THE DOUGLAS
Taking its name from iconic local tree the
Douglas ir, this upmarket, 188-room hotel
takes the arboreal theme and runs with it. The
lobby desk sits on a giant tree trunk; warm,
woody tones are everywhere and even the
drinks list has ir-infused tipples. The hotel
shares a building (and a parent brand) with the
adjacent JW Marriott hotel, meaning eight
bars and restaurants to choose from, plus a
spa. It’s also near two key sports and concert
venues: BC Place and the Rogers Arena.
ROOMS: From CA$434 (£250), room only.
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For arty types
THE LISTEL HOTEL
This hotel recycles, composts or converts all its waste
to electricity. Solar panels and a sustainability-focused
restaurant are among its other green initiatives. It
also has a creative streak, with artworks displayed
throughout. The 129-room hotel sits on Robson Street,
whose ramen joints and boutique stores make it one of
the buzziest strips in the city.
ROOMS: From CA$210 (£121), room only.
thelistelhotel.comFor budget travellers
SAMESUN VANCOUVER
This 288-bed hostel is situated on the neon-lit
entertainment hub that is Granville Street, setting
the tone for what is one of the city’s liveliest budget
options. The lobby bar, The Beaver Taphouse, offers a
changing roster of 20 local craft beers, while organised
activities range from hikes and beach clean-ups to music
bingo and Mario Kart tournaments. As well as dorms,
there are 11 private doubles, three with en suites.
ROOMS: Doubles from CA$106 (£61), B&B. samesun.comFor bay views
THE SYLVIA HOTEL
Ivy clad and gazing out over English Bay, the 120-room
Sylvia Hotel is home to the city’s oldest cocktail bar.
Visitors can sip former guest Errol Flynn’s favourite
tipple, a Vancouver (gin, vermouth and orange bitters),
while watching the sun set over the beach. There’s a
time-warp feel throughout, from the old-school dial
above the lift to the wooden cubbyholes at reception.
ROOMS: From CA$194 (£112), room only.
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