Vancouver hotels

Hotels in Vancouver

One of the most cosmopolitan cities in North America, if not the world, Vancouver overlooks breathtaking mountain scenery, and held the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in 2010. As a testament to its flourishing restaurant scene, lively nightlife, abundant cultural attractions and high quality of life, the city has been awarded the title of the world's third most liveable city by Mercer.

Key places of interest in the city:

The Museum of Anthropology at UBC

Home to more than half a million archaeological artefacts, the Museum of Anthropology at UBC showcases the history of global cultures, and opened its doors in the 1940s. The venue benefited from a multi-million dollar extension from 2006 to 2010, and specialises in the evolution of the Aboriginal people of Canada, known as the First Nations.

Stanley Park

Just over 1,000 acres, Stanley Park is unlike many public parks in that it comprises an original forest and was not formally landscaped. Today, this vast space is the location of the much-loved Vancouver Aquarium, and is partly bordered by the Vancouver Seawall, a popular walking, skating and cycling route.

The Capilano Suspension Bridge

140 metres long, the Capilano Suspension Bridge is an astonishing walking bridge that is surrounded by lush woodlands, and was first built in the 1880s. In fact, on an average day, the attraction is visited by more than 2,000 people, who walk 70 metres above the Capilano River.

Other places of interest:

For a unique insight into the history of science, visit the Science World at Telus World of Science, or see the pictorial Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, the oldest Chinese garden outside China. If you're hoping to get to the dance floor after sunset, you could try the trendy Opus Bar, the bustling Caprice Nightclub, the friendly gay-themed Celebrities Nightclub, or the buzzing Roxy club.

Restaurant ideas

If you're a lover of delicious French dishes, you can't go wrong by choosing the Absinthe Bistro, neither will you be making a mistake by visiting the Kishimoto Japanese Kitchen if you're a fan of mouthwatering Japanese delicacies. For some very hearty Canadian food, head to Bishop's, treat yourself to some terrific Native American cuisine at Salmon n' Bannock, or go to the Baoguette Vietnamese Bistro for divine Southeast Asian flavours.

Accommodation suggestions

Some of the best value-for-money Vancouver Hotels include the well-presented and conveniently located Carmana Plaza hotel, the charismatic Lister Hotel Vancouver, and the elegant Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver. For truly exquisite, high-end accommodation, you could book a stay at the luxurious Shangri-La Hotel, chic The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, or the opulent Hyatt Regency Vancouver hotel.