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Stylish Yaletown, where the Opus calls home, was once an enclave for down and out artists, now it’s tall sky-slicing condo buildings and rows of boutiques and bars, as close to New York’s Meatpacking District as you’ll get on the West Coast.
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This new, loft-style suites boast original artwork by Vancouver’s prodigal son Douglas Coupland and trendy extras amenities like an old school gym with Rocky-worthy boxing equipment. Don’t miss the rooftop deck, for views of the city and it’s beautiful people.
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The lobby of Moda still has the feel of turn of the century design, with tiled floors and gold leaf embellished ceilings, but the rooms are modern with a palette of greys and white, and a pop of red.
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Tucked away in Coal Harbour, the Loden is near Stanley Park, a must stop for any visitor for its distinctly Vancouver mix of outdoorsy pursuits against a backdrop of glass skyscrapers and green mountaintops.
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While any ski resort hotel will feature mountain lodge touches, Adara has twisted these playfully to create a space that both fits with its surroundings but feels fresh.
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This former Holiday Inn went through a massive overhaul to get it to its new, boutique-style digs. Hotel Arts pool is an oasis in the city, with a Raw Bar serving up Tuna Tataki and Crab and Mango Rolls—it may be hard to wait the half hour before getting back into the pool, though.
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Nestled amongst the bistros, spas and shopping of Old Strathcona, Metterra Hotel is perfect for visitors more interested in getting a feel for Edmonton’s eclectic side.
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Take in the nearby 48 kilometre River Valley Parks system that borders the North Saskatchewan River Valley and has some 20 parks and attractions making it the largest expanse of urban parkland in North America. Rooms are spare and uncluttered with walnut and granite touches.
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The Drake was one of the first to embrace the Queen West West neighbourhood that is now home to rows of art galleries, packed watering holes and buzzy restos.
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Each room of this art-centric hotel was designed by a local Toronto artist, with themes as far ranging as an 80s teen pinup fantasy to your great-gran’s parlor. With regular exhibits in the halls of this Victorian-era building, everything feels one of a kind.
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The Snapshot suite at The Gladstone Hotel, Toronto
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Since it’s opening last year, this spot has kept its momentum as the place to stay-and-be-seen. From its raucous rooftop that regularly hosts pool parties with visiting DJs, to The Counter a kind of Diner 2.0 that’s open 24 hours, the amenities of this spot are all centred on keeping the cool kids coming.
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You can’t get anymore downtown than the Cosmopolitan. A quick walk to shopping, and easily situated near transit that will take you anywhere you want from museums, to restaurants or the theatre. The suites are bright with big windows that let you take in the urban surroundings. Photo by Brandon King/Flickr
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Warm and spacious wood paneled suites, or bright and airy with full patios, Le St. Sulpice’s rooms aren’t utilitarian spaces you itch to get out of in the morning, but the type where you look forward to ordering room service and languishing.
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Shoppers will love the location of Opus, which sits on the corner of Sherbrooke Str. and St.-Lauren Blvd. both known for their sartorial offerings. The hotel itself is a hotspot, its bright and colourful rooms attract a cool crowd.
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Situated in the Old Port, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with something to explore down each street. Rooms and suites feature walls stripped to the original stone or brick, giving them a loft feel.
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On a key corner of what Pierre Burton called “the most important street in Canada,” sits The Great George in all of its historic glory. Originally built in 1846 and named The Regent Hotel, the hotel now includes 15 renovated heritage buildings.
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Located on the oldest street, in the oldest city in North America, Blue On Water is comfy and contemporary with views of the city.
