Vancouver was recently crowned Canada’s hottest hotel market as the busy travel season nears, and one bed and breakfast with just eight rooms has topped a new list of best spots to stay in the city.
National Geographic Traveller recently curated its list of 10 of the best hotels in Vancouver.
“Bold, design-led renovations, chic rooftop bars, intimate hideaways and timeless icons prove Vancouver’s hospitality is as wonderfully varied as its surrounding landscapes,” said National Geographic in its introduction.
Coming in at number one was O Canada House, a downtown bed-and-breakfast constructed in 1897 that was chosen for its warm hospitality.
O Canada House
“With just eight rooms, O Canada House feels more like a country inn than a downtown B&B,” stated National Geographic.
“Yet this meticulously restored Victorian home — supposedly where the country’s national anthem was first written — channels small-town Canadian charm to create a calm, characterful hideaway in Vancouver’s vibrant West End.”
The “City of Vancouver Heritage Award of Honour” winner is located at 1114 Barclay St., just a short walk from Nelson Park.
O Canada House features comfortable rooms with antique decor, a 24/7 guest pantry filled with complimentary home-baked treats, a tree-shaded garden deck and a communal lounge.
“A welcome home-away-from-home in the heart of the city,” added National Geographic.
O Canada House
Number two on the best hotels in Vancouver list was the Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, which got a shout-out for its celebrity guests like Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan.
“At its heart is Bacchus, once a discreet spot for city judges to smoke cigars, now an intimate lounge and restaurant soundtracked by crackling fireplaces.
“Upstairs, 83 rooms range from elegant executive queens to chic penthouse suites overlooking Robson Square, with renovations rolling out through 2026 bringing a bright, airy refresh.”
Wedgewood Hotel (guide.michelin.com)
In third place on National Geographic’s list was AZUR Legacy Collection Hotel, a Vancouver hotel highlighted in part due to its rooftop dining offerings.
“In a city framed by such dramatic scenery, it’s surprising that Vancouver is home to only a few rooftop bars.
“The pick is Lavantine Restaurant & Skybar, a colourful oasis atop the Azur Legacy Collection Hotel in the city’s high-rise financial district. Here, Eastern Mediterranean plates are given a west coast twist, as fire-roasted chicken wings served with blue cheese labneh.”
Lavantine Restaurant & Skybar (Hanna McLean/Dished)
Rounding out the top 10 best hotels in Vancouver are:
Rosewood Hotel Georgia
Granville Island Hotel
The Victorian
OPUS Vancouver
Fairmont Pacific Rim
The Burrard
The Douglas, Autograph Collection
The full National Geographic Traveller list can be found online.
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