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Hotels near Robson Square (not near UBC Main Campus)

The following information was obtained from tourismvancouver.com. Map obtained from Google Maps.

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A - Bosman's

1060 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC
CANADA V6Z 1P5
Phone: 604.682.3171
Fax: 604.684.4010
www.bosmanshotel.com
info@bosmanshotel.com

Conveniently located downtown near BC Place Stadium, Law Courts, Robson Square, restaurants, shopping and theatres and has 100 newly-renovated rooms. The hotel also a dining room, the Piano Lounge, cable TV, outdoor swimming pool.men's saunas, Jacuzzi & covered parking. 20 flexible meeting rooms. Special Value Rates, from $79.00 plus taxes based on dbl. occ. Call 1-800-830-6144 NOW!

B - Crowne Plaza Hotel Georgia Vancouver

801 Georgia Street West
Vancouver, BC
CANADA V6C 1P7
Phone: 604.682.5566
Fax: 604.642.5556
www.hotelgeorgia.bc.ca
hgsales@hotelgeorgia.bc.ca

Located beside the Pacific Centre Shopping Mall & the Vancouver Art Gallery. This 313 room full service hotel has been magnificently restored to its 1920's elegance. 7 meeting rooms. Airport Express stop.

C - Days Inn Vancouver Downtown

921 Pender Street West
Vancouver, BC
CANADA V6C 1M2
Phone: 604.681.4335
Fax: 604.681.7808
www.daysinnvancouver.com
welcome2@daysinn-van.com

The Days Inn Vancouver Downtown is an affordable, European style hotel located in the heart of the city. You will have immediate access to many of the city's hot spots and tourist sites including the Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre and Pacific Centre Mall.

D - Empire Landmark Hotel - Downtown Vancouver

1400 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC
CANADA V6G 1B9
Phone: 604.687.0511
Fax: 604.687.7267
www.empirelandmarkhotel.com
info@asiastandard.com

Tallest Hotel located in the heart of downtown Vancouver on exciting Robson Street. Walking distance to Stanley Park and a variety of shopping. 357 spacious rooms with private balconies, offering panoramic views of English Bay, city lights and Burrard Inlet. Award winning Cloud 9 Rooftop Revolving Restaurant & Piano Lounge (live jazz Friday and Saturday evenings). Fitness centre with ladies and men's saunas, Jacuzzi & covered parking. 20 flexible meeting rooms. Special Value Rates, from $79.00 plus taxes based on dbl. occ. Call 1-800-830-6144 NOW!

E - Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver

791 Georgia Street West
Vancouver, BC
CANADA V6C 2T4
Phone: 604.689.9333
Fax: 604.689.3466
www.fourseasons.com/vancouver
vcr.reservations@fourseasons.com

Located atop the fashionable Pacific Centre with more than 200 shops and services, the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver is located within easy walking distance to the convention centre, downtown shopping, theatres, and sports venues.

F - Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Vancouver Downtown

1110 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC
CANADA V6Z 1R2
Phone: 604.684.2151
Fax: 604.684.4736
www.hivancouverdowntown.com
info@hivancouverdowntown.com

Great downtown entertainment district location on Howe Street. Full service hotel offers a wide selection of superior accommodation & 2 room suites with kitchenette. Indoor heated 24 hour pool, sauna & fitness centre, kids centre. Executive floors, restaurant, lounge, sports bar, 24 hour room service & meeting rooms to 250.

G - Hyatt Regency Vancouver

655 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC
CANADA V6C 2R7
Phone: 604.683.1234
Fax: 604.689.3707
www.vancouver.hyatt.com
sales@yvrrvpo.hyatt.com

Luxury 34-storey tower located in the heart of downtown. The Hyatt offers 24 meeting rooms for up to 2,000, 2 restaurants, 2 lounges, a state of the art health club, outdoor pool, Regency Club, & Gold Passport program.

H - Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel

1088 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC
CANADA V6Z 2R9
Phone: 604.331.1000
Fax: 604.331.1001
www.sheratonvancouver.com
sales@wallcentre.com

Largest urban hotel west of Toronto. 733 deluxe guestrooms, 70 suites and 48,652 square feet of meeting space including three ballrooms. Located downtown, minutes from VCEC, shopping and all major attractions. Health club, fitness centre, indoor pool. Two restaurants (Indigo Bistro & Cafe One) Two bars (Cracked Ice & Bar One). Check out our Website and take a video tour.

I - Wedgewood Hotel & Spa

845 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC
CANADA V6Z 1V1
Phone: 604.689.7777
Fax: 604.608.5342
www.wedgewoodhotel.com
sales@wedgewoodhotel.com

Downtown Vancouver. The city's most luxurious boutique hotel. An abundance of flowers, fine antique pieces and original works of art characterize the 83 elegant guestrooms, suites and public areas. Renowned for its award winning Bacchus restaurant and luxurious spa. Business Centre, Meeting Facilities, Fitness Center.

J - Westin Grand Vancouver (The)

433 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC
CANADA V6B 6L9
Phone: 604.602.1999
Fax: 604.647.2502
www.westingrandvancouver.com
play@westingrandvancouver.com

Contemporary 4-star, all-suite hotel located downtown on Robson St. at trendy Yaletown in the heart of Vancouver's entertainment district. Featuring 207 suites, outdoor lap pool, hot tub, fitness centre, 6 luxurious meeting rooms, upscale restaurant. All suites feature convenience kitchens. High speed Internet and Wireless Internet available.

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