Wedgewood Hotel & Spa – A Timeless Saga of Hospitality Excellence, Personalized Service, and Unparalleled Luxury in the Heart of Vancouver
At the Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, the core of hospitality lies in personalized experiences. The hotel understands that guests seek to immerse themselves in local flavors, interact with locals, and absorb the city's culture, valuing authenticity and individuality more than ever.
Being a second-generation, female-owned and operated establishment, the Wedgewood Hotel offers a unique perspective on hospitality, treating guests like cherished family members and the team like a closely-knit family. It is their utmost privilege to extend a warm family welcome to guests, creating unforgettable memories through customized service, and unwavering dedication to excellence in culinary, design, and hospitality domains.
A History of Hospitality
In the early days of the Wedgewood Hotel, founder Eleni Skalbania's journey from her roots in Santorini, Greece, to Canada in the s laid the foundation for a remarkable story of hospitality.
In , Eleni took on the management of the Devonshire Hotel, orchestrating an impressive economic transformation with her
Co-owner &#; Managing Director
ELPIE MARINAKIS
In , Elpie Marinakis, Eleni’s younger daughter, followed in her mother’s footsteps and joined her full-time at the Wedgewood Hotel after years of working in various areas of the business. Elpie spent years learning from her mother, and the two shared a common vision and values for their family business.
Elpie received a Bachelor or Arts (Hist.) from UBC and then completed an LLB from University of Reading in the UK. She then returned home and completed her Canadian Legal accreditation from Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC.
Now, as co-owner and managing director of the Hotel, Elpie continues her Mother’s legacy. She has undoubtedly inherited her mother’s passion, flair and dedication for the business. With over 30 years of experience in the hotel industry, Elpie has grown the business and established herself as a leader in the hospitality community. Her goal is to ensure that the Wedgewood Hotel continues to be the pinnacle of excellence, luxury, comfort, and above all, service.
Eleni SKALBANIA Obituary
SKALBANIA, Eleni
April 14, - September 28,
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eleni Skalbania. Eleni was born on the Greek island of Santorini and came to Canada with her first husband Angelos Marinakis. She quickly embraced her new country and worked throughout these first challenging years, while raising her two daughters, Marousa and Elpie. A few years later, Eleni met her second husband, Nelson Skalbania, who introduced her to the world of business. Her Greek heritage steered her to the hospitality industry, where she naturally excelled. She started with a small investment in the old Devonshire Hotel, which was followed by a partnership in the Hotel Georgia. In , she launched her own boutique hotel, the Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, to which she brought her unique flair, passion and attention to detail. She brought a touch of Europe to Vancouver. Eleni not only broke through a male dominated industry, but achieved unprecedented success. In , she flew to Toronto to receive the Independent Hotelier of the Year award. The Wedgewood Hotel became an instant success and her vigilant presence ensured that it was the beginning of a solid
The People at the Wedgewood Hotel and Spa
ELENI SKALBANIA, Founder
The Wedgewood Hotel and Spa was created over 29 years ago by its Greek born owner, Eleni Skalbania, and to this day, it continues to be a family-run hotel.
Over the years, the foundation upon which Mrs. Skalbania has built the hotel remains solid and consistent; a commitment to personal service, superb quality and insurmountable warmth.
Through her travels and with her distinct sense of style, she collected fabulous antiques, sculptures, paintings, and carpets, all of which form an integral part of what the hotel stands for: uniqueness, comfort and elegance.
Providing a home away from home for countless longstanding guests, international celebrities and dignitaries, the Hotel has become respected for protecting the privacy of all its clients. The Wedgewood has set the standard for fashionable small boutique hotels in Canada.
Eleni Skalbania’s attention to detail and her dedication to her guests over the years have led her to become recognized nationally with the Independent Hotelier of the Year Award.
A dedicated philanthropist, Eleni has steadfastly suppo
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