Less expensive than many high-end downtown Vancouver hotels, this upscale property offers a genuine (though somewhat Las Vegas-like) resort experience. Ideal for travelers of all sorts – business, international, couples, or families – this place has it all. Kids love the waterslide attached to the pool, and the jungle motif. Fun-loving adults can gamble, dine at upscale or casual restaurants, use the huge gym, or unwind in one of the spa's six private treatment rooms. There's live music four nights per week at Lulu's Lounge, plus the Show Theater with big-name acts regularly. There are plenty of meeting rooms, banquet halls, and conference facilities available. The attached SkyTrain station provides super-quick access to both the airport and downtown Vancouver. The place is great for relaxation (and potentially, moneymaking or breaking), an oasis all its own but also well-connected to Vancouver.
Less expensive than many high-end downtown Vancouver hotels, this upscale property offers a genuine (though somewhat Las Vegas-like) resort experience. Ideal for travelers of all sorts – business, international, couples, or families – this place has it all. Kids love the waterslide attached to the pool, and the jungle motif. Fun-loving adults can gamble, dine at upscale or casual restaurants, use the huge gym, or unwind in one of the spa's six private treatment rooms. There's live music four nights per week at Lulu's Lounge, plus the Show Theater with big-name acts regularly. There are plenty of meeting rooms, banquet halls, and conference facilities available. The attached SkyTrain station provides super-quick access to both the airport and downtown Vancouver. The place is great for relaxation (and potentially, moneymaking or breaking), an oasis all its own but also well-connected to Vancouver.
The Hilton Montreal Bonaventure is an upscale, 395-room property with extensive conference facilities and a convenient downtown Montreal location across from Central Station and within walking distance of Old Montreal. A good choice for business travelers as well as families, the penthouse hotel has a unique rooftop garden, a heated outdoor pool, and a classy restaurant. Rooms are equipped with large desks, air-conditioning, and coffeemakers as well as views of the garden, pool, or city skyline. However, the neutral-contemporary decor lacks character and travelers who want more stylish digs may be better off at the slightly pricier Loews Hotel Vogue.
The Hilton Montreal Bonaventure is an upscale, 395-room property with extensive conference facilities and a convenient downtown Montreal location across from Central Station and within walking distance of Old Montreal. A good choice for business travelers as well as families, the penthouse hotel has a unique rooftop garden, a heated outdoor pool, and a classy restaurant. Rooms are equipped with large desks, air-conditioning, and coffeemakers as well as views of the garden, pool, or city skyline. However, the neutral-contemporary decor lacks character and travelers who want more stylish digs may be better off at the slightly pricier Loews Hotel Vogue.
The Apex Temple Court Hotel is a 184-room, upscale property set just off a busy street in the City of London. Its location isn't perfect for tourists, but there's plenty within strolling distance and transport links are good. Interiors are stylish and in-room tech particularly impresses. The restaurant is excellent, though pricey, and the alfresco option is unusual for London hotels. Rates are high, but this is still central London and a swish example of this caliber of hotel -- compare rates with St Martins Lane Hotel for a more central setting.
The Apex Temple Court Hotel is a 184-room, upscale property set just off a busy street in the City of London. Its location isn't perfect for tourists, but there's plenty within strolling distance and transport links are good. Interiors are stylish and in-room tech particularly impresses. The restaurant is excellent, though pricey, and the alfresco option is unusual for London hotels. Rates are high, but this is still central London and a swish example of this caliber of hotel -- compare rates with St Martins Lane Hotel for a more central setting.
The four-pearl, 212-room Bailey's Hotel offers plenty of historic character, and is packed with grand Victorian architecture. It's popular with both tourists and business travelers, with its enviable central Kensington location, just opposite Gloucester Road Station. Soundproofed rooms are traditionally decorated, with modern amenities such as air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, Nespresso coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. The elegant restaurant offers fine Italian cuisine, while the chic bar has an extensive wine and cocktail menu. A generous English breakfast is served daily for a fee, and afternoon tea is also available. There are several meeting rooms, and 24-hour access to the Millennium Conference Center, which is in the same building. For an on-site fitness center and sauna, travelers may want to consider the Crowne Plaza instead, which is just one block away.
The four-pearl, 212-room Bailey's Hotel offers plenty of historic character, and is packed with grand Victorian architecture. It's popular with both tourists and business travelers, with its enviable central Kensington location, just opposite Gloucester Road Station. Soundproofed rooms are traditionally decorated, with modern amenities such as air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, Nespresso coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. The elegant restaurant offers fine Italian cuisine, while the chic bar has an extensive wine and cocktail menu. A generous English breakfast is served daily for a fee, and afternoon tea is also available. There are several meeting rooms, and 24-hour access to the Millennium Conference Center, which is in the same building. For an on-site fitness center and sauna, travelers may want to consider the Crowne Plaza instead, which is just one block away.
The Rimrock Resort Hotel is an upscale property with 343 rooms nestled into the side of Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park. It's a five-minute walk from the Banff Upper Hot Springs and the gondola, but getting to town requires a car or the free area bus service. Mountain views from the hotel are spectacular and rooms are spacious and modern -- some, of course, come with large balconies and unbelievable views. Two restaurants, two bars, and a coffee shop keep everyone fed, and guests can work off calories in the 24/7 fitness room. The indoor pool also offers nice views, and there's a spa, sauna, and steam room. Travelers looking for even more luxury and amenities could check out the Fairmont Banff Springs, but rates are much higher there.
