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.

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

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.

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

An old-school motor inn turned renovated hip haven, it’s retro meets modern, Mad Men meets Melrose Place.

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

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

In the happenin' Coal Harbour neighborhood, 5 min from Robson Street.

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

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

Non-smoking rooms are a breath of fresh air.

Heated saltwater lap pool with city views makes you feel on top of the world.

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

Arenas, stadiums, even the aquarium and Canada’s largest Chinatown are all nearby. Check in and get going.

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

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

Spacious rooms are both elegant and tech-savvy: control everything from the curtains to the temp to valet service from the in-room iPad.

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

Couldn’t be more convenient to the airport – it’s literally in it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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