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LISTEL HOTEL BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$
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( 800-663-5491, 604-684-8461; www.thelistelhotel.com ; 1300 Robson St; d $180;
; 5) A sophisticated, self-described 'art hotel,' the Listel attracts grown-ups through
its on-site installations and package deals with local art galleries. Many rooms display
original artwork, including contemporary installations and First Nations works, and all
have a relaxing, mood-lit West Coast feel. Artsy types should also check out the adjoin-
ing private gallery, as well as Forage ( Click here ) , the hotel's new farm-to-table on-site
restaurant.
Check the hotel's website for an ever-changing roster of good-value, art-themed
package deals. And don't worry about finding the shops on your visit: you're steps
away from Robson St's retailing center.
BARCLAY HOUSE B&B B&B $$
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( 800-971-1351, 604-605-1351; www.barclayhouse.com ; 1351 Barclay St; d $120; ; 5)
This magnificent bright-yellow Victorian property (built in 1904) takes a sophisticated
boutique twist on the usual heritage B&B. Rather than a mothballed museum look with
delicate and overly chintzy antiques, the six rooms have a sophisticated, designer feel
and are lined with modern artsy flourishes. But home comforts haven't been lost to aes-
thetics, and several rooms have gratifyingly deep soaker tubs.
Our favorite room? The lovely Haidaway, which has original First Nations artworks
and a huge jetted bathtub.
BLUE HORIZON HOTEL
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( 800-663-1333, 604-688-1411; www.bluehorizonhotel.com ; 1225 Robson St; r $169;
; 5) Despite being located in a 1960s tower, the recently refurbished Blue Ho-
rizon feels modern. The good-value suites have the kind of quality, business-hotel fur-
nishings common in pricier joints and all have corner balconies. Those on the top floors
look across to English Bay or the mountain-framed North Shore. The revamped on-site
restaurant has also moved up a notch with a focus on fresh comfort food.
The hotel is right on the city's main shopping strip, so you won't have far to trans-
port your purchases. In addition, Stanley Park is a 15-minute walk away.
RIVIERA HOTEL
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