When did The Westin Bayshore open?
The Westin Bayshore, originally called the Bayshore Inn, opened on the 27th of March, 1961. It was designed by Vancouver architect Douglas C. Simpson and originally contained 308 rooms.
Questions about The Westin Bayshore
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who built the Bayshore Inn in Vancouver?
The Bayshore Inn was developed by Vancouver businessmen Hugh Martin and Douglas Welch through their firm Marwell Construction. They partnered with Seattle-based Western Hotels, whose head Edward Carlson persuaded them to build a full resort rather than the motel they had originally planned.
Did Howard Hughes stay at The Westin Bayshore?
Howard Hughes moved into the hotel's three-room top-floor penthouse on the 14th of March, 1972, and stayed for six months. He was never seen outside his room during that time, despite sustained media attempts to photograph him.
How much did The Westin Bayshore sell for in 2015?
The hotel complex sold for 290 million dollars in November 2015. The sale was the largest single-asset transaction in Canada that year and set a record for a Vancouver hotel on both a gross-value and per-key basis.
How many rooms does The Westin Bayshore have?
The Westin Bayshore has 499 rooms across two buildings: a low-rise structure built in 1961 and a tower added in 1970.
Why is The Westin Bayshore significant for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Canada's men's national soccer team is based out of The Westin Bayshore for the duration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.