2030 Barclay St

The site is located in Vancouver’s West End neighbourhood, west of Denman, at 2030 Barclay Street. Within the City Core the site is bounded by Barclay Street to the northeast and Ted Northe Lane to the southwest. This historic neighbourhood is characterized by tree-lined streets, a mixture of building styles, and a blend of low- and mid-rise buildings surrounded by towers designed to maximize spectacular views.

Currently, the site hosts the Rosellen Suites at Stanley Park, a four-storey hotel built in 1959 with 27 rooms. The site is conveniently served by public transport with several bus routes within a 10-minute including the #5 (Denman/Robson), #6 (Davie), #23 (Pacific), and nine routes along Georgia Street and the Burrard SkyTrain station accessible by the #5 bus or a 20-minute walk.

Marcon, in collaboration with Henriquez Partners Architects, is proposing to build a 27-storey hotel with 270 rooms, comprising of hotel, and restaurant uses. This development aims to increase the variety and supply of hotel rooms, supporting the local economy by creating jobs and providing job space.

The proposal includes:

• 270 hotel rooms, consisting of 205 serviced hotel apartments and 65 short-term stay rooms

• A street-level restaurant and outdoor patio for hotel residents and the community

• A rooftop amenity level featuring an outdoor pool and poolside lounge

2018

In 2018, Marcon submitted a Development Permit application for a 10-storey market residential tower at 2030 Barclay Street, offering 19 family-oriented suites.

2024

Further to this, in July 2024, Marcon submitted an application for a new proposal to the City of Vancouver for a larger hotel which would also offer a long-term stay option for guests. This application also proposed commercial space at the ground level.

2025 (addendum to 2024 application)

The revised and current application proposes a smaller scale development compared with the July 2024 application. The building height has been reduced from 29 to 27 storeys (100.3 m / 329 ft. to 88 m / 289 ft.), the number of units decreased from 292 to 270, and the floor space ratio lowered from 14.7 to 12.75.

The ground floor now features restaurant space instead of general commercial space. These revisions reflect a reduction in overall scale and density.

• Increasing the hotel supply: The proposal adds 270 rooms, including 65 short-term stay rooms and 205 serviced apartments, to Vancouver’s hotel capacity. This supports the need for 20,000 additional rooms in Metro Vancouver, including 10,000 in the city, as identified by Destination Vancouver. The diverse hotel room offering of this proposal will help mitigate economic losses caused by limited accommodations.

• New restaurant and patio: The hotel will feature a street-level restaurant with an outdoor patio facing Barclay Street, creating a vibrant and inviting space for both hotel guests and the surrounding community to enjoy.

• Hotel guest amenities: The proposal features a range of amenities designed to elevate the guest experience. Level 3 includes a fitness center and co-working space, while the rooftop offers an outdoor pool with a southerly aspect and a lounge area facing west, showcasing stunning views of Stanley Park and the North Shore Mountains.

• Job creation: This proposal will generate job creation during both the construction and operational phases. Once operational, the hotel will create positions in management, hospitality, food and beverage, and more, supporting the local economy and providing additional job opportunities in the West End.

• Respecting the West End character: Thoughtful consideration has been given to the built form, design, and landscaping to ensure it respects the unique character of the West End. The design addresses siting, massing, orientation, and materiality, incorporating architectural elements like horizontality and verticality in the facade, prominent entrances, and landscaped setbacks. This ensures the new building complements its historic neighbours while offering a contemporary design that complements the area’s established aesthetic.

Marcon is in discussions with a recognized hotel brand, but it is too early to disclose at this stage.

There are 27 rooms on site today.

The development includes 205 serviced apartment rooms located on Levels 5 to 20, while 65 short-term stay rooms are situated on Levels 21 to 25.

Serviced hotel apartments, also known as long-term stay hotel rooms, provide flexible and comfortable housing for people who need a temporary home base. Whether you’re welcoming family from out of town, undergoing medical treatment, relocating for work, or on an extended job posting, these suites combine the comfort of home with the convenience of a hotel.

