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Best of the Best: The Best Hotels for your Specified Vancouver Visit

By Natasha Jervis, About.com

Discover the best hotels in Vancouver. Whether it is for business, romance, or for a family trip there is a hotel for everyone and to suit every visiting need. From the classy Fairmont Hotel, to the cozy West End Guest House, you will find something to accommodate your travel plans.

Best for a Romantic Getaway

Photo (c) Sutton Place Hotel
The Sutton Place Hotel
Location: 845 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Tel: 604-682-5511
Stay at one of the best hotels in Vancouver. This hotel has a European feel to it and has romantic and comfortable surrounding for couples to enjoy. Loved by Conde Nast Magazine and known as a 'Five Star Alliance Hotel', this hotel will sweep you and your love off your feet. When staying in this hotel, you will feel love in the air!

Best Hotel for History

Photo (c) Fairmont Vancouver
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Location: 900 W. Georgia St.
Toll free: 1-800-441-1414
Tel:604-684-3131
This famous landmark was built by the Canadian Pacific Railway. It started up in 1939 as Vancouver's biggest hotel. The lobby and rooms have been fully restored and this hotel has a chateau-like exterior.

Best Bed and Breakfast

Photo (c) Barclay House
Barclay House Bed and Breakfast
Location: 1351 Barclay Street.
Tel:604-605-1351
This cozy guest house was built in 1904 and is now a 5 star bed and breakfast. Centrally located, it is close to Stanley Park, English Bay, Granville Island, Canada Place and more! Enjoy two bedroom cozy suites, along with international artwork and designs

Best Hotel for Location

Photo (c) Sheraton Wall Centre
Sheraton Wall Centre
Location: 1088 Burrard Street. Vancouver.
Tel:604-331-1000
If you're looking for the best location in Vancouver, then stay at the Sheraton Wall Centre where you are only just a few steps from every neighborhood in the City of Vancouver. Cross the Burrard Bridge to Kitsilano, or walk down Davie Street to the West End. Visit Chinatown, Gastown and trendy Yaletown that are just a few blocks away. Don't forget to visit Robson Street for some of Vancouver famous shopping!

Best Hotel for Sports Lovers

Photo (c) Best Western
Best Western Downtown Vancouver
Location: 718 Drake St · Vancouver.
Toll free: 1-888-669-9888
Tel: 604-669-9888
This hotel is so close to Vancouvers' sport stadiums that any sport enthusiast will be in heaven. Only steps from GM Place Stadium and B.C Place, any sport lover will enjoy being so close to the Vancouver Canucks and BC Lions. You will also be just a block away from the Granville Entertainment District and Yaletown which have many sports bars for you to explore.

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Best for Boutique Style

Photo (c) Opus Hotel
Opus Hotel
Location: 322 Davie St. Vancouver.
Toll free: 1-866-642-6787
Tel: 604-642-6787
Visit one of the most luxurious hotels in Vancouver. This hotel is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World group, and is colorful and posh, along with a little jazzy. It has various room types and comfy beds for its' visitors.

Best Hotel for Families

Photo (C) Rosedale on Robson Suites
The Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel
Location: 838 Hamilton at Robson St.
Toll free: 1-800-661-8870
Tel: 604-689-8033
This hotel offers full family suites and they even come with bunk beds for the kids! The kids can enjoy a Barbie or sports theme and play with a bunch of toys and coloring crayons. The Rosedale even has a craft and movie night on Saturday's that will keep the kids occupied for the night while the parents go out to play.

Best Hotel for Business

Photo (c) Pan Pacific Hotel
Pan Pacific Hotel
Location: 300-999 Canada Place.
Toll free: 1-800-937-1515
Tel: 604-662-8111
If you're looking to do business, this is the place! It is loved by visitors from around the world for its location and famous views of the city, Lions Gate Bridge, North Shore Mountains, Stanley Park, and Coal Harbour. It boasts business facilities, conference rooms, and meeting rooms for all of your business needs.

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Best Hotel for Shopping

Photo Courtesy Listel Hotel
The Listel Hotel
Location: 1300 Robson Street. Vancouver.
Tel:604-684-8461
Situated right on Vancouver's shopping district, this hotel is artsy, funky, elegant and is close to all the restaurants you could known as one of the hottest hotels in the West End.

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Best Hotel with a View

Photo (c) Leonardo Media
Empire Landmark Hotel
Location: 1400 Robson Street. Vancouver.
Tel:604-687-0511
Visit one of Vancouvers' landmark hotels and see the city from the variety of hotel rooms they have. You can even dine at their revolving restaurant called 'Cloud 9' and see all of Vancouver, North Shore, and as far as Kitsilano.
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