Awards
Join us in celebrating our achievements, awards and accolades in providing exceptional experiences and service to you, our esteemed guests.
Fairmont Waterfront has been ranked as one of the top hotels in Canada by the Forbes Travel Guide. The hotel’s exceptional staff, panoramic harbour views, heated swimming pool amidst the herb garden and the locally-inspired ARC restaurant received top marks with our guests.
Committed to sustainable travel, Fairmont Waterfront has standing recognition with:
TripAdvisor® GreenLeaders™ – Platinum Level
Green Tourism Canada – Gold Level
Green Key Global, “5 Green Key Hotel” Rating
Green Key Global, “4 Green Key Meetings” Rating
- 2023 Forbes 10 Best Hotels in Vancouver – Hotel With The Best Views In Vancouver
- 2023 Condé Nast Traveler – 2nd Top Hotel in Western Canada
- 2023 Condé Nast Traveler – 6th Best Hotel in Canada
- 2023 Forbes Travel Guide – 4 Star Hotel
- 2023 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Winner
- 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels – #6 Best Hotel in Vancouver
- 2023 Open Table Diners Choice Award – ARC Restaurant + Bar
- 2022 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Hotels – #9 Top City Hotel in Canada
- 2022 Forbes Travel Guide – 4 Star Hotel
- 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels – #5 Best Hotel in Vancouver (#12 in Canada)
- 2022 British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award
- 2022 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award
- 2021 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Hotels – #4 Top City Hotel in Canada
- 2021 WTTC Safe Travels Stamp
- 2021 Health Security VERIFIED™ with Forbes Travel Guide
- 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels – #6 Best Hotel in Vancouver
- 2021 Forbes Travel Guide – 4 Star Hotel
- 2021 Health Security VERIFIED™ with Forbes Travel Guide
- 2020 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Hotels – #10 Top City Hotel in Canada
- 2020 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award
- 2020 Forbes Travel Guide – 4 Star Hotel
- 2020 U.S. News & World Report – #19 Best Hotel in British Columbia
- 2019 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards – #6 Top Hotel in Vancouver
- 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels – #34 Best Hotel in Canada
- 2018 Northwest Meetings + Events – Best Conference Venue in British Columbia
- 2018 Northwest Meetings + Events – Best Hotel with Event Space in British Columbia
- 2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award
- 2018 Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards – #22 Top Hotel in Canada
- 2018 Meetings Today – Best of the West Hotels in Canada
- 2017 Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards – #8 Top Hotel in Vancouver
- 2017 US News and World Report’s – Best Hotels in Canada List
- 2017 Northwest Meetings + Events – Best Conference Venue in British Columbia
- 2017 Gustavson Brand Trust Index – #1 Most Trusted Hotel Brand in Canada
- 2017 Gustavson Brand Trust Index – #4 Most Trusted Brand in Canada
- 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award
- 2016 Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards – #2 Top Hotel in Vancouver (#4 in Canada)
- 2016 Gustavson Brand Trust Index – #1 Most Trusted Hotel Brand in Canada
- 2016 Gustavson Brand Trust Index – #8 Most Trusted Brand in Canada
- 2016 Canadian Wildlife Federation – Certified Wildlife Friendly Habitat
- 2016 US News and World Report’s – #10 Best Hotels in Vancouver List
- 2015 Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards – #7 Top Hotel in Vancouver
- 2015 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards – #3 Top City Hotel in Canada
- 2015 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards – #20 Top Luxury Hotels in Canada
- 2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award
- 2014 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Business Hotels – 1 of only 3 in Vancouver
- 2014 Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards – #6 Top Hotel in Western Canada
- 2014 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards – #7 Top City Hotel in Canada
- 2014 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards – Best Business Hotels
- 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award
- 2014 Northwest Meetings + Events Readers Choice Awards, Best Large Hotel with Meeting Space in BC
- 2014 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards – #20 Best Luxury Hotel in Canada
- 2014 Condé Nast Gold List – The World’s Best Places to Stay
- 2013 The Learning Partnership ‘Canada’s Outstanding Employers’ Award
- 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award
- 2013 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards – #18 Best Luxury Hotel in Canada
- 2013 US News and World Report’s – Best Hotels in Canada List
- 2013 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards – #7 Top Hotel in Western Canada
- 2013 Condé Nast Gold List – The World’s Best Places to Stay
- 2013 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards – #6 Top City Hotel in Canada
- 2013 HotelsCombined exclusive ‘Stellar Stays’ List for Canada
- 2013 Meetings Focus ‘Best of the West’ Award
Environmentally Responsible Business Award from the Council of Tourism Associations (2010 + 2012)