Vancouver’s waterfront may soon feature a floating hotel.
A unique 250-room floating hotel is being proposed for Vancouver’s waterfront outside the Convention Centre. Spearheaded by Finnish hotel developer Sunborn International Holding (SBIH) with the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (VHFC), the hotel would connect directly to the Vancouver Convention Centre’s existing infrastructure.
The hotel would bring new jobs, spur economic growth, and create a new destination on the water.
“The new floating hotel will be a jewel for the crown of Vancouver’s waterfront,” says Graham Clarke, Chairman of VHFC. “The new property will contribute to the urgent need for hotel rooms in Vancouver in an innovative and effective way, with no permanent footprint or environmental ramifications, adding new public spaces, viewpoints, cafés and restaurants to Vancouver’s vibrant waterfront.”
Sunborn International Holding (SBIH)
The hotel would operate like a normal building on land, with no discharge to the water. The site would also not use fossil fuels, and there would be no emissions from engines or generators.
Sunborn International Holding (SBIH)
“We are excited about the opportunity to bring our new generation of low carbon floating hotels to the Vancouver waterfront,” says Hans Niemi, CEO of Sunborn International. “The vessel will be newly built for Vancouver and our intention is to develop a beautiful on-the-water hotel, blending seamlessly and adding new spaces for the public to enjoy.”
Sunborn says the hotel anticipated to “create over 200 direct new jobs,” and if approved, would open in 2027. The hotel is currently undergoing a rezoning process with the City of Vancouver.
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