Hotels that celebrate the arts, history and the best in local food and drink – as well as one that’s on an island – ensure a stay in the bustling city on Canada’s west coast is a smart, chic and restful one
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This is the only hotel on Granville Island – the late-1970s experiment in urban renewal of the once-industrial False Creek area, which has become one of Vancouver’s most successful public spaces. The 82-room property has water views and an industrial aesthetic in line with the island’s architectural guidelines: that new buildings should reflect the area’s industrial past, when it was a hub for mining, shipping and logging. The best place to take advantage of the island’s bustling public market, the hotel has also become a foodie hub. With its own craft brewery spanning the centre of the hotel, its Dockside restaurant has become known for its sustainable seafood menu. On a sunny day here, with the right harbour view, it’s easy to transform Vancouver into a Mediterranean idyll. In the cooler months it’s a cosy getaway, headquarters for the Vancouver writers fest and a great place to visit the many arts spaces in the area.
• Doubles from £84, +1 604 683 7373, granvilleislandhotel.com
