Fairmont Vancouver AirportvsExecutive Hotel Le Soleil
Both hotels are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Executive Hotel Le Soleil is preferred by most reviewers compared to Fairmont Vancouver Airport. Executive Hotel Le Soleil comes in at 84 with accolades from 10 sources including Lonely Planet, Time Out and Gayot.
Fairmont Vancouver Airport
3111 Grant McConachie Way, PO Box 23798, Richmond, British Columbia V7B 1X9, Canada
From $176/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
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Travel + Leisure
"This Fairmont outpost attached to Vancouver International Airport is a dream for jet watchers (and anyone needing luxurious digs between flights)." Full review
BlackBook
"This globtrotter's oasis is mere seconds from check-in. Cross a fairylit walkway to a sound-proof slice of traveler's heaven and recharge among sleek charcoal-hued slate and glass."
Gayot
"The Fairmont Vancouver Airport is a luxurious, amenity-laden hotel located directly above Vancouver International Airportâs U.S. departures terminal."
Condé Nast Traveler
91.4
"You'll have a bird's-eye view of the runway comings and goings at this hotel that can be accessed through the departures terminal." Full review
Jetsetter
"Convenient Vancouver airport hotel with a foodie focus, spa, soundproofed rooms and easy flight check-in." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"You can wave from the overhead walkway to the harried economy-class passengers below as you stroll toward the lobby of this luxe airport hotel in the US departure hall." Full review
Executive Hotel Le Soleil
567 Hornby St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2E8, Canada
From $69/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"One of Vancouver's few boutique hotels, the 112-room Hotel Le Soleil is all about cozy romance."
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Avoid the third-floor suites, which have no living-room windows and are a bit gloomy.
Lonely Planet
"One of Vancouver's most stylish boutique hotel towers, Le Soleil is lined with classical European furnishings and bold flourishes that have a chic, Versace-esque appeal." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Louis XIV would feel right at home in this ornate, over-the-top (and surprisingly affordable) Downtown hotel, where almost all of 119 guest rooms are suites." Full review
Time Out
"With furniture custom-designed in the 'Biedermeier' style, you might feel like you've walked into the 19th century." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Luxury chain property located on a quiet street... couples and business travelers choose the hotel for its elegant and refined French styling, on-site bar and restaurant." Full review
Star Service
"Topping off its charms is its excellent location within walking distance of Robson Street, Pacific Centre Mall and other downtown attractions." Full review
Fodor's
"At this classy boutique hotel, the intimate fireplace in the neoclassical lobby and the vibrant gold-and-crimson fabrics in the guest rooms—most are small suites—radiate warmth." Full review
Gayot
"Opulence and personal service are standard features at this Vancouver boutique hotel."
The Telegraph
7.0
"Friendly personalised service and a killer downtown location make this all-suite boutique hotel a fan-favourite with regular visitors to Vancouver." Full review
Frommer's
"Le Soleil is all ornate, over-the-top opulence...the all-suite guest rooms don’t have much of a view at all. Still, the service is exceptional, and the Copper Chimney Restaurant & Bar is a fine place" Full review