Thank you so much. I was hoping someone showed where departures were and how far from the hotel. Stellar job. I hope your family had a great time in Mexico.
I've stayed at this hotel several times, coming in from out of town, it's the only way to go if you have an early flight to your vacation destination the next morning. As soon as you check in you feel your vacation starting.
Hi Brian, I always enjoy your car reviews, and then found this - the best Fairmont YVR video. We are staying there next week, for the exact same reasons as you mentioned. Instead of waking at 4AM and rushing, we will instead start our vacation a day early and just relax right at the airport. Thanks!
This hotel isn’t just beside the airport, it’s actually in the airport. From the pool and gym, you’re actually looking down at the departure. So convenient to wake up and just be there, no driving, no parking.
It’s very common for those of us who live far away from an airport. I used to always book a hotel near an airport. We’d drive the day before, get free parking for our trip, and free breakfast and hotel shuttle in. Long layovers it helps too.
I'm with you. I stayed at the In-Terminal hotel in Calgary the night before my flight last year and it worked out well. I plan to do the same this year in Vancouver.
Actually they have a special rate for BC, Alberta and Washington state residents. About $250. Not the cheapest but after doing it, I’d say worth it not to stress about missing the flight and no yelling at the kids at all 😎 I wish I could do it for every trip but for a once a year family holiday, it’s a no brainer. It really was like starting the holiday a day earlier. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks for the video, it was very helpful..😁🤗 we are traveling to Hawaii in a couple months and we have a 7 hr layover..staying in the hotel for some of the 7 hrs..😁👍🏻
If you get the chance stay in the Westin at DTW, similar setup but with a private TSA gate and the ability to go past security without a boarding pass for that day.
This is one great hotel to stay at even if your not flying out. My son and I spent the weekend here just because he is obsessed with airplanes so it was great for him and I a nice relaxing stay Vak for me Globe is an amazing restaurant but $$$$ young kids eat free but still dinner for one is $$$$ but it is the fairmont so expect anything less But great video
Absolutely would be a great hotel regardless if you’re travelling. I just wish it was a little more affordable but I guess once in a while and for the convenience it’s for sure worth it.
Ya definitely wish it a bit more reasonable, For us it was just shy of $900 and the doesn’t even include the $100+ dinners and the $26 for the pancakes and $7 coffee for breakfast. But it was just before Christmas and it was a weekend so … and there is tons of places in the airport for cheap food But you got to live a little bit every now and then
Stayed at that hotel before. Very nice but it was a connection so a little different. You could also consider the going out of the Abbotford airport assuming you live in that direction.
SFO is almost done with airport Hilton. They got rid of Chevron gas station and hilton when airport expansion happened. Hope they can bring back that gas station but, I know it will be impossible.
Hey Brian & Family, Happy Holidays & all the very BEST for you guys in 2019!! Luv ur videos- seriously your videos and a handful of others are my "must see videos" So Thank You Very Much. Have an AWESOME Vaca!! I enjoy staying and the premium hotels too and sometimes there are super deals that save a huge amt of cash. The beds, the room service, the amenities and the quietness of the properties are very good. I must say though the restaurant charges $7 for an Earl Grey tea. really? Oh well. Thx again - c u in 2019:-) Cheers from Vancouver, Canada.
I take my motor home to the Vancouver airport the night before an early morning departure. I watch TV and have a shower and can be in the terminal in about 10 minutes all for the price of a parking spot! I've stayed at that Fairmont but why would I spend the money just to save 10 minutes?
That's a REALLY smart solution. Anybody with a van or just a station wagon or car with fold down seats could do that. And you can put your luggage in a locker for security and walk around the airport and check things out: Like the Fairmont Hotel!
I got to stay there for free. I work medevac and we often don’t get to choose the times we are overnighting in YVR, so the Fairmont was the only hotel available. Very nice, but the view of the roof of the terminal was less than spectacular and the hamburger I ordered for room service was the most expensive, greasy, and disappointing burger I’ve ever eaten.
Very smart idea! So many people do not think about things like early flights, or getting to the airport on time. Then they try to blame the airline when they miss their flight. Trust me, I know, I worked at YVR for Delta Airlines for 23 years. Anyway, now I don't travel a lot. While I live in East Vancouver, I think I will take your idea and incorporate it into my next flying trip. Thanks for a great review! Carl
I live in Surrey so weekday early morning commutes are really really bad especially for trying to catch a flight. Another thing people like to blame the airlines for is when they don’t get to sit together on the plane because they are too cheap to pay for seat selection will you buy the ticket and they assumed that someone on the plane will just want to switch with them.
