Fairmont Pacific Rim
May 30, 2010, 11:20 am
#77
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: YYZ
Programs: A3*G, AP Basic, FPC Platinum, SPG Gold
Posts: 411
We are currently on the last morning of a 5 night stay here in room 1106 and have to tell about our room. Used a suite upgrade and our room faces the convention centre just high enough to see over the centre and a great view over looking the pool area to one side and of course the jaw-dropping chairmans suite. The suite is beautiful. 1 four piece ensuite and 1 three piece off the sitting room, large dining area and large master and good sized balcony.
As stated in other threads..the lights are confusing, but I've given in to tapping the top led to illuminate the room then worked my way down. I think most feel they are malfunctioning because there is a delay before they turn on/off.
Have done breakfast buffet 3 times (maybe 4th this am) and it has a great selection of bacon, pork or turkey sausage, omlet station, scrambled or boiled egg, pancake, french toast, eggs benny, fresh sliced fruit, yogurt parfait, toasts, cereals and fresh juices.
Sushi bar in the lounge is good too !!!
Another good sushi restaraunt is located across the street called MIKU. We sat at the sushi bar and chatted with Kazuhiro (the chef) while he prepared dishes, some of which he adds a twist of smoke flavour with a piece of wood and propane torch !! Bring your wallet though $$$$ !!!!
Will definitly return to this property
As stated in other threads..the lights are confusing, but I've given in to tapping the top led to illuminate the room then worked my way down. I think most feel they are malfunctioning because there is a delay before they turn on/off.
Have done breakfast buffet 3 times (maybe 4th this am) and it has a great selection of bacon, pork or turkey sausage, omlet station, scrambled or boiled egg, pancake, french toast, eggs benny, fresh sliced fruit, yogurt parfait, toasts, cereals and fresh juices.
Sushi bar in the lounge is good too !!!
Another good sushi restaraunt is located across the street called MIKU. We sat at the sushi bar and chatted with Kazuhiro (the chef) while he prepared dishes, some of which he adds a twist of smoke flavour with a piece of wood and propane torch !! Bring your wallet though $$$$ !!!!
Will definitly return to this property
May 30, 2010, 4:42 pm
#79
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: YVR
Posts: 640
As for resto reviews in the hotel a few earlier posts in this thread will help you out.
I'm staying here in a couple weeks and look forward to another Pacific Rim experience. As for the lights I seem to have no problem with them.
May 30, 2010, 9:38 pm
#80
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: YYC
Programs: BA bronze, Aeroplan peon
Posts: 4,746
I was on floor 7 and could really only see the convention centre and Canada Place.
May 31, 2010, 1:41 am
#81
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: YYZ
Programs: A3*G, AP Basic, FPC Platinum, SPG Gold
Posts: 411
As a follow up to my earlier postings...I would like to say that Fairmont has come through!!
A special thanks to Dewi (Senior Assitant Front Office Manager) who went out of her way to make things right!!
This is the type of service that makes Fairmont special^
A special thanks to Dewi (Senior Assitant Front Office Manager) who went out of her way to make things right!!
This is the type of service that makes Fairmont special^
Jun 2, 2010, 11:20 am
#82
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: YYZ
Programs: A3*G, AP Basic, FPC Platinum, SPG Gold
Posts: 411
Pool Open
I can confirm that the pool opened yesterday (June 1st). The whole pool area looks amazing...now only if it would stop raining, warm up, and the sun come I would actually use it 
Jun 7, 2010, 5:04 pm
#83
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: YVR
Posts: 640
Jun 8, 2010, 2:16 pm
#84
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: YYZ
Programs: A3*G, AP Basic, FPC Platinum, SPG Gold
Posts: 411
Jun 9, 2010, 6:07 pm
#85
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: yyj
Programs: Alaska Airlines MVP, Fairmont FPC Platinum, Starwood Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 755
The hotel is overall nice. And now the pool is open.
There is one detail that really takes away from the building though. And that is the 7 foot ceilings everywhere (except the main lobby). I will probably use the other Vancouver Fairmonts more because of that. It just feels too closed in.
There is one detail that really takes away from the building though. And that is the 7 foot ceilings everywhere (except the main lobby). I will probably use the other Vancouver Fairmonts more because of that. It just feels too closed in.
Jun 11, 2010, 7:39 pm
#86
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Toronto
Programs: SPG Gold, HH Silver
Posts: 855
Report on My Recent Stay at Fairmont Pacific Rim
Just completed a 3 night stay at the Fairmont Pacific Rim (FPR) in Vancouver.
