Fairmont by the Glass
A recent trip to the Fairmont Pacific Rim lobby bar led me to sample the wine list and I must say they have done a nice job. There were some notable local selections on the list like the Laughing Stock Blind Trust Red from the Naramata Bench, and the Fairview Cellars Merlot from Oliver, but [...]
Cafe Giovane Fairmont Vancouver
Located in the Fairmont Pacific Rim, the Cafe Giovane is a first rate coffee shop and a great place to curl up with a book or bring your laptop. It’s a big space, but not without it’s charm, and the coffee is pretty great too. Cafe Giovane is located in the hotel directly across from [...]
Most Expensive Poutine
At this point i might fancy myself a bit of a “poutine-esseur”, having made an effort a poutine basically everywhere i can find it, so when i saw this fancy gourmet poutine at the new Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel lounge I jumped at the chance. It didn’t really dawn on me until after that I [...]
Le Montrose Hotel Review
Overall Impression Le Montrose was kind of a disappointment. It looked great online, but in actuality it was pretty average. It is located on a residential side street off of Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. It is not particularly close to anything and the hotel amenities were not enough for me to stay and enjoy [...]
Viceroy Hotel Santa Monica
Overall Impression The Viceroy is just plain cool. It’s a bit eclectic, but it is one of the hot places to be in Santa Monica. The hotel has a great poolside scene with cabanas and poolside dining. The lounge is a great place to hide from the heat and catch a drink. Decor is eclectic, [...]
Sheraton Delfina Santa Monica Hotel Review
Overall Impression I like this hotel. The lobby feels very California oceanside. Dim lighting, dark wood, shutters, high ceilings. It feels like a Hollister or Abercrombie store. The location is about 5-10 minutes walking from the beach. There is a car rental place nearby and walking to the 3rd Street Promenade is not too much [...]
