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<p>The latest edition of the Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards is out, and several Vancouver and B.C. hotels and establishments received prestigious honours.</p>
<p>This marks the 68th annual luxury <a href="https://www.forbestravelguide.com/award-winners" target="_blank">hospitality awards</a> from Forbes, which gives out four-star, five-star, and recommended ratings to establishments from around the world.</p>
<p>One Vancouver hotel received a five-star rating, and that was the Fairmont Pacific Rim. The Fairmont Spa at Fairmont Pacific Rim also got a five-star rating.</p>
<p>The Fairmont Pacific Rim was recently recognized <a href="https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-hotels-resorts-best-canada-2026" target="_blank">by U.S. News</a>, too.</p>
<p>A few other hotels and experiences in the city received four-star ratings, including Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Paradox Hotel Vancouver, Rosewood Hotel Georgia and the Spa by JW at JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.</p>
<p>Three Vancouver hotels, including the St. Regis Hotel, the <a href="https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-bobby-lee-hotel" target="_blank">Sutton Place Hotel</a> and JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, received recommended ratings.</p>
<p>Some Vancouver Island hotels also received some recognition.</p>
<p>The Fairmont Empress got a recommended rating, as did the Magnolia Hotel &amp; Spa, both located in Victoria, B.C.</p>
<p>Wickaninnish Inn, located on Tofino&#8217;s Chesterman Beach, has received numerous awards over the past couple of years, and Forbes gave it a coveted recommended rating as well.</p>
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<p>&#8220;As always, FTG’s ratings are objective, independent and data-driven. Incognito inspectors pose as everyday guests—checking into hotels, boarding cruises, trying spa treatments and dining at restaurants—to test hundreds of exacting standards, and always paying for a stay,&#8221; Forbes says of its list of hotels.</p>
<p>Forbes adds that while the quality and condition of establishments is &#8220;vital,&#8221; exceptional service accounts for 70 per cent of a property&#8217;s rating, &#8220;reflecting the human element at the heart of luxury.&#8221;</p>
<p>The awards come as many travellers from around the world are looking for spots to stay ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.</p>
<p>Have you been to any of the B.C. or Vancouver establishments recognized by Forbes? Have a favourite? Let us know in the comments.</p>
<p>You can also view the full list of establishments on <a href="https://www.forbestravelguide.com/award-winners" target="_blank">the Forbes website</a>.</p>
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Several Vancouver and B.C. hotels received prestigious ratings in the latest edition of the Forbes Star Awards.