Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is a hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and a filming location for The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (2005) and The X-Files (1994). Built in 1939, it was designed by John Smith Archibald and John Schofield.
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Verified facts
- Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11698, SRC-11699, SRC-13604 - Appeared in The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (tv, 2005)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11698, SRC-11699, SRC-13332 - Appeared in The X-Files (tv, 1994)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11699, SRC-11698, SRC-13333, SRC-13605 - Built in 1939
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16002, SRC-16571, SRC-17379 - Designed by John Smith Archibald and John Schofield
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16002, SRC-16571, SRC-17379
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11698 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel_Vancouver (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11699 — https://604now.com/fairmont-hotel-vancouver-film/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13332 — Narcity (Vancouver) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13333 — Wikipedia — Fire (The X-Files) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13604 — Fairmont Hotel Vancouver — official hotel website (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13605 — IMDb — "The X-Files" Fire (TV Episode 1993) Filming & production (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16002 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairmont_Hotel_Vancouver (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16571 — https://www.historichotels.org/hotels-resorts/fairmont-hotel-vancouver/history.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17379 — https://www.archiseek.com/1939-fairmont-hotel-vancouver-british-columbia-canada/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was The Suite Life of Zack and Cody filmed?
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a real-world filming location used for The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. This property has also appeared on screen in The X-Files.
Where was The X-Files filmed?
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a real-world filming location used for The X-Files. This property has also appeared on screen in The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.
Who designed Fairmont Hotel Vancouver?
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver was designed by John Smith Archibald and John Schofield.
Where is Fairmont Hotel Vancouver located?
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is located in Vancouver, British Columbia.