Best for
Base yourself at Fairmont Pacific Rim if you want Vancouver's waterfront walks and downtown sights within the same city stay.
Best for
Base yourself at Fairmont Pacific Rim if you want Vancouver's waterfront walks and downtown sights within the same city stay.
What makes it special
Join the complimentary noon art tour to learn about The Pacific Gallery's changing exhibitions and the stories behind works displayed throughout the hotel.
Room to consider
Choose a Signature Ofuro Room for a deep Japanese soaking tub and Coal Harbour views, making time indoors part of the experience.
Insider tip
Consider the Canada Line from the airport to Waterfront Station, then walk to the hotel if your luggage is manageable.
Free membership gives you access to preferred rates, exclusive benefits and current promotions for your stay.
Fairmont Pacific Rim is a contemporary hotel near Coal Harbour in downtown Vancouver, Canada. Its 367 rooms and suites sit within a building where art extends onto the exterior and dining brings activity into the lobby. The waterfront address is central to its character, but there is plenty to draw attention indoors, particularly the Japanese cooking at The Lobby Lounge & RawBar.
Bathrooms have a spa shower, with a deep soaking tub included in some layouts.
Cream seating and warm brown furniture give the space around the windows a relaxed feel. An armchair and small table stand near a desk and wheeled chair. Framed art and shaded lamps add detail around the bed.
The marble bathroom has a broad vanity and framed mirror, with a stool tucked under the counter. In the bath-and-shower layout, glass screens surround the shower beside the tub. Pale tiles and a gray patterned floor bring a lighter finish to this part of the room.
Cream seating and warm brown furniture give the space around the windows a relaxed feel. An armchair and small table stand near a desk and...
Bathrooms have a bath or a spa shower. The layout varies between rooms.
Cream seating stands by the windows, apart from the bed. In the king layout, an armchair and footstool face a small round table, with a desk along the wall nearby. Tall panes of glass frame the neighboring buildings, and sheer curtains soften the daylight.
Warm brown furniture, pale carpeting and a long nature image bring a lighter feel to the sleeping area. The bath-and-shower layout has a broad marble vanity, open towel shelves and a glass shower screen beside the tub. A wide framed mirror hangs above the vanity, with a separate round mirror beside it.
Cream seating stands by the windows, apart from the bed. In the king layout, an armchair and footstool face a small round table, with a...
Some king rooms include a jetted tub; other layouts have a shower or a bath with shower.
Forest imagery runs above the bed, adding a strip of green to the cream walls and warm brown furniture. A desk follows the opposite wall, paired with a wheeled chair. Tall windows frame the surrounding buildings, with light-colored seating beside the glass.
The bathroom pairs a long marble vanity with a broad framed mirror and open towel shelves below. A separate round mirror is mounted beside the basin. In the bath-and-shower layout, the glass shower enclosure sits beside the tub. Shaded lamps by the bed bring a warmer light into the sleeping area.
Forest imagery runs above the bed, adding a strip of green to the cream walls and warm brown furniture. A desk follows the opposite wall,...
Outdoor seating and a table face the rooftop cabanas and palm trees. Some terraces also have a fireplace. In the king layout, an armchair sits near the glass doors, while a desk and wheeled chair sit along the wall. A long nature image above the bed brings green tones into the cream and brown interior.
The marble spa bathroom offers a shower, with a deep soaking tub included in some layouts. Bedside lamps cast a warmer light around the sleeping area, and full-height curtains soften the glass opening to the terrace.
Outdoor seating and a table face the rooftop cabanas and palm trees. Some terraces also have a fireplace. In the king layout, an armchair sits...
A deep soaking tub accompanies the spa shower in some room layouts.
A forest scene above the bed sets the tone for an interior of cream walls, warm brown finishes and soft shaded lighting. The king layout includes a reclining chair by the windows. The queen layout has a cushioned bench along the opposite wall, with a long work surface nearby.
Full-height windows rise beside the desk. In the bath-and-shower layout, a glass screen divides the shower from the deeper tub. The marble vanity has a broad mirror and a stool beneath the counter.
