Our 5 favourite hotels in Vancouver

While much ink has been spilled on where to eat in Vancity, less has been written about where to stay when you’re in town. We’ve taken the liberty of compiling a list of some of the top hotels in Vancouver – from lush yet sustainability-minded stays to design-forward digs.

Wedgewood Hotel & Spa

It’s all about old-school glamour at the Wedgewood Hotel & Spa , an 83-room luxury hotel situated a stone’s throw away from Robson Street. This family-run property – a member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux hotel association – is known for its charm, with exemplary service and a design reminiscent of a country retreat. Rooms are stylish and spacious, and many of the higher-category abodes feature balconies. Don’t miss the award-winning Bacchus restaurant, which serves elegant European-style cuisine, or the spa lounge, a private walled garden offering a serene retreat in downtown Vancouver.

Sonder at Revival 

This design-first property offers aesthetically pleasing, comfortable and spotlessly clean rooms in a fabulous location just seven minutes from downtown Vancouver by car. The Sonder brand of hotels is known for its beautiful rooms and low-key approach to hospitality, preferring to leave you in peace unless you request something via their app. This gorgeously modern hotel offers guests a tranquil stay with comfortable bedding, great coffee and fast Wi-Fi, right next to the downtown buzz of Stanley Park and English Bay. What more could you ask for?

Hotel Blu 

If sustainability is as important to you as convenience, Hotel Blu is a great base for sightseeing around Vancouver. Located right on Robson Street, it offers simple but comfortable rooms in a variety of sizes, including a Loft King Suite with an interior staircase that kids will love. Sustainability is built into the hotel’s DNA, with a fully carbon-neutral second floor, eco-friendly construction, and design features such as LED lighting and low-flush toilets. The hotel is also plastic bottle-free and offers guests complimentary bikes to use for the duration of their stay. For ultimate relaxation, aromatherapy diffusers are available upon request – ideal for unwinding to at the end of the day. Its Azure Lounge restaurant serves locally sourced, organic and healthy dishes to set you up for the day.  

Hotel Belmont Vancouver MGallery 

With its mid-century aesthetic and enviable downtown location right in the heart of Vancouver’s nightlife district, the Hotel Belmont is the perfect spot for night owls looking for a playful place to stay. Don’t miss the Basement, a sugary-pink grownup’s playground with two bars, 20 beers on tap, a dessert window and even a mini bowling alley. Meanwhile, the Living Room is where you’ll find comfort food and people-watching opportunities in equal measure. Think hot wings, burgers, dumplings, pasta and other hearty crowd-pleasers. The rooms themselves are easy on the eye, combining retro walnut furniture with pops of rich navy against bright white walls. 

The Douglas, Autograph Collection

With a style that could be best described as “postmodern Canadian”, The Douglas plays with textures and light to create stylish but uncommonly soothing spaces, from the lobby to the rooms that pay homage to Canadian hunting lodges, with accents of dark wood and tartan. It blends the natural world with the bustling city, offering plenty of green spaces, from the rooftop garden to the living green wall that brings nature indoors. Hungry? Try the farm-to-table restaurant Honey Salt, or the hotel’s signature restaurant The Victor, which serves up the very best Canadian steaks and seafood. 

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