Stayed 7 nights at the Fairmont Waterfront in a 'Portside Deluxe Room'. Room was extremely comfortable - king size bed, lounge chair, business desk, internet access, cable TV coffee maker and well appointed bathroom. Great view across the port to North Vancouver and mountains. Friendly staff who were more than happy to assist with anything. Hotel has a great 'Health Club' with plenty of modern excerise exquipment - cardio machines, freeweights, swiss balls etc,indoor and outdoor pools (was a bit cold for the outdoor pool while we were there tho!!!).

Great access to public transport - internal access from the hotel to the sky-train and the ferry terminal. Tourist info office right next door. Easy walking to downtown shopping, attractions and restaurants. The hotel restaurant definitely looked very nice - but we ate out as part of our exploration of the city.

More than happy with our stay, and would definitely stay there again.

This hotel has an excellent location on the waterfront, and only a few blocks away from areas like gastown, downtown and stanley park.

The club class level offered superb service from staff, very good breakfast each morning, snacks and drinks during the day and the staff were able to book and recommend anything you needed.

The hotel was well presented, very clean and everything you would expect from a 5 star resort.

One of the concierge asked where our tour took us next, and when stating 'to a sheraton', he stated 'there are no other hotels that fairmont'. After staying here i definately want to stay at other fairmonts around the world.

At a recent convention I attended, I stayed at this hotel as it was the conference headquarters. Able to finish business early, I decided to go home one day earlier than I had originally intended. When I went
to check out I was advised that I would be charged an early departure penalty that was actually greater than the room rate. After some
"discussion" the penalty was reduced to the room rate and I was then told that had I booked on my own rather than going through the conference office, I would not have been charged this penalty.

Nowhere on their reservation information does it indicate that this penalty would be charged!

I was at a conference in Vancouver and stayed at the Fairmont Waterfront for 4 days in October. It was quite cold and rainy, but that's Vancouver for you! Fairmont hotels are some of my favs in the world and I really enjoyed this property...

The GOOD
- Perfect location...
* Across the street from the convention center
* 5 mins walk to Gastown
* 5 mins walk to Granville Street for bars and club
* 5 mins walk to Robson Street for shopping
- Outstanding service
- Great business center staff - these folks saved my butt a few times that week

The NOT-SO GOOD
- Expensive, but that goes for all Fairmont properties, all that also goes for not only room rates, but all meals as well
- About 30 mins and $40 from the airport

Overall, a great stay in Vancouver.

** I absolutely would recommend this property and I would definitely stay there again. **