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Sylvia Hotel
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Lobby, Inn at False Creek
Inexpensive Hotels
Sylvia Hotel,
Vancouver
The West End's grande
dame is a favorite, not
only for its relaxed yet
sophisticated atmos-
phere, but also for its
fabulous location right on
English Bay. Some rooms
are tiny, but the big
draws are the lounge and
restaurant overlooking
the water. Covered paid
parking available.
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115 4
Gilford St
•
Map G2
•
604 681 9321
•
www.
sylviahotel.com
•
$$
Oceanside Hotel,
Vancouver
Located on a quiet side
street near English Bay
and Stanley Park, this
hotel is a friendly oasis in
the heart of the West End.
One-bedroom apartments
and larger available. Free
parking.
d
1847 Pendrell
St
•
Map G2
•
604 682
5641
•
www.oceanside-
hotel.com
•
$$
Inn at False Creek,
Vancouver
Decorated Santa Fe-style,
this modern, spotless
hotel offers large, well-
appointed rooms and
executive suites. A knock-
out location, steps from
downtown and Granville
Island.
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1335 Howe St
•
Map J4
•
604 682 0229
•
www.qualityhotel.ca
•
$$
Sandman Suites on
Davie, Vancouver
Recent extensive renova-
tions make this West End
high-rise a find. One-bed-
room suites offer kitchens,
d
1906 Haro St
•
Map H2
•
604 685 5354
•
www.
buchanhotel.com
•
$$
Best Western
Chateau Granville,
Vancouver
A frequent choice for out-
of-towners with an eye for
price and location, this 15-
story hotel offers mainly
one-bedroom suites, but
has some smaller, stan-
dard rooms as well. Suites
come with microwaves and
wireless internet access.
Gated parking available for a
fee.
d
1100 Granville St
• Map J4 • 604 669 7070
• www.bwcg.com • $$
washer/dryers, balconies,
and sofa beds in the living
room. The views of Eng-
lish Bay from many of the
rooms are a plus. Under-
ground paid parking avail-
able. d
1160 Davie St
•
Map H4
•
604 6817263
•
www.sandman
hotels.com
•
$$
Bosman's Hotel,
Vancouver
This hotel's draws include
its convenient, central
location, air-conditioned
comfort, heated outdoor
pool, and free parking. A
restaurant and cozy lounge
are also found onsite.
Family owned for over 25
years.
d
1060 Howe St
•
Map J4
•
604 682 3171
•
www.bosmanshotel.com
•
$$
Traveller's Inn,
Victoria
Voted Victoria's best
value hotel/motel five
years running (1999-2003),
this downtown property
scores with its air-condi-
tioned rooms - most
with king-sized beds and
some with kitchens - and
free parking. Passes to
local pools also provided.
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710 Queens Ave
•
250
380 1000
•
www.
travellersinn.com
•
$$
Admiral Inn,
Victoria
Popular with families, sen-
iors, and those in search
of a room with an Inner
Harbour view at a reason-
able price, this family-run
property provides its guests
with spotless rooms, free
bike rental, and free park-
ing, among other niceties.
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257 Belleville St
•
Map N4
•
250 388 1000
•
www.admiral.bc.ca
•
$$
Greenbrier Hotel,
Vancouver
Providing a great Robson
Street location, this
modest hotel's renovated
one-bedroom suites have
complete kitchens, with
other pluses such as free
coffee and free parking
thrown in.
d
1393 Robson
St
•
Map J3
•
604 683
4558
•
www.greenbrier
hotel.com
•
$$
Buchan Hotel,
Vancouver
This 1926-vintage, three-
story property offers good
value for money with its
European-style, no-frills
accommodation and its
location: you'd be hard-
pressed to sleep closer
to Stanley Park - unless
you were actually in it.
Note:
Unless otherwise stated, all hotels accept credit cards and
have private bathrooms and air conditioning
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