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Restaurants lie at the heart of our lives. it is where contracts are signed, proposals are made and dreams are realized. They fulfill a need for human connection. They are the social fabric in our lives and are the shared kitchens of our cities. Whether for business or pleasure, hospitality spaces are meant to evoke an emotional response. Each carefully orchestrated moment contributes to the quality of the guest experience. At CHIL Interior Design, we believe every brand and location has a unique story to tell through the experiences they offer.
We believe in the power of storytelling through design to communicate what inspires, drives, and excites people.
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A good restaurant is like a vacation; it transports you, and it becomes a lot more than just about the food.
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ENVISIONING EXPERIENCES
With a keen eye for the local context and deep knowledge of current and future trends, we explore our clients’ visions to bring them to life. Synergies across our international teams allow us to blend a boutique approach with global sensibilities and resources to design elevated and comprehensive experiences to transport each patron to a moment, a place or simply a feeling of happiness and well being.
We translate each clients’ story into physical spaces that embody memorable experiences.
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e n i b m o C s t n e i d e r g n I l l A Hospitality offers an everchanging landscape with endless opportunities to inspire people.
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WHAT’S ON THE MENU? Simplified Menus
With an increasing awareness in food wastage, the pressure to simplify menu choices and offerings continues. Streamlined and succinct cuisine strategies will help define restaurants as we know them.
Health-Conscious Bits and Bites
As the popularity of health conscious and wellness life choices prevail, we are seeing a movement towards all natural, organic offerings. The average consumer is much savvier of what they eat, drink, and consume. Smaller portion sizes, locally sourced ingredients, and focus of seasonal produce and cuisine is top of mind.
Ghost Kitchens
Food delivery trends will continue to catch the attention of the postpandemic consumers. While ghost kitchens of the past relied solely upon delivery, newly evolved model to include a brick-and-mortar presence is on the rise.
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DESIGNING FOR THE FUTURE Designing Without Bias
Great hospitality is grounded in providing a genuine and authentic welcome experience for every guest. Designers are listening and learning and are inspired to find new ways to accommodate and be inclusive to all in the spirit of current social engagement.
Gen Z
Outnumbering millennials in 2019, Gen Zers will be seeking sociallyconscious destinations that are off the beaten track and relatively inexpensive. Providers offering affordable accommodation at remote locations with solid Instagrammability will be geared up for this growing generation of tourists.
Secret Location
Unique experiences are defining an evening out and the more mysterious, the better. In a world where travellers and patrons are yearning to do more than chase the perfect selfie at the latest hot Instagrammable spot, secret locations are becoming the newest indulgence in the dining experience. From interactive menus, to secret destinations, mystique is the new luxury.
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Paul Morissette Senior Principal, Global Lead
“What is your favourite journey?
I toured Europe by rail and thumb in the 70’s. It was a fantastic trip of over six months where I was exposed to so many distinct cultures with a history of great and varied design.
Q: What is your greatest fear? A: Water over my head and no land in sight. This sometimes enters my dreams when I am very busy. Q: What is it that you most dislike? A: People who lie and advance their own cause by dismissing or belittling others. Q: What do you most value in your friends? A: Loyalty and continuity. One of my oldest friends I met in grade school. Q: What inspires you? A: I am inspired by good people and great hospitality design. Most guests will not remember the exterior design of a hotel but will remember and be inspired by beautiful interiors. The careful balance of a wellexecuted design combined with the careful
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consideration of guest needs elevates the guest experience providing comfort and respite, opportunities for casual as well as structured interaction, and moments of visual calm and drama. Q: What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? A: Going to work, not enjoying it - and doing the exact thing day after day. Q: If you weren’t a designer, what would you be doing? A: The design industry is unique in that every project and every day present new and exciting opportunities. I feel very fortunate for the career that I have had in hospitality. I worked as an architect for 18 years designing new hotels in western Canada. I then had the opportunity to cross the table and work as Director of Design and Construction for Delta Hotels and then Fairmont hotels &
Resorts providing an entirely new outlook on how the hotel industry values and approaches design. After 6 years with the brands, I joined CHIL Interior Design and have led this talented boutique studio with Adèle for the past 16 years. Whatever else I might do – it will certainly involve hospitality. Q: What is your most marked characteristic? A: I am (outwardly) calm, and solution driven. This is partly by nature and mostly learned through four decades in the hospitality industry. Q: What is your motto? A: My motto is that there is no motto – each day presents new opportunities that require new and unique solutions.
