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double room per
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if included), taxes
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Granville Island Hotel
Mid-Priced Hotels
Days Inn Vancou-
ver Downtown
Although the heritage
building housing this small
hotel was built in 1910, the
simple but comfortable
rooms have been fully ren-
ovated. A restaurant and
lounge are found onsite,
while myriad dining and
sightseeing options are
within walking distance.
d
921 W Pender St
•
Map K3
•
604 681 4335
•
www.daysinnvancouver.
com
•
$$$
Granville Island
Hotel, Vancouver
With delightful rooms
overlooking False Creek,
this intimate hotel, located
right on Granville Island,
features wooden shutters,
beamed ceilings, and over-
sized bath tubs. Dine at
the Dockside restaurant,
or choose from the many
nearby eateries.
d
1253 Johnston St
•
Map H5
•
604 683 7373
•
www.granvilleisland
hotel.com
•
$$$
Georgian Court
Hotel, Vancouver
Providing a great location
for sports fans in town to
take in a game - BC Place
Stadium and GM Place are
mere minutes away - this
well-appointed hotel offers
air-conditioned rooms, fit-
ness center, and compli-
mentary internet. Enjoy the
two on-site restaurants,
including the renowned
William Tell.
d
773 Beatty
St
•
Map K4
•
604 682
5555
•
www.georgian
court.com
•
$$$
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Georgia, Vancouver
This downtown heritage
hotel has undergone signif-
icant upgrades, including
the addition of custom-
designed furniture and
Canadian art. Facilities
include two restaurants
and a fitness center.
d
801 W Georgia St
•
Map K3
•
604 682 5566
•
www.hotelgeorgia.
bc.ca
•
$$$
Ramada Inn and
Suites Downtown,
Vancouver
Art Deco touches enhance
this downtown hotel. A
great spot if you want to
be as close to clubs and
shops as to most central
attractions. Air-conditioned
rooms; pets welcomed
for a fee.
d
1221 Granville
St
•
Map J4
•
604 685
1111
•
www.ramada
vancouver.com • $$
spa
(see p56)
with indoor
pool and steam room. The
lounge, restaurant, and
cappuccino bar are handy,
too. d
1015 Burrard St
•
Map J4
•
604 687 0575
•
www.century-plaza.com
• $$$
Bedford Regency
Hotel, Victoria
Old World charm is
enhanced by the views
of Victoria's harbor. Try the
in-room Jacuzzi, then
snuggle in a goose down
comforter. Rooms are air-
conditioned, with free
internet access and coffee.
d
1140 Government St
• Map P2 • 250 384 6835
• www.bedfordregency
.com • $$$
Gatsby Mansion
Inn, Victoria
Period furniture sets the
mood in this heritage Vic-
torian mansion on the
Inner Harbour. An on-site
restaurant and garden
add to the gracious ambi-
ence. d
309 Belleville St
• Map N4 • 250 388 9191
• www.bellevillepark.com
• $$$
Blue Horizon
Hotel, Vancouver
Gorgeous views abound,
as each room in this con-
temporary hotel has
wraparound windows
and balcony. Add to that
the duvets, fridges, coffee
makers, air conditioning,
and more.
d
1225 Rob-
son St
•
Map J3
•
604
688 1411
•
www.blue
horizonhotel.com
•
$$$
Century Plaza
Hotel & Spa,
Vancouver
Renovated in 2003, the
hotel is a modest, good-
value choice. The big draw
here is the European-style
Quality Inn Down-
town, Victoria
This pleasant spot, only
two blocks from Victoria's
Inner Harbour, offers fairly
large rooms with kitch-
enettes. Free in-room tea,
coffee and local calls,
plus an indoor pool, and
steam and fitness rooms.
d
850 Blanshard St
• Map Q3 • 250 385 6787
• www.victoriaquality
inn.com • $$$
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