Top 5 Ways to Enjoy a Luxury Layover at Vancouver International Airport
Being stuck at the airport has never been so good. If you’re lucky enough to have a layover at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
1. TAKE AN ART TOUR
Both Fairmont Vancouver Airport and YVR have incredible art collections on display. YVR Airport’s award-winning displays showcase some of British Columbia’s best First Nations artwork. The hotel’s artist-in-residence program currently features Norah Borden, Rande Cook and more. Works can be found throughout the hotel’s entrance, lobby and restaurant spaces.
2. FAIRMONT FIT
Travelling doesn’t mean you have to shelve your workout routine. Fight fatigue with the Fairmont Fit Program. No need to pack your fitness gear, Fairmont Fit* provides Reebok workout apparel, footwear, and a yoga mat with stretch band, all of which can be delivered directly to your room upon request. Visit our health club and enjoy state-of-the-art exercise equipment, a resistance pool (swim against a self-adjusted current), whirlpool and more.
*Fairmont Fit is available to all members of Fairmont President’s Club and is complimentary for Premier and Platinum members. There is a small service charge for Club members.
3. DECOMPRESS AT THE SPA
After a long day of travelling, melt all that tension away with a visit to the spa. Absolute Spa at Fairmont Vancouver Airport offers over 120 treatments and specializes in jetlag recovery.
4. TAKE A NAP IN ONE OF OUR SOUNDPROOFED ROOMS
Who needs to count sheep when you can count the planes going by in your fully soundproofed room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the runways of YVR Airport?
5. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY IN JETSIDE LOUNGE
Jetside offers a selection of wines, signature cocktails, craft beers and casual fare. With spectacular views of the North Shore Mountains and YVR’s runways, and nightly live music, Jetside is a destination for travelers and locals alike.
BONUS
Breakfast! Indulge (house-made waffles) or stay on track (house-made granola parfait & fresh fruit), whatever you’re craving, breakfast at Fairmont Vancouver Airport is not to be missed! Enjoy it in bed, in our restaurant, Globe @YVR or order one of our convenient breakfast to-go packages to take on the plane!