Tl;dr – Hyatt will transform the recently shuttered Shangri-La Vancouver.
Exciting news for fans of Vancouver. Hyatt recently announced its newest property in the city, the Park Hyatt Vancouver, which is set to debut as part of the chain’s top luxury brand in 2026. The plan is for Hyatt to rebrand and renovate the Shangri-La Vancouver, which recently ceased operations as a part of the Hong Kong-based hotel chain. That said, the property is already operating under the Hyatt emblem, as it’s temporarily bookable for stays under the Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni name. Post renovation, it will assume its title as the Park Hyatt Vancouver. This is a significant development for Vancouver’s luxury hotel scene, so let’s delve into the details.
Note: Some of the photos below are from the Shangri-La so if Hyatt’s already changed any decor/branding/design, the current property might look different.
Park Hyatt Vancouver
Time will tell if the renovation includes any additional rooms, but if not, the soon-to-be Park Hyatt Vancouver and current Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni is a 119-key property.
Notably, the hotel is situated in the tallest building in the city, located just where Vancouver’s Financial District gives way to the more general ‘Downtown’ area, and is not too far from the West End district.
A benefit of being up so high is the views guests can see of the nearby mountain ranges and harbor.
For dining, there’s a Michelin-recommended restaurant, Carlino. There’s also a dedicated juice bar, Ginger Juice Bar, as well as 24-hour in-room service. That said, I recommend you venture off property to check out Published on Main if you’re in town for a delicious dining experience.
I’d imagine the Shangri-La also didn’t take the existing rooftop pool and fitness center with it, when it left town.
The Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni is currently listed as a Category 7 property on Hyatt’s website, meaning it’ll cost 25,000 points per night (or more) to redeem for a free night. Of course, it is within the range of a Category 1-7 Free Night Award. I searched a random day at the end of July and came up with cash rates (requiring advance payment) of CAD $556, equivalent to approximately (USD) $409.
Elsewhere in the city, there’s also a Hyatt Regency Vancouver, which is fairly well-reviewed if you’re looking to stay in-brand. If you’re open to Marriott stays, I enjoyed my time at the JW Marriott Vancouver Parq, and there’s also the Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport, which is a perfect crash pad for quick stays – if you’re positioning or simply hoping to be near the airport.
Finally, if you enjoy wine, you can add a stop at British Columbia’s super underrated wine region – the Okanagan Valley, where you can use Hyatt’s Spirit Ridge Property as your base camp.
