Built for the 2010 Olympics, rooms are fresh and contemporary.

On Granville Island (what gave it away?), near galleries, restaurants and the popular Public Market.

This is where they really made it rain: takes over the former home of the Vancouver Stock Exchange.

Stylish modern apartments in a neutral palette with bold pops of red to keep things lively.

Pack your finest cable-knit sweater for a charming stay in an idyllic fisherman's village.

Iconic architecture reminiscent of a castle – without any pesky moats.

Bring your furry friends along for the ride. This place is pet friendly.

Spacious rooms with oodles of mod cons ideally situated in the heart of the city, steps from Rogers Arena.

Floor-to-ceiling windows maximize the harbour or city views from every elegant, spacious guestroom.

Onsite dining means a stellar meal is always at your doorstep. The perks of being a homebody.

Hop-on-hop-off bus tour get the best of you? Onsite room service available 24/7.

In the mood for a leisurely lunch? Look no further than the hotel’s own eatery.

Super-handy location two blocks from the waterfront, public transit and the convention centre.

Free parking means you're not stuck tracking down a spot.

Free parking means you're not stuck tracking down a spot.

The complementary breakfast warms the belly; the onsite sauna warms the soul.

Can you live without free WiFi? Sure. Do you want to? Nope. So they've got it.

Right at Riverport Entertainment Complex, with restaurants, bars, shopping and an ice rink.

Free parking means you're not stuck tracking down a spot.

An indoor pool for lap-swimmers and doggy-paddlers alike.

Onsite dining means a stellar meal is always at your doorstep. The perks of being a homebody.

Across-the-street Boston Pizza hand-presses the dough for its gourmet pies. (In-room mini-fridge on the off chance there are leftovers.)

So close to the airport you can almost see the tarmac.

Perks include a free 24-hour airport shuttle, parking & WiFi.

Non-smoking rooms are a breath of fresh air.

Chic lobby sets the tone, all creams and golds and bold graphic-pattern wall coverings.

Rooms feature the most modern amenities, like 37-inch LCD televisions and iPod clock radios.

Just 35km from Vancouver International, nestled in 'quaint and rural Surrey' (say that 5 times fast).

1 block from the Whistler shuttle, 4 from Canada Rail and a quick SkyTrain ride from the waterfront. Need to go farther? Hop the Seattle shuttle down the block.