Adèle Rankin Principal, Global Design Lead
“What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Sunny late afternoon, good wine in hand, listening to my beautiful daughter telling me a story.
Q: What is your current state of mind? A: Pretty content, mixed with a good amount of stress.
Q: What is it that you most dislike? A: Injustice and feeling out of control.
Q: What is your greatest fear? A: I don’t like saying those things out loud – my only superstition.
Q: What is your greatest extravagance? A: Chai lattes too often.
Q: What is a lesson you learned from a project that you will never forget? A: Don’t make a mistake your pay cheque can’t cover! Seriously though, think things through and prioritize the important aspects and don’t be precious about everything. Q: Was there a particular moment of inspiration that changed your thinking about design? A: Realizing that design is not about the designer but all about the end user and their experience.
Q: Are there any words of wisdom from one of your clients that have stuck with you? A: When you point a finger at others be aware that there is always three now pointing back at you. Always think about your responsibility to solve a problem before casting blame. Q: What do you most value in your friends? A: Good humour and understanding.
Q: What is something a well-designed building can’t live without? A: Atmosphere, soul and purpose. Q: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? A: I would be more patient. Q: If you weren’t a designer, what would you be doing? A: This industry is in my blood, so I was never going to avoid this path… although is global spa-tester a thing?! Q: What is your most marked characteristic? A: I always carry nuts to snack on and I happily multi-task like a pro.
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Bridget Bedard Design Director, Toronto
“Why interior design?
The ideation and process of taking a blank piece of paper and transforming it into a built environment for people to enjoy, celebrate, heal or gather is not only rewarding but also makes me feel like I have contributed to our society’s well being.
Q: What do you consider your greatest achievement? A: Besides my 2 amazing children, running the Boston Marathon. I never was a true marathoner but loved every step of the way. Q: Where would you most like to live? A: Costa Rica. The land, people and natural beauty of the area is amazing. Q: When and where were you happiest? A: Honestly, now. Q: Which words or phrases do you most overuse? A: “Long story short…” I like to distill information when unnecessary details are not needed but like to leave the opportunity to come back and give the background. Bullet points are my best friend. Q: What do you most value in your friends?
A: Loyalty, humour and reliability….. But mostly humour.
whether it was an acorn falling from a tree on a sunlit morning that sparked my interest in the texture, the shape and the layers below or a horse saddle with it’s lovely leather smell, smoothness and mechanical fasteners. I love deconstructing a simple item.
Q: What is your most marked characteristic? A: Well…when I applied for my passport and Passport Canada called all my references to verify my existence - they all described me with curly hair… so????
Q: What would you tell your younger self? A: Always believe in yourself.
Q: What’s your guilty pleasure? A: Chocolate covered in chocolate sauce on a bed of chocolate
Q: What is your motto? A: If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
Q: Who are your favorite artists? A: I don’t think I have one favorite artist. I have various artists that inspire me but what I am so incredibly intrigued by is Street Art. I am fascinated by the where, the how and why of it and I love how it breaks up the monotone of the city.
Q: What is your design process? A: Listen to the wants and the needs of a project…client, look at your inspiration, create and then make sure that it addresses those fundamentals while transporting your guest to another era, feeling, or place.
Q: Where do you find inspiration? A: I find a lot of my inspiration in the little things that surround,
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Danielle Clarke Design Director, Vancouver
“What would you tell your younger self ?
You have something special to offer because nobody else is like you. Seize every opportunity that comes your way. The most challenging moments are the greatest opportunities to learn.
Q: What is your guilty pleasure? A: Listening to podcasts alone in the car. Taking a few extra minutes between work and home life to just do something for myself without being interrupted. Smartless is great. Q: Who are your favorite artists? A: I’m a huge fan of a lot of current local Vancouver artists. To name just a few, Scott Sueme, Drew Young and Andy Dixon are all doing really amazing and interesting work right now. Also Gailen Ngan is an incredible ceramic artists that I’ve admired for a long time. Q: Why interior design? A: Because every day is different and presents new challenges, and because I get to use both sides of my brain. Q: Which living person do you most admire? A: My dad. I can always count
on him on moments of stress. Q: When and where were you happiest? A: Sleeping with a tent with my family while camping. Q: What do you consider your greatest achievement? A: Giving birth to 2 daughters and work aside, installing my own flooring at my home with my father is my greatest achievement. Q: Where would you most like to live? A: I am living where I want to live most… in Vancouver, it’s home and has everything I’ll ever need and want. And nowhere in the world is more beautiful than Vancouver in August. Q: What is your most treasured possession? A: My grandma’s favorite perfume bottle that I inherited when she passed.
