I know that title sounds weird but we will be in Vancouver for a couple of days in May and I'm looking for a nice hotel hopefully under $100 USD per night and here's the problem ... my mom has difficulty walking up and down steep hills (bad knee). Can anyone recommend somewhere we could stay and still do a little walking-type sightseeing without difficulty? Thanks!

Marie<BR><BR>The best place woul dbe to stay on Robson street - a long street running from Stanley Park to downtown with only a slight hill at the Park end.<BR><BR>Could recommend the Pacific Palisades (stayed in Oct - large rooms and nice pool/health club.)<BR><BR>Also the Delta Vancouver Suites (near the cruise ship terminal) - fabulous hotel, great service and very quiet. Its also near Ggas Town with some great places to eat in the evening.<BR><BR>Have a great trip!

The Westin Bayshore Resort is right next to Stanleyu Park on the Harbour with a regular shuttle to the centre of downtown. There's really no place in the Downtown core that doesn't require some uphill climbing because the area rises from the haurbour and False creek but I think the area around the Bayshore and Denman Street to English bay is reasonably low.

Thanks so much for your help!! I'll check them out.

Marie:<BR><BR>I always suggest people visiting Vancouver stay at the Coast Plaza Suites Hotel at Stanley Park. Its rates are good(probably slghtly more than $100USD) and most rooms have a kitchenette and a sitting area with a chesterfield and a separate bedroom(or two). It will be half the price of the Bayshore Inn or the Delta. It's also well-located on Denman Street in the heart of the West End with easy access to public transportation. Another reasonably priced hotel is the Hampton Suites on Robson Street at Homer. Again, small suites in a nice(new)hotel with good prices and an included continental breakfast. It's a little more removed from the tourist sites than the Coast Plaza Suites Hotel, but everything in downtown Vancouver is actually pretty near to things of interest to tourists. Also, there aren't really any "hills" of any consequence in downtown Vancouver. The worst is the hill up Robson Street from Denman but it's relatively mild. <BR><BR>Enjoy!<BR><BR>Scott

I agree with Gary that the Westin Bayshore would be a good choice. I'd suggest trying to get a room on Priceline.com. Before doing so, look at the site www.biddingfortravel.com which explains how to use Priceline to your best advantage - particularly the area titled Hotel FAQ. I notice that people are getting mainly the Westin Bayshore, the Wall Centre and the Rennaissance hotels in the $35-45 US per night range.