Fairmont Pacific Rim

Fairmont Pacific Rim's spa sits inside the five-star hotel on Canada Place in downtown Vancouver, a short walk from the harbour. It's built around a thermal circuit rather than a single treatment room, with sauna, steam room, pools and a cold plunge meant to be used in sequence before or after a booked service.

The signature treatment here is the Ofuro, a Japanese-style soaking ritual that gives the spa its name and sets the tone for the rest of the menu. Beyond that, the facility functions as part of the hotel's broader wellness offering, which also includes a rooftop pool and fitness center, so the spa visit can be combined with other parts of the property.

Access is restricted to hotel guests, and the spa is designated adults only, so this isn't a drop-in day-pass spot for the general public. Parking is available on-site for an additional fee, which matters given the downtown location where street parking is limited and pricey.

At a luxury price tier, the Fairmont Pacific Rim spa is priced in line with the rest of the hotel. There's no published pricing or hours in what's available here, so anyone planning a visit should call ahead or check with the hotel directly to confirm treatment costs, thermal circuit access fees if any, and operating hours before booking.