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The Concierge

Debbie Harris
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia

What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive?

Meet and Greet service in our Hotel lobby and a walk with our hotel dogs, ‘Mavis’ and ‘Beau.’

What are your group restaurant recommendations?
Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House; Cin Cin Mediterranean Restaurant and Gotham Steakhouse.

What are your bar or nightclub recommendations?
Republic; Bar None; Ginger 62; The Roxy.

Are there any quirky places we should check out?
Main Street (SoMa) is well worth a visit, and features a great selection of antique shops, local art galleries, consignment stores, cozy neighborhood restaurants, and funky clothing stores.

If we only have an hour or two, what should we definitely check out nearby?
Depending on the weather, Stanley Park is beautiful on a sunny day, or Granville Island is great anytime, with its public market and local craft galleries.

What is an unusual request you’ve had from a group?
We had a group that asked us to find a place that would make 150 cookies in the shape of Texas.

A party of 12 wants to have dinner right away. What restaurant can accommodate last-minute requests of this size?
Griffins restaurant in the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver; The Shanghai Chinese Bistro.