Surrey, CanadaWhalley
Civic Hotel
Sculptural concrete tower
Whalley Surrey, Canada
Opened
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottSculptural concrete tower
The tower serves as Surrey's civic anchor, bringing travelers, university students, and locals together around the central plaza.
What it’s good at
Listed
A heated outdoor rooftop lap pool and twenty-four-hour fitness centre overlooking the plaza.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Civic Plaza sits directly outside, and the Surrey Central SkyTrain station connects to downtown Vancouver in minutes.
The rooms
Rooms keep to a crisp, minimalist look lined with regional photography. Cutout windows look straight toward the mountains.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Concrete pergolas frame the deck around the 25-meter rooftop lap pool and its adjacent heated whirlpool.
The gym
Cardio machines and free weights circle concrete pillars, alongside a dedicated corner for yoga and stretching.
Restaurant
Dominion Bar + Kitchen
Past a bright yellow lobby portal, the dining room serves New Canadian dishes alongside British Columbia craft beers.
At the table
Prado Cafe pours espresso from locally roasted beans under double-height windows, alongside fresh pastries and light breakfast fare.
How it began
The city partnered with local developers to create Surrey's tallest skyscraper, housing a university campus alongside the hotel.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.