It begins with an elevator ride that feels like a quiet ascent into another world. The doors open, and you step into Suite X at the Fairmont Pacific Rim — a space where the familiar elegance of a luxury hotel merges with the creative spirit of Douglas Coupland. Suddenly, you are not simply a guest checking in for a staycation. You are stepping into a living artwork, one that hums with energy, nostalgia, and humour. Every corner, every colour, and every curious object seems to whisper a story about who we are and the times we live in.
Blurring the lines between art, design, and hospitality, Suite X is a vivid expression of Coupland’s world.
It is an immersive experience that reflects his fascination with contemporary culture, technology, and the Canadian identity. The suite offers the kind of sensory encounter that cannot be replicated. It is bold, thoughtful, and filled with the eccentricities that have made Coupland one of Canada’s most compelling creative voices. The walls are alive with saturated colour and playful imagery. The space hums with his signature pop-art aesthetic, yet it still manages to feel like a comfortable refuge — a place where you can kick off your shoes, sink into the couch, and simply be.
The suite is part of the hotel’s reimagined Fairmont Gold experience, which has recently undergone an inspired transformation. While Fairmont Gold is celebrated for its serene luxury and personalized service, Suite X pushes that idea further. It becomes an invitation to live inside Coupland’s imagination, to touch and feel his design language, and to exist momentarily in the overlap between reality and concept. Located on the Gold floor with sweeping views of Vancouver’s waterfront and mountains, Suite X captures the essence of both the city’s natural beauty and its artistic pulse. It is Vancouver — vivid, clever, and quietly self-aware — brought to life in one remarkable space.
Within the suite, Coupland’s personal touches are everywhere. There are original artworks adorning the walls, custom-designed furniture pieces that surprise with their balance of function and form, and a curated selection of literature drawn from the artist’s own collection. The TASCHEN library rests near vintage treasures — a rotary phone, a worn-in Pepsi cooler, a few Warhol references — each one a nod to the past and a reminder of the cultural landscape that shaped modern identity. The in-suite bar adds another layer of indulgence, blending Coupland’s love for conversation with the Fairmont’s impeccable sense of hospitality. Every element has been carefully considered, not only for visual effect but also for emotional resonance. The result is a suite that feels deeply personal, as though you have been invited to stay in the artist’s private retreat.
Suite X also represents a natural evolution in the Fairmont Pacific Rim’s ongoing mission to celebrate local art and culture. The hotel has long positioned itself as a canvas for creativity, from its striking public art installations to its partnerships with Canadian and international artists. Suite X continues this tradition but takes it a step further, transforming an overnight stay into a museum-worthy experience. It is a dialogue between guest and environment, between the comfort of luxury and the curiosity of art.
To complement the suite this holiday season, Fairmont Pacific Rim has launched X DOUGLAS COUPLAND, a limited-edition hardcover collector’s book that awaits as a welcome amenity for those checking in for the holiday season. Wrapped in a vibrant poppy red linen cover, the book feels like an artwork in its own right. Embossed text and images command your imagination before you even turn a page. Inside, the story of the suite and its creation unfolds through photography, narrative, and Coupland’s unmistakable visual language. It is both a memento and a manifesto — a tangible way to bring a piece of the experience home. For art enthusiasts, design aficionados, and those who simply appreciate thoughtful beauty, it is the perfect holiday gift.
A stay in Suite X is not just about luxury; it is about immersion. It invites you to think differently about what a hotel stay can be. It challenges you to look closely, to find meaning in the details, and to rediscover the joy of curiosity. Here, every object has intention, and every surface has something to say. The space makes you feel simultaneously grounded and inspired, as if you are part of something larger — a reflection of culture itself, filtered through the eyes of one of Canada’s most original thinkers.