The Fairmont Pacific Rim is Vancouver's glamorous contemporary luxury hotel, rising on the Coal Harbour waterfront across from the convention center and Canada Place. Its glass tower offers stunning views over the harbor, the floatplanes, Stanley Park, and the North Shore mountains, and it's known for its buzzy, art-filled lobby and lounge scene, a celebrated rooftop pool and bar, an excellent spa, and acclaimed dining. Sleek, modern, and central to the waterfront, it's a top pick for travelers who want polished, of-the-moment luxury with a spectacular setting.
The Fairmont Pacific Rim, opened in 2010, brought a sleek, contemporary glamour to Vancouver's luxury hotel scene. Set on the Coal Harbour waterfront, directly across from the Vancouver Convention Centre and Canada Place, its glass tower commands some of the best views in the city — floor-to-ceiling vistas of the harbor (busy with floatplanes and boats), Stanley Park, and the North Shore mountains beyond.
Unlike the city's grand historic hotels, the Pacific Rim is modern and design-forward, with a notable contemporary art collection and a famously lively social scene: its lobby lounge, with live music, and its rooftop — home to a heated outdoor pool, cabanas, and the Botanist bar and a renowned restaurant — are destinations in their own right, popular with locals and guests alike. The hotel also features a well-regarded spa, and its rooms are spacious, contemporary, and tech-forward, many with spectacular water views.
The Coal Harbour location is excellent
The seawall and Stanley Park are a short stroll, Canada Place (with FlyOver Canada) and the cruise terminal are across the street, and Gastown and the downtown core are within easy walking distance. The Fairmont Pacific Rim suits travelers who want modern, vibrant, full-service luxury and a prime waterfront setting — ideal for those drawn to design, dining, and the buzz of the scene.
Why stay here
- ✓Coal Harbour waterfront location
- ✓Rooftop heated pool and bar
- ✓Harbor and mountain views
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓Acclaimed dining and lobby lounge
- ✓Contemporary art collection
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Valet parking
Good questions
Where is the Fairmont Pacific Rim?+
On the Coal Harbour waterfront, across from the convention center and Canada Place, with the seawall and Stanley Park a short stroll and Gastown and downtown within easy walking distance.
What's it known for?+
Sleek contemporary luxury, stunning harbor-and-mountain views, a celebrated rooftop pool and bar, a vibrant art-filled lobby and lounge scene, an excellent spa, and acclaimed dining.
Who is it best for?+
Travelers who want modern, vibrant, full-service luxury and a spectacular waterfront setting — especially those drawn to design, dining, and a lively scene.
