Fairmont Vancouver Airport
3111 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, British Columbia V7B 0A6 Canada
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Fairmont Vancouver Airport is the only soundproofed, luxury hotel and spa conveniently located within Vancouver's International Airport (YVR). Voted the #1 Airport Hotel in North America (#3 in the World) for the ninth year in a row at the 2023 Skytrax World Airport Awards, this AAA / CAA 4-diamond Vancouver airport hotel features breathtaking floor-to-ceiling mountain and runway views, and diverse dining choices.
With services designed to complement your journey, the hotel offers day use rooms, 24-hour In-Room Dining, an airline check-in kiosk, in-room wellness offerings and a fully equipped Health Club with indoor pool. The award-winning restaurant and lounge, open daily, feature local coastal cuisine and live music. Experience the convenience of waking up steps from your gate at Fairmont Vancouver Airport.
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Property amenities
Valet parking
Free internet
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Skiing
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Paid public parking on-site
Wifi
Paid wifi
Hot bath
Pool / beach towels
Indoor pool
Heated pool
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Sauna
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Massage
Baggage storage
Concierge
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
ATM on site
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
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Ironing service
Shoeshine
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Allergy-free room
Soundproof rooms
Air conditioning
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Room service
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
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Safe
Iron
Refrigerator
On-demand films
Complimentary toiletries
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Grade: 75 out of 100
46Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
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3111 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, British Columbia V7B 0A6 Canada
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YVR–AirportVancouver Sky Train3 min
Sea Island CentreVancouver Sky Train17 min
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This hotel has an excellent location inside Vancouver Airport so all you need to do is get up in the morning and walk to the terminal. The rooms are beautiful and the views of the planes are entertaining. They have a nice swimming pool, exercise room, sauna and steam room which is a relaxing way to spend some time. The only draw back is that there was only one restaurant open which you can walk to for dinner unless you want to eat in the over priced hotel one. The bar also served food and had entertainment so this might be another option.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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As a family and in previous years we have stayed at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport several times when returning from overseas before catching a domestic flight the next day. Always a successful relaxation in a clean room with comfortable beds and a luxurious bathroom. This time our son spent the night on his own between two domestic flights on his way home from university. No complaints regarding room and service as usual. As for the bitter note: while it is much appreciated in these times of Corona virus that the rooms are being disinfected, the extra cost of $20 is not. We would expect a five star hotel like this with high rates to be more generous with its guests (the way other service providers are, for example restaurants now offering free delivery) and waive the cost for the extra cleaning. Last but not least, not every guest enjoys sleeping in a room that smells intensely like bleach. Secondly we were shocked to hear that there was an extra cost for wifi! Definitely not something to be expected of a 5 star hotel. Especially in times like these, where it needs less bandwidth due to a decrease of bookings. We look forward to our next stay, hoping for a little more generosity!…
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Date of stay: April 2020
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Response from cristinacoulombe, Guest Relations Manager at Fairmont Vancouver Airport
Responded 12 May 2020
Thank you for choosing to stay with us at Fairmont Vancouver Airport and for taking the time to relay your comments to us regarding your visit. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, we want to assure you that our focus remains on taking care of our guests with the highest standards for which our hotel is renowned. In our efforts to maintain a safe environment, we have implemented even more rigorous cleaning and disinfection measures. With regards to wifi, if you would like to sign up for our loyalty program (no cost), complimentary wifi is available. We wish you and your family all the best and I hope that we will have another opportunity to welcome you back in the future.
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While I assumed our stay at the Fairmont would be good, the experience exceeded my expectations. The staff member who checked us in (Andrea?) was extremely kind to us and our two year old, (she even sent up milk and cookies to our room which he thought was just the best). Overall the hotel was such a great place for kids, which I didn't expect. Every other staff member we met or even passed in the hallway was friendly and personable. The food was fantastic. The rooms are beautiful, clean, and soundproof, and of course when traveling with young ones being in the airport makes things so much easier in the morning. Thank you for a great stay!