A: Loyalty and honesty. Q: What are the proudest moments in your career? A: Anytime a project is completed and seeing the visions come into fruition. Q: Where do you find inspiration? A: Quiet moments in nature. Traveling and experiencing different culture and local architecture. Q: What is your design process? A: Thorough research on location and targeted demographic. Listen to the clients’ wants and rely on the consultants’ expertise. Q: What is your greatest journey? A: Spending a week on Little Corn Island in Nicaragua with no cars, no traffic, and snorkeling with hammerhead sharks.
Q: What do you most value in your friends?
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S M A C Z N E G O // POLISH Heartfelt wish for someone to enjoy their meal Connections. Six degrees of separation. Dinner effortlessly drifting into late night cocktails. The shortest distance to friendship. Curiosity. Synchronicities. Insight. An exuberant toast. Playfully whiling the night away.
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CONFIDENTIA L R ESTAUR A N T
STR AT US BA R & R ESTAUR A N T Toronto, Canada
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CHUNFENG Leishan, China
PR IMUS HOT EL SA N YA PL E A SA NT BAY Sanya, China
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M A C A U T H E M E PA R K & R ESORT Macau, China
A ROM A R ESTOBA R Saskatoon, Canada
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STR AT US BA R & R ESTAUR A N T Toronto, ON
VUE Singapore
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M A C A U T H E M E PA R K & R ESORT Macau, China
M A R I O T T VA N C O U V E R A IR PORT Richmond, Canada
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A ROM A R ESTOBA R Saskatoon, Canada
FA I R MON T HO T E L VA N C O U V E R Vancouver, Canada
SHOE & CA NOE PUBLIC HOUSE Calgary, Canada
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A NGSA NA HOTEL Leishan, China
A ROM A R ESTOBA R Saskatoon, Canada
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S TO C K & SU PPLY Vancouver, Canada
FA I R MON T VA N C O U V E R A I R P O R T Richmond, Canada
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A ROM A R ESTOBA R Saskatoon, Canada
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A ROM A R ESTOBA R
S TO C K & SU PPLY
Saskatoon, Canada
Vancouver, Canada
75 W E S T COA S T GR I L L Richmond, Canada
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CONFIDENTIA L R ESTAUR A N T Macau, China
75 W E S T COA S T GR I L L Richmond, Canada
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SHOE & CA NOE PUBLIC HOUSE Calgary, Canada
VUE Singapore
CONFIDENTIA L HOTEL Hong Kong
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FA I R MON T HO T E L VA N C O U V E R Vancouver, Canada
PI E R SQUA R ED AT UNI V ERSIT Y OF BR ITISH COLUMBIA Vancouver, Canada
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P R O VA Ottawa, Canada
A ROM A R ESTOBA R Saskatoon, Canada
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G Ā N B Ē I 干 杯 // CHINESE “Dry cup”, to drink a toast, bottoms up! Clinging glasses. A big pour. Cheers. Afterwork happy hour, romantic date night, boozy brunch with friends. Liquid courage. Connoisseur. Starting conversations. A big sigh of relief.
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VUE Singapore
A ROM A R ESTOBA R Saskatoon, Canada
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S TOC K & SU PPLY Vancouver, Canada
SHOE & CA NOE PUBLIC HOUSE Calgary, Canada
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CONFIDENTIA L R ESTAUR A N T & BA R Dalat, Vietnam
SHA NGRI-L A VA N C O U V E R Vancouver, Canada
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STR AT US BA R & R ESTAUR A N T Toronto, ON
SHOE & CA NOE PUBLIC HOUSE Calgary, Canada
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VUE Singapore
STR AT US BA R & R ESTAUR A N T Toronto, Canada
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THE K A R L L AGER FEL D HOTEL Macau, China
M A C A U T H E M E PA R K & R ESORT Macau, China
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VUE Singapore
M YA NM A R R I V ER CRUISE SHIP Myanmar
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K ING BLUE HOTEL
A ROM A R ESTOBA R
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Saskatoon, Canada
PERCH AT UNI V ERSIT Y OF BR ITISH COLUMBI A Vancouver, Canada
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و ج ت س جJ O S T O J O O // FA R S I Forever devoted to seeking and searching with curiosity Adventure. Transformational experiences. A once-in-a-lifetime voyage. Eyes wide. Heart open. Discovery. Inner journeys and earthly expeditions. A restored sense of self. The world will never look the same again.
