Fairmont Pacific Rim

Modern waterfront luxury in Coal Harbour

★★★★★📍 Coal Harbour$$$$

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.