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from FairmontYVR, General Manager at Fairmont Vancouver Airport
Responded 4 Feb 2020
Thank you for choosing to stay at our hotel and for sharing your input. Knowing your experience exceeded your expectations means so much to me and my team. I'm delighted that you loved our service, food, and guestrooms and I'm also pleased to know that Andrea could make such a positive impression on your two year old! Wishing you all the very best in your travels and we hope to welcome you and your family back to our hotel again soon. Warm regards, Patrick Gosselin General Manager
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The only room available was on the gold floor at a cost of $440. That is too much to pay at an airport hotel. But the room was very comfortable and the view was stunning. The restaurant served a mediocre dinner. The prosciutto was not thinly sliced and sparse. Two pieces were accompanied by a huge plate of burrata and tired melon. The risotto featured more cheese than rice.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
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We arrived at the Vancouver Airport at 2:00am after a six hour flight: on our way to Whistler Blackcomb ski resort - nearly a three hour drive. I decided to book us into this incredibly convenient hotel for the night for a great night’s sleep. My experience has been that Fairmont properties are not uniformly excellent but for our purposes that evening we were just looking for a clean room with comfortable beds. The fact that one did not need to leave the terminal in order to access the hotel was a huge benefit. I was stunned by the calibre of our accommodation. We were so pleasantly surprised by the beautifully decorated room that I only regretted not having the luxury of more than ne night. We were on the top Gold Floor. Our room was clearly newly renovated in the best taste. The desk chair was an iconic mid century design piece; the art work, shelves, coffee maker were all just as it should be. We had floor to ceiling windows and a telescope! And guide so we could check out the different runways. The shades and curtains were electronically controlled as were many other features. The two Queen beds were exceedingly comfortable with first rate pillows and linens. The Gold lounge was open although in the middle of the night not much was available, of course. But we found soft drinks, beer and a awesome coffee machine that also made every type of specialty hot drink including hot cocoa. Getting up the next morning was absolute torture. I would have enjoyed a day relaxing in our sumptuous room and soaking in the commodious tub. The bath products were a real upgrade from the run of the mill (it’s time hotels of top calibre retire dreary L’Occitane products). The only little thing someone might find a flaw with is the enclosure for the tub is a sliding door between the bath and the bedroom. It could prove a tiny bit awkward for those who are sharing on a business stay, for example We were provided with bottles of water. The few employees we dealt with were efficient and cheerful - even at 2:00am! We were permitted a bit of a late checkout before our lengthy drive to the very disappointing and outrageously overpriced Four Seasons Whistler which I will review separately. A quick shout out to Imperial Limousine service for providing an excellent transfer to Whistler from the Fairmont Vancouver. This hotel was such a standout I was actually hoping for a reason to stay again before our return back East (a weather delay???) Thank you Fairmont Vancouver Airport for a five star experience when least expected. …
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from FairmontYVR, General Manager at Fairmont Vancouver Airport
Responded 4 Feb 2020
My sincerest thank you for taking the time to share this detailed and heartfelt feedback. My team and I could not be happier than to read about your excellent experience on our Fairmont Gold floor. I hope that when your travels return you to the West Coast that you will join us again for another memorable stay! Warm regards, Patrick Gosselin General Manager
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It was great to spend 6 hours getting refreshed in this very convenient hotel after a 16 hours of flight. May be a 7 mins of walk from international arrivals and 2 mins from US depertures. Be aware that US departures are lengthy as the immigration is done in YVR airport itself. So give yourself sufficient time. It took us more than 45 mins to reach the Gate from the moment we stood on line to clear immigration/security. The only downside if I may is the cost. $200 for 6 hours seems expensive !
