By TIM JOHNSON
The first thing one notices about the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel is its sweeping views of Vancouver. The shimmering silver building is perched on the edge of the city’s harbour, providing unique perspectives of downtown, the Coast Mountains and float planes taking off and landing on the water. The location provides much more, though—the Fairmont Pacific Rim is within walking distance of Stanley Park, Gastown and pretty much everything worth seeing in central Vancouver.
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Opened just weeks before the 2010 Winter Games, the “Pac Rim” has a luxe spa with a full list of treatments, as well as sumptuous guest rooms, a great pool and lovely outdoor space. An Asian-chic motif flows throughout the property, especially in the lobby with its 180-foot origami art work—a creation of local Granville Island artist Joseph Wu.
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- Sumptuous, spacious rooms, with killer views.
- Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver
- Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver
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- Bathtime, with a view
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- Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver
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- The hotel is perched on Vancouver Harbour, offering views of the magnificent sunsets
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- Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver
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- Origami and Asian chic dominate the lobby
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- Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver
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- The spa has a full menu of luxe treatments
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- Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver
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- One the sleek, modern suites with a cozy fireplace
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- Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver
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- Rooms are spacious, bright and plush
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- Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver
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- Swim outdoors, in the heart of the city
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- Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver
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- Tranquility prevails in the outdoor lounge space
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- Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver
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- A Zen oasis in the middle of Vancouver
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- Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver
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- One of chef Darren Brown's creations at the hotel restaurant, Oru
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- A sleek fire pit adds a homey touch to the modern outdoor pool area
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- Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver
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- A gorgeous lobby greets guests
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- Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver
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- An excellent dining experience is one of the hotel's priorities
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- Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver
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- Dessert is served at Oru restaurant
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- Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver
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- The bounty of the Pacific Ocean, prepared and served beautifully
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- Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver
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- The hotel's café, for guests who have to eat on the run
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- Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver
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- Another one of chef Darren Brown's creations at Oru restaurant
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- Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver
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