13 Fabulous Hotels – Vancouver, BC Canada

Well I’m back with another post covering British Columbia’s biggest city, Vancouver. We tend to refer the Lower Mainland as Vancouver, but the city itself is really not that big in square mileage. For the purposes of this post I am going only writing about Downtown Vancouver.

I spent the majority of my adult life living in Vancouver, and it is truly a beautiful city with much to offer and do, from its nightlife to the endless outdoor activities, most of which you can do year round. One of my favourite parts of Vancouver is the Sea Wall, a stone wall build around the perimeter of Stanley Park (making the top 10 list of biggest Urban parks in the world). During the ski season, you can spend the day exploring the city or eating in one of its many amazing restaurants, and then pop to one of three local mountains to do some night skiing!

Vancouver is a new city by global standards, “born” in 1886, she’s not even 150, and as we know when thousands of centuries pass, cities like Rome, Beijing and Paris have lost count so to speak. The appeal of this amazing west coast city is that it is still shiny and new, buildings like the Hotel Vancouver are our heritage buildings at only 80 years old. So you don’t get that sense of history, but you do get the hip, cool new kid on the block vibe. With fantastic world class shopping, hotels, a major cruise port and lots of outdoor activities, Vancouver will easily become a favourite!

As always they are in no particular order, and I’ve tried to give you a variety of styles; from the landmarks to the more modern icons of style.

If you’re looking for group bookings, contact to me and I’ll work with my contacts to put together an amazing package for you.

DO NOT FORGET – If you’re getting married, or renewing your vows, you will need a Visitors Visa and a Marriage License and a justice of the peace, minister, officiant to make it all happen. Double check with your countries consulate general to ensure that the marriage is recognized in your home country.

*Disclaimer – prices are just a guideline, if you’re looking to book a venue, I’m happy to help.

Sutton Place Hotel
845 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K6

Style:  Hotel | City | Luxury | 5* | AAA Five Diamond

Few hotels can rival the elegance, European charm and hospitality of the Sutton Place Hotel, situated in the heart of downtown Vancouver. This exceptional hotel, with recently renovated luxurious guestrooms, allows guests to experience exceptional service and all the needed amenities from exceptional restaurants to their spa, all set against a majestic backdrop of mountains and sea. The Sutton Place Hotel, a perennial Conde Nast Traveler Gold List favourite and one of Travel and Leisure’s Top 500 list.

Accommodations: Starting from $419 – $732 CDN p/night | Choose from 14 room styles and 5 suites

Event Guest capacity: 500 guests
Group Events: Suitable for weddings, meetings and corporate events.
To book this venue: Please contact me if you’re interested in booking this venue.

The Exchange Hotel
475 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2B3

Style:  Hotel | City | Luxury | 5*

The EXchange is one of the newest additions to the city’s hospitality scene having opened in 2018. The original Stock Exchange Building is an iconic structure reflective of rich history and success, having since become one of Vancouver’s largest and most exciting heritage restoration projects. A collaborative architectural masterpiece between Switzerland-based Harry Gugger Studio Architects and Vancouver-based Iredale Architecture, the building’s Pinstripe Principle defines The EXchange Hotel.

This 201-room hotel occupies eleven floors of a 30-story building. Even the smallest rooms (the Boutique Studio is 240 square feet) are so well-designed that they don’t feel cramped. Vancouver’s first LEED™ Platinum Heritage Conversion, the latest from Executive Hotels & Resorts, this landmark hotel is the former home of the original Vancouver Stock Exchange.

Accommodations: Starting from $299 – $419 CDN p/night

Event Guest capacity: They have a wide variety of spaces available.
Group Events: Suitable for weddings, meetings and corporate events.
To book this venue: Please contact me if you’re interested in booking this venue.

The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
900 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2W6

Style:  Hotel | City Center | Luxury | 5* | Iconic Landmark

The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, is generally known as the Hotel Vancouver. With its imposing stone exterior and distinctive oxidized green copper roof, this Grand Dame of Vancouver hotels is truly a landmark, and the only local hotel—with the possible exception of the Hotel Georgia, located one block east—that deserves the overused “iconic” label. Now 80 years old and managed by Fairmont, the Hotel Vancouver’s grandeur remains undimmed by the passing of time.

Like the city that surrounds it, it is rich in history, resplendent in natural beauty, vibrant and cosmopolitan. Vancouver’s business, cultural and entertainment districts are at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s doorstep. Within its walls you will find the luxurious Spa at Hotel Vancouver, a state-of-the-art health club, award-winning restaurants and designer shops.

Accommodations: Starting from $499 – $5,999 CDN p/night | Choose from 23 room styles

Event Guest capacity: 1,000 guests
Group Events: Suitable for weddings, meetings and corporate events.
To book this venue: Please contact me if you’re interested in booking this venue.

