Vancouver International Airport (YVR): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 9 miles (14.5 km.)

Driving directions from Vancouver International Airport: Leave the airport on Grant McConachie Way and follow Hwy 99 N over the Arthur Laing Bridge and onto Granville St. After crossing the Granville St Bridge use the Seymour Street exit and follow Seymour Street for 5 blocks to Robson Street. Turn left onto Robson Street and continue 7 blocks to the hotel. The hotel is on the left.

Getting there: The Airporter shuttle costs $12 CDN per person one way or $18 CDN round trip. Taxi fare is metered and in the $16–$25 CDN range. 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: Walking is the best way to get around the very active and multi-cultural area of Robson St with its numerous cafes and shops. A public bus travels up and down Robson and can connect visitors to the wider public transit system, including the SkyTrain, the light rapid transit system that links downtown with the suburbs, as well as with the SeaBus that crosses Burrard Inlet. Public transit fares are less than $5 CDN. Fees subject to change without notice. To access the city more conveniently or to reach the islands, a car is best.

Amenity highlights: With its wealth of original art and sculpture—including First Nations artifacts on loan from the Museum of Anthropology—the Listel's largest amenity is its art-gallery ambience. In addition to enjoying the culture, guests can exercise in the fitness center or soak in the atrium spa. An e-mail kiosk is located off the lobby, and guests enjoy complimentary admission to a more extensive fitness center 3 blocks away.

Insider tip: The hotel is located on busy Robson Street, but just 1 block away from the residential streets of the West End that are perfect for strolling, and dotted with gardens and small parks.