47 Best Hotels in Vancouver, British Columbia

This modish, designer boutique hotel offers a variety of perks to enhance your stay, including rooms equipped with Wi-Fi, TVs with oversized LCD screens, a Nespresso machine, and a yoga mat. Floor-to-ceiling windows fill the spacious guest rooms with natural light—and if you slide open the bathroom's half wall you can enjoy the views from the soaker tub. Ask for an upgrade upon arrival, and you might get a corner room with two walls of windows for fabulous views, or a one-bedroom suite. Although centrally located, the hotel is on a side street, so it's much quieter than its Downtown counterparts. There's a state-of-the-art gym and free bicycles to explore the city, as well as a London-style taxi. (The cabbie provides drop off/pick up services Downtown.) The hotel's Tableau Bar Bistro, serving French-influenced west coast cuisine, is a great spot, too.

For longer stays, these compact but fully equipped suites, in a high-rise building at the edge of Stanley Park, are good value. It's like living in an apartment building. Each has in-suite laundry, an office, a sitting room, and one or two bedrooms; secured Wi-Fi is available in each suite. Those overlooking busy West Georgia Street have enclosed sunrooms, while those facing quieter Alberni Street have balconies. There is a fitness room and a sauna, bike storage, and for an additional charge, secured underground parking. The building is close to many restaurants on nearby Denman and Robson Streets.

"The Met," as the locals call it, is one of the city's top business district hotels, with design elements that follow the principles of feng shui—from the two lions guarding the entrance to the spacious, luxurious rooms and suites (renovated in 2024). The Marriott-managed hotel offers a heated indoor pool, steam room, infrared sauna, and 24-hour fitness center. Some guest rooms have kitchenettes. Diva is the hotel's long-standing and much-revered destination restaurant. Note that it has a phenomenal happy hour program from 3-10 pm most days.

This beautifully restored 1897 Victorian is home to an elegant but comfortable B&B with fun historical significance. It's where the first version of O Canada, the country's national anthem, was penned in 1909. Each bedroom has classic and quirky antiques, alongside modern comforts such as bathrobes to help make things homey. The top-floor room is enormous, with two king beds and a private sitting and dining area. A separate one-room coach house in the garden is a romantic option, though it faces onto the back alley and is a bit cramped. Breakfast, served in the dining room, is a lavish affair. 

Located in the waterfront Canada Place complex, the sophisticated Pan Pacific has easy access to the city's convention center and the cruise ship terminal. The atrium lobby is two floors above the convention center foyer, so although dramatic, it feels uninviting. Rooms are large and modern with stunning ocean, mountain, or skyline views, and are outfitted with comfortable beds and pillows. High-end suites, some with private steam rooms, saunas, or baby-grand pianos, are popular with a star-studded list of royals, celebrities, and well-heeled news makers. The 26-room Roman bath-themed Spa Utopia and Salon is sumptuous. The health and fitness center is state-of-the-art, and the outdoor saltwater swimming pool offers panoramic views of Coal Harbour and Stanley Park.

A quality hotel with large rooms, the pet-friendly Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront is a good base for exploring Downtown by foot, bicycle, or car. Op art decor makes for colorful rooms, which have either Juliet or full-size glassed-in balconies with city or (in the more expensive rooms) partial water and mountain views. (FYI, the higher the floor, the better the view.) With an indoor pool, a health club, and complimentary use of hotel bikes, guests will appreciate the amenities and the practical location (it's near the Vancouver Convention Centre, business district, and Stanley Park). The reception is at the top of a marble staircase, so it means a) tipping for bellhop assistance, b) taking the slow-as-molasses elevator, or c) lugging your own bags.

This hotel and casino complex sits on the Fraser River and features views of the river and North Shore mountains. The Canada Line Bridgeport Station at its door offers seamless connections to the airport (seven minutes) and Downtown Vancouver. There are 10 food and beverage outlets, including an all-day buffet, and an Absolute Spa.

With its assorted rooms, suites, apartments, and penthouses, there's something to suit everyone from singles to families. All units are comfortably furnished and have cooking facilities of some sort, whether a stove and microwave, or a full kitchen. There's a 24-hour concierge that is a wealth of helpful information, which will also supply you with a pass to a nearby fitness center.

Floor-to-ceiling windows offer sweeping ocean and mountain views at this North Vancouver boutique hotel. Opened in 2019 in the pedestrian-friendly Shipyards District, the Seaside is near everything on the North Shore, and is just a Seabus ride away from Vancouver's city center. Cool blues and grays, reclaimed wood walls, and heated bathroom floors, with soaker tubs in some suites, create a serene spa-like feel. Rooms are large—especially the corner suites. Provisions, the on-site restaurant and lounge, is a good choice for Pacific Northwest fare. But there are plenty of other dining choices within walking distance.

