Vancouver Fairmonts (Airport, Hotel, Pacific)
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Fairmont Hotels in Vancouver...
I'm looking for some advice on which is the best family friendly Fairmont to stay at in Vancouver (traveling with 2 young children-7 mths & 2 yrs)? My brother is planning a trip in September 09 and was wondering about location with respect to Stanley Park and the other main areas. Any advice and info is greatly appricated. Thanks in advance!
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Hey epost,
I would reccomend Fairmont Vancouver. It is not far from Stanley park at all. In fact, Fairmont Vancouver and Fairmont Waterfront are about equally as far from Stanley Park, I just prefer vancouver (better central location, a Vancouver landmark). Also, they have Beau, a Yellow Lab, who is one of the nicest dogs I have ever met. You can take the dog on a walk, which the kids would really enjoy. (pic: http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/med.../vancouver.jpg)
Also, if you have time, the Fairmont Whistler is beautiful.
I would reccomend Fairmont Vancouver. It is not far from Stanley park at all. In fact, Fairmont Vancouver and Fairmont Waterfront are about equally as far from Stanley Park, I just prefer vancouver (better central location, a Vancouver landmark). Also, they have Beau, a Yellow Lab, who is one of the nicest dogs I have ever met. You can take the dog on a walk, which the kids would really enjoy. (pic: http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/med.../vancouver.jpg)
Also, if you have time, the Fairmont Whistler is beautiful.
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The Fairmont Waterfront is a nicer walk to Stanley Park - You can now walk the Coal Harbour seawall along the water's edge from the hotel to Stanley Park.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/canada/v.../sights/394005
http://www.seecoalharbour.com/seawall/seawall.htm
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/canada/v.../sights/394005
http://www.seecoalharbour.com/seawall/seawall.htm
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The Fairmont Waterfront is a nicer walk to Stanley Park - You can now walk the Coal Harbour seawall along the water's edge from the hotel to Stanley Park.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/canada/v.../sights/394005
http://www.seecoalharbour.com/seawall/seawall.htm
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/canada/v.../sights/394005
http://www.seecoalharbour.com/seawall/seawall.htm
To be honest though, both hotels are amazing.
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Hey epost,
I would reccomend Fairmont Vancouver. It is not far from Stanley park at all. In fact, Fairmont Vancouver and Fairmont Waterfront are about equally as far from Stanley Park, I just prefer vancouver (better central location, a Vancouver landmark). Also, they have Beau, a Yellow Lab, who is one of the nicest dogs I have ever met. You can take the dog on a walk, which the kids would really enjoy. (pic: http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/med.../vancouver.jpg)
Also, if you have time, the Fairmont Whistler is beautiful.
I would reccomend Fairmont Vancouver. It is not far from Stanley park at all. In fact, Fairmont Vancouver and Fairmont Waterfront are about equally as far from Stanley Park, I just prefer vancouver (better central location, a Vancouver landmark). Also, they have Beau, a Yellow Lab, who is one of the nicest dogs I have ever met. You can take the dog on a walk, which the kids would really enjoy. (pic: http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/med.../vancouver.jpg)
Also, if you have time, the Fairmont Whistler is beautiful.
I find the people at Fairmont Vancouver to be first rate, and I highly recommend it. ^^
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Thanks!
Thanks for the info!! Yes they are planning to head to Whistler for a few days as well...I only wish I could join them
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For a family I would recommend the Fairmont Vancouver as its what I call a heritage or classic property and can have larger rooms better able to accommodate adults & kids, though smaller closets and bathrooms in rooms designed a century ago are a downside. While the Fairmont Waterfront has rooms with much better views which I very much enjoyed it on a recent stay there, in your case I'd lean toward the Fairmont Vancouver.
Enjoy YVR.
Enjoy YVR.
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I also like the Fairmont Vancouver with my kids, although I haven't stayed at the Waterfront. Vancouver has a small children's pool inside that they can splash around in, it's only about 12" deep. It is also close the Skytrain which you can take to the Science Centre if you plan to go there. My kids always enjoy that ride.
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The Fairmont Waterfront and The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver are approx 3 blocks apart from each other so location is similar. If you like classic historical hotels, then choose The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, if you like modern and new, then The Fairmont Waterfront. But Hotel Vancouver does have the indoor pool and childrens pool. I guess availibility and cost will factor into this too.
have fun!
have fun!
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I stay at all three Vancouver Fairmonts on a regular basis. As a rule I stay at the Hotel Vancouver from October to April. Then the Waterfront from May to Sept. Funny enough I do stay at the YVR Fairmont a few times a year ( even when not flying) because I like the bar and Globe restaurant.
All the Fairmonts in the Pacific Northwest are great. You can't go wrong.
All the Fairmonts in the Pacific Northwest are great. You can't go wrong.
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Is the lounge at the Fairmont Waterfront "guarded", or can anyone who knows where it is just go in? I know what floor it is on, but not exactly where it is located.
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The Van was historic and nice. They knew me by the time I checked in for the second time and gave me a nice upgrade to a huge corner room.
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Darn. I was just there and saw the dog, but didn't realize he was a hotel dog. I thought he belonged to a guest. I would have taken him out.
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Taking out the white lab around Lake Louise is a fantastic time too...
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Fairmont Dogs
Fairmont dogs are the BEST, actually the reason I always stay at the DT location when I'm there, however this summer I plan on my first stay at waterfront... but may switch to DT last minute if my gut says so
Taking out the white lab around Lake Louise is a fantastic time too...
Taking out the white lab around Lake Louise is a fantastic time too...
Other hotels are also considering 4-legged additions to their payroll.