Opened in 1939, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is a Châteauesque grand railway hotel in the middle of downtown, its copper-pitched roofline and carved stonework making it one of the most recognizable buildings on the skyline. Rooms carry Art Deco detailing from a recent renovation, and Notch8 Restaurant serves locally sourced cuisine in the glamour of the original lobby. The Fairmont Gold floor adds a hotel-within-a-hotel tier with private lounge access and included breakfast. Vancouver's main shopping, galleries, and Stanley Park are all within easy reach on foot. A hotel that takes its history seriously without being trapped by it.