I was attending a conference at the Marriot Renaissance just down the street, but found a great F&F rate at the FPR so stayed there instead.
Took the Skytrain from the airport right down to the waterfront, just a couple blocks from the FPR. Could not have been an easier transfer. So civilized, clean, and rapid. very little wait trains come along every few minutes. Cost was just a few dollars. Was great. Wish we had that in Toronto!!
Check-in was very fast. I didn't see any President's Club check-n desk, but it didnt matter. The hotel lobby was spectacular. Very sophisticated glitz, if I can call it that. Lively crowd and buzz in the lobby restaurant. Business people combined with ;more beautiful people'.
I had booked a pool view room. It was on the 6th floor (#632). It was quite a walk to the room from the elevator, especially since one elevator bank that was closer appeared to be out of service. Nevertheless, was pleasantly surprised by the room. Expansive marble clad bathroom with separate glass shower with rainshower showerhead. Subdued beige tones throughout. Pot lights, which is rare for hotels. Electronic lighting control with various cool settings like 'welcome', 'relax' 'groom', and of course, 'off'. Automatic/electronic drapes. Huge LCD TV, mustve been 42 or 46, but the highlight of the TV, aside from excellent picture quality and wide variety of channels, was the excellent sound system. There was a meter long auxillary speaker below the TV which made the TV audio sooo clear. This was the first time I had experienced such good clear sound from a hotel TV.
Nespresso machine with 3 different varieties of coffee, at no charge. Well stocked mini bar and snacks, with prices that were very reasonable. For example, only $2.50 for a can of diet coke, and opnly $6 for a large bag of poppycock. At other hotels, including other Fairmonts, the price for these items could be double or more.
Lots of fresh towels, two fluffy and thick bathrobes, and even two sets of slippers (black and white).
But the highlight of this room, was the "pool view". This is actually a misnomer because what I had was in fact more than a view. I had a large patio whcih you enter through large sliding glass doors from the room. On the patio was a large and impressive modern gas fireplace, and a small patio table and two chairs. And there was a small iron gate the once opened allowed you to actually step right onto the pool deck. That's right, the pool was accessible directly from the room. On the pool deck there were beautiful cabanas, tv's, towels, bar service, fireplaces, and a jacuzzi. It was kind of like the W hotel pool in LA. Very chic and pleasant. Of course the weather is not exactly the same....was overcast for most of the time...Made great use of the pool given its proximity, which I rarely do at hotels....With no trek whatsoever, it was a great way to start and end the day....
The hotel lobby food was very good. Had a great salad and nice sushi. Prices were high but not prohibitive.
Guest services were prompt when requesting a shaving kit, and extra bathrobe, etc.
Was offered a complimentary ride to Gotham steakhouse in one of the FPR's brand new BMW X5 or sedan. This was a great touch and a great ride. These cars, all in pearl white are parked out front of the hotel and sparkle and add some pizzaz to the hotel. Is a great service.
Loved the nespresso machine.
A couple of small errors on the FPR's part was that I only received turn down service on the first of three nights (a chocolate and bottle of water) and never received my daily newspaper. I have a feeling that they missed my room because it must've been so far from the elevator, but they did send the maid, so who knows why this happened.
In summary, I don't think it would be possible to have a better stay in a Vancouver hotel. It was spectacular from aesthetics to service to amenities. It was amongst my best hotel stays anywhere. I would recommend it without any hesitation and would only go back there if I returned to Vancouver.
I was attending a conference at the Marriot Renaissance just down the street, but found a great F&F rate at the FPR so stayed there instead.
Took the Skytrain from the airport right down to the waterfront, just a couple blocks from the FPR. Could not have been an easier transfer. So civilized, clean, and rapid. very little wait trains come along every few minutes. Cost was just a few dollars. Was great. Wish we had that in Toronto!!
Check-in was very fast. I didn't see any President's Club check-n desk, but it didnt matter. The hotel lobby was spectacular. Very sophisticated glitz, if I can call it that. Lively crowd and buzz in the lobby restaurant. Business people combined with ;more beautiful people'.
