Vancouver, BC (July 15, 2025) – is proud to announce that three of its celebrated Pacific Northwest properties – Fairmont Empress, Fairmont Pacific Rim, and Fairmont Hotel Vancouver – have been named among the Top 10 City Hotels in Canada in .
Leading the trio is Fairmont Empress in Victoria, which earned the #1 spot nationwide, reaffirming its place as one of Canada’s most beloved heritage hotels. Fairmont Pacific Rim and Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, both standout landmarks in downtown Vancouver, placed #7 and #9, respectively.
The Honoured Properties
A Canadian icon on Victoria’s Inner Harbour, the ‘Castle on the Coast’ has been the crown jewel of Victoria since 1908. With its storied history, architectural grandeur, exquisite accommodations and iconic Afternoon Tea program, the hotel continues to charm local and international guests.
Vancouver’s definitive luxury hotel offers unobstructed mountain and harbour views, combining the best of the Pacific Rim in its architecture and décor.
Known as the ‘Castle in the City’, this 1939 landmark blends heritage charm with contemporary elegance in the heart of downtown Vancouver.
“It’s an incredible honour to see not one, but three of our B.C. properties on this list”, said Jens Moesker, Regional Vice President, Pacific Northwest. “Being voted among Canada’s best by readers of Travel + Leisure is especially meaningful – it reflects the lasting impressions our colleagues leave on every guest.”
Now in its 30th year, the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards are among the most respected and influential in the global travel industry. Each year, hundreds of thousands of Travel + Leisure readers participate in a comprehensive survey rating their favourite travel experiences – from hotels and resorts to cities, cruise lines, airlines, and more. In the hotels category, readers rate properties on five key criteria: rooms and facilities, location, service, food, and value. This year, the awards received more than 650,000 votes, reflecting the discerning opinions of global travelers and celebrating the best in hospitality worldwide.