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Wedgewood Hotel & Spa
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Independent · High Luxury
Eleni Skalbania, a Santorini-born hotelier, opened Canada's first woman-owned boutique hotel in 1984 inside Vancouver's former Mayfair Apartment Hotel, across from the old courthouse on Hornby Street. Relais & Chateaux admitted the still family-run Wedgewood in 2008; daughters Elpie and Marousa now operate the 83-room house and Bacchus restaurant. A MICHELIN Key and AAA Four Diamond sit on a property filled with the family's own antiques.
- 83 rooms
- Opened 1984
- Neighborhood: Robson Square
About Wedgewood Hotel & Spa
- Eleni Skalbania opened the Wedgewood in summer 1984 as Canada's first woman-owned boutique hotel, converting the former Mayfair Apartment Hotel.
- The 4th Baron of Wedgwood attended the 1984 opening, along with a Greek Orthodox priest, a nod to Skalbania's Santorini-and-Athens roots.
- Relais & Chateaux has listed the hotel since 2008, joining British Columbia peers Hastings House and the Wickaninnish Inn.
- Daughters Elpie Marinakis and Marousa have owned and directed the hotel since 2013; granddaughter Eleni is operations manager.
- Bacchus restaurant and lounge anchors the 83-room Hornby Street house, which holds a MICHELIN One Key and AAA Four Diamond.
History
The Wedgewood Hotel & Spa is a family-run boutique hotel at 845 Hornby Street in downtown Vancouver, opened by Santorini-born hotelier Eleni Skalbania in 1984 in the former Mayfair Apartment Hotel. Overlooking Robson Square, it has been a Relais & Châteaux member since 2008; daughters Elpie Marinakis and Marousa have owned and directed the house since 2013.
The antique-filled hotel is known for its personal service, its Bacchus restaurant and lounge, and its enduring independent, owner-run character in the heart of the city.
Restaurants and bars
- Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge — Restaurant · Chef Rob Feenie (Chef-in-Residence, per 2022 press item)
Experiences
- Flavours of Fall Afternoon Tea — Seasonal afternoon tea in the Dining Room, 19 Sep to 1 Nov 2026, with fine teas and optional champagne; $82 per person.
- Afternoon tea — Afternoon tea service at Bacchus, launched and relaunched in several seasons, including a spring afternoon tea experience.
- Bacchus Brunch — Brunch every Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 11:30am to 2:00pm, with select German items inspired by Head Chef Stefan Hartmann.
- Canadian Thanksgiving Dinner — Three-course festive dinner with turkey and live piano on 11 and 12 Oct 2026; $89 per person, not pre-paid.
- American Thanksgiving Dinner — Three-course festive dinner with turkey and live piano on 26 Nov 2026; $89 per person, not pre-paid.
- Fall Cocktails at Bacchus — Autumnal cocktail collection served daily at Bacchus Lounge, including the Fireside Martini and Harvest Spice.
Amenities
- Spa
- Steam room
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- AAA Four Diamond (2025)
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