The Shangri-La Vancouver
1128 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6E 0A8

Style:  Hotel | City | Luxury | 5* | Residences

Gracious, unobtrusive and thoughtful service, carefully attuned to the needs of each guest, is the hallmark of Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver. Legendary hospitality is complemented by signature facilities, including CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La, a dramatic Lobby Lounge, four distinct dining experiences, with services incorporating state-of-the-art technology.The 119 guestrooms and suites at the 5 star Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver range in size from 42 square metres (450 square feet) to 130 square metres (1,395 square feet); half of these luxurious suites have balconies overlooking downtown Vancouver.

Accommodations: Starting from $530 – $920 USD p/night

Event Guest capacity: 120 guests
Group Events: Suitable for weddings, meetings and corporate events.
To book this venue: Please contact me if you’re interested in booking this venue.

L’Hermitage Hotel Vancouver
788 Richards St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3A4

Style:  Hotel | City | Luxury | 4* – 5*

Located on the corner of Richards and Robson Street L’Hermitage Hotel found in the heart of Vancouver’s hottest shopping and entertainment district. This privately owned luxury boutique hotel has 60-rooms, and joined Vancouver’s hotel scene in 2008. Exclusively located on the 5th, 6th and 7th floors, L’Hermitage offers Studio-style rooms; One-bedroom Suites; Solarium-style rooms as well as One and Two-Bedroom ‘homes’ complete with a fully-equipped kitchen featuring Bosch and Sub-Zero appliances. Unique architecture within a West Coast setting, vogue interior design and thoughtful amenities makes L’Hermitage downtown Vancouver the essence of the ultimate cosmopolitan getaway.

Accommodations: Starting from $475 – $605 CAD p/night

Event Guest capacity: No event capacity
Group Events: Unfortunately this boutique hotel does not have event space
To book this hotel: Please contact me if you’re interested in staying here.

The Wedgewood Hotel & Spa
845 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1V1

Style:  Hotel | City | Luxury | 5*

The Wedgewood Hotel & Spa is one of Vancouver’s leading luxury downtown hotels. Located amidst the gardens and waterfalls of the fashionable Robson Square in the heart of Vancouver’s thriving cosmopolitan core, the Wedgewood has been a family-run boutique hotel providing a home away from home for countless guests. Bacchus, the award winning restaurant and bar, offers a truly unique experience. The Wedgewood boutique hotel has received numerous awards over the years, both for its Bacchus Bar & Restaurant (best bar in Vancouver year after year), along with the hotel being rated one of the best hotels in North America by Conde Nast Traveler and Travel & Leisure. Recently the Wedgewood has been accepted as a member of the prestige Relais & Chateaux, a collection of the world’ s finest hotels and restaurants.

Accommodations: Starting from $533 – $1,417 CDN p/night | 5 room styles and 8 suit styles

Event Guest capacity: 55 guests
Group Events: Suitable for weddings, meetings and corporate events.
To book this venue: Please contact me if you’re interested in booking this venue.

Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9

Style:  Hotel | City | Luxury | 5* | Ocean/Moutain views

Sitting at the ocean’s edge, Fairmont Pacific Rim offers unobstructed views of the mountains, Stanley Park and Coal Harbour. The 377-room luxury hotel features lavish appointments, naturally inspired materials, comfortable furnishings and state-of-the-art technology. Enjoy the Willow Stream spa with outdoor terrace and Jacuzzis, rooftop pool, private cabanas and fire pits, and full exercise room. For meetings, the hotel boasts 15,000 square feet of versatile space, a multi-media theatre, business centre, and direct connection to the Vancouver Convention Centre. Dining options include ORU – a Pan-Asian bistro, Giovane – an Italian cafe, and Lobby Lounge with live entertainment six nights a week.

Accommodations: Starting from $647 – $2,959 CAD p/night

Event Guest capacity: 420 guests
Group Events: Suitable for weddings, meetings and corporate events.
To book this venue: Please contact me if you’re interested in booking this venue.

Loden Vancouver
1177 Melville St, Vancouver, BC V6E 0A3

Style:  Hotel | City | Luxury | 5*

Contemporary luxury hotel accommodations the Loden Hotel can be found on the edge of Coal Harbour, downtown Vancouver’s premiere luxury neighbourhood. Inspired by the area’s dynamic mountains and waterways, Loden uniquely captures the surrounding environment and fuses it with modern design and cultivated service-rendering it the perfect setting for an urban, waterfront Vancouver hotel retreat. With 70 guestrooms and 7 suites, Loden provides the efficiency and restful ease suitable for both the professional as well as the luxury travellers.

Accommodations: Starting from $549 – $799 p/night

Event Guest capacity: Reception 80 | Dinner 24 guests
Group Events: Suitable for weddings, meetings and corporate events.
To book this venue: Please contact me if you’re interested in booking this venue.

