experience all that Vancouver has to offer. If you haven’t yet booked your upcoming travel plans, we have got you covered. Here are three reasons to book a staycation at Fairmont Pacific Rim this summer.

Behind The Scenes: The Art of the Cocktail

Upon entry into Botanist, be captivated by the city’s first Cocktail Lab.

‘Meet the New Master of the Manhattan’

Liquor.com, an expert guide for all things cocktails and spirits, highlighted The Lobby Lounge bartender, Chris Enns as he was recently awarded the Woodford Reserve Master of the Manhattan!

‘Soak it all in: 10 hotel bathtubs with jaw-dropping views’

We are pleased to share that CNN Travel, the web version of the cable news network who regularly features spotlight public affairs, news, politics and more, recently included Fairmont Pacific Rim in an article spotlighting the 10 best hotel bathtubs with jaw-dropping views.

Wine Touring in Italy with Sommelier of the Year, Jill Spoor

We sat down with our Wine Director, Jill Spoor to speak about her recent trip to Italy, where she had the opportunity to visit both Tuscany and Piemonte; two of her favourite wine producing regions.

Taking Centre Stage in The Lobby Lounge

Meet Kelly Daines, owner and creative director of Siegel Entertainment, our partner who curates our daily entertainment in The Lobby Lounge. Raised in downtown Vancouver (a rare commodity), but born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Kelly has been in the entertainment business over 20 years. What started as organizing her own events as a young girl has now evolved into booking gigs for venues found internationally.