Three luxurious B.C. hotels crowned among the best in Canada
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More Canadians are opting to travel within the country this summer, and British Columbians planning to explore the province have some great hotel destinations to choose from.
The 30th anniversary of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards has just revealed the top 10 city hotels in Canada, and three are located in B.C.
This year’s prestigious list includes the Fairmont Empress in Victoria, the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and the Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver.
According to Travel + Leisure, the best city hotels in the country have two things in common: “personalized service and tough-to-beat locations.”
Fairmont Empress
“If there’s one thing that can be said about our readers’ shared hotel preferences, it’s that they’re drawn to some of the biggest names in hospitality,” in its announcement.
Travel + Leisure magazine is renowned for its coverage of luxury travel destinations and experiences, and its annual World’s Best Awards recognize the top hotels worldwide based on reader votes and editorial expertise.
The Fairmont Empress topped the list with its stunning waterfront views, distinguished history, and recent renovations and updates. It also came in second in 2024.
Located in Victoria’s Inner Harbour, “Canada’s Castle on the Coast” is renowned for its stunning architecture and famous traditional afternoon tea. The Fairmont Empress has been an iconic landmark since 1908.
The luxurious hotel chain also saw its Fairmont Pacific Rim place at number seven on the list and The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver coming in at number nine.
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
B.C. has recently garnered numerous accolades, ranging from a hidden gem Vancouver Island beach being voted one of the best in North America to a picturesque national park reserve being named one of the best to visit in Canada this summer.
Seven B.C. spots were named among the 25 most beautiful destinations in the country, and three more places were chosen as some of the best places to visit in the country.
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