Rosewood Hotel Georgia Vancouver

ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER

Vancouver is often referred to as the City of Glass but among the mirrored towers are many historically designated, architecturally interesting buildings; one such location is the Rosewood Hotel Georgia. Sitting on the corner of Howe and Georgia Street, the Hotel Georgia was built in the roaring twenties and has since been meticulously restored and updated in a tasteful way. The attention to detail is impressive from the fully marbled washrooms to the bootleg themed bar, Prohibition in the basement. After all these years, I was finally able to experience vintage Vancouver in a very luxurious way all thanks to my pals at Expedia!

ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA LOBBY

When strolling into the lobby, I was delighted to see that it has maintained much of its original charm. The dark wood finishes, the old Canada Post brass mailbox, and crown molding framing around the elevators are a few details I noticed immediately. It can be a gamble when old architecture is updated. Insensitive renovations are more often than not the default. Which makes me doubly pleased by the effort put into the Rosewood Hotel Georgia. Contemporary art adds a modern touch to the classic interior. The dense and lengthy chandelier is also a real show stopper and anchor point.

ROOMS AT THE HOTEL GEORGIA

For our sister trip, we got the Superior Room which included a giant soaker tub and a separate rain shower. I cannot even begin to describe how immensely happy I was about this. Especially since we had just spent time on Vancouver Island “roughing it” in the days prior to our city excursion.

Did I mention that the bed was like a cloud with ample pillows? The turn down service every evening was especially a treat, I love finding a cookie on my bedside table. I wish I could figure out how to make that a thing when I’m at home.

HOTEL GEORGIA AMENITIES

ROOM SERVICE

Of course one morning we had to test out their room service and order my favourite: Eggs Benedict. It’s an easy dish to completely mess up so I like to use it as a barometer for the overall quality of on site dining.

I can confirm that the Rosewood Hotel Georgia makes an excellent hollandaise sauce. The zestiness of lemon within the creamy buttery sauce was excellent and the eggs were poached perfectly.

There’s nothing I love more than not having to leave a hotel room to fine dine. Bonus points when the breakfast arrives with linens and a vase of flowers.

SALT WATER POOL

PROHIBITION BAR

A grand staircase through the lobby takes you down to a velvet wonderland of a cocktail lounge known as Prohibition. This moody jewel of a bar is comfortable yet decadent. First came the bar snacks – some cheese pretzel sticks and candied nuts. Then we indulged in some bespoke prohibition-style cocktails. We ordered the Peach Daisy and Fitzgerald Fizz. Both were tasty treats!

HOTEL GEORGIA DOWNTOWN LOCATION

Not only is it a stunning building but you cannot beat the location. The hotel is walking distance from a multitude of great areas. Gastown is a couple blocks walk and the Vancouver Art Gallery is conveniently located across the street. Not to mention sitting within a hub of public transit options – skytrains and busses. It’s easy to get where you need to go very quickly. Time is a limited quantity while on vacation and it’s easier to maximize it with quick access.

STAYING AT THE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA VANCOUVER

Around the corner from the Rosewood Hotel Georgia is Granville Street which was Vancouver’s version of Broadway. Neon lights abound, old theatres, and an array of old marquees are still hanging around so it’s definitely worth a peek if you’re into yesteryear.

photographs - sandy joe karpetz