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Fairmont WaterfrontvsGranville Island Hotel
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Fairmont Waterfront scores significantly better than Granville Island Hotel. Fairmont Waterfront comes in at #9 in Vancouver with approval from 14 sources like Forbes Travel Guide, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
Fairmont Waterfront
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900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3L5, Canada
From $174/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "With a prime location right on Vancouver's harbor, this 23-story hotel has some of the city's most spectacular views."
Fodor's "This luxuriously modern 23-story hotel sits across the street from the cruise-ship terminal and the convention center." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Fairmont Waterfront is an upscale option in downtown Vancouver." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Downtown access and spectacular views converge in this magnificent tower hotel scenically situated on Burrard Inlet." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A spectacular glass-and-steel hotel across from the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Center. Ocean, mountain, and city views can be stunning, depending on your floor: ask when you reserve."
Time Out "City or harbour views (or both, if you opt for a corner room) grace the immaculate, spacious and bright rooms, half of which have recently been restyled." Full review
Star Service "This 23-story hotel blends in to its nautical surroundings with its curving blue glass facade and arched glass porte cochere, in a setting abuzz with floatplanes, cruise ships and helicopters." Full review
BlackBook "Perched in a transportation triangle, affords triple-threat views of mountains, busy harbor and the heart of downtown."
Jetsetter "A mod downtown oceanfront sleep with mountain, water and city views." Full review
Gayot "The views are everywhere at The Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver, BC."
Granville Island Hotel
Insight Guides Fodor's
Rough Guide Time Out Star Service BlackBook Oyster Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
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1253 Johnston Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3R9, Canada
From $133/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Insight Guides "An elegant hotel in a spectacular setting amid the action of Granville Island."
Fodor's "Granville Island is one of Vancouver's more entertaining neighborhoods, but unless you've moored up in a houseboat, the only overnight option is the Granville Island Hotel." Full review
Rough Guide "You’re away from central Downtown in this polished, modern hotel, which has a good bar and restaurant and a spectacular waterfront setting."
Time Out "Far enough from the main public market area to avoid the crowds but close enough to walk to in minutes, this hotel boasts a spectacular view looking east out over False Creek." Full review
Star Service "Although it lights a torch for business travelers, it is romantics and vacationers in search of something unique that find the best value here." Full review
BlackBook "Crisp and clubby downstairs with traditional jewel tones and dark woods in guest rooms and suites, some equipped with their own jacuzzi, deck and gas fireplace."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Located next to the beautiful marina on Granville Island, one of Vancouver's top tourist hotspots, this boutique hotel has 82 rooms and gorgeous views from several points throughout the property." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This boutique hotel on Granville Island set along False Creek, features views of the water and downtown Vancouver." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Soak up a slice of Island life when you check into this relaxed boutique spot minutes from the heart of the city with a million-dollar view across False Creek." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This hotel, the only hotel on busy Granville Island, has great views and en eclectic architectural character that somehow works." Full review
