Vancouver, BC Hotels

Best Western Chateau Granville
1100 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2B6
Nightly Rates: ( 112.66 - 123.00 )
3 Star
Ideally located between the Robson Street shopping mecca, and the revitalized Yaletown district in downtown Vancouver, this Three Diamond, full service hotel offers many spacious one bedroom suites and guestrooms in the main Tower and Courtyard build


Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Vancouver-Dwtn-Tower & Suites
1110 Howe St.
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1R2
Nightly Rates: ( 117.84 - 236.71 )
3 Star
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Vancouver Downtown Perfectly located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Vancouver Downtown is an incredibly convenient choice whether you're traveling for business or for fun. Down


Holiday Inn Express Vancouver, Bc
2889 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V5K 2A1
Nightly Rates: ( 93.02 - 128.18 )
2 Star
Take a Video Tour of the hotel. 'You'll Love It In Here' Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Vancouver. This friendly 'Boutique Style' hotel, with free high speed wireless Internet in rooms, free Continental Breakfast and free parking,


Hyatt Regency Vancouver
655 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2R7
Nightly Rates: ( 298.77 - 376.30 )
4 Star
The Hyatt Regency Vancouver has 644 beautifully appointed rooms overlooking Vancouver Harbor and the surrounding mountains. In the center of the downtown business and shopping district, this hotel offers hundreds of stores within walking distance. Ne


Marriott Vancouver Pinnacle Hotel
1128 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 4R5
Nightly Rates: ( 189.19 - 309.11 )
4 Star
Located in the heart of the business district, the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel is a short block from the city's waterfront and only three blocks from the convention and exhibition centre. The famous shopping of Robson Street is an easy


Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel
1133 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 3T3
Nightly Rates: ( 172.64 - 247.08 )
3 Star
Offering unique and exceptional personalized service easily accommodating the needs of today's traveler, the Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside enjoys a spectacular waterfront location overlooking Vancouver Harbour and the Northshore Mountains.


Days Inn - Vancouver Downtown
921 W. Pender Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 1M2
Nightly Rates: ( 101.42 - 216.06 )
3 Star
The Days Inn Vancouver hotel offers affordable guestrooms, complete with contemporary colours and modern decor and amenities. This downtown hotel is located in the heart of the Vancouvers financial district. One block from the American Consulate. Tw


Holiday Inn Vancouver-Metrotown (Burnaby),
4405 Central Boulevard
Vancouver, BC V5H 4M3
Nightly Rates: ( 120.95 - 174.71 )
2 Star
We invite guests to stay at the only hotel conveniently connected to BC's largest shopping and entertainment complex-500 shops and services, 16 theatres, Playdium interactive arcade, restaurants, and so much more, all right next door. SkyTrain (rapi


Quality Hotel Downtown
1335 Howe St.
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1R7
Nightly Rates: ( 120.02 - 174.71 )
2 Star
Recent winner of the CANADA HOTEL OF THE YEAR award. Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Granville Island, Stanley Park Sea Wall, Yaletown and Robson shopping districts, GM Place and fine dining and entertainment are nearby. Hotel fe


Vancouver Howard Johnson Hotel - Vancouver, Bc
1176 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V8W 1L8
Nightly Rates: ( 82.81 - 166.55 )
3 Star
The Howard Johnson Hotel Vancouver Downtown is a President's Quality Excellence and President's Award Winner. Welcome to the Award Winning Howard Johnson in Downtown Vancouver. We are just minutes away from major Downtown Business Core, Convention


Ramada Inn And Suites Downtown Vancouver
1221 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M6
Nightly Rates: ( 123.02 - 143.70 )
3 Star
Ramada Inn and Suites Vancouver Downtown is ideally located in the heart of the entertainment district in Vancouver downtown within easy walking distance to all the city has to offer. Only steps away to the picturesque sea-wall for a walk or a jog or


Quality Inn Airport
725 S.E. Marine Dr.
Vancouver, BC V5X 2T9
Nightly Rates: ( 82.74 - 112.59 )
2 Star
Located in the heart of South Vancouver industrial business district, this 3.5 star hotel has all the amenities of a true business hotel. We provide complimentary shuttle to Vancouver Airport. Our 100 newly renovated rooms feature in-room coffee, hai


Holiday Inn Vancouver-Centre, Bc
711 W. Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z 3Y2
Nightly Rates: ( 148.87 - 203.66 )
3 Star
The Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre Hotel welcomes you to beautiful British Columbia and the city of Vancouver. We are conveniently located on the West side of Vancouver and offer spectacular views of the Downtown core, the North Shore Mountains and Fa


