The Fairmont Vancouver Airport

3111 Grant McConachie Way

Richmond, BC CA

Rating: /CAA FOURAWARD

Opened on October 7th, 1999, The Fairmont Vancouver Airport is a distinctive state-of-the-art hotel. Combining first class luxury, exceptional personalised service and a sophisticated approach to modern travel, The Fairmont Vancouver Airport is changing the way the world thinks about airport accommodation. Designed with the busy traveller in mind, the 398-room hotel features a health club facility, an Entr??e Gold floor, food & beverage outlets, a full service Work Centre and over 9,000 sq. ft. of meeting/function space, all outfitted with the latest technologies. The Fairmont Vancouver Airport is the first hotel in the world to introduce in-room airline check-in service. It is also the first hotel in North America to introduce satellite check-in kiosks and the first hotel in Canada to introduce INNCOM, an advanced guest room control system. Serving frequently as the first stop for international visitors to Vancouver and British Columbia, The Fairmont Vancouver Airport continues the Fairmont tradition of service excellence and distinctive accommodations as visitors to the hotel are left with first impressions that reflect well both on the city and on Canadian hospitality.

Room Information

Fairmont Room

Fairmont rooms are luxuriously appointed and feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering soundproof views to both the north and south, revealing the serenity of mountain views and exciting plane-spotting opportunities. These rooms offer a comfortable living space suitable for both the leisure or business traveler.

Fairmont Deluxe

These luxurious rooms located on the 12th and 13th floors of the hotel offer floor-to-ceiling soundproof windows with spectacular views of either the North or South side of the hotel. All deluxe rooms are supplied with binoculars for your viewing pleasure!

Signature Room

These impressive luxurious open-concept rooms include a fully-equipped working desk, a large bathroom with double-sink vanity and an air-jetted soaker tub, separate shower and water closet. North and South runway views are also available.

Directions

Vancouver Intl Airport and area

The hotel is walking distance to/from the Vancouver International Airport. Contact the Concierge Desk for driving directions in the area.

Restaurants

Globe @ YVR Restaurant

Globe @ YVR Restaurant serves an A la Carte menu offering West Coast dishes with fresh local products, as well as a East To West Lunch Buffet. The restaurant showcases contemporary architectural design with floor to ceiling windows.

Jetside Bar

Wide selection of Port, international and local award-winning wines, craft beer and select spirits and cocktails. Jetside Bar is open daily for lunch, afternoon snacks, late night desserts. The lounge features an island bar with ample stool seating, as well as wing-back chairs and comfortable couches.

In-Room Dining/Food for Flight

A 24-hour In-Room Dining menu will ensure that food is available for every traveler, regardless of his or her time zone or schedule. One can also order fresh and healthy packaged meals designed for travelers on the go, whether plane, train or automobile.

Area Attractions

Capilano Suspension Bridge

Visitors are invited to experience a toe-tingling trip 25 stories above the Capilano Canyon on the longest suspended footbridge in the world. The nature park also offers a large selection of colorful Totem Poles and Native Indian carvers continue this centuries-old tradition on a daily basis for visitors to watch.

Chinatown

Vancouver's Chinatown is the second largest in North America! Visitors can discover Chinese restaurants, supermarkets and curio shops.

Gastown

The birthplace of Vancouver, Gastown is the oldest part of the city and is still lined with cobblestone streets and features an authentic steam clock, shopping and restaurants.

Stanley Park

One of North America's largest urban parks, covering 1,000 acres, the park includes an aquarium, 22 miles of hiking and walking trails, plus cycling paths, tennis courts, Indian Totem poles and a scenic drive.

Vancouver Museum

A visit to the museum is an easy way to learn about Vancouver's past. Exhibits vividly depict the city's story from the time of explorations to the beginning of World War I.

Museum of Anthropology

the museum features a spectacular collection of authentic west coast Totem poles and work by renowned Haida artist Bill Reid. The museum also showcases other artifacts from around the world.

Grouse Mountain

Located 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver, this year round destination offers a skyride tram in the summer, and downhill skiing, snowshoeing and sleigh rides in the winter. You may also join an interpretive hike, a lumberjack competition, or try paragliding in the summer.

Granville Island

Granville Island contains an array of theatres, artists studios, craft shops and a large public market. The Island also boasts many restaurants, marinas and its own brewery.

Recreation

Pool/Health Club

With complimentary access to registered hotel guests, the Health Club features Mechanized three-lane lap pool (swim against a self-adjusted current), a whirlpool, a children's wading pool, two saunas, and state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Age restrictions may apply.

Absolute Spa at The Fairmont

Absolute Spa at The Fairmont is a luxurious oasis of health and wellness! Enjoy aesthetics treatments, body massages or other body treatments, including full use of the pool area and the Fitness Center. Advanced reservations are recommended -- Please call 1-604-248-2772.

Tennis

There are 17 outdoor courts located in nearby Stanley Park.

Cycling

Vancouver is a cyclist's dream! There are trails in 16 regional parks, including the popular Seawall route along Stanley Park's shore and the route along the Spanish Banks. There are more than a dozen rental shops in the downtown.

Fishing

Fishing and charter boat rentals are only minutes from the hotel. The Concierge will be happy to assist you with your arrangements.

Skiing

There are three skiing areas within a 45-minute drive. Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour and Cypress Mountain. The Concierge will be happy to make the arrangements for you.

Meeting Facilities

Meeting and Conference Facilities

Conveniently situated above the USA Departures Level of Vancouver International Airport, the hotel features 7000 square feet of meeting space, elegantly appointed and equipped with state-of-the-technology, including videoconferencing and access to Ethernet network. AskFairmontFirst is our toll-free service for group planners. If you are wanting more information, contact one of the following numbers: *For Catering/Function Space, call 1-888-270-4432 *For Bedroom with Meeting Space, call 1-866-662-6060 or contact us at: [email protected] Guests outside North America call 1-506-877-3162.