Meet L’Hermitage Hotel - Another New Vancouver Property
Chris · April 02, 2008
ASAP News in the U.K. reports that a new boutique hotel is set to open in Vancouver at a yet-to-be named location.. The recently formed Boutique Hotels & Resorts of British Columbia (BHRBC) is the management company behind the project—I wonder of they are the developers too?
The new 60 room property will be called “L’Hermitage” (not to be confused with the new residential development on Richards Street), and will be located somewhere in Vancouver’s downtown core. The hotel was designed by Canadian firm Lawrence Doyle Architects in the style of Chicago Modernism. Since I have no idea what that means, I look forward to seeing some design mock-ups. I can’t find any other mention of this project online, and the BHRBC corporate website has no information either. April fool’s day leftovers perhaps?
From the Press Release:
HRBC president Mike Duggan comments, “L’Hermitage Hotel is a perfect fit for Boutique Hotels & Resorts of British Columbia’s portfolio and a welcome addition to the city of Vancouver. The distinctive hotel will be positioned as the leading boutique property in the city appealing to the discerning business and leisure traveler.”
If this new property is anticipating being THE leading boutique hotel in Vancouver, they’ll have to out-perform some pretty tough competition from the Opus, the Wedgewood and the upcoming Loden Vancouver (if it ever opens!), and the Hotel Georgia.
In each of the 60 suites, the most advanced technology will be avaialbe, like plasma televisions, kitchenettes, 4-piece bathrooms, wireless internet access and designer furniture. Facilities include a health club, a library and a full-time concierge .
If four piece bathrooms and designer furniture are the “innovations” L’Hermitage is positioning around...I assume their service delivery will be out of this world!
Update: Thanks to Jay, one of our savvy readers, we’ve learned that L’Hermitage actually is part of the Richard’s street residential project (not surprisingly). The property is anticipating a May opening, so we’ll be watching for more info in the near future.
