Best hotels in Vancouver

Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Vancouver

The Rosewood Hotel Georgia is a true Vancouver icon, first opening its doors in 1927. Designed by architects R.T. Garrow and John Graham Sr. in a stately Georgian Revival style, it quickly became the city’s premier social hub. Over the decades, it has hosted legendary guests ranging from Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra to Katharine Hepburn and the Rolling Stones.

“Rosewood Hotel Georgia near the Vancouver Art Gallery, is a historic 90-year-old hotel, with grand public spaces, a saltwater lap pool, spa, fitness center and, among its dining options, the elegant, contemporary Canadian Hawksworth Restaurant.”

Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Vancouver, Canada.

Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver

The Fairmont Pacific Rim is a striking modern landmark in downtown Vancouver, opened just before the 2010 Winter Olympics. Designed by James KM Cheng Architects, it stands out as the first contemporary Fairmont property in Canada. The building is instantly recognizable by the massive, poetic art installation by Liam Gillick that wraps around its exterior, perfectly signaling the hotel's focus on creative expression and high-end design.

“One block from the waterfront downtown, this deluxe tower mixes Asian and west coast elements, and offers an extensive art program, plenty of high-tech amenities and several stylish restaurants and lounges that attract both travelers and locals.”

The Burrard, Vancouver

The Burrard is a standout piece of mid-century history in downtown Vancouver. Originally opened in 1956 as the Burrard Motor Inn, it was designed to cater to the booming car culture of the era. Decades later, it was lovingly restored and transformed into a boutique hotel that embraces its retro, "cool" heritage while offering modern comfort.

“A groovy makeover a few years back transformed this 1950s downtown motel into a knowingly cool sleepover with a tongue-in-cheek retro feel (neon exterior sign included). Colorful, mostly compact rooms have been spruced up with modern flourishes and contemporary amenities such as refrigerators and flat-screen TVs.”

Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, Vancouver

The Wedgewood Hotel & Spa is a storied, family-owned boutique gem in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Founded in 1984 by Eleni Skalbania, the hotel was born after she purchased the former Mayfair Apartment Hotel and personally spearheaded its transformation. Eschewing the corporate feel of modern hotels, she redesigned the property to capture the warmth of a European country house, filling the space with her own collection of antiques, tapestries, and custom-commissioned furniture.

“A member of the exclusive Relais & Châteaux Group, the luxurious, family-owned Wedgewood is all about pampering. Guest rooms are capacious and elegantly decorated, and each has its own balcony.”

Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Vancouver.

St Regis Hotel, Vancouver

The St. Regis Hotel in Vancouver is a historic, independent boutique property that first opened its doors in 1913. Designed by the notable architect W.T. Whiteway, the building has served as a downtown landmark for over a century. During the 1940s, it earned the nickname the "Sportsman’s Hotel," famously hosting NHL legends and even housing the team that would eventually become the Vancouver Canucks.

“Transformed in recent years, St Regis is now an art-lined boutique sleepover in a 1913 heritage shell. Befitting its age, almost all the rooms seem to be a different size, and they exhibit a loungey élan with leather-look wallpaper, earth-toned bedspreads, flatscreen TVs and multimedia hubs.”

Skwachàys Lodge, Vancouver

Skwachàys Lodge, located in downtown Vancouver, is far more than just a boutique hotel. Originally built in 1913 as the Palmer Rooms, the building has been transformed into a unique social enterprise. Today, it serves as a vibrant cultural hub that provides affordable housing, studio spaces, and a residency program for local Indigenous artists, with 100% of hotel profits supporting these community initiatives.

“The 18 small but elegantly designed rooms at this sparkling First Nations art hotel include the captivating Forest Spirits Suite, with floor-to-ceiling birch branches, and the sleek Longhouse Suite, with its illuminated metalwork frieze.”

OPUS Hotel, Vancouver

OPUS Hotel Vancouver, located in the heart of the fashionable Yaletown district, has been a standout boutique destination since opening in September 2002. Conceived by John Evans and designed by Robert Bailey, the hotel was created to challenge the conventions of traditional luxury, blending contemporary style with a playful, high-energy personality.

“The OPUS continues to reinvent itself and live up to the motto of being a ‘place to be not just a place to stay.’ The design team created a set of online fictitious characters, then decorated the rooms to suit each persona.”

Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Vancouver.

The Listel Hotel, Vancouver

The Listel Hotel in Vancouver was long celebrated as the city’s most "art-full" destination. Opening in 1992 on Robson Street, the boutique property became a local landmark by dedicating its floors to specific artistic themes. It featured "Gallery Floors" filled with original works by international and regional artists, and "Museum Floors" curated in partnership with the University of British Columbia’s Museum of Anthropology, which showcased stunning First Nations art and cedar-carved furnishings.

“On a pretty stretch of Robson Street, the Listel Hotel is an eco-friendly boutique hotel with contemporary and Northwest Coast art and furnishings throughout the property’s public spaces, guest rooms and suites. There are two restaurants: Forage, a farm-to-table restaurant, and Timber, a Canadian gastropub.”

Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Vancouver, Canada.

Hotel Loden, Vancouver

The Loden Hotel is a sophisticated boutique retreat nestled in the heart of Vancouver’s Coal Harbour. Since opening in 2008, it has established itself as a quiet, upscale sanctuary that feels worlds away from the downtown bustle, despite being just steps from the city's main attractions.

“The stylish Loden is the real designer deal. The chic, mocha-hued rooms have a contemporary feel, with luxe accoutrements such as marble-lined bathrooms and those oh-so-civilized heated floors.”

Hotel Le Soleil, Vancouver

Hotel Le Soleil, located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, is a boutique gem that has been offering guests a slice of Parisian elegance since 1999. The hotel’s design philosophy draws direct inspiration from legendary establishments like The Savoy in London and Le Crillon in Paris. This focus on "old-world" charm is reflected in its interiors, which are famously adorned with rich crimson and gold accents, crystal chandeliers, and sophisticated furnishings.

“The Hotel Le Soleil in the financial district is a 119-room boutique hotel with a South Asian feel. Every room is a suite with its own sitting area. The hotel also has an excellent contemporary Indian restaurant, Copper Chimney.”

Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Vancouver, Canada.