Condé Nast 'Traveler' releases its list of winning hotels in Western Canada from Readers Choice Awards 2023

#1. JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, Vancouver, B.C. - This 329 room and suite hotel in Vancouver has beautifully-designed accommodations and impeccable service. Anchored by the stylish neighbourhoods of Gastown and Yaletown, the hotel is at the epicentre of downtown Vancouver’s dynamic entertainment district near Rogers Arena, BC Place and Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

#2. Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver, B.C. - This Vancouver luxury hotel on the waterfront is steps away from the Vancouver Convention Centre, the cruise ship terminal, and Waterfront SkyTrain station. A short walk takes you to the trendy pubs and eateries of historic Gastown or the retail mecca of Robson Street.

#3. Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, Vancouver, B.C. - Located in the heart of Downtown Vancouver, the Wedgewood Hotel & Spa is a family-owned and operated boutique hotel that offers 83 luxury rooms and suites with balconies. This boutique setting allows for a refinement of detail and unparalleled dedication to service.

#4. Loden Hotel, Vancouver, B.C. - As a 77-room boutique hotel, the Loden is known for its signature service and personalized amenities. A luxury award-winning property, recognized locally and globally, the Loden prides itself in its signature service, high-end amenities and being a central, quiet oasis within the city.

#5. Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver, B.C. - Fairmont Pacific Rim is a luxury haven in Vancouver, with each room designed to exceed the highest standards of opulence. Featuring sumptuous linens and Stearns & Foster beds, its guest rooms reach new heights of comfort and sophistication, while providing exceptional amenities such as spa-inspired marble bathrooms with media connectivity panels and LCD televisions.

#6. OPUS Vancouver, Vancouver, B.C. - Set in the heart of Vancouver’s cosmopolitan Yaletown neighbourhood—OPUS Vancouver is a boutique lifestyle hotel offering unparalleled luxury experiences. Choose from 96 spacious rooms and suites, with vibrant colour palettes and sophisticated amenities, and revel in on-site dining.

#7. Oak Bay Beach Hotel, Victoria, B.C. - The Oak Bay Beach Hotel is an elegant luxury boutique resort nestled on the shores of Vancouver Island. Find your piece of paradise in one of our 100 elegant, thoughtfully designed rooms—whether opting for breathtaking views of the Salish Sea or the tree-lined community of Oak Bay.

#8. Shangri-La Vancouver, Vancouver, B.C. - Shangri-La Vancouver is your urban sanctuary nestled between the mountains and the sea. Occupying 15 floors of the tallest building in downtown Vancouver, the hotel sits at the heart of the city’s most popular areas. Venture to nearby Robson Street for luxury shopping or take in the stunning nature Vancouver is known for at Stanley Park.

#9. Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Vancouver, B.C. - Rosewood Hotel Georgia combines the grandeur of the Roaring Twenties with contemporary design in the heart of Vancouver. The Forbes Five-Star hotel has been meticulously restored to its place as one of the most prominent hotels worldwide.

#10. Fairmont Express, Victoria, B.C. - The Fairmont Express offers 431 elegant guest rooms and suites at Fairmont Empress, one of the best pet-friendly hotels in Victoria BC. With stunning views over the Inner Harbour, the city, or the courtyard, our rooms combine contemporary amenities with classic styling. Famed as Canada’s Castle on the Coast, the Fairmont Empress in Victoria is an award-winning British Columbia hotel and National Historic Site dating back to 1908.

#11. The Magnolia Hotel & Spa, Victoria, B.C. - The Magnolia Hotel & Spa offers an unrivalled luxury boutique hotel experience in the heart of the city, only steps from Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Welcome to a world of personalized service, thoughtfully appointed rooms, fine dining and tranquil spa experiences.

#12. Le Germain Hotel Calgary, Calgary, Alta. - The hotel features 143 boldly designed rooms in a state-of-the-art structure, outfitted with eco-friendly technologies for your utmost comfort. Nestled at the foot of the Calgary Tower in the city’s downtown core, the hotel is steps away from Arts Commons, the TELUS Convention Centre and Stephen Avenue Walk.

#13. Naramata Inn, Naramata, B.C. - Naramata Inn and its 12 exclusive period-style rooms are ready to provide visitors with a new standard of R&R&R. Naramata Inn feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle of city life. But it’s actually only 15 minutes from our “big sister” city of Penticton—and a scenic drive from Vancouver, Calgary, or Edmonton.

#14. Hastings House Country House Hotel, Salt Spring Island, B.C. - The Hastings House property is situated on 22 verdant acres of oceanfront property, the enchanting and distinctive old-world charm of its 18 well-appointed suites and cottages are complemented with renowned dining and relaxing spa treatments.

#15. Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, B.C. - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver's recently completed $75 million dollar renovation offers guests elegant accommodations with updated modern amenities in a historic Downtown Vancouver luxury hotel.

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