How to Find Luxury Hotels in Vancouver, Washington

Vancouver, Washington is located in the southwestern part of Washington State, on the north shore of the Columbia River. It is Washington's fourth largest city, combining historic charm, modern attractions and a wide selection of outdoor activities as well as several choices in luxury accommodations.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Internet access
• Map of Vancouver
• Computer

Find Luxury Accommodations in Vancouver

1. To book accommodations, contact the Southwest Washington Convention & Visitors Bureau at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources, below).
2. Stay downtown for a taste of Vancouver's historic past. Many bed and breakfasts are even listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A guest room with old world charm will range from $90 to about $130 per night. You also may choose a suite in a luxury hotel for about $160 to $350 per night.
3. Retire to a well-appointed room in a spa resort or luxury lodge-style hotel in the Columbia River Gorge, 30 minutes east of downtown Vancouver. Rates range from $185 to $350 per night.
4. Choose an executive suite at a mid-range tourist-class hotel in Vancouver. The services offered to executive guests often include a personal concierge, private lounge and private evening receptions. Check with prospective hotels to compare services.

Arrive in Vancouver

5. Fly into Portland International Airport in Portland, Oregon and travel just 15 minutes to downtown Vancouver. More than 17 regional and national airlines serve the airport.
6. Arrive by Amtrak at Vancouver's historic downtown train station.

Enjoy Vancouver

7. Experience Vancouver's history firsthand at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, where actors in period costume reenact life in this 19th-century fur outpost that was once the center of the entire Pacific Northwest.
8. Learn about local culture at the city's three historical museums. Stroll down Officer's Row in Vancouver's beautifully preserved Historic District to view 22 Victorian homes that were once officer's quarters. Several houses are open to the public and also function as restaurants.
9. Hike, bike, fish, swim, boat and windsurf amidst some of the country's most gorgeous natural locales in the Colombia River Gorge.

Tips & Warnings

• Winter is Vancouver's off-season, and accommodations charge lower rates and often offer package deals to attract visitors.
• Plan to visit Vancouver in the spring and fall for cool, mild weather and spectacular displays of natural beauty in and around the city. Summers are also a fine time to visit, with average temperatures in the upper 70s (degrees F).