Vancouver International Airport (YVR): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 8 miles (13 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. Cross the Granville St Bridge and hotel is on the left between Drake St and Davie St.

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: This is the heart of Vancouver’s entertainment district and very walkable with plenty of galleries, cafes, shops, and theatres within a radius of several blocks. For going farther, Vancouver’s excellent public transit system offers buses, light rail transit, and water travel. Buses stop in front of the hotel. The Granville SkyTrain station is 5 blocks away, linking downtown with the suburbs as well as with the SeaBus (two stops over) that crosses Burrard Inlet. Public transit fares are less than $5 CDN. Fees subject to change without notice. Downtown driving can be difficult because of one-way streets but if heading to the islands, a car is the best choice.

Ginger 62 Cocktail Den & Kitchen - Hollywood actors Minnie Driver and Angelina Jolie have relaxed on the plush leather couches and oversized futons found in this Vancouver hotspot. Gauze curtains and red-and-orange spotlighting create separate spaces and moods. Award-winning menu leans heavily toward tapas and finger food. Dinner and appetizers served Tuesday through Sunday. Hotel guests don't have to wait in line or pay cover charges.

Amenity highlights: Guests can send e-mail using a coin-operated machine in the lobby. They also can enjoy complimentary access to an independent fitness center located 1 block from the hotel. The front desk staff offers concierge services, including booking tours and theater tickets, and arranging for transportation. Staff members also assist with faxing and photocopying.

Insider tip: The hotel is 2 blocks from historic Granville Bridge, a major access route into the city of Vancouver. Walking onto the bridge, which is less than 1 mile long, allows for unobstructed views of the city, English Bay, False Creek, and Granville Island. It's a great spot to watch the sun set (or rise).