Yes you are correct. I actually had a free night I could have used at the Westin down the road but figured that I’d still have to load up all the luggage, strap the kids up, scrape the windows if it was a cold morning, drop the family and luggage off at the airport, drive to long term parking and then shuttle back. It would have saved the time of the commute for sure but didn’t offer the incredible convenience of being right in the airport. Believe me, I factored everything in and this way is the ultimate. It’s not the cheapest but for a once a year family vacation with an early AM flight, it’s a no brainer.
Adil Ghazanfar This is kinda untrue as well. I have several friends that stay at an airport hotel every time they travel on an early AM flight. It’s not like they do this often but on average, a couple times of year. I always questioned them and their answer was similar to “we want to make sure there’s no issues in the morning, don’t want to rush etc” I totally get it now. If I’m going to spend $250 a night on my destination hotel, no reason I wouldn’t spend it the night before to start the holiday early. Since I fly out about 50 times a year, I wouldn’t do this every time( I wish I could) I’ll be incorporating this into our family vacations that involve an early AM flight. Where do you live Adil?
The quality of service is superior. It is expensive, the perks are awesome. The included breakfast and evening snacks (almost a dinner) are great, especially if you are visiting the hotel for a brief period of time.
With kids at that age? Are you nuts? The reason they are such a joy in this video is because they are well rested and emotionally stable. Lack of sleep will change that in a hurry. The kids are the stars in this video. What a perfect age for exploration and innocence.
First, Its 6am for a lot of footage that he showed. And 2nd, why would you prefer a busy airport? You want to line up 2 hours for check in and security clearance like those USA airports?
The Vancouver International Airport is rated as the most efficient airport in North America. The way the passengers are cycled through YVR is impeccably efficient. It may be small but efficiency is key.
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Thanks. We are doing this in Feb before a cruise in Florida. My mom will appreciate this video.
@@bennykakerautodidact It’s perfect and a great way to start a vacation. Way less stress.
Vancouver is my favourite city.
sydjaguar yesss born and raised! Fave city forever
it's many people's favorite city, until they live here.
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Im glad you like where i live
Thank you so much. I was hoping someone showed where departures were and how far from the hotel. Stellar job. I hope your family had a great time in Mexico.
I actually stayed at this same exact hotel. I had a long layover for my international flight and what a unbelievable hotel. Extremely convenient!
Was it free?
What a great idea! Thanks for the suggestion. Great video with the family!
I’m seriously going to budget this into every family vacation that involve an early AM flight from now on. It’s just so much more relaxing.
I've stayed at this hotel several times, coming in from out of town, it's the only way to go if you have an early flight to your vacation destination the next morning. As soon as you check in you feel your vacation starting.
Hi Brian, I always enjoy your car reviews, and then found this - the best Fairmont YVR video. We are staying there next week, for the exact same reasons as you mentioned. Instead of waking at 4AM and rushing, we will instead start our vacation a day early and just relax right at the airport. Thanks!
Thanks for the great idea and video. I hope you and your family enjoys the trip.
I never lived in a place that is more than 45min drive from airport and never understood why ppl would stay at a hotel next to airport, now I got it.
This hotel isn’t just beside the airport, it’s actually in the airport. From the pool and gym, you’re actually looking down at the departure. So convenient to wake up and just be there, no driving, no parking.
It’s very common for those of us who live far away from an airport. I used to always book a hotel near an airport. We’d drive the day before, get free parking for our trip, and free breakfast and hotel shuttle in.
Long layovers it helps too.
I did the same thing last year. It makes it so easy on the next day of the flight.
I'm with you. I stayed at the In-Terminal hotel in Calgary the night before my flight last year and it worked out well. I plan to do the same this year in Vancouver.
Love the effort you put into this with regards to videography!! Great job!
Thanks. I did the best I could. My priority was still to enjoy time with the family. Thanks for the nice comments!
Damn. You must be balling for staying at Fairmont before you go on a trip.
Jack Liu it really just depends on the time of year and even now sometimes you can get fire sales on rooms. Get your eyes peeled
@@InstantLuc Yes the time of the year is Christmas, as you can hear he went on Sunday, December 23rd.
