Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Lobby, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
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Bedroom, Opus Hotel Vancouver
Luxury & Boutique Hotels
Opus Hotel
Vancouver
Opened in 2002, this
stylish boutique hotel is
a Yaletown trendsetter.
Take advantage of the
on-site French brasserie
and sophisticated lounge
to relax after a busy day.
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322 Davie St
•
Map J5
•
604 642 6787
•
www.
opushotel.com
•
$$$$
Pacific Palisades,
Vancouver
You may catch a glimpse
of a Hollywood star at
this stylish South Beach-
inspired hotel. The decor
is fun yet functional, with
full guest services and
amenities. Step outside
to Robson Street and join
the passing parade.
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1277 Robson St
•
Map J3
•
604 688 0461
•
www.pacificpalisades
hotel.com
•
$$$$
Listel Vancouver
Hotel
A beautiful boutique hotel
whose rooms are filled
with art by top local artists
and supplied with literary
gems, some by West
Coast authors. O'Doul's
Restaurant and Bar
(see
p74)
provides nightly live
music.
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1300 Robson St
•
Map J3
•
604 684 8461
•
www.listel-vancouver.
com
•
$$$$
concierge, valet parking,
and room service. Pets
are welcome for a fee.
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567 Hornby St
•
Map K3
•
604 632 3000
•
www.
lesoleilhotel.com
•
$$$$
Wedgewood
Hotel, Vancouver
Owner Eleni Skalbania is
as famous as her bou-
tique hotel with its Euro-
pean flair. Caters to
those who prefer their
accommodation upscale,
verging on exclusive. Maid
service twice daily says it
all.
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845 Hornby St
•
Map J3
•
604 689 7777
•
www.wedgewoodhotel.
com
•
$$$$
Fairmont Hotel
Vancouver
Vancouver grew up with
this classic hotel, which
opened in 1939. Renovated
several times, it includes
an indoor pool, day spa,
and health club to erase
the day's exertions. Enjoy
refreshments in the deluxe
lobby lounge, reminiscent
of the grand old days.
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900 W Georgia St
•
Map J3
•
604 684 3131
•
www.fairmont.com/
hotelvancouver
•
$$$$$
Metropolitan
Hotel, Vancouver
Everything is done to
cosset guests, including
European down duvets,
marble bathrooms, indoor
pool and health club,
business center, restau-
rant, and lounge. An
award-winning gem. One
smoking floor.
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645
Howe St • Map K3
• 604 687 1122
• www.metropolitan.com
• $$$$
Fairmont Empress
Hotel, Victoria
The most famous hotel on
the West Coast, Victoria's
luxury property offers
somewhat small but always
elegant rooms. Make a
reservation to take English-
style tea in its glorious
lobby
(see p99)
, a pricey
but noteworthy experi-
ence.
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721 Government
St
•
Map P4
•
250 384 8111
•
www. fairmont.com/
empress
•
$$$$$
Wickaninnish
Inn, Long Beach
Perched dramatically on a
rocky shelf overlooking
Chesterman Beach, this
highly acclaimed inn offers
luxurious lodgings done in
modern West Coast style.
With its gorgeous spa and
gourmet restaurant, this is
the perfect getaway spot
(see pp32-3)
.
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Osprey
Lane, Tofino
•
Map A4
•
250 725 3100
•
www.wick
inn.com
•
$$$$$
Sooke Harbour
House, Sooke
Beauty is the hallmark of
this lovely inn 19 miles (30
km) west of Victoria. Rooms
are filled with antiques and
coastal-themed art. Add the
ocean views, luxury spa
services, and an organic
garden providing produce
for its world-renowned cui-
sine.
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1528 Whiffen Spit
Rd
•
Map D6
•
250 642
3421
•
www.sookeharbour
house.com
•
$$$$$
Hotel Le Soleil,
Vancouver
A chic downtown bou-
tique hotel with nice
touches, such as a turn-
down service, cordless
phones, bathrobes,
Note:
Unless otherwise stated, all hotels accept credit cards and
have private bathrooms and air conditioning
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