I had booked a pool view room. It was on the 6th floor (#632). It was quite a walk to the room from the elevator, especially since one elevator bank that was closer appeared to be out of service. Nevertheless, was pleasantly surprised by the room. Expansive marble clad bathroom with separate glass shower with rainshower showerhead. Subdued beige tones throughout. Pot lights, which is rare for hotels. Electronic lighting control with various cool settings like 'welcome', 'relax' 'groom', and of course, 'off'. Automatic/electronic drapes. Huge LCD TV, mustve been 42 or 46, but the highlight of the TV, aside from excellent picture quality and wide variety of channels, was the excellent sound system. There was a meter long auxillary speaker below the TV which made the TV audio sooo clear. This was the first time I had experienced such good clear sound from a hotel TV.
Nespresso machine with 3 different varieties of coffee, at no charge. Well stocked mini bar and snacks, with prices that were very reasonable. For example, only $2.50 for a can of diet coke, and opnly $6 for a large bag of poppycock. At other hotels, including other Fairmonts, the price for these items could be double or more.
Lots of fresh towels, two fluffy and thick bathrobes, and even two sets of slippers (black and white).
But the highlight of this room, was the "pool view". This is actually a misnomer because what I had was in fact more than a view. I had a large patio whcih you enter through large sliding glass doors from the room. On the patio was a large and impressive modern gas fireplace, and a small patio table and two chairs. And there was a small iron gate the once opened allowed you to actually step right onto the pool deck. That's right, the pool was accessible directly from the room. On the pool deck there were beautiful cabanas, tv's, towels, bar service, fireplaces, and a jacuzzi. It was kind of like the W hotel pool in LA. Very chic and pleasant. Of course the weather is not exactly the same....was overcast for most of the time...Made great use of the pool given its proximity, which I rarely do at hotels....With no trek whatsoever, it was a great way to start and end the day....
The hotel lobby food was very good. Had a great salad and nice sushi. Prices were high but not prohibitive.
Guest services were prompt when requesting a shaving kit, and extra bathrobe, etc.
Was offered a complimentary ride to Gotham steakhouse in one of the FPR's brand new BMW X5 or sedan. This was a great touch and a great ride. These cars, all in pearl white are parked out front of the hotel and sparkle and add some pizzaz to the hotel. Is a great service.
Loved the nespresso machine.
A couple of small errors on the FPR's part was that I only received turn down service on the first of three nights (a chocolate and bottle of water) and never received my daily newspaper. I have a feeling that they missed my room because it must've been so far from the elevator, but they did send the maid, so who knows why this happened.
In summary, I don't think it would be possible to have a better stay in a Vancouver hotel. It was spectacular from aesthetics to service to amenities. It was amongst my best hotel stays anywhere. I would recommend it without any hesitation and would only go back there if I returned to Vancouver.
Jun 12, 2010, 12:00 am
#87
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: YVR
Posts: 640
In summary, I don't think it would be possible to have a better stay in a Vancouver hotel. It was spectacular from aesthetics to service to amenities. It was amongst my best hotel stays anywhere. I would recommend it without any hesitation and would only go back there if I returned to Vancouver.
What time was the pool open till?
Jun 12, 2010, 5:22 am
#88
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Toronto
Programs: SPG Gold, HH Silver
Posts: 855
Jun 17, 2010, 11:36 pm
#89
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: YVR
Posts: 640
I'll let us flyertalkers know shortly since I will most likely be staying here shortly
Jun 23, 2010, 8:28 pm
#90
Join Date: May 2001
Location: YOW
Posts: 412
Just got back from a one night stay, but have to say this is an amazing property. There were three of us, so the room I originally booked couldn't take a cot, and we got put in a suite (2317) for an extra hundred bucks. It was awesome.
Grandfather got the bedroom with his own bathroom and a view of the cruise ship terminal. My dad got the pull out couch, and I was relegated to the cot in the dining room.
As part of the package (TA rate), I did a tour of the hotel, and can recommend to anyone room 1417 - regular Fairmont room, but on a corner, with the extra added feature of a bathroom with an old-fashioned tub, and wrap around windows.
The pool is nice, as is the hot tub, but it's cold when one gets out. Spa is huge, and the lobby entertainment is good as well.
All in all, short but sweet stay.
Grandfather got the bedroom with his own bathroom and a view of the cruise ship terminal. My dad got the pull out couch, and I was relegated to the cot in the dining room.
As part of the package (TA rate), I did a tour of the hotel, and can recommend to anyone room 1417 - regular Fairmont room, but on a corner, with the extra added feature of a bathroom with an old-fashioned tub, and wrap around windows.
The pool is nice, as is the hot tub, but it's cold when one gets out. Spa is huge, and the lobby entertainment is good as well.
All in all, short but sweet stay.