Fairmont Official Host Hotels of Vancouver 125
Think of a landmark hotel around the world and chances are it’s a Fairmont property. Fairmont is a natural fit as host hotel group for Vancouver’s 125th anniversary celebrations as few hotels can boast their communities literally grew up around them the way Fairmont can. From 1887, when ground broke on the first Hotel Vancouver to 2010 when we opened the contemporary Fairmont Pacific Rim property, we’ve celebrated a rich history with Vancouver. As such, we are pleased to announce Fairmont’s official support of the City of Vancouver’s 125 celebrations in anticipation of “Summer Live,” a weekend of Vancouver 125 celebrations this coming July 8 to 10. Stay tuned for several consumer prizes we’ll be offering in partnership with Helijet. www.celebratevancouver125.ca
TASTY UPDATES
Seafood Sundays at ORU
ORU at Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver has recently introduced a Sunday night seafood buffet. Both locals and visitors can now enjoy a delicious seafood haul prepared by ORU chefs, fresh from the Pacific Ocean. Guests can sample local delicacies such as oysters, honey mussels, seafood paella, “catch of the day” and a selection of Chef’s signature sushi and nigiri. It’s a great way to taste the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. See here for more info on the restaurant. www.fairmont.com/pacificrim
New Brews at The Fairmont Empress
The Tea Lobby at The Fairmont Empress has been serving up Victoria’s grandest tradition of Afternoon Tea for decades. Recent additions to the hotel’s tea offerings include an Evening Tea that allows guests to experience Afternoon Tea during evening hours (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday nights during summer months with seatings from 7pm to 9pm); and a signature “1908 Cocktail” that shakes up tea-infused vodka (made with signature Empress Blend tea) with fresh lemon and egg white (named after the year The Empress opened). www.fairmont.com/empress
13 Kinds of Oysters Prepared Nine Ways
Boasting the beautifully carved oak paneling and unique tin ceiling of the haberdashery (men’s outfitter) it once was during the 1930’s, Shuckers is one of Seattle’s oldest (and most loved) oyster bars and brims with 13 different kinds of oysters prepared nine ways (don’t miss the Olympic baked oysters made with Dungeness crab, tomato hollandaise, bacon and bell pepper). Happy hour takes place every Monday to Friday from 3pm to 5pm with $1.25 local oysters, great value cocktail and beer specials, Bay shrimp cocktail, and steamed clams and mussels. See here for more information on Shuckers. www.fairmont.com/seattle
Taste History at Griffins – $23 Tasting Menu and Early Bird Discount
In celebration of 123 years of history in Vancouver, Griffins Restaurant in The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is offering a $23 three-course dinner menu featuring dishes such as Griffins’ signature Caesar salad and grilled sirloin steak with marinated Portobello mushroom plus the hotel’s fully-loaded dessert buffet. In addition, Griffins is also offering an early bird discount of 50% off all dinner menu items from Sunday to Wednesday for diners who come in from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. See here for the full dinner menu at Griffins. www.fairmont.com/hotelvancouver
GREEN NEWS
The Fairmont Waterfront Rewards Guests for Driving Green
The Fairmont Waterfront has announced a new incentive for guests to “drive green” as part of the hotel’s ongoing commitment to sustainability. Guests who arrive at the hotel in hybrid or electric cars will be rewarded with complimentary valet parking for the duration of their stay. “We feel strongly that this is the right thing to do,” said Ian Pullan, general manager for the hotel. “This incentive is a fun way to reward our guests for joining us in the quest for a greener planet.” The Fairmont Waterfront is a leader in sustainability and responsible tourism and is continuously looking for innovative ways to reduce their environmental footprint. The hotel has also been awarded “Five Green Keys” as part of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program. www.fairmont.com/waterfront
PACKAGES + PROMOTIONS
Grand Fromage Package Celebrates All Things Cheese
Love cheese? Us too! The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is offering a “Grand Fromage” package that promises a two-night wine and cheese extravaganza in Vancouver – from a private farm tour and hands-on cheesemaking experience at Farm House Cheeses in Agassiz to a dinner for two at the city’s finest artisan cheese purveyor’s restaurant, Au Petit Chavignol, we’ve got you covered for an authentic BC cheese vacation. See here for current rates and details. www.fairmont.com/hotelvancouver
Park, Dream + Jet Package
The Fairmont Vancouver Airport has announced a “Park, Dream + Jet” package that includes long-term parking. Whether you’re jetting off for a weekend getaway or an extended vacation, the hotel now offers the option to leave your car behind. Package includes a one night stay plus parking in YVR’s long term parking lot with a complimentary shuttle to the terminal – starting from $259 for a one night stay plus four nights of parking (7, 14 and 21 nights of parking are also available at a higher rate). See here for current rates and details. www.fairmont.com/vancouverairport
“Take Root at Fairmont” Packages Show it’s Easy to be Green
Paying tribute to UNESCO’s 2011 International Year of the Forest designation, Fairmont has whittled out “Take Root at Fairmont” travel packages that reinforce and reflect the brand’s decades-long commitment to combining responsible tourism and environmental stewardship. In the Pacific Northwest, we’re fortunate to have some of the most spectacular old-growth temperate rainforest. The following are just a sample of these packages. For a full listing of packages, please visit www.fairmont.com/promo/takeroot.
