852-872 Seymour St rezoning application

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The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from DD (Downtown) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is to allow for the development of a 15-storey hotel building with a four-storey podium and includes:

  • 151 hotel rooms;
  • Commercial space on the ground floor;
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 10.21; and
  • A building height of 49.5 m (162 ft.).

This application is being considered under the Downtown Rezoning Policy.

Application drawings and statistics are posted as-submitted to the City. Following staff review, the final project statistics are documented within the referral report.


The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from DD (Downtown) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is to allow for the development of a 15-storey hotel building with a four-storey podium and includes:

  • 151 hotel rooms;
  • Commercial space on the ground floor;
  • A floor space ratio (FSR) of 10.21; and
  • A building height of 49.5 m (162 ft.).

This application is being considered under the Downtown Rezoning Policy.

Application drawings and statistics are posted as-submitted to the City. Following staff review, the final project statistics are documented within the referral report.


The form is now closed. Please contact the Planner directly for any further feedback. Thank you for participating.

The opportunity to ask questions through the Q&A is available from April 15 to April 28, 2026. 

We post all questions as-is and aim to respond within two business days. Some questions may require coordination with internal departments and additional time may be needed to post a response.

Please note that the comment form will remain open after the Q&A period. The Rezoning Planner can also be contacted directly for any further feedback or questions.

  • Share As the owner and developer of the dual-branded Marriott hotel at 848 Seymour Street — immediately adjacent to the subject site — we submit the following comments: While we support thoughtful densification and additional hotel development in the Downtown District, the proposed 15-storey massing at 852–872 Seymour Street raises concerns regarding its compatibility with our fully approved development at 848 Seymour. Our project received Development Permit approval in March 2025 and is now under construction. In good faith and in accordance with City guidelines, we modified our design to accommodate the previously approved 7-storey office scheme at 852–872 Seymour Street, which already resulted in a reduction of usable guest rooms. The current proposal would place the new structure in very close proximity to multiple upper guestroom floors of our hotel, resulting in the obstruction of primary windows, a substantial loss of natural light and outlook, and adverse impacts on window cleaning and façade maintenance. This would materially compromise the functionality and guest experience in the affected rooms. We believe the principle of reciprocity is important. Just as our approved project was required to respect the prior approval on this site, we would expect the current proposal to demonstrate a similar level of consideration for our development, rather than materially impacting it. We respectfully request that the City require appropriate revisions to eliminate these adverse impacts so both sites can be developed successfully as good neighbours. We ask that these comments be included in public record and fully considered in the staff referral report. on Facebook Share As the owner and developer of the dual-branded Marriott hotel at 848 Seymour Street — immediately adjacent to the subject site — we submit the following comments: While we support thoughtful densification and additional hotel development in the Downtown District, the proposed 15-storey massing at 852–872 Seymour Street raises concerns regarding its compatibility with our fully approved development at 848 Seymour. Our project received Development Permit approval in March 2025 and is now under construction. In good faith and in accordance with City guidelines, we modified our design to accommodate the previously approved 7-storey office scheme at 852–872 Seymour Street, which already resulted in a reduction of usable guest rooms. The current proposal would place the new structure in very close proximity to multiple upper guestroom floors of our hotel, resulting in the obstruction of primary windows, a substantial loss of natural light and outlook, and adverse impacts on window cleaning and façade maintenance. This would materially compromise the functionality and guest experience in the affected rooms. We believe the principle of reciprocity is important. Just as our approved project was required to respect the prior approval on this site, we would expect the current proposal to demonstrate a similar level of consideration for our development, rather than materially impacting it. We respectfully request that the City require appropriate revisions to eliminate these adverse impacts so both sites can be developed successfully as good neighbours. We ask that these comments be included in public record and fully considered in the staff referral report. on Twitter Share As the owner and developer of the dual-branded Marriott hotel at 848 Seymour Street — immediately adjacent to the subject site — we submit the following comments: While we support thoughtful densification and additional hotel development in the Downtown District, the proposed 15-storey massing at 852–872 Seymour Street raises concerns regarding its compatibility with our fully approved development at 848 Seymour. Our project received Development Permit approval in March 2025 and is now under construction. In good faith and in accordance with City guidelines, we modified our design to accommodate the previously approved 7-storey office scheme at 852–872 Seymour Street, which already resulted in a reduction of usable guest rooms. The current proposal would place the new structure in very close proximity to multiple upper guestroom floors of our hotel, resulting in the obstruction of primary windows, a substantial loss of natural light and outlook, and adverse impacts on window cleaning and façade maintenance. This would materially compromise the functionality and guest experience in the affected rooms. We believe the principle of reciprocity is important. Just as our approved project was required to respect the prior approval on this site, we would expect the current proposal to demonstrate a similar level of consideration for our development, rather than materially impacting it. We respectfully request that the City require appropriate revisions to eliminate these adverse impacts so both sites can be developed successfully as good neighbours. We ask that these comments be included in public record and fully considered in the staff referral report. on Linkedin Email As the owner and developer of the dual-branded Marriott hotel at 848 Seymour Street — immediately adjacent to the subject site — we submit the following comments: While we support thoughtful densification and additional hotel development in the Downtown District, the proposed 15-storey massing at 852–872 Seymour Street raises concerns regarding its compatibility with our fully approved development at 848 Seymour. Our project received Development Permit approval in March 2025 and is now under construction. In good faith and in accordance with City guidelines, we modified our design to accommodate the previously approved 7-storey office scheme at 852–872 Seymour Street, which already resulted in a reduction of usable guest rooms. The current proposal would place the new structure in very close proximity to multiple upper guestroom floors of our hotel, resulting in the obstruction of primary windows, a substantial loss of natural light and outlook, and adverse impacts on window cleaning and façade maintenance. This would materially compromise the functionality and guest experience in the affected rooms. We believe the principle of reciprocity is important. Just as our approved project was required to respect the prior approval on this site, we would expect the current proposal to demonstrate a similar level of consideration for our development, rather than materially impacting it. We respectfully request that the City require appropriate revisions to eliminate these adverse impacts so both sites can be developed successfully as good neighbours. We ask that these comments be included in public record and fully considered in the staff referral report. link