The Westin Bayshore Vancouver
1601 Bayshore Dr, Vancouver, BC V6G 2V4

Style:  Hotel | City | Luxury | 5* | Waterfront

The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, offers guests the best of both worlds: the activities and cultural events of Vancouver, as well as a relaxing resort experience. This unique duality is just one of the features that allowed The Westin Bayshore. Enjoy views of the coastline, distant mountains, and Stanley Park. Connected to the historic 1,000-acre Stanley Park via its picturesque seawall, you’re just moments away from unspoiled nature. With all 511 guest rooms and suites recently renovated and now boasting private balconies with amazing views and their famously comfortable beds, the Westin puts you minutes from downtown and on the edge of all the activities associated with Stanley Park and Vancouver.

Accommodations: Starting from $368 – $692 CDN per night

Event Guest capacity: 1400 Reception | Dinner 1080 guests | 33 spaces
Group Events: Suitable for weddings, meetings and corporate events.
To book this venue: Please contact me if you’re interested in booking this venue.

Opus Hotel

Style:  Hotel | City | Luxury | 4*

More than somewhere to stay, OPUS Vancouver is somewhere to be. With striking design, personality plus, and a fabulous location in the heart of hip Yaletown in downtown Vancouver, the boutique hotel appeals to savvy travelers who like their lodgings with a little more flavor. This hip hotel has 85 Rooms & 11 suites is found in the walkable neighborhood of Yaletown, home to downtowns most stylish restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, spas and cafes. Unique, playful rooms feature vibrant colors, contemporary furniture and a dizzying array of special touches – from spa bathrooms with heated floors and in-room iPads to Frette bathrobes and Herman Miller ergonomic chairs.

Accommodations: Starting from $479 – $1,029 CDN p/night

Event Guest capacity:  Reception 75 | Banquet 48 guests
Group Events: Suitable for weddings, meetings and corporate events.
To book this venue: Please contact me if you’re interested in booking this venue.

Parq Hotel Vancouver – The Douglas
39 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0R3

Style:  Hotel | City | Luxury | 5* | Casino | Entertainment Resort

Situated along the False Creek waterfront of downtown Vancouver, the Douglas is an Autograph Collection hotel, by Marriott. The hotel’s 188 guest rooms and suites are attentively appointed to meet the needs of the modern traveler with the latest technology. Built to LEED Gold Standards, the property has a curated collection of social spaces including the D6 Bar and Lounge on the sixth floor, with an indoor/outdoor rooftop lounge featuring views of the city skyline, as well as the entrance to a sixth-floor urban park. Located within Parq Vancouver, the city’s premiere entertainment resort, the hotel has instant access to eight restaurants and lounges, a sixth-floor rooftop urban park, elevated gaming experiences, and Spa by JW.

Accommodations: Starting from $512 – $5,039 CAD p/night

Event Guest capacity: Receptio 1,000 | Banquet 800 guests
Group Events: Suitable for weddings, meetings and corporate events.
To book this venue: Please contact me if you’re interested in booking this venue.

Granville Island Hotel
1253 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9

Style:  Hotel | Dockside/Water | Granville Island

While not a 5* property, the reason I’ve included the Granville Island Hotel is because of its location. This boutique hotel is located on Vancouver’s famous Granville Island, the hotel is tuck away in a corner of an the otherwise bustling island, nestled on the banks of False Creek overlooking the waterfront and beautiful downtown Vancouver. With fresh renovations offering a sense of sophisticated elegance, and an unrivaled patio perfect for west coast dining, this relaxed setting will give you a true sense of getting away from it all.

Accommodations: Starting from $529 – $579 CDN p/night

Event Guest capacity: 100 guests
Group Events: Suitable for weddings, meetings and corporate events.
To book this venue: Please contact me if you’re interested in booking this venue.

Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver
300 – 999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3B5

Style:  Hotel | City | Luxury | 5* | Waterfront | Cruiseship port

The Pan Pacific is connected to one of the

Experience the comforts of Vancouver’s waterfront with Pan Pacific Vancouver on your urban getaway. Enjoy your stay with sweeping mountain vistas and the city’s best attractions just minutes away at one of the finest hotels in Downtown Vancouver. Uniquely Located directly on Vancouver’s Spectacular Harbourfront. The Pan Pacific Vancouver Offers Panoramic Views Of Rugged Mountains, Glimmering Skyscrapers And A Harbour Busy With Cruise ships And Sailboats. All Delivered To Your Bedside From Generous Picture Windows. These Astounding Vistas, Plus Elegant Sophistication And Unparalleled Five-diamond Service Wrapped In Friendly Canadian Hospitality Awaits You.

Accommodations: Starting from $557 – $1,754 CAD p/night

Event Guest capacity: Banquet 540 guests
Group Events: Suitable for weddings, meetings and corporate events.
To book this venue: Please contact me if you’re interested in booking this venue.

I hope that you’re now inspired to travel to Vancouver. I’ve only covered downtown Vancouver, if you’re thinking Whistler, then I don’t suggest staying downtown, unless you’re just doing a day trip. There are obviously many, many more to choose from with different ratings. However, I hope that one of these beautiful hotels inspires you to consider planning your next vacation to Vancouver, BC, Canada.

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