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Vancouver Accommodation Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel 5 Slow down and take in the panoramic views of the skyline and the Pacific Ocean from the floor to ceiling window of your room. After a full day of exploring and sightseeing, relax in your plush bathrobe before sinking into your Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ bed. Jump into the heated indoor swimming pool or ease into the whirlpool to get refreshed. Being in the heart of Vancouver, the shops and restaurants of Robson Street and Yaletown are just a short stroll away. Fairmont Waterfront 8 Right in the very heart of Vancouver, the location is hard to beat. A short stroll will have you in historic Gastown where you’ll find trendy pubs and eateries, or browse the latest fashions on nearby Robson Street. Feeling active? Head to nearby Stanley Park for a stroll or cycle around some of its 10 kilometres of pathways. The Fairmont Waterfront is also ideal if you are going cruising as it is across the road from the cruise terminal. Hotel Blu 6 7 Modern and elegant, this sophisticated hotel is in a prime location for shopping and sightseeing right on the corner of Robson Street. Within a few minutes walk you’ll have everything you may need in Vancouver. Granville Street with great dining and entertainment is a couple of blocks away, or take a short walk down to Gastown and enjoy the pubs, restaurants and shops of this quaint area. After a busy day on your feet, relax in the hotel’s Jacuzzi or steam room or enjoy a glass of wine beside the fire. This stylish hotel is quickly becoming a Vancouver favourite. With the latest technology, you can turn on your TV, lights, open your curtains and more, all from your bed using the bedside tablet. Hotel Blu also prides itself on being green so jump on one of the complimentary bicycles and explore some of the nearby neighbourhoods such as Yaletown, home to amazing restaurants and interesting shops. Rosewood Hotel Georgia L’Hermitage Hotel 9 This elegant retreat first opened in 1927 and has had guests including Elvis Presley, Katharine Hepburn and British royalty. There is an endless list of activities nearby: Alberni Street known as the Rodeo Drive of Vancouver with its global fashion houses, art galleries and museums, Granville Island featuring a farmers market, eateries, a brewery, artisan studios and live theatre, or for an urban escape, Stanley Park or the Botanical Garden offer wonderful open spaces. Fairmont Pacific Rim 10 Found by the waterfront with views over the North Shore Mountains and Stanley Park, this modern hotel is both chic and stylish, providing a sophisticated yet relaxed vibe. You have a choice of three distinct dining destinations; Pacific Northwest cuisine, Italian- inspired café/wine bar or the Lobby Lounge for classic cocktails. Take a stroll along the oceanside towards Gastown where you will find an abundance of restaurants and cafés. 7