Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(
888-699-5222, 604-685-1301;
www.rivieravancouver.com
;
1431 Robson St; d $149;
;
5)
One of several well-located apartment-style hotels crowding the Robson St and
Broughton St intersection, the Riviera has undergone a recent and long-overdue
makeover, adding new interiors to its generally spacious rooms. Complete with kit-
chens, many rooms can easily fit a small family. Parking is free and there are often ex-
cellent off-season deals. There are restaurants nearby if you don't want to cook.
The Riviera is a good choice for those who want to be near Stanley Park and down-
town shopping options.
COAST COAL HARBOUR HOTEL
HOTEL
$$
( 604-697-0202;
www.coasthotels.com
; 1180 W Hastings St; d $239; ; Bur-
rard)
A modern and popular business hotel that also lures leisure travelers with its prox-
imity to both Stanley Park and the downtown core, the bright and breezy Coast Coal
Harbour often has some screamingly good deals on last-minute hotel-booking sites. For
your money, you'll get a comfortable if generic-looking room with the possibility of
waterfront views through those floor-to-ceiling windows.
If you need to cool off after hiking the seawall, there's also an outdoor heated pool.
LODEN HOTEL
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
$$$
( 877-225-6336, 604-669-5060;
www.theloden.com
; 1177 Melville St; r $300; ;
Burrard)
The stylish Loden is the real designer deal, and one of the first boutique proper-
ties in years to give Yaletown's Opus a run for its money. The chic, chocolate-hued
rooms have a contemporary feel, with luxe accoutrements such as marble-lined bath-
rooms and those oh-so-civilized heated floors. Service is top- notch - make sure you try
the complimentary London taxicab limo service.
Free loaner bikes are also available; they're perfect for hitting the nearby Stanley
Park seawall.
SHANGRI-LA HOTEL
HOTEL
$$$
( 604-689-1120;
www.shangri-la.com/vancouver
;
1128 W Georgia St; r/ste $340/425;
; Burrard)
Occupying the lower floors of the city's tallest tower, the Shangri-
La redefined opulent Vancouver sleepovers when it opened in 2010. Its sleek, mood-lit
