This attractive hotel is beautifully situated in the heart of the city centre, adjacent to Vancouver General Hospital. The hotel is also an ideal base from which to discover any number of famous sights, such as the University of British Columbia, Granville Island, Kitsilano Beach, Stanley Park, or Grouse Mountain, all of which are located nearby. A wide selection shops are located in the immediate vicinity, and both a bus and railway station lies about 2 km away.||Affording a charming location and spectacular panoramic views over the city with a backdrop of the North Shore mountains, this hotel was renovated in 2005 and comprises a total 117 rooms spread over 6 floors. Guests may look forward to a welcoming foyer with a 24-hour reception, hotel safes, a currency exchange counter and a lift. Further facilities include a cosy café, a bar, a dining room, and a restaurant serving delicious cuisine with highchairs available for younger guests. Guests may also take advantage of the Internet connection with a W-LAN access point. Room and laundry services are available, as is medical assistance, and parking spaces and a garage are available outside the hotel for those arriving by car.||The rooms are modern and tasteful and all come with an en suite bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Fittings include soundproofed windows, a quiet air-conditioning system, individually adjustable heating, a lounge, and a double bed. A direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a radio, an Internet connection, a fridge, a microwave oven, and an iron and ironing board are also provided in every room as standard. The majority of rooms offer fantastic views over the North Shore Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.||Various water sports are on offer on the beach. The mountains are superbly suited for those wishing to go hiking, and active guests may also enjoy a work-out in the gym.