We preplanned our one-night stay before our 7 a.m. flight from Vancouver back home to Texas. Staying within the actual airport was perfect. We walked out of the lobby and into the airport terminal at 5 a.m. I literally searched for hotels close to YVR and this Fairmont came up. We had never stayed in a Fairmont before -ultimate luxury. We even enjoyed a dip in the indoor pool and soaked in the hot tub - all while looking out the window at the airport terminal below. We also thoroughly enjoyed cocktails and dinner at the Jetside Lounge. A wonderful end to our week in Vancouver and Victoria.

We would have liked a concession type store on location to buy softdrinks, as we didn’t want to use our minibar.

Beds here are AMAZING. It's pricey (compared to downtown, but not compared to luxury downtown), but it's RIGHT at US departures and all-inside to int'l and Canada flights. Bathtubs are super-long - pretty much anyone can lie flat in it. It's so large that it's actually difficult to get out sometimes! Shower is a cool rainforest shower. Like sheets of warm rain hitting you, not the usual Silkwood-like spray that I typically enjoy.

Pool was weird. Hot tub had A LOT of foam in it (someone needs to change the water/manage the Ph better), pool was COLD and under-filled. No steps to get in, either. Sauna was nice and the large locking lockers were a bonus.

Convenience - this hotel is perfectly located in the terminal building by the US departures so you don't have to go outside to enter. After a 13 hour flight from NZ with an overnight connection to Eastern Canada, it is simply brilliant. It's a bit pricey and I wouldn't pay more than $350 per night but the convenience of not having to shuttle to an outside location is worth the $350 CAD. The room itself, if you are lucky, overlooks the airport so you can see all the aircrafts parked at the gate which adds a bit of spark to your stay as does the mountains in the background. And the room is fantastic, quiet, great bed, good TV with many channels, shower and bath and even white bathrobes (I won't wear them at home but for some reason, in hotels, I just love white bathrobes!). Next morning, you walk out and just head to your flight so it makes for a very relaxing experience in between not so relaxing experiences (Flying is not fun these days!). The staff were friendly and helpful. If you want a spot of shopping, there's an outlet mall just two train stops from the airport and it's free to ride. If you don't want to splurge on expensive hotel meals, you can re-enter the terminal building for cheaper options. I usually fly straight through but from now on, will consider breaking my journey and stay at this hotel again.

Not a single complaint.

I don't know why more airports were not designed with terminal hotels! This was such a stress-free experience. The room, especially the bathroom, were lovely. Loved watching the air traffic come in. Restaurant and fireplaces were nice to relax by. The only complaint is that the check-in clerk offered me an upgrade(with a price tag), for the same room that I already had. I do not like when hotels try to upgrade for something better, when it's the same view and amenities. Nothing was different about the room. This room was more than I normally pay, but I paid for convenience, and it was worth it.

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This is the highest end option if you plan an overnight stay at Vancouver airport before a morning flight. The room was fine, not as nice as other Fairmonts I have stayed in, but comfortable. The hotel bar food was not great and very, very expensive. The staff, particularly at check in, is very professional as you would expect at a 5 star hotel. This is not a cheap option but the better amenities and the fact it is in the airport probably make it worthwhile over other area options. Vancouver airport hotels are really stupidly expensive.

It seems ridiculous to spend almost $400 for an airport hotel quick overnight stay.

lovely room but maybe not used very often, 13 floor with lovely view of the mountains and the runway. As I was only here a few weeks ago I knew where everything should be and how to work it. room service were brilliant and I had a lovely mushroom soup with a grilled sourdough cheese sandwich, brilliant, I'd had very poor food service on the plane and was starving.

was missing the full length mirror as there was a connecting door which I pushed too and ensured it clicked as it appeared to not be shut properly. no bath mat, so I used a hand towel. coasters on the tray but no water glasses on them, no disposal bin in the wc, no liners in the rubbish bins. no biscuits (I'd had my own on the outward journey) available, could do with some to buy if not gratis.

Even though the hotel was a bit pricey it was worth a stay for a night because we had to catch a flight the following morning. The hotel is connected to the airport so it was very handy. We didn't have to take any transportation to get to the airport. The hotel itself is lovely, clean very and luxurious. The bar/restaurant was also cosy to hang around. We had dinner there and it was very good. The staff were all very friendly and very helpful. The bed and pillow were very comfortable. Overall, I highly recommend staying.

A bit pricey.

Good option for a long layover with an early flight the next morning. Comfortable room with big windows and a good view. Easy check-out made this super convenient.

We found the hotel quite difficult to find from within the airport. Having arrived on a late flight from Mexico, we were tired and ready for bed but the lack of clear signage made the trek from baggage claim to the hotel entrance long and arduous. We did ask airport staff but they weren't much help either — not the hotel's fault, but another reason they might want to try to improve wayfinding or messaging to visitors on how best to get there.

The airport location is ultra convenient. We live on Vancouver Island and need to travel, typically by ferry, to reach the airport. Ferries are sometimes cancelled due to weather, so we always come a day early to catch a plane to vacation destinations. The Fairmont is perfect for this. The rooms are large, well-furnished and -appointed and are a great way to launch into travel. On this trip, we were returning from vacation and our flight landed at midnight. It was wonderful to walk 5 minutes to our hotel, check in a be in bed by 12:30. The comfort of the room was just what we needed after a day's travel, and Fairmont knows comfort better than almost any hotelier. The price is a premium, but good value.

At premium prices, one would expect free wifi. Even budget hotels deliver that. It seems odd that the more you pay for a room, the less likely you are to get free wifi. :(

Very convenient location for the airport and the drop of the car. Comfortable night. I like the fact that you can check in bit earlier and check out bit later than most hotels. Lovely bathroom.

Blocked toilet and creamer in the room was off. I did receive complementary coffee, but i think the creamer should be checked in the first place. Also we had problems with booking restaurant. Had to wait for half an hour only to find out that they will not serve the bar dishes in the restaurant. Had to leave the table. There were no free seats in the bar, so had the meal in the room in the end, for which we were charged extra for room service On to of all these the meal was more than disappointing. All these made it a bit difficult considering that the hotel is away from the town, so no choice of the restaurants in the first place.