The roof definitely makes the hotel stand out, even in this crowd of skyscrapers. Great video as always, glad to see you happy with Bella, she looks like a good person for you bud !
I worked in PR at the hotel from 1984 to 1987 which included Expo 86. There was major renovations going on to bring it back to its original splendour. Hilton had modernized it in the 70s. They were making Floor 9 a hotel within a hotel with its own concierge 24/7. Anyway they were about to furnish the 9th floor with antique furniture when one of the housekeepers, who had been there since the 40s, told the General Manager that Hilton had stored all the Chippendale furniture on the 17th floor. Basically the attic. So there it was, all the original furniture in pristine condition, which went into all the rooms on the 9th floor. Just a little bit of trivia.
Thats such an amazing story and hey thanks for watching. The Hotel is so beautiful so yo must know all about it. Have you watched the other episodes in my railway hotel series :)
Hey Mary that’s amazing! :) thank you so much, I’d love to know which has been your favourite so far. I’m doing the Bessborough hotel this Sunday in Saskatoon! I’ll see you then
Great review once again on these historic hotels. I know you mentioned high tea, and the fairmont empress in Victoria has high tea time. Which I , for the first time, visited back in summer of 2015. All the many times I visited Victoria, never did experience that leisurely luncheon. That hotel has a great location, and also worth the visit. However I have yet to stay there, for a night. But the butchart gardens, which I returned to in Nov.2017, was also a unique experience as it was all dressed up, with Christmas lights etc, and I also enjoyed high tea there as well. Rather enjoyable experience as very few visitors at the time. And I went up to my birth home of Comox, and got a chance to see that city dressed in fresh snow. Also very unique experience . But I will say, although I no longer live in Canada, the fed govt should view how very important rail service is in Europe, and follow their mindset. So very sad, to see how not only has rail service gone from Canada, but also bus service in most of the western provinces. Such a tragedy.
I just commented on your Royal York video. Our trip ends with three nights in the Hotel Vancouver. Your videos have made me look forward to the trip even more. Thank You.
@@trav4oilers I just discovered your channel and have only seen the Royal York, Hotel Vancouver, and your Canadian trip. Enjoyed them all. I will be watching more.
I remember the ugly signs above the Hotel Vancouver and the Sun Tower. Happy they're gone. Among the many movies filmed at the hotel is "Kosigan Is Coming". Thrilling scenes of a scramble for life across the iconic copper roof. The removal of 1960's ceilings in the lobby was great, the new brass chandeliers were beautiful. More recently, the lobby was turned into shops, the desk moved to the rear of the hotel. You no longer have an impressive entry off Georgia Street. The decor is fine, but not in keeping with the era in which the hotel was built.
And such a shame the famed "Panarama Roof" supper club was closed. Dal Richards and his orchestra were broadcast across Canada for years. Many famous guests dined and danced there.
I really wish it had the railway hotel essence. I was told recently they wanted to re-open the super club but the roof wouldn't support the weight. Did you see the other episodes in my series on the grand railway hotels? It's all about the railway history of canada and cities it built just like this one, I'd love to hear what you think )
@@trav4oilers I recently went up to the roof , a very nondescript restaurant was there, I assumed it opened later in the day. Roy Rogers and Trigger were guests. I think I can remember the copper roof turning green in my youth. I believe it has now been painted this colour. Since this third Hotel Vancouver was built, it has had little to do with the railroad. I read that a dismayed housekeeper hid some antique furniture during a remodel. Much original artwork was covered up or destroyed. We have lunch at the Chateau Lake Louise, spectacular building and scenery! A cousin once worked on the desk at the Royal York, Toronto. Will watch your other interesting videos.
Interestingly I love these types of videos too. So it’s cool Trav is migrating into content like this. Even though I subscribed because he was chirpin a ref in a AA game 🤣
@@lnejavi only since 2000 and Fairmont didn’t pay me for any of these videos so I’m staying focused on the hotel, not the brand. Hope you loved the video
Taking AMTRAK to Maryland in a few weeks. I've heard the NW Coast Starlight is a beautiful ride, however, I don't know that I've seen the beauty you've been able to share through these clips. Thanks, Trav!
Trav great stuff great history, can’t wait till you make it to Montreal again! As well you truly look happy with the little lady. Keep up the work outs as well to many great desserts 🍨 🫣💚💚💚🇨🇦
I stayed again since then and yes the hotel Vancouver does need some word but still a beautiful propertty. have you seen any other videos in the series?
The roof definitely makes the hotel stand out, even in this crowd of skyscrapers. Great video as always, glad to see you happy with Bella, she looks like a good person for you bud !
Brother I appreciate you always watchin my videos and supporting :)and hope you love the rest of the series :)
I worked in PR at the hotel from 1984 to 1987 which included Expo 86. There was major renovations going on to bring it back to its original splendour. Hilton had modernized it in the 70s. They were making Floor 9 a hotel within a hotel with its own concierge 24/7. Anyway they were about to furnish the 9th floor with antique furniture when one of the housekeepers, who had been there since the 40s, told the General Manager that Hilton had stored all the Chippendale furniture on the 17th floor. Basically the attic. So there it was, all the original furniture in pristine condition, which went into all the rooms on the 9th floor. Just a little bit of trivia.
Thats such an amazing story and hey thanks for watching. The Hotel is so beautiful so yo must know all about it. Have you watched the other episodes in my railway hotel series :)
I just watched your video on Vancouver. One of the best I’ve seen ❤
A nice episode Trav, I appreciate all the history behind my home town hotel and our train stations.