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from FairmontYVR, General Manager at Fairmont Vancouver Airport
Responded 4 Feb 2020
Thank you for choosing to stay with us during your stopover here at YVR. I'm glad that you could relax and unwind at our hotel after your very busy travel day. I wish you all the best and on behalf of my entire team we hope to serve you again in the near future. Warm regards, Patrick Gosselin General Manager
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Fell in love with the view of the airport gates where the planes and jets from the USA arrive/depart. Great view of the International Runway, mountains, sunrise and sunsets. The sunsets are gorgeous and love the seat window setup at the window. Wished they would wash the windows outside at-least once a month . The room is 1007. highly recommend *I found maintenance manager lacking to do his job inspecting the rooms. He should be held accountable given a computer generated Preventive maintenance request done by "him/her only" to inspect all the rooms once every 3 months. * This task should not be given to a maintenance worker. This hotel is a 5 Star, it should be treated as a 5 star in its upkeep. Thus why the Operation or "Maintenance Manager" needs to be proactive "hands-on" instead of passing out business cards. The caulking around the tub needs replacing, doors needs minor touch ups , vent fins near the window need to be properly angled. I work for the Health Authority in Maintenance overseeing 4 buildings. I wouldn't say the room failed, just never overlooked at by the Fairmont Maintenance "Manager" since the day the Hotel open. The Front desk service, the age of the building, upkeep from housekeeping are superior to all other hotels. 5 stars The only thing lacking to the room , a iPad,to manage the room lights and automatic motorized curtains you'd find at the Fairmont Rim downtown Vancouver. People pay for a level of service, most are much older nicely dressed clientele plus 50, that are not in great physique who need things to be simplified. I found the Mattress more comfortable at the Marriott Renaissance Edmonton International Airport rm 801. This YVR Fairmont hotel, The King mattress is ok/good 8.5 , tad stiff, somewhat acceptable but definitely not the Heavenly beds from Simmons Beautyrest Hotel quality. *For those with bad backs, bed is acceptable, those with hip issues, the mattress could be a tad softer like the Westin The Wifi is easily connected but found was easier to disconnect POE ethernet cordless phone and connect it on my travelling router for faster speed and better firewall . The wall ethernet for laptops outlet did not work., I would stay again and hope they offer Deluxe rooms with soaker tubs as a free upgrade when they are available for Loyalty Accord members. I did not use the drink vouchers, we were too exhausted Malcolm H. we stayed Thursday May 19th-20th 2022…
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Room Tip: Room 1007 has the great sunsets, International runway view, USA Departure
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Great room layout. Lovely view of Vancouver's north shore (albeit far away and $10 more). Also good view of airplanes moving 'round. Not noisy. Pricey but you pay for the luxury of the convenience. We took the skytrain downtown for dinner on our brief stop over and came back 'home' to the airport and a comfy bed. Brilliant. Make sure you don't buy the upgrade (food etc) if you are leaving super early cause it isn't open super early and you'll pay for virtually nothing. Staff did try to sell it to us, which we weren't impressed about as they knew how early we needed to leave. That's my only real beef. OH and watch they do credit you for your staff if you collect points. They didn't credit us!
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Room Tip: They are all quiet. Higher floors offer a few more perks but honestly if you are there for a...
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Response from FairmontYVR, General Manager at Fairmont Vancouver Airport
Responded 4 Feb 2020
We love to hear from our guests so we can continually monitor the guest experience we are offering. Thank you for sharing your feedback. I'm delighted that overall you had a lovely experience and found our accommodations to be very comfortable and convenient. My apologies however that we did not effectively communicate about our Fairmont Gold lounge hours. Our Fairmont Gold lounge is open 24 hours per day, with a continental breakfast served from 4 - 6am and the deluxe continental served from 6 - 10am. I also am sorry to hear that you did not receive your points. Please contact our Manager on Duty and she will be able to look into this further for you. Thank you again for your input and we hope to see you again soon! Warm regards, Patrick Gosselin General Manager
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This is by far the best option in Vancouver if you must stay at or near the airport. Very convenient when you arrive late or have an early out in the morning. The lobby bar has a great vibe and the food is delicious, but our waitress was young and slow. The fitness center has a lot of equipment, however, the pools leave much to be desired. The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. The concierge had no idea the Whistler Resort had closed due to the Coronavirus. Very unfortunate that our spring break was cut short, but we were thankful to be at the airport and hadn’t made the long drive up to Whistler.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from FairmontYVR, General Manager at Fairmont Vancouver Airport
Responded 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for choosing to stay with us at Fairmont Vancouver Airport. In addition, thank you for taking the time to relay your comments to us regarding your visit. I'm so sorry to hear that your spring break plans were disrupted for your family this year but glad to know you appreciated being here at the airport. I wish you and your family all the best and I hope that we will have another opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Warm regards, Patrick Gosselin General Manager
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This mandatory stay in Vancouver was made a very easy transition by the staff, cleanliness, accommodations, and meals. The staff promptly took care of our needs and were pleasant to talk with via the phone during this quarantine time. We would definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Response from Fairmont Vancouver Airport, Other at Fairmont Vancouver Airport
Responded 21 May 2021
With so many hotels to choose from, we are very grateful that you chose to stay here with us. My team and I are pleased to know that you were comfortable during your visit and enjoyed the service we provided. We can't wait to welcome you again when you next return to the Vancouver area. Warm regards, Patrick Gosselin General Manager
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Leasa asked a question Sept 2023
Long Beach, California61 contributions21 helpful votes
gill2k asked a question Oct 2022
Canada60 contributions38 helpful votes
Answer from FairmontYVR
Nov 2022 |
Yes, we would be very happy to store your bags for you if your room isn't quite ready to check-in yet. Please see our doorman or our Front Desk team for assistance. We look forward to welcoming you to Fairmont Vancouver Airport.
