Fairmont Pacific Rim
Jan 5, 2015, 10:38 pm
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Call again. I negotiated a full suite with the Pacific Rim a couple of years ago.
Feb 18, 2015, 6:09 pm
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I think there must have been a name change to some of the suites mentioned here, because they are not tracking what is currently on the web site. Does anyone know anything about what are currently being called the "Coal Harbor Corner Suites"? They purport to have a view of the harbor and the park, but are on floors 7 to 11. I would think the lower couple of floors would get little more than a view of the green roof of the convention center if I'm understanding prior discussions here. They supposedly have square balconies. If we splurge, it would be to see the water, so if this is going to be iffy, I think I'd probably skip it. Thanks in advance.
Feb 18, 2015, 9:20 pm
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I think there must have been a name change to some of the suites mentioned here, because they are not tracking what is currently on the web site. Does anyone know anything about what are currently being called the "Coal Harbor Corner Suites"? They purport to have a view of the harbor and the park, but are on floors 7 to 11. I would think the lower couple of floors would get little more than a view of the green roof of the convention center if I'm understanding prior discussions here. They supposedly have square balconies. If we splurge, it would be to see the water, so if this is going to be iffy, I think I'd probably skip it. Thanks in advance.
Feb 19, 2015, 8:19 am
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I think there must have been a name change to some of the suites mentioned here, because they are not tracking what is currently on the web site. Does anyone know anything about what are currently being called the "Coal Harbor Corner Suites"? They purport to have a view of the harbor and the park, but are on floors 7 to 11. I would think the lower couple of floors would get little more than a view of the green roof of the convention center if I'm understanding prior discussions here. They supposedly have square balconies. If we splurge, it would be to see the water, so if this is going to be iffy, I think I'd probably skip it. Thanks in advance.
Pool suite have no water views from what I have seen. Maybe a sliver if there is a pool suite on the south side of the pool.
I'm back next week at this hotel and as always looking forward to it.
Feb 23, 2015, 8:23 am
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The best feature IMO is the large patio with fireplace - allowing me to sit outside even if it's 8°C and raining.
Downside obviously is that other people can see you on the patio and that you don't have much of a view except for the pool of course.
Feb 23, 2015, 9:47 am
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Thanks again, all. In the time I've taken to decide, the price has changed a bit and now the pool suite is actually a bit cheaper than the coal harbor suite -- only about $40 a night. I just can't decide between the two. The fireplace sounds nice, but we're going in the summer, so I'm not that sure I'd use it, though maybe in the evening a little.
Both a pool suite with jetted tub and without are available. Other than the jets in the tub, is there any other difference? Not really worth $25/night to me to pay for a jetted tub, but if the jetted tub rooms have other advantages or locations, I suppose that might change things.
Both a pool suite with jetted tub and without are available. Other than the jets in the tub, is there any other difference? Not really worth $25/night to me to pay for a jetted tub, but if the jetted tub rooms have other advantages or locations, I suppose that might change things.
Feb 23, 2015, 10:07 am
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Thanks again, all. In the time I've taken to decide, the price has changed a bit and now the pool suite is actually a bit cheaper than the coal harbor suite -- only about $40 a night. I just can't decide between the two. The fireplace sounds nice, but we're going in the summer, so I'm not that sure I'd use it, though maybe in the evening a little.
Both a pool suite with jetted tub and without are available. Other than the jets in the tub, is there any other difference? Not really worth $25/night to me to pay for a jetted tub, but if the jetted tub rooms have other advantages or locations, I suppose that might change things.
Both a pool suite with jetted tub and without are available. Other than the jets in the tub, is there any other difference? Not really worth $25/night to me to pay for a jetted tub, but if the jetted tub rooms have other advantages or locations, I suppose that might change things.
And it's usually quite busy at night with some music etc.IIRC all the poolview suites with jetted tubs are located in the corners of the U-shape wing, therefore they only have one patio, unlike the other poolview suites. The bathrooms are slightly larger IIRC, but other than that I don't recall any differences.
The only difference between the Poolvie Suite and the Coal Harbour Corner Suite is the view and the size of the patio, the suites themselves should be very similar (except that the Poolview Suites have a kitchen without stove which I always found convenient).
Feb 23, 2015, 1:56 pm
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If you're there in the summer, you can obviously watch the people at the pool. And it's usually quite busy at night with some music etc.
IIRC all the poolview suites with jetted tubs are located in the corners of the U-shape wing, therefore they only have one patio, unlike the other poolview suites. The bathrooms are slightly larger IIRC, but other than that I don't recall any differences.
The only difference between the Poolvie Suite and the Coal Harbour Corner Suite is the view and the size of the patio, the suites themselves should be very similar (except that the Poolview Suites have a kitchen without stove which I always found convenient).
And it's usually quite busy at night with some music etc.IIRC all the poolview suites with jetted tubs are located in the corners of the U-shape wing, therefore they only have one patio, unlike the other poolview suites. The bathrooms are slightly larger IIRC, but other than that I don't recall any differences.
The only difference between the Poolvie Suite and the Coal Harbour Corner Suite is the view and the size of the patio, the suites themselves should be very similar (except that the Poolview Suites have a kitchen without stove which I always found convenient).
Feb 24, 2015, 2:28 pm
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My vote is the view suite over the pool suite. There is something magical about waking up with those floor to ceiling windows and overlooking the harbour and all of the flight planes coming in.
Feb 24, 2015, 5:07 pm
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I would have to totally agree. I would even take either of the two junior suites over a pool suite.
Apr 15, 2015, 1:10 am
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Just made a 4 night booking for end of April/beginning of May in a Fairmont Gold Suite via Virtuoso, just wondering if I can/should expect an upgrade into a Fairmont Gold Corner Suite
The Gold Suite to Corner suite has about a 400 sqft size difference and close to a $600/night cost difference...but the corner suite is the next category size up from the Fairmont Gold Suite...not that I need the upgrade but it would certainly be nice to have.
Would it be distasteful to email the hotel in advance to request this upgrade?
Thanks in advance
The Gold Suite to Corner suite has about a 400 sqft size difference and close to a $600/night cost difference...but the corner suite is the next category size up from the Fairmont Gold Suite...not that I need the upgrade but it would certainly be nice to have.
Would it be distasteful to email the hotel in advance to request this upgrade?
Thanks in advance
Apr 16, 2015, 8:40 pm
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Apr 16, 2015, 9:05 pm
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I'd agree with that. If at all, I may reply to the hotel's "we're looking forward to seeing you" e-mail and may express my preference for a higher floor / a room with a balcony or whatever, but I'd try to avoid asking for a particular room/suite.
Apr 19, 2015, 2:28 pm
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