Central Vancouver in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

St. Regis Hotel

City of Vancouver Heritage Building

— Architect: W.T. Whiteway —

St. Regis Hotel Marker image. Click for full size.

June 9, 2010

1. St. Regis Hotel Marker

Inscription. Of the turn-of-the century hotels built in the downtown area before World War I, this is the last one that has survived as a hotel. Noted architect W.T. Whiteway designed it in 1913. He was the architect of the Sun Tower, the original 1903 Woodard's store, as well as notable buildings in Victoria, Halifax, St. John's and Port Townsend, Washington. The builder, E.J. Ryan, constructed the existing Hotel Vancouver. The St. Regis is a good example of the Edwardian Commercial style. Part of the original tile floor has been preserved in the northwest portion of the building, in addition to the original painted wall sign at the alley and the 1920s neon blade sign at the corner.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Vancouver, City of Vancouver Heritage Buildings series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 49° 16.986′ N, 123° 6.944′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. It is at the intersection of Dunsmuir Street and Seymour Street, on the left when

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traveling west on Dunsmuir Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 602 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver BC V6B 1Y6, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on British Columbia’s Lower Mainland

and in Coast & Mountains.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

in the Inside Passage,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Deutschesland Café (within shouting distance of this marker); Randall Building (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hotel Georgia (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Canadian Bank of Commerce Building (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Bank of Toronto (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Meet You Under the Clock (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Financial District (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); BC Permanent Building (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.

St. Regis Hotel Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

June 9, 2010

2. St. Regis Hotel Marker - wide view

The marker is mounted to the right of the entrance on Dunsmuir Street.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

3. St. Regis Hotel Marker

Marker can be seen to the right of the doorway.

St. Regis Hotel neon blade sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 9, 2010

4. St. Regis Hotel neon blade sign

St. Regis Hotel - original tilework image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 9, 2010

5. St. Regis Hotel - original tilework

The St. Regis Hotel in 1915 (image courtesy of the Vancouver Public Library) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dominion Photo Company, July 15, 1915

6. The St. Regis Hotel in 1915 (image courtesy of the Vancouver Public Library)

The St. Regis Hotel today image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 9, 2010

7. The St. Regis Hotel today

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

8. St. Regis Hotel Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,274 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on November 24, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 25, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 8. submitted on November 24, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.