Crowne Plaza Hotel Vancouver, Bc
801 W. Georgia St
Vancouver, BC V6C1P7
Nightly Rates: ( 120.07 - 154.62 )
3 Star
The Crowne Plaza Vancouver-Hotel Georgia is a magnificently restored heritage hotel located at corner of West Georgia and Howe streets in the Heart of Downtown Business, Shopping and Entertainment Districts. Across from Pacific Centre Mall, The Art


Days Inn - Vancouver Metro
2075 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5N 2T2
Nightly Rates: ( 60.99 - 92.01 )
2 Star
10 minutes from Downtown Vancouver Minutes from Metrotown shopping area Several Restaurants within walking distance Rooms overlook a Beautiful Courtyard Garden On Public Transit Route, Walking Distance to Skytrain 20 minutes to Vancouv


Wedgewood Hotel
845 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1V1
Nightly Rates: ( 277.06 - 812.57 )
5 Star
Awarded 11th in North America by Travel and Leisure magazine and Best Hotel in Canada by Conde Nast readers The Wedgewood Hotel and Spa situated on Vancouvers stylish Robson Square is a charming European boutique - style hotel offering the latest in


Le Soleil
567 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2E8
Nightly Rates: ( 216.06 - 429.03 )
5 Star
Hotel Le Soleil Hotel and Suites is a luxury boutique hotel with 119 elegantlyfurnished one-bedroom suites located at 567 Hornby Street in the heart ofdowntown Vancouver's business and banking district. The ambiance of Hotel Le Soleil Hotel and Sui


Terminal City Club Tower Hotel
837 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6C1B6
Nightly Rates: ( 226.40 - 422.82 )
5 Star
Terminal City Tower Hotel, one of Vancouvers premier non-smoking hotels boasts 60 luxurious rooms, including 30 Deluxe guest rooms and 30 Suites. Located in downtown Vancouver, steps to the convention center, major businesses, sightseeing, restaurant


Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver
645 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2Y9
Nightly Rates: ( 202.63 - 415.55 )
4 Star
An intimate luxury hotel located in the vibrant heart of Vancouver, the Metropolitan is at the center of the city's shopping, dining and entertainment districts. Each of the 197 spacious, quiet hotel guestrooms offers soundproof walls and triple glaz


The Sutton Place Hotel - Vancouver
845 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K6
Nightly Rates: ( 179.88 - 282.23 )
4 Star
Elegant European residential-style hotel in the heart of downtown Vancouver, within the business, arts, and shopping districts. Guest rooms and suites feature gracious wood furnishings in warm rosewood tones. Exceptional service level that satisfie


Executive Hotel Downtown Vancouver
1379 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R5
Nightly Rates: ( 135.31 - 175.59 )
4 Star
Elegance, efficiency and service are perfectly matched at the Executive Hotel Downtown Vancouver. This full facility property is located in the heart of the city's shopping and entertainment district, The hotel is ideally located in close proximity t


Granville Island Hotel
1253 Johnston Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
Nightly Rates: ( 128.57 - 154.29 )
3 Star
The Granville Island Hotel is your Island retreat in Vancouver. On the waterfront, offering spectacular views of the city, mountains and ocean. The hotel is minutes from downtown and steps from the famous Public Market, live theater, unique shops, ar


The Meridian At 910 Beach
910 Beach Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2W7
Nightly Rates: ( 143.70 - 154.04 )
3 Star
Welcome to the Meridian at 910 Beach Avenue. A boutique style non smoking all suites travel apartment hotel nestled in Vancouver's vibrant West End with its urban flair and beauty of nature, next to Trendy Yaletown with its tantalizing architecture a


The Fairmont Waterfront
900 Canada Place Way
Vancouver, BC V6C 3L5
Nightly Rates: ( 350.46 - 474.51 )
4 Star
A relatively new Vancouver landmark, The Fairmont Waterfront opened its doors in July 1991. Designed by architectural firm Musson Cattall MacKey Partnership of Vancouver (who also designed The Fairmont Chateau Whistler), the hotel features a contempo


The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
900 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2W6
Nightly Rates: ( 298.77 - 402.15 )
4 Star
Vancouver's grand lady...with a colourful past. For more than 60 years, The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver has been at the heart of the city. Rich in history, at ease with luxury, vibrant and cosmopolitan, she continues to attract kings, queens and Hollywo


