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VANCOUVER, B.C., June 8, 2023— A new jewel will be added to the crown of Vancouver's luxury hotel landscape when the AZUR Legacy Collection Hotel opens its doors this August, bringing a new level of sophisticated service and style to the heart of Downtown Vancouver. Boasting an exquisite Art Deco design aesthetic, the stylish 104-room boutique property located at 833 West Pender Street marks the final project for its founder, Vancouver hospitality industry icon Farida Sayani.
AZUR Legacy Collection Hotel is a remarkable addition to the city’s hospitality scene, with a unique connection to the esteemed Executive Hotels group. Founded by Farida and Noordin Sayani, Executive Hotels has been a prominent name in Vancouver's hotel industry for more than three decades. Their first property – meticulously planned, designed, and opened in Richmond in 1986 – was a testament to Noordin's exceptional development skills and Farida's keen eye for color, design, and texture.
Thanks to hard work and an unwavering commitment to detail, Executive Hotels expanded its brand to encompass four exceptional properties in Downtown Vancouver and Metro Vancouver. When Sofia and Salim Sayani joined the family business, which now operates as Executive Hotels and Resorts, the brand achieved remarkable growth on both national and international levels.
The soon-to-open AZUR Legacy Collection Hotel stands as a unique independent project curated by Farida Sayani in collaboration with her daughter, Sofia. With more than 37 years of experience in hospitality and a deep understanding of colour, texture, and design, Farida has created a warm and elegant space in the heart of the city. Spanning 13 elegant floors, the property’s lavishly appointed guest rooms, penthouse suites, and elevated dining options offer locals and visitors alike a true respite from the hustle and bustle of the downtown core.
AZUR Legacy Collection Hotel embodies a sense of understated luxury with its grand marble lobby entrance, plush carpeting, and floor-to-ceiling windows that bathe the interior with natural light. Farida’s personal touches and signature design aesthetic are evident in every aspect of the hotel, from the outstanding exterior clad with imported stone and a brass entry door, to the bespoke finishes and hand-picked artworks sourced from local and international artists.
All 104 guest rooms are outfitted with luxe accents such as marble bathrooms, integrated wireless technology, heated floors, illuminated mirrors, soaker tubs and more. The hotel floorplan includes a pair of marquee penthouse-level suites — the Blue Diamond two-bedroom and Opal king suites — appointed with plush linens, gas fireplaces, and private patios with panoramic views.
Fans of Vancouver's renowned culinary scene can delight in the delectable offerings at two unique dining destinations within the AZUR Legacy Collection Hotel. Dahlia Restaurant, located in the lobby, provides a chic setting for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can indulge in a modern menu showcasing diverse world cuisines while seated in the tasteful art-deco-style dining room or on the charming street-side patio.
A truly enchanting culinary journey awaits at the Lavantine Rooftop Restaurant, Vancouver’s first and only custom-designed, garden-like rooftop restaurant. Boasting panoramic views of downtown and the North Shore Mountains, the remarkable 14th-floor dining venue offers a relaxed, stylish ambiance and a menu that blends traditional ingredients and flavours from the Levant Region with a signature West Coast touch. The adjacent Skybar provides another locale for guests to unwind and sip classic and contemporary cocktails while admiring stunning vistas of the cityscape below.
The menus at both Dahlia and Lavantine place a premium on showcasing the very best fresh, locally sourced ingredients from British Columbia’s farms, fields and ocean, while the bar programs spotlight imported and local B.C. craft beer, a comprehensive list of classic and contemporary cocktails, and stand-out wines from New- and Old-World regions, with a particular focus on varietals hailing from B.C.’s celebrated Okanagan Valley.
The AZUR Legacy Collection Hotel’s dedicated concierge team offers visitors insider access to Vancouver’s top tourist attractions like the Capilano Suspension Bridge, Granville Island and Science World. The property is home a multifunctional meeting space ideal for corporate gatherings and intimate private dining events, and offers a partnership with a nearby fitness studio where guests can keep up their workout routines while enjoying their stay.
Vancouver’s celebrated natural attractions and recreational facilities are just steps away from the downtown hotel, which means outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of Stanley Park’s hiking and biking trails, tour the waterfront while kayaking along False Creek, or hit the beach to catch a spectacular West Coast sunset.
At its core, AZUR Legacy Collection Hotel demonstrates a commitment to providing exceptional service and prioritizing the guest experience. In keeping with the owners’ industry expertise and meticulous attention to detail, the property promises to reimagine luxury, service and style in Downtown Vancouver. As the first and only hotel in Western Canada to be appointed to the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) portfolio, AZUR Legacy Collection Hotel joins the ranks of more than 400 boutique, luxury properties across more than 80 countries worldwide.
“We’re ready and prepared to welcome visitors and show them all the ways AZUR Legacy Collection Hotel will redefine the luxury boutique hotel experience, not just here in Vancouver but in Western North America,” says Managing Director Farida Sayani. “From the views and the food to the decor and style, we’ve left no stone unturned in our desire to provide guests and visitors with unforgettable experiences while setting a new standard for excellence in hospitality.”
ABOUT AZUR LEGACY COLLECTION HOTEL
Opening in August 2023 at 833 West Pender Street, Azur Legacy Collection Hotel is an art deco-styled hotel bringing a new level of luxury, service and style to the heart of Downtown Vancouver. The property offers locals and visitors alike an urban oasis in its lavishly appointed guest rooms and penthouse suites, and a taste of Vancouver’s renowned hospitality and cuisine in the cozy confines of its Lobby Lounge, and an opulent Rooftop Restaurant showcasing sweeping views of the city. AZUR Legacy Collection Hotel will be the only property in Western Canada to join the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World collection, comprising more than 400 boutique, luxury properties in over 80 countries across the globe. azurhotelvancouver.com.
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