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VUE SI NGA POR E
Inspired by Singapore’s affluent, cosmopolitan energy, the design of VUE exudes modern elegance with subtle touches of intricate details throughout its high-end, stylish finishes. The elegant interiors and echoless acoustics invite VUE guests to savor fusion delicacies as they enjoy the stunning vistas of Marina Bay and the Singapore skyline over intimate conversations.
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The design for this restaurant located in Delta Calgary Downtown Hotel is inspired by the unique diversity that Calgary offers. From the business professional to the party atmosphere during the stampede, the city is in a constant state of movement. H O T E L I E R M A G A Z I N E 2 0 1 9 D E S I G N AWA R D S B E S T R E S T A U R A N T/ B A R D E S I G N
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The design pulled inspiration from the neighbouring Gastown district mixed with a trendy modern palette with bold graphic elements. This restaurant in Delta Vancouver Suites is sure to please the local foodie, as well as; the hotel guest.
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r a b o t s e R a Arom SA SK ATOON, C A NA DA
The restaurant and lounge at Delta Saskatoon Downtown Hotel is conceptually driven by the large amount of bridges throughout the Saskatoon region. Connecting communities whether it be by bridge, by food or by design is important to building a strong neighbourhood and lasting memories for locals and guests alike.
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Inspired by humble beginnings, this restaurant at the Delta Ottawa City Centre Hotel turns back the clock to the city’s origin to subtly nod to simpler times, celebrating the idea of workmanship, sparking the desire for things to feel handmade. 2 0 2 0 G O L D K E Y AWA R D S F I N A L I S T I N B E S T R E STAUR A N T DE SIGN C AUSA L DI N I NG
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Located on the main floor of the Marriott Vancouver Airport hotel, 75 West Coast Grill has been redesigned to give a subtle nod to the West Coast dining experience and culture. This restaurant exudes a relaxed yet dynamic atmosphere servicing guests from morning buffets to evening dinners.
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Shoe & Canoe Public House Aroma Restobar Perch at University of British Columbia Aroma Restobar Aroma Restobar Shoe & Canoe Public House Stratus Restaurant Shoe & Canoe Public House Prova Bar & Restaurant Macau Theme Park & Resort Prova Bar & Kitchen 75 West Coast Grill
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HO CHI MINH CITY SINGAPORE
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1706 West 1 Avenue, Suite 400, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6J 0E4
320 Bay Street, Suite 200, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5H 4A6
Units 3601-03, 36/F, AIA Tower, 183 Electric Road, North Point, Hong Kong
T +1 604 685 9913 F +1 604 685 0694
T +1 416 596 2299 F +1 416 586 0599
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1706 West 1st Avenue, Suite 400, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6J 0E4
Resco Tower, Level 6 94-96 Nguyen Du Street, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
4th Floor, Office 413 Ibn Batuta Gate Offices P.O. Box 488227 Dubai United Arab Emirates
T +1 604 685 9913 F +1 604 685 0694
T +84 28 3822 4497 F +84 28 3833 4498
TORONTO 320 Bay Street, Suite 200, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5H 4A6 T +1 416 596 2299 F +1 416 586 0599
HONG KONG Units 3601-03, 36/F, AIA Tower, 183 Electric Road, North Point, Hong Kong T +852 3158 2123
MONTREAL
SHANGHAI
3-5609, Avenue du Parc, Montréal, QC, Canada H2V 4H2
19F, Crystal Tower No.68, Yuyuan Road Shanghai 200040 China
SEATTLE 920 5th Avenue, Suite 600, Seattle, WA, USA 98104
T: +971 4 4471866 F: +971 4 4471865
T +86 21 3360 7861 F +86 21 3360 7862 SHENZHEN
