VANCOUVER, BC (October 6, 2026) – Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards, naming The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver the #6 Best Hotel in Western Canada.
More than 798,867 readers participated in this year’s survey, sharing their experiences and rating hotels, destinations and travel experiences around the world. Now in its 39th year, the Readers’ Choice Awards are among the travel industry’s longest-running reader-voted awards. The full list of 2026 winners is available at cntraveler.com/rca.
“We are incredibly honoured to once again be recognized by Condé Nast Traveler readers among the top hotels in Western Canada,” said Tanya Matthews, General Manager, The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver. “This recognition is especially meaningful because it comes from the guests who have experienced the Bayshore firsthand and made it part of their travels, celebrations and memories. As we marked 65 years on Vancouver’s waterfront this year, we are deeply grateful to the generations of guests who have shared meaningful moments with us. This recognition is also a testament to our dedicated associates, whose care and creativity help bring those moments to life every day.”
Set along the edge of Coal Harbour beside Stanley Park, The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver offers waterfront views with easy access to the city and its natural surroundings. Guests can start the day along the Seawall, spend an afternoon by the pool or unwind in the cedar barrel saunas before enjoying an evening overlooking the water. The hotel’s year-round calendar of cultural, culinary, wellness and family-friendly programming offers guests new ways to experience Vancouver throughout the seasons.
Wellness is woven throughout the stay, from the year-round heated indoor and outdoor pools and Vida Spa to the Peloton® + WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio, complimentary bike rentals and signature experiences such as Liquid Yoga. H Tasting Lounge and H2 Kitchen + Bar offer distinct settings for dining, drinks and gathering along the waterfront.
For business and social gatherings, the hotel offers more than 71,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space, including the Bayshore Grand Ballroom, home to the Infinity Wall, an expansive 101-foot LED installation that transforms the room with immersive digital content, branded visuals and dynamic event environments. The hotel’s collection of meeting and event spaces provides versatile settings for conferences, galas, weddings and celebrations.
The 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards are available at cntraveler.com/rca.