Feb 22, 2010
My family and I gave our seats up while on layover in Vancouver and were
comped a room at the Fairmont Hotel. Even though we only stayed there
one night the room was absolutely fantastic; plenty of space, an open
bathroom and the beds were so clean and comfortable to sleep in. The
PERFECT room to relax in as soon as you get off an uncomfortable plane.
I can't really comment on the price as we stayed there for free;
however, considering its location within the terminal, if you can swing
it, this hotel is the best for early morning flights and for avoiding
all the common stresses that come with airports.
Guest Reviews of the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel
Feb 16, 2010
We liked the the fact that the hotel was right on site at the airport.
Our kids loved watching the airport activity from the room with the
supplied telescope. They had fun in the pool and exercise room. The
staff were friendly and very helpful. We had a great stay!
Guest Reviews of the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel
Feb 2, 2010
What a convenient hotel to stay at. I landed at 11:45 PM had to clear
customs and then departed at 8:30 AM the next day. So staying here was
basically a must. The room on the 9th floor was clean, comfortable and
spacious. Unfortunately I really didn't get a chance to enjoy the hotel
or it's amenities, but I would definitely stay here again. Yes the hotel
is a bit expensive, but it's convenient and this is a GREAT hotel chain
so you do pay for it. I've stayed at other hotels by the airport, but
this one is the best by far.
Guest Reviews of the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel
Jan 22, 2010
The first time I stayed here, my flight was cancelled and I needed a
room at the last minute - was offered an exceptionally good rate and
extraordinary service. This trip I booked for the last night of my stay
to make an early flight (and with the current increased security, early
flight means really early) and once again the Fairmont Airport knocked
me out. Service -as at all Fairmont's - was stellar, warm and friendly
as well as top notch. Dinner at the Globe@YVR was lovely - friendly
service for a solo diner (including the offer of a magazine) and the
food was great (salmon with asparagus risotto - perfectly done). No
noise at all - fun view of airport - and luxe accommodations that make
for a very relaxing night before flying. I've stayed once at another
"airport" hotel (the Hilton) and it was dismal and far away ... here, I
merely popped down in the elevator and was right at the ticket counter
in a minute - refreshed and smiling. If you need a last minute room,
they will often offer a discount, so ask - and if you are staying at
other Fairmont properties (such as Whistler) they often offer a discount
as well.
Guest Reviews of the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel
Feb 16, 2010
My family and I gave our seats up while on layover in Vancouver and were
comped a room at the Fairmont Hotel. Even though we only stayed there
one night the room was absolutely fantastic; plenty of space, an open
bathroom and the beds were so clean and comfortable to sleep in. The
PERFECT room to relax in as soon as you get off an uncomfortable plane.
I can't really comment on the price as we stayed there for free;
however, considering its location within the terminal, if you can swing
it, this hotel is the best for early morning flights and for avoiding
all the common stresses that come with airports.
Guest Reviews of the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel
Feb 12, 2010
We liked the the fact that the hotel was right on site at the airport.
Our kids loved watching the airport activity from the room with the
supplied telescope. They had fun in the pool and exercise room. The
staff were friendly and very helpful. We had a great stay!
Guest Reviews of the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel
Jan 30, 2010
What a convenient hotel to stay at. I landed at 11:45 PM had to clear
customs and then departed at 8:30 AM the next day. So staying here was
basically a must. The room on the 9th floor was clean, comfortable and
spacious. Unfortunately I really didn't get a chance to enjoy the hotel
or it's amenities, but I would definitely stay here again. Yes the hotel
is a bit expensive, but it's convenient and this is a GREAT hotel chain
so you do pay for it. I've stayed at other hotels by the airport, but
this one is the best by far. Only negative I could hear the planes
taking off and landing from my room. I expected the windows to be a
little more soundproof, I've stayed in other hotels at airports and it's
been a bit quieter. But this will not keep me from staying here again.
Guest Reviews of the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel
Jan 12, 2010
Whenever we are flying home to Alberta, we end up with a 12 – hour layover in
Vancouver and we stay here each time. It is the perfect spot to catch some rest
after a long flight.
Each bellman we’ve come across at the elevator going up to the hotel has been
exceptional, dropping the luggage with them before going into check-in is quite
nice.
If you arrive at a time when a few other people are checking in/out, it can take
a few minutes to actually get to the check-in desk as they never seem to have a
large amount of staff up front. Once you reach the desk, everything is very
quick as everything is well prepared in advance.
The hotel is located right in the airport, right above the international
departure check-in counters. It is a good walk down to the domestic terminal but
all indoors. If you’re arriving on an international flight, it takes less than 5
minutes from the time you collect your bags until you reach the bellman. I’ve
yet to come across an airport hotel that is so closely linked to the airport
terminal.
If you’re staying in Vancouver for more than a day, this isn’t the place to
stay, you’d definitely head into town somewhere which is better located to some
sites, shopping or restaurants.
Room service is always prompt, professional, and very tasty. My wife absolutely
loves the grilled vegetable wrap. We always leave earlier than breakfast starts,
so have yet to try it.
We have stayed in everything from a standard room to one of their named suites.
