Traveling to Canada is always a pleasure, and I especially enjoy visiting Montreal and Vancouver. Montreal is a wonderful blend of the historical and the modern, while Vancouver offers breathtaking nature with a city flair. And, regardless of which one you visit (go for both!), you’ll find an equally impressive collection of lodging. Read on for five top hotels for your consideration when staying in Montreal and Vancouver.
Centrally Located
Guests staying at the Hotel Bonaventure Montreal will love how convenient this hotel is to everything Montreal has to offer. Those interested in history can explore the churches of Old Montreal, while sports enthusiasts will love how close they are to the Bell Centre, home of the Montreal Canadiens. But location is just one attractive quality of the Hotel Bonaventure Montreal. Guests especially will love the hotel’s rooftop, outdoor, heated swimming pool, along with 2.5 acres of landscaped rooftop gardens. Of course, the guest rooms also will draw in visitors with their beautiful views through windows that actually open, free Wi-Fi, and coffee maker.
On the Water
Sitting alongside Vancouver Harbour, the Pan Pacific Vancouver provides visitors with postcard-worthy views of the harbour, the Coastal Mountains, and Vancouver’s skyline. But don’t be surprised if you decide to enjoy these views from the comfort of your guest room. After all, these accommodations feature pillow-top beds, a pillow menu, flat-screen TV, and coffee maker. In addition, the hotel maintains a heated, outdoor, saltwater pool and hot tub, indoor saunas, a fitness center, an on-site spa, and on-site dining.
Historical Grandeur
Originally opened in 1927, the Rosewood Hotel Georgia continues to welcome guests to enjoy luxury at its finest in this Vancouver property. The hotel’s amenities rival its breathtaking Georgian Revival architecture with such offerings as the on-site spa, restaurant, and an indoor, saltwater lap pool. In the guest rooms, visitors can indulge themselves in the Rivolta Carmignani Italian linens, the spa-inspired bathroom with heated floors and La Bottega bath amenities, the Nespresso coffee maker, and the complimentary Wi-Fi. If you feel you can leave such a luxurious retreat, the hotel is just minutes from Vancouver’s lovely Stanley Park as well as the dining and shopping hot spots of Yaletown.
Downtown Destination
Those looking for lodging in the heart of Vancouver will find it at The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver. Right outside the hotel’s doors, you’ll find the city’s best shopping along Robson Street and Burrard. Or catch the next big sporting event at BC Place, or make your own as you bike Stanley Park or hit the water for some sea kayaking. Afterward, head back to The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver, where you can relax and rest in your guest room, enjoy the heated pool and jacuzzi, or grab a meal at the on-site restaurant.
City Splendor
Easily one of the best “stay and play” hotels in Montreal, the Montreal Marriott Chateau Champlain puts guests right in the center of all the city’s action. Close to Old Montreal, the popular shopping along St. Catherine Street and the Bell Centre, the hotel’s location couldn’t make sightseeing any easier. But location is not the property’s best quality. You’ll find those in the guest rooms, which come with Marriott’s Revive Bedding, complimentary high-speed internet access, and an in-room safe. Additional hotel amenities include an on-site spa, an indoor swimming pool, and on-site dining.