The Rimrock Resort Hotel is an upscale property with 343 rooms nestled into the side of Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park. It's a five-minute walk from the Banff Upper Hot Springs and the gondola, but getting to town requires a car or the free area bus service. Mountain views from the hotel are spectacular and rooms are spacious and modern -- some, of course, come with large balconies and unbelievable views. Two restaurants, two bars, and a coffee shop keep everyone fed, and guests can work off calories in the 24/7 fitness room. The indoor pool also offers nice views, and there's a spa, sauna, and steam room. Travelers looking for even more luxury and amenities could check out the Fairmont Banff Springs, but rates are much higher there.
The glamorous Fairmont Royal York is one of Toronto's grand dames, with hand-painted ceilings and chandeliers that harken back to the hotel's opening as the Royal York in 1929. Some rooms are on the small side (not uncommon in a historic hotel), and the beds and furniture look a little generic for a luxury property. But the location is as good as it gets: The hotel is connected by underground PATH walkways to Union Station, Air Canada Centre, Eaton Centre, and the Hockey Hall of Fame, and is blocks from shopping on Yonge Street.
The glamorous Fairmont Royal York is one of Toronto's grand dames, with hand-painted ceilings and chandeliers that harken back to the hotel's opening as the Royal York in 1929. Some rooms are on the small side (not uncommon in a historic hotel), and the beds and furniture look a little generic for a luxury property. But the location is as good as it gets: The hotel is connected by underground PATH walkways to Union Station, Air Canada Centre, Eaton Centre, and the Hockey Hall of Fame, and is blocks from shopping on Yonge Street.
The Westin Bayshore is an upscale chain hotel with 511 classically decorated rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows -- many with excellent city or harbor views. There’s a breakfast buffet and a separate seafood restaurant with a patio that offers beautiful views of the harbor. Some of the rooms are older than others, and past guests recommend staying in the newer tower, which has more modern furnishings in rooms. There's a fee for both parking and Wi-Fi. Visitors wanting free Wi-Fi and a more elegant experience, may prefer the Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, which has beautiful rooms and doesn't charge for Wi-Fi.
The Westin Bayshore is an upscale chain hotel with 511 classically decorated rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows -- many with excellent city or harbor views. There’s a breakfast buffet and a separate seafood restaurant with a patio that offers beautiful views of the harbor. Some of the rooms are older than others, and past guests recommend staying in the newer tower, which has more modern furnishings in rooms. There's a fee for both parking and Wi-Fi. Visitors wanting free Wi-Fi and a more elegant experience, may prefer the Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, which has beautiful rooms and doesn't charge for Wi-Fi.
The 130-room mid-range Travelodge Hotel Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel is a 10-minute walk to the touristy heart of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and offers a good value for its location and stellar views of the falls (in select rooms). Guest rooms are clean but dated and worn, and some still have features like heart-shaped hot tubs that are held over from the bygone era when Niagara Falls was queen of honeymoon destinations. The hotel also features an on-site restaurant, indoor swimming pool, and fitness center, but guests looking for more contemporary rooms and upgraded features should try Radisson Hotel & Suites Fallsview, though bookings may be more expensive.
The 130-room mid-range Travelodge Hotel Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel is a 10-minute walk to the touristy heart of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and offers a good value for its location and stellar views of the falls (in select rooms). Guest rooms are clean but dated and worn, and some still have features like heart-shaped hot tubs that are held over from the bygone era when Niagara Falls was queen of honeymoon destinations. The hotel also features an on-site restaurant, indoor swimming pool, and fitness center, but guests looking for more contemporary rooms and upgraded features should try Radisson Hotel & Suites Fallsview, though bookings may be more expensive.
The budget YWCA Hotel Vancouver offers basic accommodations with attractive, modern decor for rates that are hard to beat. It's a step above typical hostel-like hotels, and it has a convenient downtown location across the street from BC Place Stadium. Features include an on-site coffee shop, guest kitchens, fitness center, laundry room, and free Wi-Fi. Its 155 units have a hint of style, and they're well-equipped with AC, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and many have city views, but some have typical hostel-style shared bathrooms. Rates are among the best in downtown Vancouver for value, and the property often sells out. The mid-range Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Vancouver is an option that offers an equally convenient location, and more amenities.
The budget YWCA Hotel Vancouver offers basic accommodations with attractive, modern decor for rates that are hard to beat. It's a step above typical hostel-like hotels, and it has a convenient downtown location across the street from BC Place Stadium. Features include an on-site coffee shop, guest kitchens, fitness center, laundry room, and free Wi-Fi. Its 155 units have a hint of style, and they're well-equipped with AC, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and many have city views, but some have typical hostel-style shared bathrooms. Rates are among the best in downtown Vancouver for value, and the property often sells out. The mid-range Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Vancouver is an option that offers an equally convenient location, and more amenities.
The Auberge Bonaparte is a sophisticated yet homey boutique hotel around the corner from the Notre-Dame Basilica in the heart of Old Montreal. This upper-middle-range, 31-room property occupies a charming 19th-century building and offers elegant guest rooms with wooden floors and exposed brick walls; some rooms have private terraces and whirlpool baths. On-site features include a French restaurant, which serves a highly praised free breakfast, and a rooftop terrace with views of the basilica. The Auberge du Vieux-Port is another Old Montreal boutique property to consider -- its rooms come with in-room iPod docks and minibars, and its rates are slightly lower.
The Auberge Bonaparte is a sophisticated yet homey boutique hotel around the corner from the Notre-Dame Basilica in the heart of Old Montreal. This upper-middle-range, 31-room property occupies a charming 19th-century building and offers elegant guest rooms with wooden floors and exposed brick walls; some rooms have private terraces and whirlpool baths. On-site features include a French restaurant, which serves a highly praised free breakfast, and a rooftop terrace with views of the basilica. The Auberge du Vieux-Port is another Old Montreal boutique property to consider -- its rooms come with in-room iPod docks and minibars, and its rates are slightly lower.