Warm regards,
Angela Plummer
Executive Assistant to the General Manager
Cornelius v asked a question Jun 2021
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Answer from FairmontYVR
Jun 2021 |
Fairmont Vancouver Airport is a tenant of the Vancouver International Airport so all parking is airport parking. Self parking is available for overnight hotel guests in the YVR Terminal Parkade for $28.50 per night, inclusive of taxes. If you are self parking, please see the hotel reception desk upon arrival for payment.
For guests visiting the hotel to dine at Globe@YVR or Jetside Bar, we are pleased to offer 3 hours of complimentary self-parking at YVR.
At this time valet services at YVR have been suspended to ensure the health and safety of both guests and employees.
Thank you for your interest in Fairmont Vancouver Airport. We hope to welcome you soon!
Kyla B asked a question Oct 2020
Prince George, Canada1 contribution
Answer from FairmontYVR
Oct 2020 |
Yes, we would be very happy to welcome you to our hotel while you are in transit. For guests arriving from outside of Canada we do recommend staying in your guestroom as much as possible during your layover. Please note that masks are required to be worn at all times within the airport and all public spaces in the hotel and the health club/spa is not available for any guests who have been outside Canada within 14 days. Thank you for your interest in Fairmont Vancouver Airport and we hope to welcome you soon.
j92037 asked a question Aug 2020
La Jolla, California26 contributions48 helpful votes
Answer from FairmontYVR
Aug 2020 |
Thank you for your interest in coming to visit. Currently there are travel restrictions in place due to the global pandemic. For the most up-to-date information regarding these restrictions, please visit the Government of Canada's website.
We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future when the time is right.
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Vicki G wrote a tip Sept 2023
Orlando, Florida1 contribution
"The planes are not as loud as you think they will be. We slept great!"Read full review
sharri91 wrote a tip Sept 2023
Monmouth, United Kingdom327 contributions106 helpful votes
"Request a runway view if you like planes! "Read full review
livtocruise wrote a tip Sept 2023
White Rock, Canada7 contributions6 helpful votes
"Very convenient access to YVR"Read full review
Joahn O wrote a tip Sept 2023
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"Make sure to triple check you have all your stuff coz they wont let you know if you leave something behind"Read full review
575robertu wrote a tip Aug 2023
Albury, Australia83 contributions11 helpful votes
"Don’t dine in restaurant, service is terrible."Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
$465 - $732 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairmont Vancouver Airport
Which popular attractions are close to Fairmont Vancouver Airport?
Nearby attractions include Absolute Spa (0.08 km), Absolute Spa at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel (0.04 km), and Sea to Sky Marketplace (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Fairmont Vancouver Airport?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Fairmont Vancouver Airport?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Fairmont Vancouver Airport?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Fairmont Vancouver Airport?
Yes, paid public parking on-site and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Fairmont Vancouver Airport?
Conveniently located restaurants include Jetside Lounge, Canucks Bar & Grill, and Globe@YVR.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Fairmont Vancouver Airport?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Fairmont Vancouver Airport?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Fairmont Vancouver Airport offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Fairmont Vancouver Airport?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, Russian, and Hungarian.
Are there any historical sites close to Fairmont Vancouver Airport?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site (7.7 km), Steveston Heritage Fishing Village (7.9 km), and Mountain View Cemetery (7.6 km).