Planning & Booking
Cathay Pacific 777-300ER First Class New York (JFK) to Vancouver
Fairmont Pacific Rim
Shangri-La Vancouver
The walk from the Fairmont Pacific Rim took about 7 minutes. We were staying on an Amex FHR thanks to our American Express Platinum Card. One of the benefits of the FHR program is early check-in (and late check-out). We arrived at 12:45 and proceeded to the underground lobby. The associate helping us went over the FHR amenities (complimentary breakfast, $100 on-property credit, room upgrade) and noted that our room would be ready at 1PM. So we relaxed in the lobby for 15 minutes and she came over exactly at 1PM with our room keys.
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| Shangri-La Vancouver bed, desk, vanity |
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| Looking out to Vancouver |
We headed upstairs and were pleasantly surprised with our room.
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| Shower and sink |
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| Lots of dark wood in the hallway |
While it wasn't a suite, the room was finished beautifully with a pronounced Asian theme. The best part was the balcony that ran the length of the room.
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Two hotels and two balconies! Pretty rare for city hotels.
We didn't get to experience the entire property during our 24 hour stay but what we did experience (that room, lobby bar, room service) we very much enjoyed. You really can't beat the location or the FHR rate (<$220 USD) given the "value" of all the benefits. While the Fairmont Pacific Rim blew us away, I would gladly return to the Shangri-La for business or pleasure.
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