3. Fairmont Pacific Rim
While the Fairmont Pacific Rim features a long list of luxurious amenities, its downtown Vancouver location is what helps it stand apart from competitors. Set on the Coal Harbour waterfront, the hotel sits across the street from the Canada Place cruise ship terminal. Thanks to the hotel’s location, recent guests say the views from the rooms and rooftop are spectacular. When you’re not gazing out across the harbor, relax poolside in one of the private cabanas. For even more serenity, visitors recommend booking a treatment at the Willow Stream Spa. Continue the pampering at Botanist, which serves regionally sourced dishes. Craving a pick-me-up? Venture to giovane cafe + eatery + market, which offers house-made pastries for breakfast and Italian cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Once you’ve refueled, retreat to your digs where you’ll find a Stearns & Foster bed, a flat-screen TV with surround sound and an iPad2, which you can use to order room service and operate various controls in the guest room.
4. Auberge Saint-Antoine
Nestled in Québec City’s Old Port, the Auberge Saint-Antoine complements the quaint Petit-Champlain district with elegant decor featuring hundreds-year-old artifacts and modern accents. Additional touches, such as minibars, coffee machines, and bathrooms equipped with heated floors and no-fog mirrors earn an extra nod of approval, but recent guests particularly applaud this Relais & Châteaux property’s warm and courteous hotel staff. After strolling along Québec City’s cobbled streets, you can cozy up at Chez Muffy, an intimate dining room that stuns with gorgeous St. Lawrence River views and an eclectic assortment of farm-to-table French-Canadian dishes. For lighter fare, grab a table at Bar Artefact, which dishes up small dishes like poutine and sandwiches. You can also take advantage of the hotel’s unique amenities, such as the private movie screening room and Le GYM fitness center and private spa treatment rooms, which all receive high marks from previous visitors.
