Fodor's Expert Review Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

The copper roof of this 1939 château-style hotel dominates Vancouver's skyline, and the elegantly restored property is considered the city's gracious grande dame—aptly referred to as the Castle in the City. Guest rooms vary in size, but even standard rooms have an aura of prestige, with high ceilings, lush draperies, and 19th-century-style mahogany furniture. The hotel is very pet-friendly and even has its own canine ambassadors, Ella and Elly, who are on hand at the concierge desk for petting and walking. Guests can pamper themselves at the spa and health club, and sample west coast cuisine and vibrant cocktails in Notch8 Restaurant & Bar.