The Legend Behind the Doors

Every great place has a story worth telling. Ours just happens to involve a bit of magic, some stubborn dreamers, and a whole lot of coffee.

How It All Started (The Real Version)

Look, I'll level with you. Back in 2012, my grandmother showed me this crumbling old harbor warehouse and said it had "potential." I thought she'd lost it. The place smelled like fish and regret.

But she told me stories — real old Vancouver tales mixed with myths she'd collected from travelers over fifty years. Dragons in the harbor fog. Sirens singing near the docks. The kind of stuff that makes you wonder if maybe, just maybe, there's more to this world than what we see.

So we took that warehouse and turned it into something that'd honor those stories. Took us three years, way too much money, and more than a few arguments with the city planning department. But here we are.

— Elena Ravenscroft, Founder & Chief Dreamer

The Journey So Far

2012

The Discovery

Found this gorgeous disaster of a building. Most people saw rust and rot. We saw bones of something legendary waiting to wake up.

2013-2015

The Transformation

Three years of madness. We brought in craftspeople who understood that every carved dragon, every stained glass window needed to tell part of the story. No shortcuts, no fake stuff.

2016

Opening Night

February 14th. Yeah, we're romantic like that. Twenty-three suites, a banquet hall that made grown adults cry, and a spa that honestly exceeded even our wildest hopes.

2019

Awards & Recognition

Boutique Hotel of the Year in BC. Honestly thought they'd mixed up the envelopes. But nope — turns out people really dig sleeping in a place that feels like stepping into another world.

2025

Today & Tomorrow

Still here, still weird, still committed to giving folks an escape from ordinary life. We've got plans for expansion but we're taking it slow. Good magic can't be rushed.

The Architecture

We mixed Gothic revival with Pacific Northwest sensibility. Lots of reclaimed wood, hand-forged iron, and windows that frame Vancouver's skyline like living paintings.

The Banquet Hall

Seats 120 under vaulted ceilings. We've hosted everything from medieval feasts to modern weddings. The acoustics are so good that musicians beg to play here.

What We Actually Believe In

Stories matter more than thread count (though ours is pretty great too)

Every guest deserves to feel like the hero of their own adventure

Luxury isn't about being stuffy — it's about being comfortable enough to be yourself

Vancouver's myths and history deserve to be celebrated, not forgotten

Magic exists if you're willing to look for it

The Folks Who Make It Happen

We've got about forty amazing people keeping this ship sailing. Here's a few you might run into.

Marcus Chen

General Manager

Former sommelier who fell in love with the place during a wine tasting. Been here eight years and still finds new details he missed before.

Isabella Moretti

Executive Chef

Trained in Rome, settled in Vancouver. Makes modern food inspired by medieval recipes. Her banquet feasts are legendary around here.

Thomas Blackwood

Head Concierge

Knows every secret spot in Vancouver. Historian by training, storyteller by nature. Ask him about the harbor ghosts sometime.

Ready to Write Your Own Chapter?

Whether you're here for a weekend escape or planning something bigger, we'd love to be part of your story. No pressure, no sales pitch — just an open door to something different.

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