The Coveteur’s Guide to Vancouver
Recently, The Coveteur, known for stunning photography, award-winning writing, and an intimate look at luxury lifestyles and global tastemakers, visited Vancouver. During their stay on the West Coast, they outlined some of the must-stop shops and restaurants, including The Lobby Lounge.
5 Local Artists Share Their Local Hotspots
When travelling, do you ever get the urge to go somewhere different than the other visiting tourists? We’re of the opinion that the secret to finding the off the beaten path places and the best local hangouts is to ask the resident entertainers and artists. We’ve connected with our friends at Siegel Entertainment and got the insiders scoop from five local artists on some of the best under-the-radar Vancouver destinations to add to your bucket list.
‘Traveling in style’
The Globe & Mail recently did a story on the Fight for Beauty exhibit taking place in Fairmont Pacific Rim’s outdoor plaza. The article, written by Maryam Siddiqi, speaks to the exhibit, a thoughtfully-curated, ambitious exhibition designed as a full sensory experience celebrating art and artistry in all its forms, as well as the exclusive Fairmont Pacific Rim Fight for Beauty VIP package.
Westender Best of the City Dining Awards
The Westender’s Best of the City Dining Awards have just been announced and we are thrilled to announce that Botanist and The Lobby Lounge have both been selected as top dining destinations! The Reader’s Choice Awards, now in their sixth year, lay out a delicious spread of winners across many different categories, from around Vancouver.
‘A Celebration of British Columbia Is Long Overdue—Here’s Why’
We are thrilled to share that Botanist was recently featured in a story for Architectural Digest’s Celebration of British Columbia. The article, written by Kathryn Romeyn, highlights Botanist as a must dine spot when in Vancouver.
Fashion Royalty: Alexander McQueen, Lanvin and Chanel Arrive at Fairmont Pacific Rim
An extensive collection of vintage couture dresses spanning the ‘20s to early ‘90s has been imagined by Westbank’s Ian and Lauren Gillespie in collaboration with the “King of Vintage’, William Banks-Blaney.
Your Guide to Gallery Going this Fall
We’ve officially traded in sunshine and patios for warm blankets and Netflix marathons, but the change in season doesn’t need to be so gloomy. We’ve rounded up six art galleries and events happening in Vancouver over the next few months that are worth getting out of bed for.
What’s On This Week in The Lobby Lounge Oct 23
As Vancouver’s premier live music destination, The Lobby Lounge hosts emerging artists seven days a week, with the occasional impromptu guest performance. View the full entertainment schedule here.
Find out who’s playing this week below and learn more about the artists who frequent The Lobby Lounge.
‘This bike rack in downtown Vancouver is on a continuously revolving carousel’
Kenneth Chan, writer for the Daily Hive, recently wrote a feature article on Fairmont Pacific Rim’s very own revolving Bike Carousel, the first of its kind, that launched this summer. Westbank, a local developer and owner of the building, initially put the idea forth to create something that would be less of a “galvanized steel eyesore,” which led to the installation of the new carousel.
