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( 800-663-1424, 604-895-5830;
www.ywcahotel.com
;
733 Beatty St; s/d/tr with shared bath-
room $73/90/117; ; Stadium-Chinatown)
A good-value, well-located op-
tion offering nicely maintained (if spartan) rooms of the student accommodation vari-
ety. There are a wide range of configurations here, from singles to five-bed rooms that
are ideal for groups, and shared, semiprivate or private bathrooms. Each room has a
minifridge and guests can use the communal kitchens. Rates include access to the
YWCA Health & Fitness Centre, a 10-minute walk away.
This is a great option for budget-conscious families; kids get a toy upon check-in.
Despite the slightly institutionalized feel, the staff are friendly and helpful.
GEORGIAN COURT HOTEL
HOTEL
$$
( 800-663-1155, 604-682-5555;
www.georgiancourt.com
; 773 Beatty St; r $190; ;
Stadium-Chinatown)
This under-the-radar, European-style property has never changed
its old-school approach to good service and solid, dependable amenities. Rooms have
an elegant, business-hotel feel but the spacious, apartment-style corner suites - with
their quiet, recessed bedrooms - are best. There's a small on-site fitness room and the
hotel runs a shuttle bus around the city throughout the day.
A good location near the city center adds to the appeal here, and if you're planning to
catch a hockey, football or soccer game, the city's two main stadiums are just steps
away.
GRANVILLE ISLAND HOTEL
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
$$
( 800-663-1840, 604-683-7373;
www.granvilleislandhotel.com
;
1253 Johnston St; r $220;
; 50)
This gracious boutique property hugs Granville Island's quiet
northeastern tip, enjoying tranquil views across False Creek to Yaletown's mirrored
towers. You'll be a five-minute walk from the Public Market, with shopping and theater
options on your doorstep. Rooms have an elegant, West Coast feel with some exposed
wood flourishes. There's also a cool rooftop Jacuzzi, and the on-site brewpub-restaur-
ant has a great patio.
You're close to the seawall bike trail here (the hotel can rent you a bike) if you fancy
pedaling to UBC or, in the opposite direction, Stanley Park.
OPUS HOTEL
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
$$$
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