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A 'snapshot’ fact about this hotel: They keep a pet canine leashed near the concierge desk, for those hotel guests who like to get their exercise while walking a dog. Very civilised. The hotel itself is large, well appointed and extremely luxurious. As at many of Vancouver’s other top hotels, daily newspapers are delivered to all guests. Two conjoined dining facilities – both under the 'Heron’s’ banner on-site – offer delightful cuisine, drinks and a truly exemplary Sunday brunch. Live piano is the usual accompaniment. Meeting rooms, from modest private rooms to ballroom size, await. Out front, there’s always a waiting queue of taxis to whisk you to your destination.
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Worth a walk through,even if you ’re not staying here. The all-marble Monaco started out 150 years ago as the General Post Office. Original features remain, like the interior courtyard, spiral staircases. Guest rooms used to be offices and now sport furnishings in colours of periwinkle blue, brilliant orange, Chinese red. Tall people can reserve 'tall’ rooms; anyone who likes gets a goldfish at check-in. The Paris Ballroom provides elegant meeting space. Poste got off to a shaky start when it debuted with the hotel in 2002, but now is acclaimed for its hearty 'comfort’ food. You’re in the heart of downtown – the MCI Centre is across the street.
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This deluxe, elegant hotel – while located near the action of Robson Street – is just far enough away from the noisy section of that streetscape to allow you to relax. An on-site art gallery (focusing on aboriginal and West Coast art) is featured throughout the hotel, and all pieces are available for purchase. Artworks are on loan by courtesy of one of Vancouver’s top art gallery shops, Buschlen Mowatt. Full, luxurious services and easy walking distance to both Stanley Park and the downtown core, on-site business centre, workout studio and a wonderful on-site restaurant (O’Doul’s) that offers an excellent brunch (among other meals). Meeting rooms and conference facilities available.
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The AAA Five-Diamond-rated Sutton Place Hotel is Vancouver’s premier business hotel, located in the heart of the city and just one block away from Robson Square Conference Centre and Vancouver’s finest shopping, arts and entertainment districts. Conference and meeting facilities can accommodate virtually any size group, and the on-site business centre is fully equipped. Rental fax machines by request. Two really brilliant dining options – the Gérard Bar and Fleury Restaurant – enjoy a best-of-Vancouver reputation with locals and visitors alike. (Fleury brunch is a town favourite). A live pianist or occasional jazz trio entertain nightly. Great celebrity watching (this is where Hollywood stays when in Vancouver).
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The Westin Grand is renowned within the hospitality industry for having one of the highest occupancies among Vancouver’s hotels. (Needless to say, reservations are highly recommended.) This is in no small part due to the marketing savvy and attention to detail of general manager Stephen M. Darling. Add to this the fact that both the Voda Bar and Aria Restaurant draw the young-and-hip crowd like moths to a flame, and you can understand its appeal. The Westin Grand is a suite hotel, so each guestroom has a kitchenette – microwave, fridge, dishwasher, plates, glasses and cutlery – hidden away in a wall unit near the door.
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