When I arrived in downtown Vancouver at the Fairmont Waterfront ... and the chic lobby area immediately grabbed my attention — they were classy for a 117-year-old luxury hotel brand.

the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is known as the "Castle in the City." Visitors say this hotel's unique Old World charm sets it apart from some of the downtown area's trendier accommodations.

Though downtown Vancouver is home to three Fairmont hotels, the Pacific Rim is the only five-star Fairmont property and is one of only five five-star Fairmont hotels in Canada. Fairmont Pacific ...