Actually they have a special rate for BC, Alberta and Washington state residents. About $250. Not the cheapest but after doing it, I’d say worth it not to stress about missing the flight and no yelling at the kids at all 😎 I wish I could do it for every trip but for a once a year family holiday, it’s a no brainer. It really was like starting the holiday a day earlier. Thanks for the comment.
Jack Liu Actually it was Dec 9.
It’s true, they aren’t always expensive. But his suite just before Christmas certainly wasn’t cheap.
A very useful review, thank you!
Thanks for the video, it was very helpful..😁🤗 we are traveling to Hawaii in a couple months and we have a 7 hr layover..staying in the hotel for some of the 7 hrs..😁👍🏻
I live 10 mins away from YVR but I've always wanted to do this!! 😆
If airports had pods to sleep in they would be full of passengers
There are some lounges that have sleeping rooms. I think I remember one in Beijing at the Air China lounge.
If you get the chance stay in the Westin at DTW, similar setup but with a private TSA gate and the ability to go past security without a boarding pass for that day.
Every product in the room smells like roses
This is one great hotel to stay at even if your not flying out. My son and I spent the weekend here just because he is obsessed with airplanes so it was great for him and I a nice relaxing stay Vak for me Globe is an amazing restaurant but $$$$ young kids eat free but still dinner for one is $$$$ but it is the fairmont so expect anything less
But great video
Absolutely would be a great hotel regardless if you’re travelling. I just wish it was a little more affordable but I guess once in a while and for the convenience it’s for sure worth it.
Ya definitely wish it a bit more reasonable, For us it was just shy of $900 and the doesn’t even include the $100+ dinners and the $26 for the pancakes and $7 coffee for breakfast. But it was just before Christmas and it was a weekend so … and there is tons of places in the airport for cheap food
But you got to live a little bit every now and then
Stayed at that hotel before. Very nice but it was a connection so a little different. You could also consider the going out of the Abbotford airport assuming you live in that direction.
Not enough flight options out of Abbotsford plus only Westjet. I fly a lot of places that they don't fly so it's not an option.
greetings from a fellow Vancouverite !
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I had a flight to Sydney, that needs me to take off at 6 to dallas first.
The video quality is amazing. 👍
Thanks! 🙏
I agree !!
SFO is almost done with airport Hilton.
They got rid of Chevron gas station and hilton when airport expansion happened.
Hope they can bring back that gas station but, I know it will be impossible.
I work at the airport but never had the chance to look at the hotel there.. or even go inside 😥
I’ve flown over a million miles out of YVR and this was my first time in this hotel as well. I’m pretty sure it won’t be my last though.
Staying in the airport is damn near a cheat code. Traffic getting to YVR is or YYZ is painful.
Hey I’m in this video at 5:52 :) glad you enjoyed your stay!
Awesome. Do you work at the Fairmont? Great hotel!
Everyday Reviews I do! Great review!
I haven't been to this part of the Airport lol I gotta go check it out oneday
Hey Brian & Family,
Happy Holidays & all the very BEST for you guys in 2019!!
Luv ur videos- seriously your videos and a handful of others are my "must see videos" So Thank You Very Much.
Have an AWESOME Vaca!!
I enjoy staying and the premium hotels too and sometimes there are super deals that save a huge amt of cash. The beds, the room service, the amenities and the quietness of the properties are very good.
I must say though the restaurant charges $7 for an Earl Grey tea. really? Oh well.
Thx again - c u in 2019:-)
Cheers from Vancouver, Canada.
Thanks for the kind words of encouragement. All the best to you as well. Cheer!
Great video! Your wife is gorgeous and very adorable kids lucky guy!
2 love airport hotels!
I take my motor home to the Vancouver airport the night before an early morning departure. I watch TV and have a shower and can be in the terminal in about 10 minutes all for the price of a parking spot! I've stayed at that Fairmont but why would I spend the money just to save 10 minutes?
Well you had to spend a lot more than $250 for your RV😜 Where do you park and how do you get to the airport? I’d love to have an RV one day.
That's a REALLY smart solution. Anybody with a van or just a station wagon or car with fold down seats could do that. And you can put your luggage in a locker for security and walk around the airport and check things out: Like the Fairmont Hotel!
I got to stay there for free. I work medevac and we often don’t get to choose the times we are overnighting in YVR, so the Fairmont was the only hotel available. Very nice, but the view of the roof of the terminal was less than spectacular and the hamburger I ordered for room service was the most expensive, greasy, and disappointing burger I’ve ever eaten.
