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Vancouver council approves 250-room floating hotel on downtown waterfront
The project includes a public dock, café and spa, and Sunborn says it could create 200 jobs.
- On Tuesday, Vancouver Council approved a 250-room floating hotel in Coal Harbour. The 136-metre low-carbon vessel will be moored next to the Vancouver Convention Centre.
- Finnish hospitality firm Sunborn International partnered with Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre Ltd. to develop the project. Sunborn CEO Hans Niemi said, "We think Vancouver is the perfect place to expand," citing natural beauty and sustainability commitment.
- The project aims to create 200 jobs and support up to 225 roles when in operation. Amenities include a public dock open between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., plus a cafe and spa.
- During Tuesday's meeting, residents voiced opposition, arguing the structure "sits right in the line of sight to one of the most amazing views in Vancouver." Others raised concerns over harbour pollution and congestion.
- Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre chairman Graham Clarke noted the city has "lost a significant number of hotel rooms to redevelopment." Sunborn targets 2027 operations, "if approvals are achieved expeditiously.
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BIV NewsVancouver council approves 250-room floating hotel for waterfront
City council voted 8-1 Tuesday to approve a 250-room floating hotel that will be built by a Finnish company and moored in a water lot adjacent to the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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Vancouver council approves 250-room floating hotel on downtown waterfront
VANCOUVER - Vancouver's council has approved a 250-room floating hotel on the city's waterfront that councillors say would bring more accommodation capacity and generate economic activity in the area.
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