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.

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.

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

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

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.

An Instagram-worthy scene with lush landscape right in the North Shore Mountains.

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

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

Non-smoking rooms are a breath of fresh air.

Free WiFi and 24/7 airport shuttle mean you’ll always make your connection.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Pack the swim trunks – they're critical here for hitting the indoor pool and hot tub.