With amenities like kitchenettes, on-site laundry, and easy access to transit and local services, long-term stay accommodations fill an important gap between short visits and permanent housing. They support families, workers, and patients alike while contributing positively to the local community and economy.

New hotels are desperately needed Downtown to address the sharp decline in hotel rooms and to support the recovery of the tourism industry. For the past 15 years, the number of hotel rooms in Vancouver has been in decline due to several overlapping factors, including hotel closures, conversions to residential uses, competition with short-term rentals, challenging land economics, zoning restrictions, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As of 2022, Metro Vancouver has 23,292 hotel rooms across 163 properties, with 57% (13,290 rooms) located in the City of Vancouver. However, according to Destination Vancouver, the region requires 20,000 additional rooms by 2050, including 10,000 within Vancouver, to meet projected demand. Publicly announced development applications suggest only 3,452 new rooms are forthcoming by the end of the decade, which falls far short of the immediate and long-term needs.

A 2023 Destination Vancouver study warned that failing to address this shortage could lead to over $30 billion in lost economic output, $16.5 billion in GDP, 168,000 fewer jobs, and $7.5 billion in tax revenue.

Recognizing this critical issue, the Vancouver City Council has prioritized hotel development through the Hotel Development Policy, encouraging hotel retention and creation in the City Core and Broadway areas. The tourism industry, one of Vancouver's largest economic sectors, depends heavily on hotel availability. Insufficient room supply drives prices up, limiting accessibility for diverse visitors and undermining the city’s ability to host major events. The imbalance between supply and demand diminishes Vancouver’s competitiveness as a global destination.

The proposal will help address the declining hotel room supply and boost tourism, whilst improving employment opportunities in the area.

The hotel has been designed to respond directly to Vancouver’s current and future needs. Of the 270 rooms, 205 are intended for long stays, supporting business travelers and those working in the film industry who need temporary accommodation while in the city. 65 rooms are set aside for short-term visitors.

Vancouver has experienced a net loss of hotel rooms over the past decade, and the city has set a goal of adding 10,000 new rooms in the next 10 years. A project of this scale helps address that shortfall while also providing a mix of room types that serve both the local economy and the broader community.

The proposal includes approximately 2,484 square feet of restaurant space, with an outdoor patio. While the restaurant vendor has not yet been selected and will not be considered until approval is in place, it will be chosen to complement the neighbourhood's character and we welcome community input on the types of businesses they would like to see here.

The proposal is for a 27-storey building including a 3-storey podium, overall, 88 m in height. The proposed height fits with the unique development pattern of the West Denman neighbourhood, where perimeter towers from the 1950s and 60s are taller and more densely developed to maximize views of Stanley Park, the North Shore Mountains, and English Bay. These towers exceed the current 58m height limit. The site’s location within this established urban frame presents a rare opportunity to continue this pattern, while also addressing the critical need for new hotel space. Therefore, the proposed height is considered a logical extension of the area’s development.

The project is aligned with Vancouver’s goal to be the greenest city in the world and is designed to meet the City’s Green Buildings Policy for Rezonings. Marcon is employing a range of strategies and targets to achieve this, including:

• Performance limits and airtightness testing

• Embodied carbon reporting

• Minimized thermal bridging

• High-performance building envelope

• Landscaping and biophilic design

• Verified direct ventilation with energy recovery

• Low-emitting materials

• Energy efficiency measures

• Water-efficient landscaping and fixtures

The project is being considered as a site-specific rezoning. Recognizing the critical need for hotels, in April 2025, City Council approved updates to Vancouver’s hotel policy aimed at encouraging the development of adverse hotel supply and supporting Vancouver as a top tier destination for leisure and business travelers.​

The April 2025 Hotel Development Policy Update replaces the 2018 Interim Development Policy with a proactive, city-wide strategy to address Vancouver’s urgent hotel room shortage. This updated policy includes significant measures to support the development of more hotels, including by “giving existing hotels the opportunity to renew and expand”.​

