Restaurants at Fairmont in YVR
Jun 23, 2011, 1:43 pm
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Restaurants at Fairmont in YVR
Trying to decide if I should stay at Pacific Rim or Waterfront in Vancouver
Thoughts on the Restaurant selection at each hotel as I have gift cards for hotels, so I might be eating a lot the hotels
Thoughts on the Restaurant selection at each hotel as I have gift cards for hotels, so I might be eating a lot the hotels
Jun 24, 2011, 6:25 pm
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Pac Rim - No question about it
The difference between the two hotels is night/day.
The Pacific Rim is now the *in* hotel for the locals too; so be prepared for some busy weekend nights with live entertainment.
Oru has a great brunch and is quite nice overall. I haven't tried any other restaurants at the Pac Rim despite 10+ stays in the last 12 months.
Try them and report back!
The Pacific Rim is now the *in* hotel for the locals too; so be prepared for some busy weekend nights with live entertainment.
Oru has a great brunch and is quite nice overall. I haven't tried any other restaurants at the Pac Rim despite 10+ stays in the last 12 months.
Try them and report back!
Jun 25, 2011, 12:11 pm
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If you want new, sleek, modern go for Pacific Rim. If you want historical, grand, regal, go for Hotel Van. Oru at Pacific Rim is great, would definitely recommend over any Hotel Van restaurants. Also the lobby bar has great vibe and finger foods.
Jun 29, 2011, 6:22 pm
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How is Globe @ YVR? I've stayed several times at Fairmont Vancouver Airport but not dined here so curious to see what others think if they've tried it. I have a night on hold ahead of a conference and might give it a try instead of the fast food within the airport terminal or venturing offsite or on the Canada Line downtown. Just a thought...
Jun 29, 2011, 7:09 pm
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I had a very good fish dinner with interesting and decent Canadian chardonnay in the Waterfront hotel. It seems to do a lot of cruise business, so you should expect big groups in the lobby at times.
Jun 30, 2011, 12:13 am
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Whether or not you stay at the Pacific Rim I'd recommend at least visiting their coffee shop, it's called Giovanne and is tucked away behind the check-in, they do really nice soups, coffees and delicious baked goods. Perfect for a light lunch or afternoon coffee.
It gets busy but not overcrowded at the weekends, great for people watching and a casual bite, and the hotel wireless extends there so you can get online.
Enjoy your stay in Vancouver!
It gets busy but not overcrowded at the weekends, great for people watching and a casual bite, and the hotel wireless extends there so you can get online.
Enjoy your stay in Vancouver!
Jun 30, 2011, 3:18 am
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Havenīt stayed at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver in a while, but IIRC they offer more traditional, uspcale dining options (similar to the Empress in Victoria), this is where Iīd go with family, or to get a good dinner in a non-rushed atmosphere.
The Globe Bar at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport is a great place, you can watch the airport while while enjoying some decent quality food and a few drinks, not cheap, but much better value than the outlets in the airport (though the Milestone restaurant in the intīl concourse isnīt bad) I also very much liked their breakfast buffet offering.
The Pacific Rim is my personal favourite in YVR and Iīve tried all the dining options there:
- Giovane: basically a more upscale Starbucks with a unique character; I grab some breakfast/lunch/coffee there whenever Iīm a hurry/canīt be bothered to pay for in-room dining. Their food and coffee are excellent, definitely give it a shot.
- Oru Restaurant: this is more a place to take part in a "dining experience" than a place to get a large, filling meal. The basic concept is that the dishes combine a variety of ingredients you wouldnīt expect to be combined or you havenīt heard of before. "salmon" would be replaced with "chili infused vodka smoked salmon with lemongrass in a sake sauce" (or something like that
). Food and service are excellent, but you have to be in the mood for "creative cooking", as youīll be hard pressed to find any traditional dishes there. Iīd recommend their pre-fixe lunch at $26 which includes four (small) courses which will give you a great idea of their offering.
- lobby lounge/bar: great, modern location to enjoy a few cocktails and some snacks, great life music at night, very popular place, can be somewhat (over-)crowded at times
The Globe Bar at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport is a great place, you can watch the airport while while enjoying some decent quality food and a few drinks, not cheap, but much better value than the outlets in the airport (though the Milestone restaurant in the intīl concourse isnīt bad) I also very much liked their breakfast buffet offering.
