A Curved Copper Landmark in the Heart of Downtown
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver rises inside Parq Vancouver, the city's newest downtown entertainment destination, and stands out for its distinctive curved copper facade against the surrounding forest of steel and glass towers. The property is designed for LEED Gold Certification and sits along the False Creek waterfront with the coastal mountains as a backdrop. A defining design choice is the 30,000-square-foot park on the building's sixth floor, a secluded green space that connects the hotel to The Douglas, Autograph Collection and gives the entire Parq Vancouver complex its name.
Where It Sits in the City
The hotel's address is 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 0R3, Canada, placing it in the focal point of downtown's energetic entertainment district. From this base, the property is walkable to iconic Vancouver neighborhoods including Gastown and Yaletown, and it sits near the BC Place sports and concert arena. The location is also close to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Canada Place, Rogers Arena and Chinatown's cultural gardens, with the False Creek seawall offering paths for cycling, paddle boarding, kayaking and sailing right outside.
Rooms and Suites with a Mountain Backdrop
The hotel features 329 guest rooms in total, including 44 suites, three luxury suites and a striking two-floor villa. Interiors are designed by Studio Munge, a studio known for sumptuous, luxurious residential design. Select accommodations are pet-friendly, and some look out over the False Creek waterfront or the surrounding mountains.
The three luxury suites are described as havens of calm, with floor-to-ceiling windows revealing sweeping views of the city and beyond. They offer expansive living and dining areas, state-of-the-art media technology, and baths accented by marble and warm wood tones. Penthouse-style Sky Suites carry a peaceful, natural-world energy up high, while the two-bedroom luxury suites are wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows bathed in light on three sides. Each bedroom is paired with an ensuite bathroom enveloped in marble, with an additional powder room for convenience.
Spa by JW on the 17th Floor
Spa by JW Vancouver occupies the 17th-floor wellness level, marking the country's first Spa by JW. The space includes a 4,240-square-foot fitness studio, steam rooms, and a manicure and pedicure bar, all complemented by treatments organized around four results: Calm, Indulge, Invigorate and Renew. Overlooking BC Place and False Creek, the spa experience also features therapeutic massages, advanced facial treatments, wellness journeys and recovery experiences.
The rooftop Aqua Lounge is an outdoor pavilion on the 17th floor with chaise lounges and open sky, centered on a hydrotherapy tub open daily from 9AM to 9PM where warm water jets release muscle tension. Guests can complement their spa time with the TheraBody Jet Boots, ease into the Mind-Sync Harmonic Sleep Lounger, or simply enjoy complimentary access to the modern, fully equipped hotel gym.
Meetings, Events and On-Site Entertainment
The property offers more than 60,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor urban event space, including Vancouver's largest hotel ballroom. Flexible event lounges and grand spaces are paired with culinary touches like "Chef on Show" presentations, where top culinary talent brings the art of cuisine to life through demonstrations and storytelling. The Parq Vancouver complex adds eight restaurants and lounges at the doorstep, plus world-class gaming as part of the entertainment district.
Practical Considerations
The hotel opened in September 2017 as JW Marriott's second entry in Canada, with room counts and facility details as described above. As with any large urban property, specific amenities, spa offerings and on-site venues can evolve over time, so it's worth confirming current offerings directly when planning a visit.
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