The beds are great in each. As are the separate showers & tubs. In the suites
the bathrooms are gigantic and there is a small kitchenette, (for the life of me
I have no idea why there is a kitchen in an airport hotel). During our latest
stay, we were right overlooking the charter and US flights gates. We heard no
noise even though at least 6 planes arrived during the night.
You can’t beat the location, and the beds and service are great for a rest after
20 hours of travelling. We will continue to stay here each time we have a
lay-over in Vancouver.
Guest Reviews of the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel
Dec 19, 2009
We stayed at this hotel before moving on to Alaska so it was only a stopover for
1 night. The hotel is easily accessed through the airport and has everything
you need. The bar is comfortable, the staff were polite, friendly and helpful,
the rooms were fantastic, lovely and roomy and had that extra bit of luxury. The
windows face directly onto Vancouver Airport but there is no outside noise
heard. We didn't have time to head into the city but I think it's about 40
minutes away. All in all a highly recommended hotel for a stopover.
Guest Reviews of the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel
Dec 12, 2009
We booked the Fairmont because its actually part of the airport, we had a day
and half stopover after a 22hr trip, and we didnt want to worry about travelling
to and from the airport. It was more expensive than other hotels within a few
kilometre's of the airport however it was certainly worth the extra.
We were very happy with the rooms, room service, gym, staff were very nice and
accommodating. However the Most Impressive was the fact that they let us check
in as soon as we arrived early in the morning (standard check in was probably
around 3pm from memory, so on the booking i asked if it was possible to get an
earlier check in - would have been happy with a couple of hours earlier - but i
certainly didn't expect to be happily checked in as soon as we arrived!)
The only black mark we had was with the pricey internet work centres in the
lobby.
The Fairmont provided exactly what we needed to relax and get over our jetlag
with quality deluxe facilities and the convenience of its airport location,
providing the perfect start to our holiday. I would strongly recommend to
anybody with a stopover or just wishing to relax after flying in or before
flying out.
Guest Reviews of the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel
Dec 2, 2009
Once again the Fairmont Vancouver Airport, Gold rooms, have delivered exactly
what we needed. Sparkling clean well appointed rooms, absolutely no airport
noise, and a quiet and well run lounge with excellent food and drink. If you are
flying into or out of Vancouver airport, end the harried feeling of either
scurrying to an early morning flight or trying to make the late ferry to
Victoria after a late evening arrival by taking a breather at this lovely oasis.
The amenities with the gold rooms are worth the extra price paid. Make sure to
mention your government or other discount abilities for them to be honoured
happily. Have breakfast in the gold lounge rather than going down to the main
dining room where the costs are quite expensive.
Concierge staff are extremely accommodating All in all an excellent way to start
or end a trip. We will be back.
Guest Reviews of the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel
Nov 14, 2009
Once again the Fairmont Vancouver Airport, Gold rooms, have delivered exactly
what we needed. Sparkling clean well appointed rooms, absolutely no airport
noise, and a quiet and well run lounge with excellent food and drink. If you are
flying into or out of Vancouver airport, end the harried feeling of either
scurrying to an early morning flight or trying to make the late ferry to
Victoria after a late evening arrival by taking a breather at this lovely oasis.
The amenities with the gold rooms are worth the extra price paid. Make sure to
mention your government or other discount abilities for them to be honoured
happily. Have breakfast in the gold lounge rather than going down to the main
dining room where the costs are quite expensive.
Concierge staff are extremely accommodating (almost to a fault: if someone's
behaviour in the lounge is loud or boisterous then concierge staff appear to
need "someone to complain" in order to enforce lounge guidelines - not a problem
on this trip at all but worth knowing).
All in all an excellent way to start or end a trip. We will be back.
Guest Reviews of the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel
Nov 4, 2009
I occasionally stay overnight for a YVR flight, and have used the Executive Inn,
Best Western, Marriott, Delta and a couple of others. They are all well priced,
and offer shuttle service to the airport, and some provide free parking for up
to 2 weeks.
But none come close to the Fairmont, which is literally within the terminal, and
features an extraordinary level of creature comforts.
The bed was divine, the bathroom oversize and marble, there was NO noise- I
mean, you couldn't hear any of the planes just outside the windows, and check
in/out was absolutely painless.
The lounge and restaurant far outclass anything else at or near the airport. No
pool, but hey, this is not a resort.
Conde Nast just rated this hotel as #2 in Canada-which I think is a stretch, but
for an airport hotel, it's a destination in itself.
Guest Reviews of the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel
Nov 4, 2009
I occasionally stay overnight for a YVR flight, and have used the Executive Inn,
Best Western, Marriott, Delta and a couple of others. They are all well priced,
and offer shuttle service to the airport, and some provide free parking for up
to 2 weeks.
But none come close to the Fairmont, which is literally within the terminal, and
features an extraordinary level of creature comforts.
The bed was divine, the bathroom oversize and marble, there was NO noise- I
mean, you couldn't hear any of the planes just outside the windows, and check
in/out was absolutely painless.
The lounge and restaurant far outclass anything else at or near the airport. No
pool, but hey, this is not a resort.
Conde Nast just rated this hotel as #2 in Canada-which I think is a stretch, but
for an airport hotel, it's a destination in itself.
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