A forest scene above the bed sets the tone for an interior of cream walls, warm brown finishes and soft shaded lighting. The king layout...
The Ofuro layout adds a jetted tub; the standard room has a spa shower.
A sofa by B&B Italia and a green cushioned armchair gather around a small round table beside the windows. The Bocci light above branches into a cluster of glass globes, drawing the eye toward the seats. Pale walls and warm brown panels frame geometric art near the bed. Slim reading lights sit beside the pillows.
In the Ofuro layout, a broad doorway gives the sleeping area a view into the bathroom. Brown panels continue toward the bathing space, linking the two parts of the room.
A sofa by B&B Italia and a green cushioned armchair gather around a small round table beside the windows. The Bocci light above branches into...
Green upholstered seats beneath a sculptural Bocci light anchor the room's design. A custom sofa by B&B Italia stretches along the windows, with small round tables beside it. Geometric art adds deeper colors above the bed. Warm brown panels balance the pale walls and sheer curtains.
In the king layout, dark marble surfaces contrast with the shower's light tiles. A wide lit mirror stands above the basin, with open shelves below the counter and a bath tray across the soaking tub. The queen layout has the same green seating and globe lights around its different bed arrangement.
Green upholstered seats beneath a sculptural Bocci light anchor the room's design. A custom sofa by B&B Italia stretches along the windows, with small round...
Corner windows bring the outlook into the bathroom as well as the bedroom. A broad surround frames the tub, with a marble vanity and large mirror beside it. The bathroom also has open towel shelves and a small stool. The pale finishes let the window view remain the main focus.
An armchair sits near the glass in the bedroom, and a desk runs along the wall. Brown furniture, cream carpeting and a long forest image above the bed give the room a warm palette. Sliding panels at the bathroom opening connect the two spaces when open.
Corner windows bring the outlook into the bathroom as well as the bedroom. A broad surround frames the tub, with a marble vanity and large...
Tall windows wrap both the sleeping and living areas on the hotel's southwest corner. A cream sofa with blue cushions and an armchair face a broad low table in the lounge. A desk stands along the opposite wall. Shaded lamps and forest art bring color and softer light around the seats.
The bedroom has its own sweep of windows beside the bed, with pale carpeting and warm brown accents. In one bathroom layout, an oval tub stands by a window beside the long marble vanity. A stool tucks under the counter beneath a wide framed mirror.
Tall windows wrap both the sleeping and living areas on the hotel's southwest corner. A cream sofa with blue cushions and an armchair face a...
The suite opens to a private patio or balcony, where seats look toward the rooftop terrace and its cabanas. A dining table stands near the windows inside, and a sofa and armchairs gather around a low table. Cream fabrics and blue cushions soften the warm brown finishes. A broad landscape image adds color above the bed.
The main bathroom pairs a spa shower with a deep soaking jetted tub. A stool sits beneath the long counter, with a wide framed mirror above. Pale wall tiles contrast with the gray patterned floor, setting the bathroom apart from the carpeted interior.
The suite opens to a private patio or balcony, where seats look toward the rooftop terrace and its cabanas. A dining table stands near the...
Simple furniture shapes and colorful geometric artwork give the suite its European mid-century style. A sofa and armchairs surround a round coffee table in the living room. An oval dining table stands at the windows, with speakers and a record console nearby. Globe-shaped lamps add softer light around the seats.
Light fabric drapes the canopy frame in the bedroom, giving the sleeping area a different character from the lounge. A reclining chair stands beside the tall windows. Warm brown accents carry through to the bathroom, where a broad vanity faces the bathing area. Open towel shelves sit below the counter.
Simple furniture shapes and colorful geometric artwork give the suite its European mid-century style. A sofa and armchairs surround a round coffee table in the...
Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap the living area, making the most of the suite's corner position. A pale sofa and patterned armchair gather around a rectangular coffee table. Dark checked curtains frame the windows, with warm brown ceiling panels overhead. Light carpeting gives the lounge a softer finish beneath the furniture.
