A Pacific Rim Christmas

We’re staying put this holiday season, and celebrating in style at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. From merry dining to hand-crafted Christmas cocktails to shopping options to a spectacular start to 2019, here’s what’s on at one of Vancouver’s most-festive hotels! —Vita Daily

gin-gle your bells at botanist bar. Botanist‘s tastemakers are making spirits bright with a winter-inspired list of craft cocktails at Botanist Bar. From the Fig’ive Me, Santa’s Little Helper and Whatever Floats Your Oat, to a twist on the holiday classics including the West Coast Mulled Wine, try one—or even two, we won’t tell Santa!

no silent nights. The Lobby Lounge holiday cocktail list is sure to bring out your festive cheer, whether you’re celebrating with friends, family or co-workers. Cosy up in front of the fire with one (or more) of these drinks: Hot Buttered Rum, Scandinavian Glögg, Mulled Cider, Spiked Eggnog, Festive Punch and Feliz Navidad.

rock around the christmas tree. Enjoy live music, featuring local artists, seven days a week in The Lobby Lounge. Whether curled up by the fireside, enjoying live music from stage-side seats or mingling at the Bob Dylan-inspired communal tables, The Lobby Lounge and RawBar are the perfect place to start—or end—your night this holiday season.

visions of sugar plums. Shop till you drop and satisfy your sweet tooth at giovane café. Select gifts for the hostess with the mostest or pick up heavenly sweets for your holiday soireé. This year, giovane is featuring Santa Belly sugar buns, holiday bûche, stollen, and cake bars. Make your list and enjoy a Pistachio Cranberry cake bar twice!

dasher, dancer, prancer, pamper. This year the ultimate holiday indulgence includes 12 months of spa treatments, a plush Fairmont robe, exclusive gifts, retail offers, plus access to VIP perks and events at Fairmont Pacific Rim’s Willow Stream Spa. Enjoy (or give the gift of) a Pamper Me Program membership for an entire year for $2,500.

christmas feasts. Botanist is offering a variety of Yuletide meals this holiday season, including a daily weekday festive lunch, a Christmas Eve brunch and dinner, a Christmas Day brunch and dinner, and a New Year’s Eve dinner. All menus can be found here.

save santa the trip. Fairmont Pacific Rim offers several seasonal staycation options that let you stay the holidays in style. Choose from a Take the Elevator Home, Holiday Hangover or Glitz, Glam and Gold package and save Santa the trip to your house this Christmas! For reservations or more information, please contact 604-695-5557 or VPR.festivedesk@fairmont.com.

ring in the new year. Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Lobby Lounge, December 31st until 1 a.m. Reservations are recommended, and guests will enjoy reserved seating, their choice of a featured small plate and live music featuring the Paul Filek Band, for $125 per person.

resolutions and remedies. And don’t forget about the day after! New Year’s Day and Brunch at Botanist includes a prix-fixe brunch menu, a revitalization shot and a festive sparkling cocktail for $68 per person.

For more information, please contact the Fairmont Pacific Rim at 604-695-5557 or email VPR.festivedesk@fairmont.com. Visit the hotel online at fairmont.com.