A view from room 835

I've stayed twice at the The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel.

It's a trip.

Whether you're coming or going, ask for a room with a view. You'll see planes preparing fir take off, taxiing in the distance and finally flying away.

If you are taking off, it's the perfect place to land for a night or two, whether you're coming or going.

The hotel is sound proofed from the outside (although I did hear the drapes being pulled in the room next door), so there's no evidence that you're in the heart of an airport.

To get there, just take an escalator or elevator ride up from the International Departures terminal. There's a self-service check-in kiosk in the lobby.

Globe@yvr is The Fairmont's signature resto with a view. I enjoyed yummy poached eggs with fresh Dungeness crab for breakfast.

The hotel's Bed & Breakfast package includes one night's accommodation and breakfast for two at Globe@yvr. The package rates start at $299 CDN. Note that children stay free with parents.

And don't worry about bad airplane food. Food for Flight is available from In-Room Dining, featuring fresh and healthy packaged meals to go.

The hotel also has a health club and is home to Absolute Spa at the Fairmont.

Best of all is that very cool view.

A view from The Fairmont's room 835. Sue Frause photo.