A reclining chair and desk sit near the bedroom windows, with a long forest image above the bed. The marble spa bathroom has a wide vanity and a shower or bath-and-shower layout. Pale tiles contrast with the gray floor. A stool sits below the basin, with open towel shelves beneath the counter.
Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap the living area, making the most of the suite's corner position. A pale sofa and patterned armchair gather around a rectangular coffee...
A broad dining table stands beneath a branching light. Low tables stand among the sofa and armchairs in the lounge, with a chaise near the windows. The design mixes warm brown panels with pale surfaces and bold geometric art, giving both living and sleeping spaces a residential feel.
Globe-shaped lights sit beside the bed, and a cushioned sofa runs along the bedroom windows. Two full bathrooms pair dark marble counters with pale shower tiles, bright mirrors and open towel shelves. The bathrooms also have a soaking tub and spa shower.
A broad dining table stands beneath a branching light. Low tables stand among the sofa and armchairs in the lounge, with a chaise near the...
The address is 1038 Canada Place, within walking distance of Gastown and the waterfront route toward Stanley Park. The Vancouver Convention Centre is nearby. Waterfront is the closest SkyTrain station, giving you a rail option for arrival from Vancouver International Airport. By car, the hotel estimates around 30 to 40 minutes from the airport, with traffic affecting the journey.
Cycling opens up a longer stretch of the waterfront. Bicycles are available on a first-come basis, and the hotel's partnership with Spokes Bicycle Rentals also provides electric options under separate rental arrangements. A ride along the Stanley Park Seawall makes practical use of this location, with time outside built into the day rather than requiring an excursion away from downtown.
A Fairmont Room measures 400 square feet and comes with a king bed or two queens, overlooking the city. Marble bathrooms have a bath or shower, so a soaking tub should be specified when that matters. Two-queen layouts are useful when sharing a room with children. Cribs and adjoining rooms can be requested, with the arrangement confirmed for the particular reservation.
The view and outdoor space deserve as much attention as the room's size. Signature Harbour Mountain View rooms also measure 400 square feet, with outlooks toward Coal Harbour, Stanley Park or the North Shore Mountains. Deluxe Pool View rooms have a private patio or balcony beside the pool setting; only some have outdoor fireplaces. For a separate bedroom and more living space, the 950-square-foot Pool View Suite adds an outdoor fireplace to its patio or balcony.
Fairmont Gold has interiors by Nivek Remas across floors 20 to 22. Green B&B Italia sofas and Bocci pendant lights give the rooms a recognizable identity, alongside works by Canadian artist Benjamin Kapoor. Gold accommodation includes access to its own lounge on the 20th floor, where a terrace faces the waterfront. Made-to-order breakfast and evening canapes are served here, and a dedicated concierge team handles arrangements. This is a category-specific part of the stay, not a lounge open to every hotel guest.
The Ofuro name appears in two distinct categories. Fairmont Gold Ofuro King rooms have 400 square feet, a jetted tub, a separate spa shower and a Japanese-style washlet, with harbor and mountain views. The Signature Ofuro Room is a separate, non-Gold choice: a 450-square-foot king room with a Japanese-style jetted soaking tub in its marble bathroom.
Accessible accommodation is available, including rooms with roll-in showers and grab bars beside the toilet. Confirm the bathroom layout and room allocation when arranging a stay with mobility requirements.
Botanist gives the hotel's dining a clear Pacific Northwest focus. Executive Chef Hector Laguna works with regional produce and seafood, drawing on growers who use organic agricultural methods. The restaurant serves weekday lunch and weekend brunch as well as dinner, currently scheduled Tuesday through Saturday. Its bar has a cocktail lab, while the wine selection pays attention to smaller producers and sustainable or biodynamic farming. That combination leaves room for a meal centered on the cooking or an evening spent exploring the drinks.
The Lobby Lounge & RawBar changes pace as the day progresses. Lunch includes bento boxes and sushi, with nonalcoholic drinks alongside the cocktail selection. By evening, Japanese sharing dishes and live performances make it a more animated place to settle in. The menu extends beyond rolls to nigiri, sashimi and warm plates, allowing a full meal without moving into a formal dining room. Music is part of the nightly program here, so the lobby is a social space rather than a reliably quiet place for conversation.