This stunning pair of ultramodern glass high-rises is on Downtown's highest ground, which means that the top floors of both towers have unrivaled views of the water, mountains, and city skyline. The best views are above the 14th floor or in one of the corner rooms with two walls of glass. Rooms are chic and spacious, with exceptionally comfortable beds and original (often local) artwork. In the North Tower, the upbeat, modern public areas are decorated with bright colors and an eclectic variety of art. The South Tower is where to find tour pick ups and taxis. And between the two, is a landscaped courtyard that covers an entire city block and is a great place to relax on a sunny day.

Everything about Skwàchays Lodge (pronounced "skwatch-eyes"), Canada's first Aboriginal arts hotel, celebrates First Nations heritage. The 18 one-of-a-kind guest rooms, designed by local Aboriginal artists and Vancouver interior designers, tell stunning visual stories about First Nations culture and feature original artwork created by the participating artists. There are a number of gathering spaces where visitors can socialize and relax, including the rooftop Smudge Room and Longhouse Patio and the Kayachtn Room (Welcome Room), which serves local wines and craft beer. Situated in the historic Gastown district, the hotel is in close proximity to a wide array of restaurants and several popular attractions, making it a good location from which to explore the rest of the city.

As Canada's first aboriginal arts hotel—with First Nations owners and operators—Skwachays offers a one-of-a-kind experience; every room has been co-designed by a different First Nations artist and interior designer to combine luxurious comfort with floor-to-ceiling, themed artwork. One guest room is done up as a forest of silver birch trees; another has a totem pole stretching up from the balcony to the rooftop. Cultural offerings include a sweat lodge on the upper floor, artists' studios, and a restaurant serving food (such as bannock) with a traditional flair. Located on the edge of Chinatown on Vancouver's east side, the hotel is barely a five-minute cab ride from downtown but it is unique enough to make the trip worthwhile.

It's the oldest continuously operating hotel in the city, but edgy, modern decor livens up the 1913 boutique property. Canadian artwork (which can even be found in the stairwells) and heritage furnishings gives this property a unique sense of place. Rooms and suites come in various shapes, sizes, and configurations (sofa beds and adjoining doors are good family options) because of the building's original architecture. All rooms have plug-and-play gadget panels, in-room safes that accommodate laptops, and more than 200 TV channels. The lower-level front rooms can be noisy. There's a pub below, and middle-of-the-night deliveries can be disturbing. You have a choice of bathroom styles—some only have showers, but make no mistake, they're first-class and all have heated bathroom floors and high-end bath products. Although there are no views, the rates include à la carte breakfast for two and other niceties like passes to Fitness World around the corner. The Gotham Steak House is a local fave.

This refined, European-style hotel offers gracious service, elegantly furnished rooms, and a location close to Downtown. Guest rooms are comfortable and relatively spacious. All guests have access to the extensive fitness facilities, including the indoor heated pool with an outdoor patio. The full spa has a long list of treatments. And the chain's La Grande Résidence, an apartment hotel available for stays of at least a week, is next door at 855 Burrard St. There's an excellent wine shop in the lobby, the popular Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar, and an intimate lounge.

Close to the cruise ship terminal and midway between the central business district and Stanley Park, the Marriott Pinnacle is a sleek, large-scale hotel with stunning views—once you get past the rather jumbled welcome of the atrium lobby trying to be all things from lounge to bar (with live music Friday and Saturday) to restaurant to registration area. Guest rooms each have almost a full wall of windows overlooking Burrard Inlet and the North Shore Mountains or the city skyline. Standard rooms tend to be on the small side. The indoor pool and easy access to the restaurants of Coal Harbour add to the appeal.

Next to Stanley Park and with the marina on its doorstep, the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver has impressive harbor and mountain views. Most rooms take full advantage of the location with floor-to-ceiling windows that open to a railing or a step-out balcony. Interiors are cheery and comfortable, with plush armchairs and comfortable beds. The only Downtown conference and resort hotel, the Bayshore is also rich with recreational opportunities, including fishing charters, sightseeing cruises, complimentary bicycles, and poolside yoga. It's a pick up point for free shuttles to the North Shore and the hop-on/hop-off bus stops nearby. Vancouver's Seawall Walk connects the resort to Stanley Park and Canada Place.

A secure, modern high-rise in the heart of the entertainment district, the YWCA Hotel has bright, comfortable rooms—a few big enough to sleep five. It's been described as an upscale hostel because some rooms share a bath down the hall, some share a bath between two rooms, and others have private baths. Plus, TV lounges, a rooftop patio, and shared kitchens are available for all guests (kitchen utensils can obtained at the front desk). Rates include use of the YWCA adults-only pool and fitness facility, a 15-minute walk away. This value-oriented hotel has also completed a recent refurb.