VANCOUVER, BC (February, 2011) In honour of its vibrant history deeply intertwined with that of Vancouver itself, Rosewood Hotel Georgia will officially open its doors on Saturday May 7th 2011, exactly 84 years to the day that the hotel first opened its doors in 1927.     

“We are delighted to introduce the new Rosewood Hotel Georgia to Vancouver and hope to return the property to its iconic standing as the social hub of the city,” said Managing Director Steve Halliday.  “In keeping with Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ operating philosophy of enhancing experiences by reflecting local culture and history, we have worked with talented craftsmen to recreate this magnificent landmark and restore it to its glory days.”

Originally opened in the decadent 1920’s, the hotel came to be known as Vancouver’s most elegant retreat, attracting Royalty and Hollywood stars, with musical roots including legendary guests such as Elvis Presley, Ginger Rogers, Frank Sinatra and the Rolling Stones. With this irreplaceable history the hotel will be revived to its glory days with the help of interior design team at Toronto-based Munge Leung who took the hotel’s historic glamour and elegance as the inspiration for this transformation, keeping many of the original design features, including the ornate 1920’s lobby clock while restoring the cornices and other original features around the reception,...