Vancouver International Airport (YVR): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 8 miles (12.8 km.)

Driving directions from Vancouver International Airport: Follow Grant McConachie Way over the Arthur Laing Bridge. After the bridge, exit onto Granville St and proceed until W 16th Ave. Turn left onto W 16th and then turn right onto Burrard St. Cross the Burrard St Bridge and continue for 5 blocks. Hotel is on the left.

Getting there: The Airporter shuttle drops off at the hotel for single fares in the range of $5–$15 CDN one way. Metered taxis can be quicker, with fares of $16–$25 CDN. Rental cars and limousines are more than $36 CDN. Fees subject to change without notice. Rental cars are available from this Web site.

Getting around: The hotel’s downtown location allows guests to walk to plenty of shopping, dining, nightlife, arts, and entertainment choices within a radius of several blocks. Walking south down Burrard leads to the Aquatic Centre where small ferries pick up passengers to travel to spots around False Creek, including the Granville Island Public Market and Science World. Most single fares are less than $5 CDN. Fees subject to change without notice. Walking, blading, biking, and jogging are also favorite ways of accessing the south end of Stanley Park’s SeaWall from the Aquatic Centre. Plenty of bus routes run through the area, and the Burrard SkyTrain station is 4 blocks away, offering light rapid transit to suburban communities. SkyTrains connect to the SeaBus station offering catamaran passenger service to North Vancouver. Public bus, SkyTrain, and SeaBus fares run less than $5 CDN. Fees subject to change without notice. One-way streets can make downtown driving confusing for first-time visitors, but driving is generally smooth and the best way to travel from the city up the coast or to the islands.

Café Plaza and Cappuccino Bar - Bright and airy, this restaurant and coffee bar offers three meals a day. House specialties include spa cuisine, rotisserie chicken, and oversized cinnamon buns, as well as European pastries from the hotel's on-site bakery.

Century Lounge - A sports bar with potted palms, original artwork, and live music Thursday through Saturday. Lunch and dinner are served daily in this bright and cheerful lounge where diners can relax and enjoy the game.

Amenity highlights: Ease and comfort are the themes at the Century Plaza, which shares an address with a European-style spa famous with locals and visiting celebrities—past clients at the Absolute Spa include supermodel Elle MacPherson and singer Christina Aguilera. Reservations are recommended. All guests are welcome to use the chemical-free indoor pool and eucalyptus steam rooms. On-site entertainment is available in the hotel’s own comedy club, which features moderately priced entertainment, a full bar, and light snacks. Reservations strongly recommended.

Insider tip: The hotel is just 5 blocks from the Vancouver Aquatic Centre, located under historic Burrard Bridge. The center has an Olympic-size swimming pool and a fitness center. A pier near the center is the place to catch one of the city's colorful Aquabuses plying the waters of False Creek between Vanier Park, Granville Island (shopping and entertainment), Yaletown, and Science World B.C.

The hotel’s Yuk Yuks Comedy Club features moderately priced entertainment, a full bar, and light snacks. Reservations strongly recommended.