    As the owner and developer of the dual-branded Marriott hotel at 848 Seymour Street — immediately adjacent to the subject site — we submit the following comments: While we support thoughtful densification and additional hotel development in the Downtown District, the proposed 15-storey massing at 852–872 Seymour Street raises concerns regarding its compatibility with our fully approved development at 848 Seymour. Our project received Development Permit approval in March 2025 and is now under construction. In good faith and in accordance with City guidelines, we modified our design to accommodate the previously approved 7-storey office scheme at 852–872 Seymour Street, which already resulted in a reduction of usable guest rooms. The current proposal would place the new structure in very close proximity to multiple upper guestroom floors of our hotel, resulting in the obstruction of primary windows, a substantial loss of natural light and outlook, and adverse impacts on window cleaning and façade maintenance. This would materially compromise the functionality and guest experience in the affected rooms. We believe the principle of reciprocity is important. Just as our approved project was required to respect the prior approval on this site, we would expect the current proposal to demonstrate a similar level of consideration for our development, rather than materially impacting it. We respectfully request that the City require appropriate revisions to eliminate these adverse impacts so both sites can be developed successfully as good neighbours. We ask that these comments be included in public record and fully considered in the staff referral report.

    848 Seymour asked 19 days ago

    Thank you for your comment. Staff will include a summary of comments provided from the public in a Council report if the project proceeds for Council consideration.

  • Share There is currently a hotel being built beside 822 Seymour, which means this application for 852-872 Seymour will be immediately adjacent to the current build – two hotels properties beside each other. How will this affect the immediate neighbourhood with regards to traffic flow? Specifically, will the properties include a roundabout, drive-through lobby, or will guests, taxis etc., stop directly on the street? Will there be valet parking and if so, same question - will the car drop-offs be on Seymour Street? If there is no mandate for a roundabout, this will affect traffic flow particularly during posted rush hour times. Seymour is already a main thoroughfare, with the Orpheum directly across the street, the 800 block is primed for traffic blockage when 2 hotel properties are added. That is not taking into consideration of what the tenants of the commercial level. Does the City have a plan on how traffic will be affected on surrounding streets, given the potential redirection of drivers due to a bottleneck on Seymour Street? Thank you. on Facebook Share There is currently a hotel being built beside 822 Seymour, which means this application for 852-872 Seymour will be immediately adjacent to the current build – two hotels properties beside each other. How will this affect the immediate neighbourhood with regards to traffic flow? Specifically, will the properties include a roundabout, drive-through lobby, or will guests, taxis etc., stop directly on the street? Will there be valet parking and if so, same question - will the car drop-offs be on Seymour Street? If there is no mandate for a roundabout, this will affect traffic flow particularly during posted rush hour times. Seymour is already a main thoroughfare, with the Orpheum directly across the street, the 800 block is primed for traffic blockage when 2 hotel properties are added. That is not taking into consideration of what the tenants of the commercial level. Does the City have a plan on how traffic will be affected on surrounding streets, given the potential redirection of drivers due to a bottleneck on Seymour Street? Thank you. on Twitter Share There is currently a hotel being built beside 822 Seymour, which means this application for 852-872 Seymour will be immediately adjacent to the current build – two hotels properties beside each other. How will this affect the immediate neighbourhood with regards to traffic flow? Specifically, will the properties include a roundabout, drive-through lobby, or will guests, taxis etc., stop directly on the street? Will there be valet parking and if so, same question - will the car drop-offs be on Seymour Street? If there is no mandate for a roundabout, this will affect traffic flow particularly during posted rush hour times. Seymour is already a main thoroughfare, with the Orpheum directly across the street, the 800 block is primed for traffic blockage when 2 hotel properties are added. That is not taking into consideration of what the tenants of the commercial level. Does the City have a plan on how traffic will be affected on surrounding streets, given the potential redirection of drivers due to a bottleneck on Seymour Street? Thank you. on Linkedin Email There is currently a hotel being built beside 822 Seymour, which means this application for 852-872 Seymour will be immediately adjacent to the current build – two hotels properties beside each other. How will this affect the immediate neighbourhood with regards to traffic flow? Specifically, will the properties include a roundabout, drive-through lobby, or will guests, taxis etc., stop directly on the street? Will there be valet parking and if so, same question - will the car drop-offs be on Seymour Street? If there is no mandate for a roundabout, this will affect traffic flow particularly during posted rush hour times. Seymour is already a main thoroughfare, with the Orpheum directly across the street, the 800 block is primed for traffic blockage when 2 hotel properties are added. That is not taking into consideration of what the tenants of the commercial level. Does the City have a plan on how traffic will be affected on surrounding streets, given the potential redirection of drivers due to a bottleneck on Seymour Street? Thank you. link

