Where to Stay

If you are coming from out of town, here are some suggestions of places to stay:
There are tons of places to stay in Vancouver and these are not necessarily the best, we feel the ones listed below are in pretty good locations... they are listed in no particular order.

Let us know if you have any questions about location etc...
If staying right in Vancouver is too expensive, Richmond would be a good option too (about 20minutes to Vancouver) and may be a better option than East Vancouver.
Burnaby is close enough too (about 30minutes to Vancouver).
Ladner & New Westminster ok too (about 30-45minutes to Vancouver).
North or West Vancouver close too (about 20minutes to downtown Vancouver, 30-45minutes to ceremony/reception sites) but you have to go over the Lions Gate bridge which can sometimes be a pain due to traffic.


Just a note: Downtown is not necessarily the best place to stay in Vancouver as most of Vancouver's attractions aren't downtown. However there are nice places Downtown. If you want to stay Downtown, stay anywhere west of Granville Street  & South of Georgia street with exceptions being Yaletown and the area around the Vancouver public library.
Recommended downtown areas: Yaletown, Granville Street, English Bay, West End, Coal Harbour, Stanely Park. Stay away from the East Hastings area.

Note: I believe most hotels are now completely non-smoking... so if you smoke, make sure to double check if you're allowed to smoke in rooms before booking

 

www.hostelworld.com can be a good website to look up cheap B&B's, hotels or hostels in Vancouver (from $20 per person per night)


Expedia www.expedia.ca is also a good website to look at for hotel comparisons and deals. Usually has cheaper deals than on the hotel websites themselves so check this website for better rates before booking any of the hotels below or other hotels (hotels from $72 in Richmond and from $95 in Vancouver)

 

Plaza 500 Hotel http://www.plaza500.com/
- Good central location, 0-5min walk to major transportation routes. Easy to get to from Airport on the new Canada Line (skytrain/underground). About 5min drive to reception site and 10-15min to ceremony site.
- All rooms have: high speed internet access, in room coffee/tea, daily newspaper, heat/air-conditioning, iron/ironing board
- Roughly $140 per night... check their website for specials, including advance purchase specials, or email them for an exact quote

 

Park Inn http://www.parkinn.com/vancouverca
- Good central location, 0-10min walk to major transportation routes. Easy to get to from Airport on new Canada Line (skytrain/underground). About 5min drive to reception site and 10-15min to ceremony site.
- high speed internet available, fitness center
- Roughly $169 per night

 

Holiday Inn Hotel (there are a couple in Vancouver) http://www.holidayinn.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/yvrbw?&dp=true
- Good central location, 0-10min walk to major transportation routes. Easy to get to from Airport on new Canada Line (skytrain/underground). About 5min drive to reception site and 10-15min to ceremony site.
- Internet access in room, daily buffet included, coffee/tea maker, mini fridge in some rooms, hairdryer
- From $142 per night

 

Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel http://www.howardjohnsonvancouver.ca/
- 2 locations in Vancouver (one downtown and one slightly east on Kingsway). Both locations are about equal distance to wedding sites... about 15min to reception and 20minute drive to ceremony. Both located to major transportation routes. Parking may be easier & cheaper in Kingsway location but downtown location more central.
- $90 - $150 per night

 

The Granville Island Hotel http://www.granvilleislandhotel.com
- Wonderful location, located on Granville Island, one of Vancouver's tourist destinations and short 5-10min walk to major transit routes, restaurants, and the granville island market place (about a 10minute drive from both the ceremony and reception locations)
- Located on the water in False Creek
- $255 - $315 per night (Internet specials: $235-285)
- Dockside Restaurant


Ramada Inn http://www.ramadavancouver.com
- Located downtown, about 15min drive to reception, 20min drive to ceremony
- High speed internet in room, hairdryer, iron/ironing board
- specials/packages on their website: 20% discount on 3 night bookings
-  Rates: $104 - $180 per night (roughly)

 

Sandman Hotel http://www.sandmanhotels.com
- Located Downtown. Davie location is probably better, although the location near the public library isn't bad either. About 15min drive to reception, 20min to ceremony.
- Rates from $129 and up

 

Comfort Inn http://www.comfortinndowntown.com/
- Located downtown, 3 blocks from Robson shopping area. About 15min drive to reception, 20minutes to ceremony
- High speed internet, hair dryer/iron, tea/coffee makers, heat/air-conditioning
- Rates from $160 (rooms and suites available)

 

Best Western Chateau Granville http://www.chateaugranville.com/
- Located downtown, just over the granville street bridge, near Yaletown. About a 10minute drive to the reception and 15minute to ceremony
- Rates from $130 - $250

 

The Sylvia Hotel  http://www.sylviahotel.com/index.htm
- Amazing location, in English Bay near stanely park, just on the edge of Downtown, across the street to the beach so you can watch the sunset. About 25min drive to ceremony, 20minute drive to reception
- Rates: $130 - $400 per night depending on if you want just a queen bed or if you want a full suite with two bedrooms & 2 bathrooms...
- Group bookings available
- Complimentary high speed WiFi, Restaurant in the building

 

Oceanside Hotel http://www.oceanside-hotel.com/intro.html
- Amazing location, in English Bay near stanely park, just on the edge of Downtown, 1 block to the beach so you can watch the sunset. About 25min drive to ceremony, 20minute drive to reception
- High speed WiFi in all rooms, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron/iron board, free parking
- Suites: $120-150 per night (extra person $20 per night, kids under 5 stay free)

 

Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites http://www.coasthotels.com/hotels/canada/bc/vancouver/coast_plaza/overview
- Located downtown, 4 blocks from beach where you can watch sunset. Near Denman street which has many restaurants,  4 blocks from Robson street for shopping. About 20min drive to ceremony, 15minute drive to reception
- Rates from $140 per night

 

Quality Hotel Vancouver - Inn at False Creek http://www.innatfalsecreek.com/
- Located downtown, close to English Bay. About 25min drive to ceremony, 20minute drive to reception
- Rates from $140
- Specials on their website: stay 2 nights and get 20% off, stay 3 nights and get 30% off

 

The Westin Grand, Vancouver http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1148&language=en_US
- Located downtown near the Robson street shopping strip, about 20min drive to reception, 25minute drive to ceremony
- Special: Book a Canadian long weekend and your 3rd night is free (July 1st is Canada Day - so that might count as a long weekend, not sure)
- $200-330 per night