8 Quality Hotels for a First Visit to Vancouver
Vancouver is one of the most fun cities to visit and explore in Canada. It's one of the highest-quality cities in North America, with a very high standard of living and incredibly friendly residents. Located at the most remote edge of Western Canada, it becomes an integral part of any Pacific Northwest trip, just a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Seattle.
- The main sightseeing in Vancouver is concentrated in the city's Downtown and the nearby Gastown district. West of Downtown is Stanley Park, one of the most interesting and beautiful urban parks in the world.
- The city's main accommodations are located downtown, mostly consisting of three and four-star urban hotels in the downtown towers.
- Around the city, there are plenty of destinations worth visiting – in the neighborhoods, suburbs, and nature sites to the north. Top picks include the Grouse Mountain cable car ride and the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.
- South of downtown, the Granville Island Public Market is a colorful and popular spot for tourists and locals alike.
So before you rush to book a flight to Vancouver, want to get acquainted with the world's finest city?
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Luxury Hotels in the Heart of Vancouver
Fairmont Pacific Rim
The Downtown Vancouver Hotel of the Canadian luxury chain from Toronto is one of the perfect accommodation options in the city (apart from the hole in your pocket… but it's not excessively expensive). The hotel boasts a five-star rating, located in a gleaming tower overlooking Canada Place and the Vancouver harbor. The hotel offers large rooms with simply breathtaking views (preferably to the north side, but the downtown view is stunning too), a very high culinary standard, indulgent spa facilities, a gym, and a large and enjoyable pool if you happen to hit a warm day plus (there are two or three such days in August).
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Wedgewood Hotel & Spa – Relais & Chateaux
The Wedgewood is a five-star luxury hotel, located at the most central spot of Vancouver, right on Robson Square in the heart of downtown. Despite its status and location, the hotel is relatively affordable (compared to other luxury establishments) and is very popular. The hotel's design is quite heavy and ornate, but it excels in old-fashioned service, with impeccably professional and suited service staff. The hotel features large, clean rooms, a spacious lobby, and a restaurant with a very high culinary standard.
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Excellent Four-Star Hotels in the Center of Vancouver
EXchange Hotel Vancouver
The Exchange Hotel is one of the best and oldest hotels in the heart of Vancouver. It's a four-star hotel located in a tall tower in the western part of Gastown, not far from the Waterfront Station, Canada Place, and Vancouver Lookout. This is a classic urban four-star hotel with a five-star design touch, including large and pristine rooms, a spacious lobby, a gym, and a luxurious restaurant with high culinary standards. The hotel is very popular and one of the most cost-effective in the city when considering the price and what you get in return.
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L'Hermitage Hotel
The Hermitage Hotel is a very high-quality urban hotel in the heart of downtown Vancouver. This four-star hotel offers the ultimate downtown Vancouver experience and is considered one of the best in the city. It is located next to Moshe Safdie's interpretation of the Roman Colosseum – the Vancouver Public Library. The hotel features large and stylish rooms, a not-so-large but charming lobby, high culinary standards, and even a small and very elegant rooftop pool.
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Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
Sheraton's flagship hotel in downtown Vancouver is located in the shimmering Wall Centre tower at the heart of downtown. This four-star hotel is just a minute's walk from Robson Square and offers an urban experience with stunning views of all downtown and the surrounding bodies of water. The hotel features not very large but comfortable and clean rooms, a modern-designed lobby, very good culinary standards, and more. The hotel's big highlight is the view from the rooms, so try to book a room as high up as possible.
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Good Three-Star Hotels in Central Vancouver
Times Square Suites Hotel
The Times Square Suites Hotel is a fantastic three-star urban hotel in a perfect location on the West End of Vancouver. It's situated on Denman Street, the main thoroughfare of the neighborhood, known for its excellent ethnic restaurants. The hotel is conveniently located near Downtown Vancouver and the great Stanley Park. It's a small hotel with a family-friendly atmosphere, excellent service, clean and spacious rooms, and a fun shared balcony for a drink or breakfast.
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Residence Inn by Marriott Vancouver Downtown
The Residence Inn by Marriott is one of the most affordable accommodation options in the heart of Vancouver. The hotel is located in the southern part of Downtown, a short walk from Robson Square. The hotel offers small yet very clean and cozy rooms, a large lobby with a good breakfast restaurant, and an indoor pool with constant temperatures that's a particularly fun place to end your day of touring.
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Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel
The Rosedale on Robson is a good three-star urban hotel in a tall tower right in the heart of downtown Vancouver. It's located on the city's main shopping street, just across the road from the impressive city library. The hotel is a bit dated but very clean, with high service standards, a pleasant lobby, a surprisingly good breakfast restaurant, and an overall fun vibe at a fairly reasonable price.
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4 Tips from Guy for a Perfect Stay in Vancouver
The city of Vancouver is considered the finest and best city for living in North America. Vancouver is a dream on the water, a polished and elegant city with particularly polite and nice people. This is a city rich in every sense of the word, with city sites and attractions, stunningly designed parks around it, and simply breathtaking nature in the mountains above, in the ravines, and the many bodies of water surrounding it from all sides.
- The character of hotels in Vancouver – Vancouver is an exquisite and very high-quality city, and it's obvious that the hospitality industry in the city also excels in its quality. Being a large city, the character of accommodation is very urban. Most of the city’s hotels are located in the center or close to major transportation hubs such as the airport and highway routes near the city.
- Staying in Downtown Vancouver – The hotels in downtown Vancouver are conveniently located near Robson Square or on the surrounding streets. This area offers a variety of accommodations, from luxury five-star hotels to standard three-star city hotels. There are also quite a few three-star hotels with a motel-like feel near the BC Place Stadium. You'll also find a selection of urban hotels, mostly rated four stars and boutique hotels, along Vancouver's waterfront near Canada Place.
- Motels Near Vancouver – The motels and roadside hotels in Vancouver are a great accommodation option, especially for those arriving by car. You'll find motels near the city's airport, including large business hotels and major chain motels on the routes leading to Highway 99. Another cluster of motels can be found along the A1 Highway corridor within Burnaby.
- The Season – Summer in Vancouver is the perfect window of time for a trip to the city and its surroundings. At the height of summer, temperatures can range from pleasant to warm, and on clear days, the city's view is simply breathtaking.