    There is currently a hotel being built beside 822 Seymour, which means this application for 852-872 Seymour will be immediately adjacent to the current build – two hotels properties beside each other. How will this affect the immediate neighbourhood with regards to traffic flow? Specifically, will the properties include a roundabout, drive-through lobby, or will guests, taxis etc., stop directly on the street? Will there be valet parking and if so, same question - will the car drop-offs be on Seymour Street? If there is no mandate for a roundabout, this will affect traffic flow particularly during posted rush hour times. Seymour is already a main thoroughfare, with the Orpheum directly across the street, the 800 block is primed for traffic blockage when 2 hotel properties are added. That is not taking into consideration of what the tenants of the commercial level. Does the City have a plan on how traffic will be affected on surrounding streets, given the potential redirection of drivers due to a bottleneck on Seymour Street? Thank you.

    RooYVR asked about 1 month ago

    The initial questions were forwarded to the Applicant, this was their response:

    We cannot speak on behalf of the operations of the neighboring hotel currently under construction at 848 Seymour Street.  
    The proposed hotel at 852–872 Seymour is being designed to minimize impacts on traffic along Seymour Street.

     

    The project is currently in an early phase. The team is aware of potential pick-up and drop-off challenges and is designing the project so that these activities occur from the rear Lane rather than Seymour Street.
    The project team is working with Transportation Professionals and the City’s planning team to develop design solutions that minimize transportation impacts. As the project progresses, a detailed Transportation Assessment and Management Study (TAMS) will be completed to further investigate potential impacts and solutions on Seymour Street and the Lane.


    Below is the current design intent in response to your inquiry:


    1. Enhanced Lane-Based Access

    1. Vehicular access to the building is provided from the Lane, not Seymour Street. Guest drop-offs, taxis, rideshare vehicles, and service access are intended to occur from the Lane.
    2. The building includes a lane setback that provides additional space for vehicles accessing the site. The neighboring hotel at 848 Seymour Street is also setback at the lane; together these setbacks create a more open condition that improves and enhances the Lane.


    2. Valet/Parking

    1. The project will provide valet services.
    2. Parking is accessed via two car elevators, providing operational redundancy and reducing the potential for vehicle queuing.


    3. Downtown Transportation Context

    1. The site is located approximately two blocks from Vancouver City Centre SkyTrain Station and three blocks from Granville SkyTrain Station, with several bus stops within a short walking distance.
    2. Given the project’s limited parking supply and its location within a major transit-served downtown area, the hotel is expected to generate relatively limited private vehicle demand.


    4.  Commercial – Ground Floor Restaurant / Bar

    1. The ground floor commercial space would function from a transportation standpoint similarly to other ground floor commercial units in the vicinity and would contribute to the neighborhood by providing a retail service.

     

    Thank you for your inquiry. We hope this answers your questions and would be happy to provide further clarification. We look forward to bringing a positive addition to the community.

     

     

    The remaining question was answered by staff:


    As part of the rezoning process, Engineering staff include a review of the application with respect to transportation impacts and, if identified, may include development conditions for off-site requirements to improve transportation operations and safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists adjacent to the site.

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