Vancouver, Canada's Pacific jewel, marries urban sophistication with rainforest retreats—from Stanley Park's seawall strolls to Granville Island's artisanal allure. For 2025, these top 10 5-star hotels, drawn from U.S. News Travel's rankings, Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List, and Tripadvisor's traveler favorites, offer skyline suites, farm-to-table Pacific Northwest cuisine, and spa serenity amid totem-pole trails. Ranked by aggregate guest scores (9.0+/10) and acclaim, they cluster in downtown's harbor heart and Yaletown's vibe. Rates start at C$400/night; book via loyalty programs for whale-watching charters and Indigenous art tours.

1. Fairmont Pacific Rim, Downtown

This harborside icon—U.S. News' top Vancouver luxury—boasts 377 rooms with harbor-view suites and the 2025-refreshed Botanist restaurant's cedar-plank salmon. The Willow Stream Spa's outdoor hot pools steam under mountains; the rooftop pool overlooks Coal Harbour. Rates from C$600/night—vibrant for Seawall sunsets.

2. Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Downtown

A 1927 grande dame reborn in 2011, this 49-room Relais & Châteaux gem—Condé Nast's 2025 favorite—channels Jazz Age glamour with Georgia restaurant's West Coast tasting menus. The Reflection Lounge's craft gins flow; the spa's eucalyptus facials pamper. From C$700/night—timeless for Robson Street rambles.

3. Shangri-La Vancouver, Downtown

Towering over Canada Place, this 221-room Asian-inspired oasis—Travel + Leisure's top city stay—features Lost Horizon Spa's herbal rituals and Market by Jean-Georges' dim sum dynasty. Skyline suites overlook the convention center; afternoon tea enchants. Rates from C$500/night—serene for cruise-ship arrivals.

4. Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, Downtown

Overlooking Burrard Inlet in a 2010 tower, this 285-room haven—Forbes Five-Star elite—blends modern minimalism with Yew Seafood's sustainable catches. The Spa at Four Seasons' vitality pool rejuvenates; concierge-led Capilano Bridge treks await. From C$550/night—dynamic for Stanley Park jaunts.

5. The Loden Hotel, Coal Harbour

This 77-room boutique—Tripadvisor's intimate pick—exudes understated chic with harbor-view suites and Loden Green Lounge's farm-to-fork brunches. Complimentary house cars zip to Gastown; the spa's outdoor showers refresh. Rates from C$450/night—cozy for seaplane spotting.

6. Pan Pacific Vancouver, Canada Place

Cruise terminal's 503-room high-rise—U.S. News' value luxe—offers ocean-view suites and Pacific Kitchen's cedar-smoked oysters. The outdoor pool gazes at Stanley Park; the Naam Spa's seaweed wraps soothe. From C$400/night—convenient for Alaska voyages.

7. Opus Hotel Vancouver, Yaletown

Yaletown's 48-room design darling—Travel + Leisure's hip haven—fuses loft-style suites with Opus Bar's molecular cocktails. The spa's in-room rituals pamper; complimentary bikes explore False Creek. Rates from C$500/night—trendy for Granville Island galleries.

8. Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, Downtown

This 83-room European-inspired boutique—Forbes Four-Star rated—channels old-world charm with Bacchus Lounge's high tea and Wedgewood Restaurant's French classics. The spa's rose-petal baths indulge; steps from Robson shops. From C$450/night—charming for theater nights.

9. Hyatt Regency Vancouver, Downtown

Waterfront's 505-room tower—Tripadvisor's business luxe—boasts Sinclair's modern Canadian fare and the 22nd-floor pool's city views. The spa's eucalyptus steam rooms refresh; easy SkyTrain to airport. Rates from C$400/night—efficient for Vancouver Convention Centre.

10. Blue Horizon Hotel, Downtown

This 216-room mid-century modern revival—U.S. News' sustainable pick—offers Georgia Street suites with mountain views and Perspectives Rooftop Bar's sunset spritzes. The spa's organic treatments align with local botanicals. From C$420/night—eco-chic for Grouse Grind climbs.

Why These Hotels Excel in Vancouver for 2025

Sourced from U.S. News Travel's 2025 rankings (Fairmont Pacific Rim #1), Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List, and Tripadvisor's luxury filters, these icons average 9.2/10 for West Coast wellness—like Rosewood's zero-waste ethos—and immersion, from Indigenous-led totem tours to False Creek kayaks. They capture Vancouver's rhythm: rainforest hikes by day, harbor lights by dusk, all within 25 minutes of YVR.

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