Fairmont Spa occupies the fifth floor. It has 14 treatment rooms, a Himalayan salt sauna and a steam room, with both a women's lounge and shared relaxation space. Outside, the spa terrace has a mineral Jacuzzi, dry sauna, loungers and fire pits. These are distinct from the hotel's sixth-floor swimming-pool facilities.
Massages, facials and body treatments are available, along with experiences for two. Fairmont Spa is for guests aged 18 and over. Staying in the hotel does not automatically include its thermal facilities: amenity-only visits are booked separately in paid 90-minute sessions, while a spa treatment includes up to two hours of facility use. The timing should be coordinated with the treatment booked.
Also on the fifth floor, the Wellness Club x HOUSE Concepts is the fitness facility, with 24-hour access. Cardio equipment, dumbbells and a Frame Pilates Reformer support independent workouts. For a guided session, the club has bookable LAB small-group training and personal training.
The outdoor swimming pool occupies the sixth-floor deck, with palms, an open-air Jacuzzi and places to lounge. Cabana Bar serves the deck, and private cabanas can be reserved for an additional charge. The pool currently opens daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Hotel guests of all ages use this area, giving it a different atmosphere from the adult spa downstairs.
The collection begins outside. Liam Gillick's lettering runs across the building between floors five and 22, making the architecture itself part of the work. At street level, Bocci's 16.755 installation brings together 755 illuminated glass leaves on branching supports. The hotel's Building Artistry guide follows works around the exterior and through the public spaces. It is a way to look more closely at details that might otherwise become background on the walk between your room and dinner.
Suite X takes that interest into a guest room. Created with Canadian artist and author Douglas Coupland, it occupies a Fairmont Gold Corner Suite and draws on his novel Generation X. Pop-art elements, custom furniture and an in-suite bar give it a different visual character from the other Gold rooms.
The rooftop pool and hot tub stay heated year-round, giving guests an outdoor place to unwind even beyond Vancouver's summer season.
Botanist builds its menu around Pacific Northwest produce and seafood, bringing regional flavors to dinner without requiring another trip across the city.
Daily live music in The Lobby Lounge gives evenings a social focal point, so guests can enjoy entertainment without leaving the hotel.
1038 Canada Place, Vancouver BC V6C 0B9, Canada
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Yes. Fairmont Pacific Rim is worth it for travelers who want a modern Vancouver luxury hotel with harbour and mountain views, 367 rooms and suites, a world-class spa, award-winning dining, and a prime waterfront location. The hotel suits couples, business travelers, cruise guests, food lovers, and first-time Vancouver visitors. Its strongest advantages are design, service, location, Botanist, The Lobby Lounge & RawBar, and the outdoor pool deck.
Fairmont Pacific Rim is in downtown Vancouver, beside the waterfront near Coal Harbour, Canada Place, the Vancouver Convention Centre, and the cruise terminal. The location is one of the hotel's biggest selling points. Guests can walk to the seawall, Gastown, Robson Street, restaurants, galleries, and many downtown offices.
Fairmont Pacific Rim has 367 guest rooms and suites. The rooms are contemporary, art-forward, and designed to show Vancouver's harbour, mountains, or downtown skyline. Room choices include Fairmont rooms, Deluxe rooms, Signature Harbour Mountain View rooms, Fairmont Gold rooms, suites, and specialty suites. View category matters a lot at this hotel.
Fairmont Gold is the hotel's elevated room and suite experience, with a private lounge, upgraded service, and more personalized touches. It is one of the best ways to stay here. Fairmont Gold works well for couples, business travelers, and guests who want a quieter base. It can also be useful before or after a cruise, when comfort and timing matter.
Yes. Fairmont Pacific Rim is known for harbour and mountain views, especially from higher-floor rooms, suites, the pool deck, and some dining areas. If the view is important, book a Harbour Mountain View or Signature Harbour Mountain View category. City-view rooms can still be stylish, but they will not deliver the same Vancouver impact.
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