Happy Anniversary Wedgewood Hotel & Spa… it’s the big 3-Oh! In June 1984, Eleni Skalbania opened this 83 bedroom luxurious boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The Hotel, 30 years later, is winning numerous awards including Conde Nast Traveller & Leisure amongst many others. “30 years old – we are celebrating and thanking all of our Guests” says Co- owner & Managing Director, Elpie Marinakis… stay during the month of…
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February and March marked “world whistle-stop tours” for the Wedgwood Hotel Executives. Mid February saw Philip Meyer, General Manager in London, England. Joanna Tsaparas-Piche, Director of Sales, Marketing and Public Relations was in New York City and Toronto at the end of February and at the beginning of March, Elpie Marinakis, Co-Owner and Managing Director was in Los Angeles and Mexico City. Their mission was the Relais & Châteaux Sales…
On Sunday, January 12th, 2014, Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge was closed, the only day during the whole year, in order to host the Wedgewood’s 30th Annual Staff Christmas Party. Following Eleni Skalbania’s passing late last year, her daughters, Marousa Dumaresq & Elpie Marinakis, have become co owners of the Wedgewood Hotel & Spa. Elpie, as the Managing Director of the Hotel, gave a heart-warming speech to the Wedgewood’s…
Celebrating greatness through the expression of terroir, careful clonal selection and precision wine making. Few wineries in the Okanagan can boast such great successes as these two producers. Winery principles Torsten & Gustav Allander and John Skinner will discuss their experiences working with select varietals on special plots of land and invite you to explore the Okanagan through the fruits of their labours. Join us in celebrating their camaraderie and…
Enjoy the bounties of local harvest and the pampering of the luxurious Wedgewood Hotel & Spa this Thanksgiving Weekend. Read more.
Gran Fondos are mass participation cycling events that have enjoyed incredible popularity in Europe for decades and are gaining momentum in North America. Loosely translated from Italian, gran fondo means “big ride”. These rides are often a hundred kilometres or more and designed for a large number of cyclists at a variety of skill levels – everyone from the competitive cyclist to the amateur enjoy these events. GranFondo Canada introduced…
What’s New in the Spa at the Wedgewood We know that anti-aging is one of the key elements in achieving youthful and radiant skin. But do you know what the 3 major causes of aging are? They are free radicals, chronic inflammation, and dehydration. The Spa at the Wedgewood has recently started carrying Epicurean’s ORAC Age-Protect Serum. It is a deeply hydrating, antioxidant serum that plumps and protects the skin…
On select Fridays, the Vancouver Art Gallery transforms into a magical place for art, music and live performance in the city. This past Friday was the Grand Ballroom FUSE, it was inspired by the current exhibition (running until September 15th), Grand Hotel: Redesigning Modern Life. What I enjoyed the most were the two FUSE Lounges, one outdoor by the gallery’s patio bar decorated by white balloons – very Gatsby-like, and…
When planning your very own Route du Bonheur, visit the Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, one of the leading luxury downtown Vancouver boutique hotels, which is the getaway to British Columbia and hopefully we will become the first of your many Relais & Châteaux unforgettable experiences.
Book Early… Receive complimentary Breakfast, Valet Parking and a Gourmet Dinner for two on us, while you enjoy all the exciting events happening in Vancouver. Promotion is only valid until September 30, 2013. Read more.