- The Fairmont Waterfront – Treetops and Totem Poles: This package takes visitors to one of Vancouver’s most popular attractions, the Capilano Suspension Bridge. The park’s “Treetops Adventure” offers visitors the opportunity to have a squirrel’s eye view from the forest canopy on a series of suspension bridges high up in the treetops. Totem Park, on the other hand, demonstrates First Nations craftsmanship on towering carved totem poles. New to the park this year is “Cliffwalk,” a series of suspended walkways along the granite cliff face above Capilano River. Package includes one night’s accommodation and admission to Capilano. See here for current rates and details. www.fairmont.com/waterfront
- The Fairmont Vancouver Airport – Birds & Bees: This package invites guests to learn about the hotel’s honeybee program as well as explore nearby Iona Beach Regional Park, one of the best locations to see rare birds such as burrowing owl and yellow-headed blackbirds. The package includes one night’s accommodation, complimentary use of the hotel’s BMW bicycles (to travel to Iona Beach), a $35 credit towards a “Food for Flight” picnic and a souvenir jar of the hotel’s signature honey, produced by the million or so bees that reside on the Vancouver International Airport’s land at McDonald Beach Park. See here for current rates and details. www.fairmont.com/vancouverairport
- The Fairmont Olympic Hotel – Evergreen Package: Package includes one night’s accommodation at The Fairmont Olympic in Seattle, a custom three-hour outdoor adventure with Evergreen Escapes and a hand-blown Glassybaby votive candle (hand-blown by a local artist with $4 from each candle donated to Conservation International). Guests that travel via hybrid or electric vehicle will also receive complimentary valet parking during their stay. See here for current rates and details. www.fairmont.com/seattle
SPA UPDATES
Toast Your Toes with a Summer Pairing
Toast the summer – and your toes – with a signature pedicure in Fairmont Pacific Rim’s Willow Stream Spa followed by a complimentary cocktail paired to the colour of your polish in the Lobby Lounge. Our bartenders are up for the challenge – from summery pinks to ocean turquoise, jet black… and everything in between! See here for Vancouver’s Willow Stream Spa details. www.fairmont.com/pacificrim
K-Lift Age Management System = Fast + Visible Results
Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver has introduced the latest in skincare science with “K-Lift” age reversal treatments that provide visible results in a short amount of time. Facial treatments use the “Age Management System” from Kerstin Florian – a device that combines three high-performance energy technologies to address and treat the aging process – producing immediate lifting and firming, restoring dermal density, increasing collagen production, reducing lines and smoothing wrinkles. Try the 60-minute “Lift & Tone Facial,” an energy treatment that includes a deep cleanse and exfoliating multi-acid peel plus 40 minutes of LED Red Light and Impulse Micro-Current, or the 20-minute “K-Lift Express” treatments for quickie lifts. See here for more details on K-Lift treatments. www.fairmont.com/pacificrim
Friends Who Spa Together… Save Together
Recognized by Condé Nast Traveler magazine readers as one of the Top 10 Resort Spas: Canada, the Willow Stream Spa at The Fairmont Empress is an urban oasis in the heart of Victoria. This summer, the spa is offering a great summer promotion for groups of four or more friends who spa together. Each guest will receive $25 off any 90-minute body experience, a bento box lunch and a signature summer tote bag. Victoria’s Willow Stream Spa offers over 75 aesthetic and spa treatments plus the complimentary access to the spa’s Hungarian mineral pool, eucalyptus steam room and sauna with all services. Try the “Evergreen Coast Infusion” (a full body masque and exfoliation followed by a massage with an evergreen-inspired essential oil blend). See here for more details on the spa. www.fairmont.com/empress
