Historic Hotels in Vancouver, Canada

The City of Vancouver.

Vancouver is located on the Pacific Ocean in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Considered one of Canada's most beautiful cities, it blends Native American history and lore with modern amenities. The city is also the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics, confirming its place on the world stage. Vancouver boasts some lodging options that blend into that history, including hotels that date back to the Victorian era.

The Victorian Hotel

Located in downtown Vancouver, the Victorian Hotel has been offering visitors accommodations since its opening in 1898. The hotel has been renovated in a Victorian style. All rooms are nonsmoking. Rooms with en suite bathrooms feature king-size beds, two double beds and three double beds. Rooms with access to a hall bathroom feature double beds, two double beds and king-sized beds. King rooms come with bay windows, which offer a view of downtown.

The Victorian Hotel
514 Homer St.
Vancouver, BC V6B 2V6
[phone]
http://www.victorianhotel.ca/index.html

The St. Regis Hotel

The St. Regis Hotel was built at the request of P. Roberts, a Vancouver real estate developer, in the early years of the 20th century. The architect was W.T. Whiteway, who designed the Sun Tower. It opened in 1913, and at one time the St. Regis had its own hockey team, the St. Regis Hotels. That team played in the Pacific Coast Hockey League. After an extensive renovation, the St. Regis is now a boutique hotel for business travelers with a prime location in Vancouver's bustling downtown area. Patrons have access to the Convention Center, Stanley Park and GM Place. Guests get complimentary breakfast, newspapers, Internet access and local phone calls. Rooms also feature flat-screen TVs, terry cloth robes, media hubs, alarm clocks that are iPod or MP3 compatible, and daily housekeeping. The St. Regis has its own bar, grill and steakhouse, business center, and fitness area.

The St. Regis Hotel
602 Dunsmuir St.
Vancouver, BC V6B 1Y6
[phone]
http://www.stregishotel.com/index.html

The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver has had three different incarnations. The current Fairmont was delayed by the Great Depression and opened in 1939. One of its first guests was King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Fully restored in the 1990s, the Fairmont features 556 rooms and evocative castle architecture. All rooms have Internet connections, telephones, coffeemakers and halogen lamps. Some rooms have features for physically disabled and hearing-impaired guests. The Fairmont also has six luxury suites that feature amenities such as terry cloth bathrobes, a refreshment area and windows that open outside. Many of the luxury suites offers views of Vancouver, including the Vancouver Art Gallery and the city skyline.

The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
900 W. Georgia St.
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V6C2W6
[phone]
http://www.fairmont.com/hotelvancouver

References

• Victorian Hotel Official Site
• The St. Regis Hotel Official Site
• The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Official Site

Resources

• Vancouver Tourism Official Site
• City of Vancouver Web Site