Iconic Coal Harbour resort earns top honour at the 2025 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards
Vancouver, BC (June 25, 2025) — The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver has once again earned global recognition, this year being named the Premier Waterfront Hotel in North America at the prestigious 2025 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards. Celebrating excellence in hospitality, the Haute Grandeur awards honour the world’s finest hotels, spas, and restaurants based solely on guest feedback — a testament to an exceptional standard of service and guest experience. The awards recognize outstanding properties that consistently deliver memorable and meaningful stays. “To be recognized as the Premier Waterfront Hotel in North America is an incredible honour,” says Sarah Woodgate, Hotel Manager of The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver. “Our waterfront location and panoramic views are a defining part of the guest experience, but it’s our team’s dedication to creating meaningful and memorable stays that truly sets us apart. This award is a proud moment for all of us.”
Originally opened in 1961 as the Bayshore Inn, this landmark hotel is nestled in Vancouver’s downtown Coal Harbour neighbourhood, steps from Stanley Park. Today, it stands as an urban resort offering both relaxation and recreation. The property features indoor and outdoor heated pools, world-class wellness amenities, and award-winning local dining at H Tasting Lounge and H2 Kitchen + Bar. The hotel boasts 71,000 square feet of flexible event space and is set to unveil a refreshed design in Fall 2025. Designed to elevate the meeting and event experience, the renovation will introduce refined aesthetics, state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities, and thoughtfully integrated features to support seamless execution. By winning this prestigious award, The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver joins an elite group of global hospitality leaders recognized for delivering unparalleled guest experiences.
“The 2025 winners truly embody the gold standard in the industry,” says Marinique de Wet, President and Founder of the Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards. “They set themselves apart through exceptional guest service, strong leadership, and a commitment to creating unforgettable memories.” Images are available
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About The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
Located adjacent to Stanley Park alongside picturesque Coal Harbour, The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver is an ideal destination for business and leisure guests. The hotel’s 499 spacious guest rooms and suites feature stunning views over the water and the city. This resort-inspired property boasts one of the largest hotel conference centres in Western Canada, with 71,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space, in addition to experience-enhancing facilities such as the year-round heated indoor and outdoor pools, cedar barrel saunas, H2 Kitchen + Bar, H Tasting Lounge, and Vida Spa. Wellness programs include Peloton® + WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio, RunWESTIN concierge, BikeWESTIN, Westin Wellness Studio and signature Liquid Yoga classes offered through Just Add Water Yoga.
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Lana Chunn, Senior Marketing Manager
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The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
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604.842.4510