You expect fine food and you order a greaseburger?
Nice watch
The video or the watch? Haha.
Very smart idea! So many people do not think about things like early flights, or getting to the airport on time. Then they try to blame the airline when they miss their flight. Trust me, I know, I worked at YVR for Delta Airlines for 23 years. Anyway, now I don't travel a lot. While I live in East Vancouver, I think I will take your idea and incorporate it into my next flying trip. Thanks for a great review!
Carl
I live in Surrey so weekday early morning commutes are really really bad especially for trying to catch a flight. Another thing people like to blame the airlines for is when they don’t get to sit together on the plane because they are too cheap to pay for seat selection will you buy the ticket and they assumed that someone on the plane will just want to switch with them.
You can also look up hotels in Richmond. Much more affordable
Yes you are correct. I actually had a free night I could have used at the Westin down the road but figured that I’d still have to load up all the luggage, strap the kids up, scrape the windows if it was a cold morning, drop the family and luggage off at the airport, drive to long term parking and then shuttle back. It would have saved the time of the commute for sure but didn’t offer the incredible convenience of being right in the airport. Believe me, I factored everything in and this way is the ultimate. It’s not the cheapest but for a once a year family vacation with an early AM flight, it’s a no brainer.
This is not true. Everyone thinks about it but no one can justify the cost
Adil Ghazanfar This is kinda untrue as well. I have several friends that stay at an airport hotel every time they travel on an early AM flight. It’s not like they do this often but on average, a couple times of year. I always questioned them and their answer was similar to “we want to make sure there’s no issues in the morning, don’t want to rush etc” I totally get it now. If I’m going to spend $250 a night on my destination hotel, no reason I wouldn’t spend it the night before to start the holiday early. Since I fly out about 50 times a year, I wouldn’t do this every time( I wish I could) I’ll be incorporating this into our family vacations that involve an early AM flight. Where do you live Adil?
Wouldn't be vancouver without the rain
misses Lake Zurich Airport accept here you can just take the train and the always on time
You are in the room that I saded in that room
Yup I do to
Nice vid!
Fairmount hotels are awesome anything better has to be the Four Seasons.
Hi I live near there I have bin there it's amazing.
No mention of Entre Gold?
We didn’t stay on that level so I can’t comment on that. Maybe one day.
The quality of service is superior. It is expensive, the perks are awesome. The included breakfast and evening snacks (almost a dinner) are great, especially if you are visiting the hotel for a brief period of time.
Thanks. Hope to try it out another time.
It’s great hotel
Capturing CEOs have just gotten easier
No concierge to take your luggage in wouldnt like to leave mine on the footpath...
Or you could just sleep on one of the chairs in the airport and stave a lot of money
Try doing that with 2 little kids and then a whole,ravel day on a plane.
@@EverydayReviews2022 Absolutely. Kids change everything. Plus the safety issue make that intolerable.
I was there I siwming
Instead of paying a night in the hotel you should have just not gotten a red eye flight and gotten one in late afternoon loll
No option. No redeye directs from YVR to CUN.
With kids at that age? Are you nuts? The reason they are such a joy in this video is because they are well rested and emotionally stable. Lack of sleep will change that in a hurry. The kids are the stars in this video. What a perfect age for exploration and innocence.
Boy, that's one slow airport. Where are all the people?
First, Its 6am for a lot of footage that he showed. And 2nd, why would you prefer a busy airport? You want to line up 2 hours for check in and security clearance like those USA airports?
Yes, I was surprised as well. I guess not a lot of flights going out at the same time in the evenings at YVR.
Actually, it was 6pm not AM. 6 am and I was still sawing logs zzzz.
The Vancouver International Airport is rated as the most efficient airport in North America. The way the passengers are cycled through YVR is impeccably efficient.
It may be small but efficiency is key.
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R u going from surrey !!!!
Yes so it’s the dreaded Alex Fraser at rush hour on the weekdays.
Someday u need to do a video driving from Vancouver to Montreal... It would be epic !!!
Yeah would need a big sponsor for that one. 😎
@@EverydayReviews2022 well well someday we can plan something with some friends koz i wanna do something like this drive !! Am in surrey too ...
where is the sponsored disclaimer? losing trust in your channel fast!!!
Not sponsored so no disclaimer. Same as my airline reviews and resort reviews. Cars that I review are supplied by the manufacturer which is the standard way of acquiring test vehicles.