Multi\u002Dmillion dollar renovation polishes the golden sparkle of the grand dame of Georgia Street
Instead, they’re staying close to home and discovering, perhaps rediscovering, why so many global tourists have a Vancouver summer holiday on their bucket lists. That’s why so many downtown hotels are laying out the red carpet for locals with staycation deals and alliances with nearby attractions and exhibits.
All of which is perfect timing for the iconic Hotel Vancouver, which has tied up the bow on a massive, and somewhat lengthy, $75-million renovation that has seen the Grand Dame of Georgia Street returned to her former glory. In particular, the ninth floor Gold Level’s 50 rooms and private guest lounge have received major upgrades in keeping with the hotel’s luxurious history and splendid architecture.
A summertime sunset ride with Cycle City Tours shows off Vancouver in its most splendid light. CREDIT: Cycle City ToursI’d stayed here a few years ago, pre-renovation, and came away with the same impression that I’ve had from so many of these classic Fairmont hotels, such as Victoria’s Empress, Toronto’s Royal York, and Seattle’s Olympic.
The gold guest rooms, which include three-bedroom suites that can accommodate up to 10 guests, now feature a warm and nostalgic palette of deep navy blues, heather gray, gold metals and marbles, and Axminster wool custom carpets with large scale patterns run throughout. A major part of the renovation involved artisans restoring, and when necessary, repairing or replicating all the original plaster crown moldings, woodwork, decorative built-in fireplaces and shelving.
With the lounge offering a complimentary daytime service beginning with a full breakfast buffet, mid-afternoon scones and pastries, hors d’oeuvers from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and finally sweet treats from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., I was almost tempted to just stay in the comfy confines of the Gold Level for my entire stay.
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