Whether you’re visiting from out of town to see family and friends or enjoying a well-deserved staycation, the Shangri-La Vancouver is a great choice for this festive season. Discreetly nestled in the heart of the city’s glitzy ‘Golden Mile’ shopping, business and entertainment district between bustling Georgia and Robson Streets, this luxurious five-star retreat offers an array of enticing features, including exquisite rooms, world-class amenities, a rejuvenating spa, and an excellent Italian restaurant. All that and a low-key vibe that feels more like you’ve checked into a boutique property than an international chain. —Mark Sissons
Exquisite rooms: The Shangri-La Hotel occupies the first 15 floors of Vancouver’s tallest building, offering stunning views of the city’s skyline or the North Shore mountains. The 119 guest rooms are spacious and tastefully furnished with refined, Asian-influenced elegance. Some rooms even have balconies. Each room features floor-to-ceiling windows, luxurious marble bathrooms, extended seating areas and full entertainment systems. The hotel’s staff provides impeccable service, guaranteeing that every guest feels pampered.
World-class amenities: Hotel guests have access to a fully equipped fitness centre with state-of-the-art equipment, a yoga studio, personal trainers and generous changing rooms with a men’s sauna and a women’s steam room. The heated outdoor pool area features private cabanas, a seating area, cascading water columns and a large hot tub. The hotel offers a 24-hour concierge service to promptly and efficiently meet every guest’s request.
Rejuvenating treatments: For those in need of relaxation, CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La Vancouver offers a range of revitalizing holistic treatments inspired by ancient Asian healing traditions. The spa offers six individual treatment suites and a couple’s suite complete with a sumptuous tub, relaxation lounge, fireplace and eucalyptus steam shower that combine to create a serene spa within a spa environment. Treatments range up to two and a half hours long and include top-shelf beauty and wellness products from Bowen Island’s Sangre de Fruta Botanical created in small batches by Allison Audrey Weldon.
A taste of Italy: Food enthusiasts will delight in the hotel’s Michelin-recommended signature terrace eatery, Carlino Restaurant & Bar. The menu is inspired by Italy’s Friuli region and features ingredients sourced directly from a family farm in the Fraser Valley and acclaimed Italian importers. In addition to classic Friulian dishes, you can opt for the decadent multi-course fai tu (that translates to ‘you pick’) family-style tasting experience designed by the chef. The main dining room, with an olive tree at its centre, and the adjacent bar and lounge area attract a glamorous clientele.
Chic vibe: The Shangri-La Vancouver stands out for its blend of understated sophistication and warmth. The hotel features imaginative works of art by Shanghai-based artist Xuyuan Wang, as well as tasteful Asian design motifs in each room that add to a sense of timeless grace. The hotel’s attentive and friendly staff go above and beyond to ensure that your festive season escape here will leave you rested, renewed and ready for Santa.
Ultimate Cirque du Soleil Escape: During the festive season, the Shangri-La Vancouver has partnered with Cirque du Soleil, with playful decorations influenced by the latter’s KOOZA show that include non-traditional decor such as balancing chairs and a KOOZA coloured Christmas tree. The hotel is also offering a special Zooza-themed overnight stay experience. The package includes VIP Cirque du Soleil premium seating tickets, a dedicated entrance with VIP service hosts, a pre-show photo opportunity with the Cirque du Soleil artists and VIP suite access to a fully licenced bar and appetizers. To book your holiday season stay, visit shangri-la.com/vancouver.
share:
Be the first to comment