Fairmont Vancouver Airport opened its doors on October 7, 1999 as a state-of-the-art property designed with the traveler in mind. The hotel featured fitness and health club services, an exclusive Fairmont Gold floor, food and beverage facilities, a full service Work Centre, and over 7,000 square feet of meeting space. By combining first-class luxuries with exceptional personalized service, Fairmont Vancouver Airport was a trendsetter, defining new standards for airport accommodations internationally.

Fast forward to 2023, and the hotel was voted the #1 Airport Hotel in North America and #3 in the World for the ninth consecutive year at the 2023 Skytrax World Airport Awards.