T +1 206 582 2875 F +1 206 260 3900 SAN DIEGO 4660 La Jolla Village Drive Suites 100 & 200, San Diego, CA USA 92122
Level 6, Loft B, The Town, UpperHills, 5001 Huanggang Road, Shenzhen 518038 China SINGAPORE
LOS ANGELES 2450 Colorado Avenue, Suite 100E, Santa Monica, CA USA 90404
#01-01 Connection One 168 Jalan Bukit Merah 150168 Singapore T +65 6911 8675
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ACCOLADES
2022 Fairmont Château Laurier SBID Awards Hotel Bedroom & Suites Design Finalist Chloe Kerrisdale SBID Awards Hotel Show Flats & Developments Design Finalist
U.S. News & World Report #12 Best Hotel in Canada 2021 Shangri-la Toronto U.S. News & World Report #16 Best Hotel in Canada 2021 Fairmont Waterfront U.S. News & World Report #23 Best Hotel
NEWH 2022 Top ID Hospitality Firms (Vancouver Chapter)
in Canada 2021 Travel + Leisure 2021 #4 Best City Hotel in Canada Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards 2021 #2 Top Hotel in Canada
Fairmont Château Laurier 41st Annual Gold Key Awards Finalist - Best Suite Design
L’Hermitage Hotel U.S. News & World Report #35 Best Hotel in Canada 2021
Crystal Lodge SBID Awards Hotel Bedroom & Suites Design Finalist Shaw Contract Design Award Finalist
Fairmont Jasper Park U.S. News & World Report #57 Best Hotel in Canada 2021
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Fairmont Pacific Rim U.S. News & World Report #5 Best Hotel in Canada 2021 Travel + Leisure 2021 #7 Best City Hotel in Canada Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards 2021 #11 Top Hotel in Canada Four Seasons Hotel & Residences Whistler U.S. News & World Report #6 Best Hotel in Canada 2021 Travel + Leisure 2021 #4 Best Resort in Canada Fairmont Palliser Travel + Leisure 2021 #10 Best City Hotel in Canada
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Shangri-la Hotel Vancouver
Hyatt Regency Vancouver U.S. News & World Report #65 Best Hotel in Canada 2021 Fairmont Hotel Vancouver U.S. News & World Report #67 Best Hotel in Canada 2021
2020 NEWH 2021 Top ID Hospitality Firms (Vancouver Chapter) CHIL ranked #48 on Interior Design Magazine’s “Top 200 Giants” list Prova Bar & Kitchen
2020 Gold Key Awards Finalist in Best Restaurant Design Causal Dining
CHIL ranked #43 on Interior Design Magazine’s “Top 200 Giants” list
Fairmont Pacific Rim U.S. News & World Report #1 Best Hotel in Canada 2020 Shangri-la Hotel Vancouver U.S. News & World Report #10 Best Hotel in Canada 2020 Shangri-la Toronto U.S. News & World Report #22 Best Hotel in Canada 2020 L’Hermitage Hotel U.S. News & World Report #35 Best Hotel in Canada 2020 Fairmont Waterfront U.S. News & World Report #48 Best Hotel in Canada 2020 Travel + Leisure 2020 #10 Best City Hotel in Canada Hyatt Regency Vancouver U.S. News & World Report #69 Best Hotel in Canada 2020 Four Seasons Hotel & Residences Whistler U.S. News & World Report #13 Best Hotel in Canada 2020 Travel + Leisure 2020 #7 Best Resort in Canada Fairmont Jasper Park Travel + Leisure 2020 #9 Best Resort in Canada
2019 NEWH 2020 Top ID Hospitality Firms (Vancouver Chapter)
Fairmont Vancouver Hotel Interiors Designers of Canada Value of Design Awards of Excellence – Innovation in Hospitality Design Hyatt Regency Vancouver Hotelier Magazine 2019 Design Awards Best Renovated Space Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel Hotelier Magazine 2019 Design Awards Best Guestroom Design Royal Suite, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Hotelier Magazine 2019 Design Awards Best Suite Design Delta Calgary Downtown Hotelier Magazine 2019 Design Awards Best Restaurant/Bar Design The Humphrey’s Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Building Surveyor Awards 2019 - Merit Award in the Maintenance and Rehabilitation Category L’Hermitage Hotel Tripadvisor: 2019 Travellers’ Choice: #6 in Top 25 Hotels in Canada #12 in Top 25 Romantic Hotels in Canada Fairmont Pacific Rim Tripadvisor: 2019 Travellers’ Choice: #17 in Top 25 Hotels in Canada #7 in in Top 10 Luxury Hotels in Canada
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