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.

A short stroll from BC Place Stadium and not much farther to stellar restaurants and bars in Robson Square.

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

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.

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.

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

Non-smoking rooms are a breath of fresh air.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.)

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

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

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

Non-smoking rooms are a breath of fresh air.

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