Ramada Hotel & Suites Metrotown
3484 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5R 5L6
Nightly Rates: ( 73.50 - 139.56 )
1 Star
The Ramada Hotel and Suites Vancouver Metrotown Location is perfect for business or leisure travelers. This Ramada hotel is centrally located near Burnaby Business District and a 15 minute drive to Downtown Vancouver. This lodging choice is located


The Westin Bayshore Resort And Marina
1601 Bayshore Drive
Vancouver, BC V6G 2V4
Nightly Rates: ( 346.32 - 408.35 )
4 Star
The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, offers guests the best of both worlds: the activities and cultural events of Vancouver, as well as a relaxing resort experience. This unique duality is just one of the features that allowed The Westin Bayshore, Vancouv


The Westin Grand, Vancouver
433 Robson Street & Homer
Vancouver, BC V6B 6L9
Nightly Rates: ( 288.43 - 360.80 )
4 Star
Located in the heart of Vancouver, The Westin Grand, Vancouver is a premiere all-suite luxury hotel. Our deluxe accommodations, first-class service, and prime location at the crossroads of trendy Yaletown and Robson streets make our hotel the perfect


Residence Inn By Marriott Vancouver
1234 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1W2
Nightly Rates: ( 166.44 - 226.40 )
3 Star
Residence Inn by Marriott is designed to make you feel at home for a day, a week, a month or more. Our suites give you fifty percent more space than most traditional hotel rooms. The Residence Inn Vancouver is located in the heart of downtown Vancouv


Carmana Plaza
1128 Aberni St
Vancouver, BC V6E 4R6
Nightly Rates: ( 206.76 - 299.80 )
3 Star
Vancouver's premiere luxury accommodations featuring fabulous views of the ocean and downtown Vancouver. Located in the heart of the city centre, just one block from the lively Robson Street with its sophisticated shopping and fine dining. This high-


The Landis Hotel And Suites
1200 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1W2
Nightly Rates: ( 154.04 - 257.42 )
3 Star
The Landis Hotel and Suites is a superior first class hotel located only 25 minutes from the Vancouver International Airport in downtown. Attractive guest suites are carefully detailed and include nonsmoking rooms. The deluxe suites consist of a mast


Palisades Luxury Suites
1288 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 4R3
Nightly Rates: ( 204.66 - 247.49 )
3 Star
Located right in the heart of downtown Vancouver, The Palisades Luxury Suites are within walking distance to Robson Street, Stanley Park, English Bay and the business district. We offer a selection of fine condominium accommodation ranging from 1-bed


Best Western Sands
1755 Davie Street
Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Nightly Rates: ( 148.86 - 175.74 )
3 Star
For stunning views of English Bay, stay at this Vancouver hotel in British Columbia, ideally located across the street from the beach. The Best Western Sands is situated in the midst of sidewalk cafés across from the Seawall in Vancouver. Hotel gues


Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
1088 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R9
Nightly Rates: ( 267.75 - 371.13 )
4 Star
Whether your visit is for business or for pleasure, you?ll never feel more at home at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre. Stroll leisurely through the boutiques of Robson Street and Yaletown, or make connections at the nearby business and financial d


Robsonstrasse Hotel And Suites
1394 ROBSON STREET
Vancouver, BC V6E 1C5
Nightly Rates: ( 130.12 - 329.51 )
3 Star
Located in the city's most cosmopolitan area on Fashioable Robson Street, within walking distance to convention centre, financial centre,entertainment and various attractions. The Robsonstrasse Hotel provides the vactioning family or the business tra


Luxury Residences On Georgia
1288 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 4R3
Nightly Rates: ( 195.14 - 304.61 )
3 Star
Located right in the heart of downtown Vancouver, The Residences on Georgia is within walking distance to Robson Street, Stanley Park, English Bay and the business district. We offer a selection of fine condominium accommodation ranging from 1-bedroo


Pacific Palisades Hotel
1277 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 1C4
Nightly Rates: ( 242.94 - 263.62 )
3 Star
The Pacific Palisades Hotel is Fun, Fresh and 'In The Now' with personalized services that encourage guests to indulge themselves in luxurious amenities and the stylish décor of the 'Living Room' lobby, which was inspired by South Beach culture. Each


Listel Vancouver
1300 Robson St.
Vancouver, BC V6E1C5
Nightly Rates: ( 160.95 - 245.69 )
3 Star
Art and Elegance converge at Vancouver's most artful hotel. Listel Vancouver, one of the cities most celebrated boutique style properties, is well located on world famous Robson Street the center of shopping and dining in this vibrant and interestin


Dominion Hotel
210 ABBOTT STREET
Vancouver, BC V6B2K8
Nightly Rates: ( 110.18 - 266.17 )
3 Star
An unique art hotel in Gastown, the heart of Vancouver s historic district. Walking distance to all shopping, entertainment and night life clubs.


