Lively interiors, jazzy room designs and a friendly, detail-oriented front desk. The newish Comfort Inn Downtown is the hotel chain's successful entry into the boutique market at a price that suits most travellers. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

While its lobby may remind you of a shopping mall and its tower block visage is unlikely to appear on many postcards, the Empire Landmark is a large, well-located hotel with reliable mid-range standards and amenities. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Despite the rising skyline, the Hotel Vancouver remains a city landmark recognisable by its green copper roof. One of the most famous hotels in Vancouver, if not Canada, it offers all the comforts known to the modern hospitality industry, including an excellent fitness facility a… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The European-style Georgian Court offers fabulous service in the centre of the entertainment district. It's the kind of place where a grandfather clock chimes away in the lobby and bow-tied staff are attentive to your every need. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Hugging the waterfront at the tip of Granville Island, it's easy to forget you're in the heart of the city at this calming 85-room boutique property, characterised by a warm laid-back West Coast ambience. If you don't want to relax too much, you can spend days checking out the bu… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Similar to the nearby Robsonstrasse, Riviera and Tropicana, the Greenbrier has been transformed from an apartment building into a hotel offering mostly one-bedroom suites with kitchenettes and a great downtown location. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

One of Canada's largest HI hostels, this place is all about the locale. You'll likely spend most of your time on or near the beach - although if it's raining, you can hop on a bus and be downtown in 20 minutes. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Vancouver's self-described 'art hotel' is a graceful cut above the other properties crowding this end of Robson St. It attracts a grown-up gaggle of sophisticates and business travellers with its gallery-style art installations and jazz-lovers bar. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The North Shore's best hotel, this boutique property is ideal for travellers who want easy access to downtown as well as proximity to some of the city's closest natural attractions. A room with a view offers sea and sky. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This chi chi boutique property has a swish, modern take on style that includes a kaleidoscope of sophisticated touches for discerning travellers. It's also right in the heart of downtown for those who like to be close to all the action. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

One of Vancouver's newer top-end hotels, the Opus has taken on the principle of 'less is more…but more is more as well' - there's less clutter but more colour; and less forced character but more natural style. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This urban hipster has an eye-popping colour scheme, a love of artistic flourishes and a palette of high-quality services that puts it a cut above many of the city's finest. Pets are more than welcome. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This giant waterfront hotel offers luxury accommodation, superior facilities and some of the best views of the surrounding BC landscape from its floor-to-ceiling windows. It's popular with visiting celebrities, so don't be surprised to see the occasional movie star or musician an… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A party atmosphere reigns at this youthful, brightly-coloured hostel. Don't come here if you're looking for zen-like calm - the Samesun perfectly reflects the loud and boisterous Granville Street area it resides in. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This stylish twin-towered high-rise offers an elegant spin on the usual giant business hotel with natty flourishes and great add-on service regarded as standard features. If you prefer to lock yourself in your room, you'll encounter probably the best cityscape and nature-themed v… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A low-key landmark since 1916, the St Regis is definite value, considering its location right in downtown's core. The cheaper rooms are fairly basic and small, but ask about upgrading to the 5th floor's nicer rooms. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A good-value suite hotel with decent sized rooms and handy amenities. What's more, the Sunset Inn is sitting pretty near the Robson St shopping action, popular Sunset Beach and the bustling gay village around Davie St. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

It's all about the details at this luxurious downtown gem that combines European elegance with a North American flair for good service. Located right in the heart of the downtown core, the hustle and bustle of nearby Robson St seems a world away once you're inside. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

High-quality amenities abound at this landmark Vancouver hotel but it's the location that brings the visitors back year after year. Hugging the seawall and surrounded by the bobbing boats of the marina, it has stunning views of Burrard Inlet, Stanley Park and the North Shore moun… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

One of North America's best Ys. This popular downtown property is a cost-saving alternative for everyone and anyone seeking hotel-type accommodation for hostel-type prices, with discounts for senoirs, members and those seeking longer stays. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Renovated in recent years, this central tower-block sleepover combines standard business hotel-style rooms (many with handy kitchenettes) with a raft of on-site amenities: there can't be many North American hotels that have both their own spa and comedy club. There's also an indo… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The dodgy old Dufferin Hotel has been reinvented as this white-fronted, designer-flecked boutique property one block from the Granville St party area. The new rooms have loungey flourishes such as mod furnishings and bold paintwork and the bathrooms have been given a swanky makeo… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

With great views looking over the downtown towers dwarfed by the region's looming mountains, rooms at the Plaza 500 have received a recent makeover, delivering a more contemporary aesthetic - think loungey business hotel. This look is taken to the max in the property's Euro-chic … Full Lonely Planet Review ›

If you're looking for a reliable, well-located downtown hotel, it's hard to beat the solid standards and friendly approach of this Canadian chain property. The rooms have a dependable, business-hotel feel but there are plenty of handy amenities - including a pool and fitness cent… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Sleek and comfortable, the Blue Horizon offers good value, high-quality services and balconies for everyone, with great views across Vancouver from the top floors. And if that's not enough, it has a great location right on the main Robson St drag. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This older hotel doesn't enjoy the most salubrious location but its cheap and cheerful rooms offer some of the best deals on the edge of downtown. You'll have to pick your way past the city's poorest to get to the front door, though. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A good-value suite hotel with money-saving kitchenettes, the Tropicana is a simple but well-run option for those who don't require their vacation accommodation to be stuffed with decadent fripperies. Full Lonely Planet Review ›