tdiddy23

I would say Fairmont Pacific Rim > Shangri La. Better restaurant, better spa I can say personally. I have stayed at neither (live locally) so can't comment that much personally on beds/rooms but this is the general consensus. Rosewood would also be a good option.

SometimeTraveler

Depending on what you will be doing during your stay you may want to consider the location of the two hotels. The Fairmont Pacific rim is close to the cruise ship terminals on the harbour and the Shangri-La further up in town closer to shopping areas such as Robson street. If you are doing a lot of walking around location could be an issue as it sometimes rains in Vancouver in April.

Usher9387

we are not taking any cruise mostly going to spend time in and around Vancouver. I’m looking for in house restaurant that serves good breakfast/dinner, more modern rooms and amenities.

ABG

Both hotels have a similar feel and amenities as they are owned by the same real-estate firm
The Gold Floor would give Fairmont an advantage plus the views over Coal Harbour are more to my own personal taste
The Shangri-la probably has a lower overall cost, especially as they are more liberal with the availability of a 4 for 3. PacRim closes it out often, but YMMY.

Shangri-la's own Luxury Circle program will be more generous that FHR

KatW

There is another thread on this:
Vancouver: Shangri-La and other hotels (consolidated)

In which is my review of our July 2019 stay at Pacific Rim. In short, harbor views and action wonderful. Otherwise no great shakes for the money. If you do stay, do not book Gold Service accommodations, it is a rip off. I am not normally cost conscious but do want (forgive me) quid pro quo which was gravely undelivered at Pacific Rim.

RichardInSF

Merging this thread into the one referred to by KatW above.

RichardInSF, moderator, luxury hotels and travel

janwillem

I will have a five night stay in Vancouver third week of October (virus allowing). After reading this thread I am still not sure where to stay. So any advice for my particular requirements would be much appreciated:

- prefer spacious rooms
- family friendly, will travel with wife and 10 year old son. So nice pool would be great.
- not too fussed about views but immediate neighbourhood must have some shops/restaurants

I am leaning towards Shangri-La but may split the 5 days between SL and Rosewood. Good choice?

KatW

In Vancouver along the harbor, the view is naught to eschew. Even for those uninterested, this is a special experience. So, maybe one night in a habor hotel.

CRAZ8

The Rosewood's pool is all inside, and not a place to sit around. There is an outdoor, rooftop lounge adjacent to the pool, but that's not really great for a 10 year old either.

janwillem

Thanks for the replies! Will definitely let them weigh into my decision.

beta1607

I spent several nights at the Shangri-La with my father for his birthday last year and we had a great stay booked through Luxury (Ian) who sometimes posts here. A few quick notes:

• The rooms are quite nice and comfortable.
• Every night we received some sort of surprise from the hotel whether it was cake in the room for Dad's birthday or drinks etc.
• Booking through Virtuoso, the breakfast was all inclusive al a cart and delicious. We never received a bill or anything to sign for at breakfast.
• The clef d'or concierges were able to get us reservations same day at restaurants that had been booked for a week before arrival
• There is an outdoor pool and hot tub with drink service overlooking the neighborhood. It wasn't crowded when we were there but might be more crowded in peak summer?
• Rosewood and the Fairmont properties are an easy walk and we had drinks at each, I preferred the general vibe and location of the Shangri-La but the bar at Rosewood was the best bar in my opinion

BlueThroughCrimp

I had a stay 3 weeks ago for 5 nights. Was in a Deluxe Suite, as were my parents.
The rooms were quite different in layout. I had a really large balcony, while they had a small balcony, but much larger bathroom. As I was on my own, I was happier with the larger balcony, as it was nice to sit out and have coffee.
The restaurant was closed while we were there, so breakfast (inclusive with our Virtuoso booking) was a buffet in the library, with an chef (who, if I remember rightly, is one of the restaurant chefs), making up some cooked to order omelettes.

All the staff were fantastic. My mum was particularly impressed with the general manager not just giving directions to the Ginger Bar, but going out his way to take us there. He runs a very good operation, easy to see he leads by example.

A few photos



Balcony

Bathroom

Bedroom

Livingroom

Pool, from the balcony

Lobby

IAATM

I’m looking for a luxury hotel (city) experience in Vancouver on a Friday evening in November. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

KatW

This thread might help: Vancouver: Shangri-La and other hotels (consolidated)

Eagle_traveler

I personally love the Fairmont Gold at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. Its location is perfect, right by the water. The service is excellent. The food in the lounge is superb. In the morning, you can choose your main course from a menu and complement it with items from the buffet. They also offer afternoon snacks, canapés, and desserts in the evening. The views are outstanding. Fairmont Gold guests enjoy complimentary access to the spa facilities, while all guests have access to the pool and hot tub, which are open year-round. Even if you choose not to stay on the Fairmont Gold level, the overall experience is still excellent.

The other options would be the Shangri-La and the Rosewood Hotel Georgia. I haven't stayed at either of those, so I can't comment on them.