Comfort Inn Downtown
654 Nelson Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 6K4
Nightly Rates: ( 142.65 - 206.75 )
3 Star
Located in the heart of the downtown entertainment district. Steps from great shops, restaurants, beaches, sports venues, Gas Town, the business district, and the cruise ship terminal. High speed Internet access available in every room. Pet accommoda


Golden Tulip Georgian Court Hotel
773 Beatty Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2M4
Nightly Rates: ( 110.83 - 411.06 )
3 Star
All 180 spacious and warmly appointed guest rooms and suites feature a wide range of superb amenities, including 'complimentary' high speed internet access, 3 telephones in every room, guest voice mail, 27 inch TV's, in-room coffee/tea, an iron & iro


Plaza 500 Hotel
500 West 12TH Ave
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M2
Nightly Rates: ( 153.78 - 257.42 )
3 Star
Perched on the crest of Cambie hill, minutes to the downtown business, financial and entertainment centres, the Plaza 500 overlooks magnificent mountains, the glittering city of Vancouver and the sparkling waters of English Bay. Dining is provided


Chateau Granville Hotel
1100 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2B6
Nightly Rates: ( 195.39 - 205.73 )
4 Star
The Best Western Chateau Granville is everywhere you want to be. Ideally located within the heart of Vancouvers city center you will be just minutes from Chinatown, Gastown, Stanley Park, the beaches, Granville Island, Canada Place, and the Cruise Sh


Riviera Hotel
1431 ROBSON STREET
Vancouver, BC V6G 1C1
Nightly Rates: ( 207.48 - 207.48 )
3 Star
Located in the heart of downtown on famous Robson street, 10 minute walk to Stanley Park, English Bay, shopping, and restaurants.Hotel has recently achieved a 3.5 stars rating in the hotel category * Airport VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL APT - 9miles * V


Best Western Exhibition Park Vancouver
3475 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V5K 2A5
Nightly Rates: ( 81.60 - 143.57 )
2 Star
Stay at this Vancouver hotel, just 10 minutes from the beautiful and historic downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. The Best Western Exhibition Park is easily accessible to Vancouver's key attractions including Vancouver City Centre, Chinatown, Stan


Best Western Uptown Hotel

Vancouver, BC
Nightly Rates: ( 98.61 - 109.57 )
2 Star
Discover luxury and comfort at this Vancouver hotel featuring beautifully, well-appointed guest accommodations. The Best Western Uptown Hotel is centrally located with convenient access to bus stops and Skytrain stations to easily get around Vancou


Delta Vancouver Suite Hotel
550 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 3Y6
Nightly Rates: ( 241.91 - 283.26 )
4 Star
Graced with the casual elegance of New York and capturing the definitive feel of the West Coast, Delta Vancouver Suites offers today's business traveller the finest in state-of-the-art technology, comfort and luxury in the heart of downtown Vancouver


Tropicana Suites On Robson
1361 Robson
Vancouver, BC V6E 1C6
Nightly Rates: ( 133.36 - 164.37 )
3 Star
THE TROPICANA SUITES IS LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LIVELY ROBSON ST ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF DOWNTOWN SHOPPING, THEATERS, ENGLISH BAY, STANLEY PARK AND MANY EXCELLENT RESTAURANTS. ALL GUEST SUITES ARE 1 BEDROOM UNITS FEATUR


Ramada Limited Downtown
435 W. Pender Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1V2
Nightly Rates: ( 102.35 - 108.55 )
1 Star
The Historic Ramada is a downtown Vancouver Hotel located on West Pender at Richards Street. This hotel is within walking distance of Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre, Cruise Ship Terminal, Gastown, Chinatown, Robson Street and Pacific Centre S


Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel
838 Hamilton At Robson Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 6A2
Nightly Rates: ( 361.83 - 444.53 )
5 Star
Comfort, location, relaxation, entertainment, water and mountain views. The Rosedale on Robson has it all. As Historic Yaletowns only all suite hotel, the Rosedale offers one and two bedroom suites for the price of a conventional hotel room. Choose f


Best Western Downtown Vancouver
718 Drake Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2W6
Nightly Rates: ( 116.30 - 139.56 )
3 Star
This award winning Vancouver hotel in British Columbia places guests close to downtown and offers beautiful harbor views. The Best Western Downtown Vancouver offers guests great comforts and superior amenities. Hotel guests will be close to a variet


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BRITISH COLUMBIA


British Columbia is known for its stunning natural setting, vast tracts of untouched wilderness, and safe, vibrant cities like Vancouver and Victoria. It's a top choice for outdoor adventure, urban pleasures, and pure escape.