The Pacific Rim is my personal favourite in YVR and Iīve tried all the dining options there:
- Giovane: basically a more upscale Starbucks with a unique character; I grab some breakfast/lunch/coffee there whenever Iīm a hurry/canīt be bothered to pay for in-room dining. Their food and coffee are excellent, definitely give it a shot.
- Oru Restaurant: this is more a place to take part in a "dining experience" than a place to get a large, filling meal. The basic concept is that the dishes combine a variety of ingredients you wouldnīt expect to be combined or you havenīt heard of before. "salmon" would be replaced with "chili infused vodka smoked salmon with lemongrass in a sake sauce" (or something like that
). Food and service are excellent, but you have to be in the mood for "creative cooking", as youīll be hard pressed to find any traditional dishes there. Iīd recommend their pre-fixe lunch at $26 which includes four (small) courses which will give you a great idea of their offering.- lobby lounge/bar: great, modern location to enjoy a few cocktails and some snacks, great life music at night, very popular place, can be somewhat (over-)crowded at times
Jul 4, 2011, 11:53 pm
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Don't forget the poor neglected Fairmont Waterfront
Their weekend brunch buffet is one of the finest on all of the earth.
Jul 5, 2011, 8:16 pm
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Havenīt stayed at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver in a while, but IIRC they offer more traditional, uspcale dining options (similar to the Empress in Victoria), this is where Iīd go with family, or to get a good dinner in a non-rushed atmosphere.
The Globe Bar at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport is a great place, you can watch the airport while while enjoying some decent quality food and a few drinks, not cheap, but much better value than the outlets in the airport (though the Milestone restaurant in the intīl concourse isnīt bad) I also very much liked their breakfast buffet offering.
The Pacific Rim is my personal favourite in YVR and Iīve tried all the dining options there:
- Giovane: basically a more upscale Starbucks with a unique character; I grab some breakfast/lunch/coffee there whenever Iīm a hurry/canīt be bothered to pay for in-room dining. Their food and coffee are excellent, definitely give it a shot.
- Oru Restaurant: this is more a place to take part in a "dining experience" than a place to get a large, filling meal. The basic concept is that the dishes combine a variety of ingredients you wouldnīt expect to be combined or you havenīt heard of before. "salmon" would be replaced with "chili infused vodka smoked salmon with lemongrass in a sake sauce" (or something like that). Food and service are excellent, but you have to be in the mood for "creative cooking", as youīll be hard pressed to find any traditional dishes there. Iīd recommend their pre-fixe lunch at $26 which includes four (small) courses which will give you a great idea of their offering.
- lobby lounge/bar: great, modern location to enjoy a few cocktails and some snacks, great life music at night, very popular place, can be somewhat (over-)crowded at times
The Globe Bar at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport is a great place, you can watch the airport while while enjoying some decent quality food and a few drinks, not cheap, but much better value than the outlets in the airport (though the Milestone restaurant in the intīl concourse isnīt bad) I also very much liked their breakfast buffet offering.
The Pacific Rim is my personal favourite in YVR and Iīve tried all the dining options there:
- Giovane: basically a more upscale Starbucks with a unique character; I grab some breakfast/lunch/coffee there whenever Iīm a hurry/canīt be bothered to pay for in-room dining. Their food and coffee are excellent, definitely give it a shot.
- Oru Restaurant: this is more a place to take part in a "dining experience" than a place to get a large, filling meal. The basic concept is that the dishes combine a variety of ingredients you wouldnīt expect to be combined or you havenīt heard of before. "salmon" would be replaced with "chili infused vodka smoked salmon with lemongrass in a sake sauce" (or something like that
). Food and service are excellent, but you have to be in the mood for "creative cooking", as youīll be hard pressed to find any traditional dishes there. Iīd recommend their pre-fixe lunch at $26 which includes four (small) courses which will give you a great idea of their offering.- lobby lounge/bar: great, modern location to enjoy a few cocktails and some snacks, great life music at night, very popular place, can be somewhat (over-)crowded at times
okay. had a BLAST At RIM. It's over the top. Nicest place i've stayed at - (granted, I've only stayed at at W Times Square, Cabo, M.O. in Miami and NYC and other Fairmonts and JW's in Phx).
Only did food at Giovane and it was GREAT. Thanks for the review. Dinner, we went to Coast....parking KILLED me at $43....