Vancouver International Airport (YVR): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 10.5 miles (17 km.)

Driving directions from Vancouver International Airport: Follow Grant McConachie Way over the Arthur Laing Bridge. After the bridge, take SW Marine Dr east to Boundary Rd. Turn left onto Boundary and then right onto Kingsway. Turn right onto McKay. Hotel is on the right.

Getting there: There is no shuttle service to the hotel so taxis are the best way to arrive. Bonny’s Taxi charges a flat rate of $27 CDN but other companies may honor the same price. Metered rates are $26–$35 CDN. Fees subject to change without notice. Rental cars and limousines are available and more than $36. The cheapest but slowest way is by bus and train. From the domestic terminal’s arrival level, take Bus Rte #424, transfer to Rte #100, then onto the westbound SkyTrain at the 22nd St station in New Westminster. Get off at Metrotown station next to the hotel. This trip costs less than $5 CDN but requires 1 hour or longer. Fees subject to change without notice.

Getting around: Many hotel guests get by without a car or taxi. Shoppers can step into hundreds of shops and restaurants in the attached Crystal Mall and next door in the Metrotown complex. Business visitors can ride pre-arranged complimentary shuttles to and from corporate destinations. For going beyond Metrotown, many prefer public transit. Buses from outside Metrotown cover Burnaby and connect to other suburbs and downtown Vancouver. The elevated SkyTrain is a faster, more direct way into Vancouver. Fares for both are under $5 CDN. Fees subject to change without notice. A car is the best idea for leaving the greater Vancouver area and going up the coast, to the Fraser Valley, or to the Gulf Islands.

Amenity highlights: High-speed Internet access, the use of computer workstations, and parking are complimentary to guests at this modern hotel. The fitness center provides a treadmill, stairclimber, exercise bike, rowing machine, and free weights, as well as a pool deck with food and beverage service, a 30-foot lap pool, a children’s wading pool, and spa. Services at the in-house day spa include facials, massage, and aromatherapy.

Insider tip: The hotel is attached to the Crystal Mall, with 150 stores catering to the Asian-Chinese community. Just across the street is Metrotown Centre, home to 500 shops and restaurants, 22 theaters, and three adult/youth game centers.