Some 75% of the province is mountainous, 60% is forested, and only about 5% is arable. A series of southeast-northwest running mountain ranges, from the Rockies in the east to the Coast Mountain and Vancouver Island ranges in the west, serrate the landscape into a series of peaks, plateaux and valleys.

British Columbia's rugged coastline stretches for more than 27,000 kilometers (16,780 miles), including deep, mountainous fjords and about 6,000 islands, most of which are uninhabited. The largest island, at 451 kilometers (280 miles) long, is Vancouver Island. Home to Victoria, the provincial capital, it lies off the southwest corner of BC's mainland.

Most of BC's population of about four million clusters in the province's southwest corner, in and around the cities of Vancouver and Victoria. The Okanagan Valley is the most populated inland region.

Coastal British Columbia, including Vancouver and Victoria, enjoys the mildest climate in Canada. Summers are warm but not hot; winters are mild and wet, with little snow at sea level. Central and Northern BC have a more traditionally Canadian climate, with hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters.

There are as many reasons to visit BC as there are visitors, but here's a taste:

Wilderness: 11.35 million hectares (28,046,460 acres), 11.8 per cent of the province, is protected in parks, conservancies, ecological reserves, and recreation areas.

Wildlife: BC is home to more fauna than any other part of Canada. In all, 142 animal, 488 bird, 18 reptile, 22 amphibian, 83 freshwater fish, and 368 saltwater fish species live in or travel through the province.

Sports and Adventure: BC has almost 200 golf courses , more than 30 full-service downhill ski resorts (including Whistler, a venue city of the 2010 Olympic & ParlalympicWinter Games), and more than 3,500 km (2,174 miles) of hiking trails.

BC's 37 river systems, more than 2,200 lakes, 27,000 km (16,780 miles) of coastline, and 18,000 square km (6,949 square miles) of inland waters welcome boaters, fishers, river rafters, beachcombers, and scuba divers.

BC has facilities for, among other things, bungy jumping, caving, gold panning, hang gliding, hot air ballooning, mountaineering, river rafting, rock climbing, surfing, whale watching, and windsurfing.

Food & Drink: From caribou to chanterelles, cedar plank salmon to micro-brewed ale, the local fare is rich and varied; the restaurants cosmopolitan and affordable. BC is wine country too: about 90 wineries concentrated in two regions welcome visitors -- and win awards.

Aboriginal Culture: First Nations are represented by more than 30 Nations and 197 communities in BC. Throughout the province, museums and archaeological sites display ancient treasures; cultural sites and galleries illuminate modern day art and culture.

Some say British Columbia’s biggest city, Vancouver, was founded on a pub. In 1867, the same year Canada became a country, a retired riverboat pilot named Gassy Jack built a saloon with the idea to make money selling whiskey to the loggers and millers in Burrard Inlet. Gastown has a historic clock powered by steam. Every quarter-hour it plays a short tune on its steam whistles, and every hour it gives a loud blast.

Stanley Park is the largest urban park in North America (1000 acres) and home to the Vancouver Aquarium and an exceptional collection of Totem Poles. The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) welcomes families and individuals interested in learning more about Northwest Coast First Nations cultures.

Among Vancouver’s top attractions are Granville Island, Grouse Mountain, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Chinatown, Dr. Sun Yat Sen Chinese Gardens, Science World, Robson Street, Harbour cruises, Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver Maritime Museum and Vancouver Museum
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In Victoria, located at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, visitors relax in true British style with afternoon tea, offered in dozens of tearooms throughout the city. One of the best known locations is the Tea Lobby in The Fairmont Empress Hotel.

Several splendid 19th century buildings are open to the public, including the 39-room Craigdarroch Castle, built in 1887 by Robert Dunsmuir, a BC coal baron.

The Maritime Museum, originally the Provincial Court House, is a highlight of Bastion Square and depicts the story of BC's maritime history from early explorers to the present. The Royal British Columbia Museum chronicles the province's social and natural history. In Thunderbird Park, beside the museum, ancient Native totem poles stand tall. Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest street in North America, leads into Canada's oldest Chinatown, established in 1858.

Clean, green and safe, Victoria is museums and art galleries, parks and gardens, nightclubs and afternoon tea, recreation and relaxation. One of the most famous gardens in the world, the Butchart Gardens, is located just 30 minutes from Victoria’s city centre.