Vancouver City Council has approved a proposal for a 250-room floating hotel to be moored in Coal Harbour. The decision was made during a council meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.
The project is proposed by ScandiLuxe, a Finnish hospitality company. The modular hotel would be constructed off-site and towed to its permanent location at the foot of Denman Street, adjacent to the existing Harbour Air terminal.
Council's approval is subject to several conditions, including final design review and securing necessary provincial and federal permits related to the marine environment. The proposal has generated mixed public feedback, with supporters highlighting added tourism capacity and critics raising concerns about views, public access, and impacts on the harbour.
If all permits are secured, construction could begin later in 2026, with an anticipated opening in 2027. The hotel is designed to be temporarily relocated for major harbour maintenance if required.
