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Fairmont Vancouver Airport
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada · Fairmont · Core Luxury
The first hotel in North America built entirely within an international airport terminal, Fairmont Vancouver Airport opened in 1999 above YVR's US departures level. Rooms are soundproofed with direct runway views, the spa and pool sit 100 steps from airline check-in, and a golf cart offers a complimentary transfer straight to the gate.
- 386 rooms
- Opened 1999
- Neighborhood: Sea Island
About Fairmont Vancouver Airport
- The hotel holds AAA Four Diamond status and was named British Columbia's Leading Airport Hotel at the 2025 World Travel Awards.
History
Fairmont Vancouver Airport opened in 1999 as the first hotel in North America to be built directly connected to an international airport terminal, located within Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The hotel is unique in offering runway views and direct airside access for transit passengers. Sound-proofed rooms and noise dampening systems allow guests to sleep despite proximity to active runways. It remains a flagship property demonstrating Fairmont's ability to create luxury experiences even within a working airport infrastructure.
The setting
Fairmont Vancouver Airport holds a singular distinction as the only luxury hotel located entirely within Vancouver International Airport, positioned above the US departures terminal at 3111 Grant McConachie Way in Richmond fewer than 100 steps from airline check-in. Recognised multiple times as North America's best airport hotel, the 386-room property offers soundproofed suites with runway views framed by the Coast Mountains, alongside a spa, pool, and Globe@YVR restaurant. A complimentary golf cart transfers guests to the gate, and live music nightly at Jetside Bar elevates a transit stop into a destination. Downtown Vancouver is under thirty minutes away via the Canada Line SkyTrain. 9 km from VanDusen Botanical Garden.
Amenities
- Parking available for an additional fee (enclosed outdoor parking)
- Concierge arranges transportation
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
- British Columbia's Leading Airport Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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