It sets a goal of delivering 10,000 new rooms by 2050 through expanded rezoning opportunities, relaxed development rules, and incentives for a wider variety of hotel types including pod hotels, long-term stays, and Indigenous-led projects, and critically, the retention of existing hotel rooms. ​ ​ Sites downtown are particularly important for hotel use due to proximity to major transportation nodes, convention facilities, offices, and many tourism destinations and the regions economic centre​. Since the West End Community Plan predates this Hotel Development Policy, the only mechanism for review by City Staff and approval by Council is through “site-specific rezonings.”​ In addition to the Zoning and Development​ Bylaw, there are a number of City Wide Strategies, Community Plan and Bulletins that have formed the context for the design of the proposed development. ​The proposal aligns with the intent of several key City-Wide Strategies, including:​​

• ​West End Community Plan (2013)​​: Which guides growth in the West End over 30 years, adding 7,000–10,000 new residents and jobs. It prioritizes environmental sustainability, affordable housing, robust economic development, and enhanced public spaces. The proposal aligns with the plan’s built-form principles, which include reinforcing the dome-shaped skyline, adhering to view corridors, ensuring solar access to public spaces, and supporting vibrant public realms.

Several citywide strategies support the proposal including

• Transportation 2040 Plan: Encourages sustainable and transit-oriented development.

• Greenest City Action Plan: Promotes green building practices and low-impact design.

• Vancouver Economic Action Strategy: Strengthens Vancouver’s business climate and economy.

• Housing & Homelessness Strategy: Supports diverse housing needs, aligning with city affordability goals.

• Climate Change Adaptation Strategy: Incorporates climate resilience in urban planning.

The proposed development aligns with the West End Plan’s objectives by respecting neighbourhood character and urban form while contributing to sustainability and economic growth. The hotel will support the local economy and create renewed growth in this underutilized and special location in the West End. Its location, near Stanley Park, English Bay, and Coal Harbour, makes it an ideal site for supporting the Hotel Development Policy’s goal of expanding hotel capacity in key areas.

In 2018, Marcon, in collaboration with Henriquez Partners Architects and Shift Architecture, submitted a Development Permit application for a 10-storey market residential tower at 2030 Barclay Street, offering 19 family-oriented suites. However, in response to city policies such as the Interim Hotel Development Policy and recognizing the unique development potential of the site, the proposal evolved to include a hotel with a higher tower with more density. Given the urgent need for new hotel space, this proposal will provide a key contribution to the city’s hotel supply.

Marcon is in the early stages of the planning process, having submitted the Rezoning Application in June 2024 and an addendum in May 2025.This project has not yet been approved and will be subject to the city-led public process, which includes further public consultation, review by the City’s Planning and Engineering Departments and committees, and an eventual Public Hearing. The timeline for the City’s planning review can range from 12 to 18 months.

Yes, this proposal will include a cash CAC as per the City of Vancouver Community Amenity Contribution Policy for Rezonings (June 2022). The CAC offer will be negotiated between Marcon and City Staff (on behalf of the Council) as part of the application process, with the Council as the approving authority.

There will be 70 spaces in total for vehicle parking, located across 4 levels of underground parking.

The proposed development meets the parking by-law requirements, providing 55 spaces for the hotel and 15 spaces for the restaurant. As the primary use is a hotel, parking demand is expected to be lower compared to residential or office developments.

The site is strategically located within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, tourist attractions, and multiple public transit options, including:

• Bus routes: #5 (Denman/Robson), #6 (Davie), #23 (Pacific), and nine routes along Georgia Street. The #5 bus provides quick access to the City Centre every eight minutes

• SkyTrain access: Burrard Station is a short #5 bus ride or a 20-minute walk, providing guests with access to the Expo Line (serving Burnaby and Surrey) and connections to the Canada Line (serving Richmond and YVR).

• Additional options: Seven Modo car-share spots within a 5-minute walk, bike-share stations, and nearby cycling paths.

This approach aligns with the City’s Transportation 2040 plan, encouraging the use of public transit and active transportation alternatives while minimizing reliance on car travel.

Construction (subject to approval from the City) would take place over approximately 36 + months.

This project is being led by Marcon, who have engaged the following expert consultants to support the planning program:

• Henriquez Partners Architects: architect and design team 

• Marcon: the developer + land owner

• Loci Landscape Architecture + Urban Design: landscape architect