Our Luxury Weekend at Parq Vancouver
If you’re looking for a glamorous & elegant luxury urban getaway in Vancouver, look no further than Parq Vancouver. This downtown entertainment complex houses 2 luxury hotels, 8 restaurants and lounges, a spa, and casino.
STAY
The JW Marriott Parq Vancouver features over 300 guest rooms, including luxury suites, and a two-floor villa. If you want to splurge, check in to one of their Sky Suites, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, marble bathrooms, opulent decor, and waterfront views. It’s your home away from home… if you live in a mansion.
Or, for something that feels very Vancouver but is still upscale, there’s the DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection, also located in Parq Vancouver. While it shares some amenities with the JW Marriott, it’s got an identity of its own. It’s vibrant and accessible boutique luxury, and one of our favourite hotels in Vancouver.
RELAX
On the 17th floor of Parq Vancouver, you’ll find an incredible roooftop aqua lounge and fully-equipped fitness centre with every machine and free weight you could need. There’s also the Spa by JW, the first of its brand in Canada. Vancouver is pretty chill as it is, but this spa takes things to the next level. With a beautiful massage room that overlooks BC Place, it’s the perfect spot to recharge.
PLAY
You’ll find two floors of all the slots and games you could expect at a casino, but without feeling like you’re in a tobacco-filled basement. Parq’s casino is bright and lively. We were treated to a private baccarat lesson hosted in one of the VIP salons. High rollers enjoy an experience here with $500 minimums and $50,000 maximum bets. Do I even have that much in my bank account?
DINE
If you’re feeling peckish, the private Executive Lounge has an abundance of snacks and drinks to get you through the day - with breakfast served in the morning hours and hors d’oeuvres in the evening. There are a number of restaurants and lounges on-site at Parq, and even more options if you’re willing to venture into the surrounding area of the complex.
For dinner, we visited The Victor, an upscale steak and seafood restaurant located on the 6th floor of Parq. You’ll find premium drinks, inventive dishes, and unrivalled hospitality. It’s the perfect place to take a group of friends to finish up our night.
While steak and seafood make up the foundation of the menu, you’ll also find some unique offerings like the mac & cheese waffles, and a pretzel-crusted onion ring tree. For dessert, try a cake with coconut custard or the creme brûlée donuts, with maple syrup cotton candy - a Canadian essential with a twist.
So that was just a sample of some of the things there are to do in Parq Vancouver. If you’re looking for a luxurious weekend get away or a just a refined night out, get a group of friends together, and make your way down! See you next time… à la prochaine!
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