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BEST WESTERN PLUS Downtown Vancouver
718 Drake Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 2W6Phone: 604/669-9888 | Fax: 604/669-3440
This award-winning, full-service Downtown Vancouver boutique tower hotel is steps to the Granville Street Entertainment District and the Yaletown district, Vancouver's trendy shopping and restaurant district.
Guests can indulge in the modern, clean and updated guest rooms that are well-appointed, complimented by thoughtful amenities and an outstanding guest services team. In addition to high-thread count linens and free high-speed wireless Internet access, all guest rooms are non-smoking and have flat-screen LCD televisions, iPod docks, microwaves and fridges. Many of the guest rooms feature city views and also overlook the False Creek area.
For business or pleasure, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Downtown Vancouver hotel is a great base to experience Vancouver. Vancouver International Airport is just minutes away by car or taxi, additionally with the Yaletown-Roundhouse Station being a short walk away, it offers a convenient rapid-rail link to the Airport.
Exclusively for guests, the hotel's complimentary shuttle bus drop-off service is available for a day of sightseeing and excitement on the town. Available on-demand to any Downtown Vancouver destination, take advantage of this service to get to Canada Place to start your cruise, Yaletown for dinner, Rogers Arena for a concert, St. Paul's Hospital and much more!
A complimentary bicycle service is also available for an eco-friendly, safe and adventurous way to see the city!
Recharge at the on-site award-winning, White Spot Restaurant & Lounge, offering diverse menus using the freshest and finest ingredients.
Unwind at the on-site Fitness Centre, Jacuzzi and dry sauna, complimented by a 360 degree rooftop terrace with memorable city views.
For those looking for intimate event space, this Downtown Vancouver hotel offers meeting and banquet facilities that accommodate up to 50 delegates - perfect for corporate meetings, seminars & much more!
For great value and memorable stay, reserve today & save!
Local Events Worth Considering:
January 2012
Explosively funny, a deeply affecting study of alienation and the redemptive power of love. At the Pacific Theatre in Vancouver.
February 2012
A story of courage and strength based on the remarkable life of the nurse who became "Florence Nightingale" of the North. In Vancouver.
Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney's Beauty and the Beast at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, in Vancouver.
A one day event where teams of two people race around the downtown and surrounding area of Vancouver for a chance to win a diamond.
The largest public tea exhibition in North America. Features tea tastings, tea-food selections, complimentary presentations, and opportunities to purchase tea.
March 2012
Canada and the World's 2nd largest 10KM road race, with a staggering 50 thousands registrants in 2011.
May 2012
A Boston Marathon qualifying event. 42KM and several different options are available for participants.
July 2012
World class fireworks competition, draws over 250 thousands spectators per evening to the West End. Vancouver's largest event with total near a million spectators.
August 2012
With over 10 of thousands spectators in the street of downtown West End following the night of fireworks. In Vancouver.
December 2012
Family fun pre-parade festivities. Enjoy live entertainment, decorate a Gingerbread Man, write a Letter to Santa and more. In downtown Vancouver.
January 2013
The swim has grown from 10 swimmers in 1920 to the new record of 2,246 official entries set in 2011. In Vancouver.
Nearby Attractions:
List All BC AttractionsArt Emporium
The Art Emporium of Vancouver is Canada's oldest art gallery. The gallery was open to the public in 1897 and has continued to be a place for artists to gather and display their work since then. It remains to be a key element in Vancouver's art scene. The Art Emporium has also become an art dealer.
After the Emporium was relocated to South Granville, additional buildings were restored to art galleries, to form what is known as Gallery Row. Enjoy strolling through the galleries to better appreciate British Columbia's art. Check into a comfortable Best Western guest room for a peaceful night's rest, in beautiful Vancouver.
BC Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
The BC Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, located in central Vancouver showcases a wonderful collection of British Columbia sports artifacts, photographs, interactive exhibits, galleries and displays. Stroll through the 20,000 square foot museum to view exhibits in the 20 galleries and learn about Vancouver and British Columbia's sports history.
Visit the revitalized Hall of Fame to view the Paralympics Inspirations Celebration Gallery, in addition to the Hall of Fame inductees. The Artifact collection boasts of more than 21,000 pieces from the last 100 years. The extensive archival collection also offers a wealth of knowledge for those seeking additional information. Check into one of the several local Best Western hotels, to enjoy comfortable lodging and excellent guest services.
Lulu Island Winery
Open throughout the year, the Lulu Island Winery is one of the largest wineries in Richmond – right in the middle of the Vancouver metropolitan area. Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of complimentary tastings of Lulu Island’s many popular wines, including table wines, fruit wines, and icewines all made on site.
Lulu Island Winery orders both grapes and berries from Okanagan Valley and Fraser Valley, bringing Richmond visitors the best British Columbia has to offer. Bring back some Lulu Island wines to a Best Western hotel in Richmond, Vancouver, or Burnaby – a short and scenic drive from Lulu Island Winery.
Richmond Nature Park
Free to the public throughout the year, the Richmond Nature Park is must-do for those looking for outdoor adventure in Richmond and the Vancouver metropolitan area. A beautiful 200-acre spot of southern British Columbia, Richmond Nature Park has everything from an educational and interpretive Nature House to seven total kilometers of hiking trails.
Bird watchers, keep an eye out for hummingbirds in the spring, and owls and northern migratory birds in the fall at the Richmond Nature Park. See the natural side of Vancouver during your time in the city, and settle into to a Best Western hotel in Richmond, Vancouver, or Burnaby.
