The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver Wins Best Prime Location in Canada at the 2023 Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards
Vancouver, BC – September 12, 2023: The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, an iconic waterfront hotel set along Coal Harbour, has been awarded Best Prime Location in Canada by the 2023 Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards, reaffirming its position as one of the country’s most exceptional urban resort destinations.
Established in 2014, the Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards recognize hotels worldwide that deliver exceptional guest experiences, superior service standards, and memorable hospitality. What sets these awards apart is their evaluation method — based solely on verified guest feedback, ensuring an unbiased and transparent selection process.
“We are fortunate to have offered guests this privileged location for more than six decades,” said Paul Cannings, General Manager of The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver. “Our guests can enjoy ocean and mountain views while walking the seawall into an urban rainforest, creating the feeling of a wellness retreat right in downtown Vancouver.”
The property’s location, amenities, and local experiences embody the spirit of modern wellness and relaxation. Highlights include Trailer Vic’s camper bar, the serene Secret Garden, seasonal Winterlust dining domes, and cedar barrel saunas overlooking the harbor. These features are showcased in a new video presentation celebrating the hotel’s distinctive lifestyle offerings.
First opened in 1961 as the Bayshore Inn, the property became part of Westin Hotels in 1981 and underwent an extensive redevelopment in 2015. Today, it stands as a world-class urban resort, featuring both indoor and outdoor pools, Vida Spa, H Tasting Lounge, H2 Kitchen + Bar, and 71,000 square feet of state-of-the-art conference and event facilities.
With this recognition, The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver joins an elite group of luxury hotels globally, representing the pinnacle of hospitality excellence. Marinique de Wet, Founder and President of the Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards, commented:
“These hotels truly represent the best in the industry. Their outstanding commitment to excellence has set them apart and made them the ultimate choice for travellers seeking quality business and leisure experiences.”
Other recipients of the Best Prime Location Award in 2023 include Hillside Beach Club (Turkey), INK Hotel(Amsterdam), and The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa.
About The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
Nestled beside Stanley Park and overlooking the stunning Coal Harbour waterfront, The Westin Bayshore is one of Vancouver’s most distinguished destinations for business and leisure travelers. The hotel features 499 spacious rooms and suites with panoramic city and harbor views, world-class wellness amenities including the Peloton® + WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio, RunWESTIN, BikeWESTIN, and yoga experiences at Just Add Water Studio.
With its large-scale meeting and event facilities and exceptional dining at H2 Kitchen + Bar and H Tasting Lounge, The Westin Bayshore combines urban sophistication with resort-style tranquility.
Website: marriott.com/westin/vancouver
About Haute Grandeur Global Awards
Founded in 2014, the Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards honor excellence in the luxury hospitality sector by recognizing hotels, resorts, and lodges that consistently exceed guest expectations. The awards emphasize quality over quantity, basing results exclusively on verified guest feedback — ensuring credibility and transparency.
Website: www.hautegrandeur.com