Glad you enjoyed it man, thanks for watching brother and hope you love the rest of the series :)
Is he a GOALIE or a hotel reviewer??
Both ;)
Well done video. New subscriber. Gonna binge watch all the castles tonight. Born amd raised in Vancouver and stayed here only once
Hey Mary that’s amazing! :) thank you so much, I’d love to know which has been your favourite so far. I’m doing the Bessborough hotel this Sunday in Saskatoon! I’ll see you then
Great review once again on these historic hotels. I know you mentioned high tea, and the fairmont empress in Victoria has high tea time. Which I , for the first time, visited back in summer of 2015. All the many times I visited Victoria, never did experience that leisurely luncheon. That hotel has a great location, and also worth the visit. However I have yet to stay there, for a night. But the butchart gardens, which I returned to in Nov.2017, was also a unique experience as it was all dressed up, with Christmas lights etc, and I also enjoyed high tea there as well. Rather enjoyable experience as very few visitors at the time. And I went up to my birth home of Comox, and got a chance to see that city dressed in fresh snow. Also very unique experience .
But I will say, although I no longer live in Canada, the fed govt should view how very important rail service is in Europe, and follow their mindset. So very sad, to see how not only has rail service gone from Canada, but also bus service in most of the western provinces. Such a tragedy.
We may have to do high tea at the empress next year! We need passenger service back SO badly
Pretty cool history, thank you
Thank you Denis! Lot of untold stories. Happy to see you're digging into the series. Have you seen any other videos?
@@trav4oilers pretty much all of them, strayed down the rabbit hole about a year ago 😂
I just commented on your Royal York video. Our trip ends with three nights in the Hotel Vancouver. Your videos have made me look forward to the trip even more. Thank You.
Thats amazing, that's my goal. Make rail travel and the railway hotels great again! Do you have a favourite episode in the series so far?
@@trav4oilers I just discovered your channel and have only seen the Royal York, Hotel Vancouver, and your Canadian trip. Enjoyed them all. I will be watching more.
trav i loved slangin the bizkit. thank you
Still love it or used to?
Nice video Trav
This is the kind of video that you accel at.
Keep up the great work
Thanks Smitty :) hope you're loving the series
The channel will return to hockey videos in September. It’s a summer travel series
I remember the ugly signs above the Hotel Vancouver and the Sun Tower. Happy they're gone.
Among the many movies filmed at the hotel is "Kosigan Is Coming". Thrilling scenes of a scramble for life across the iconic copper roof.
The removal of 1960's ceilings in the lobby was great, the new brass chandeliers were beautiful.
More recently, the lobby was turned into shops, the desk moved to the rear of the hotel. You no longer have an impressive entry off Georgia Street. The decor is fine, but not in keeping with the era in which the hotel was built.
And such a shame the famed "Panarama Roof" supper club was closed.
Dal Richards and his orchestra were broadcast across Canada for years. Many famous guests dined and danced there.
I really wish it had the railway hotel essence. I was told recently they wanted to re-open the super club but the roof wouldn't support the weight. Did you see the other episodes in my series on the grand railway hotels? It's all about the railway history of canada and cities it built just like this one, I'd love to hear what you think )
@@trav4oilers I recently went up to the roof , a very nondescript restaurant was there, I assumed it opened later in the day. Roy Rogers and Trigger were guests.
I think I can remember the copper roof turning green in my youth. I believe it has now been painted this colour.
Since this third Hotel Vancouver was built, it has had little to do with the railroad.
I read that a dismayed housekeeper hid some antique furniture during a remodel.
Much original artwork was covered up or destroyed.
We have lunch at the Chateau Lake Louise, spectacular building and scenery!
A cousin once worked on the desk at the Royal York, Toronto.
Will watch your other interesting videos.
The "Lady in Red" supposedly haunts the Hotel Vancouver; would have been cool to hear and see something about her.
There is always a part 2 that could happen ;) Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy the rest of the series at the other railway hotels!
Interestingly I love these types of videos too. So it’s cool Trav is migrating into content like this. Even though I subscribed because he was chirpin a ref in a AA game 🤣
It's just for the summer my friend. The regular content will return in Sept!
Is there a reason why "Fairmont" is left out of the name? I thought it was famously known for being a Fairmont hotel.
@@lnejavi only since 2000 and Fairmont didn’t pay me for any of these videos so I’m staying focused on the hotel, not the brand. Hope you loved the video
Taking AMTRAK to Maryland in a few weeks. I've heard the NW Coast Starlight is a beautiful ride, however, I don't know that I've seen the beauty you've been able to share through these clips. Thanks, Trav!
That will be awesome, I've heard in the fall thats a magic trip. Thanks for watching brother and hope you love the rest of the series :)
Trav great stuff great history, can’t wait till you make it to Montreal again! As well you truly look happy with the little lady. Keep up the work outs as well to many great desserts 🍨 🫣💚💚💚🇨🇦
Montreal isn't on the schedule this summer but hopefully next summer!
“Remember, licking doorknobs is illegal on other planets”
Where’s the ghost stories?
More about the haunted part!!
I touch more on the haunted ghost side of the Fort Garry in Winnipeg :)
Have you been saying "passenger" this whole time? I thought you were saying "Pastor" lmao
I got a big tongue, small mouth and speak fast haha yes sirrrrrr
It’s gross,overrated,over priced and has an ice cold pool.
One of the worst hotels I’ve ever paid that kinda money for
I stayed again since then and yes the hotel Vancouver does need some word but still a beautiful propertty. have you seen any other videos in the series?