Vancouver International Airport (YVR): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and the distance is 9.5 miles (15 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, take the right-hand exit for Seymour St. Continue on Seymour until Georgia St. Turn left onto Georgia, then right onto Cardero St. Hotel is at the foot of Cardero on the right.

Getting there: The Airporter shuttle costs $12 CDN per person one-way or $18 CDN round trip. Taxi fare is metered and in the $26–$35 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: Guests can bike, blade, walk, or jog from right outside the hotel into Stanley Park and along its 5.5 miles (8.9 km) of SeaWall. Robson and Denman Streets are only 2 blocks away and are popular for strollers who want to pop into the many bistros and boutiques. Public buses stop on the corner of Georgia and Cardero and connect into Vancouver’s excellent public transit network. Buses, the SkyTrain light rapid transit system that links downtown with the suburbs, and the SeaBus catamarans that cross Burrard Inlet can be used for less than $5 CDN. Fees subject to change without notice. For traveling by ferry to the islands, a car is the most convenient choice.

Seawall Bar & Grill - Ship models and barrel-bottom tables set the nautical theme in this casual bar and lounge overlooking the harbor. Bar features a large, flat-screen TV. Bar is adult-only, but the grill/restaurant is open to families—everyone is welcome to dine on the wraparound deck. Extensive menu includes soups, salads, burgers, and appetizers, including Seawall Calamari, the house specialty.

Stanley Perk - Espresso bar conveniently located next to the business center. Pastries, sandwiches, fresh fruit, smoothies, and soft drinks to go.

Amenity highlights: This resort offers an indoor health club featuring a pool, spa, and spa services (massage), while an adjacent fitness center provides numerous cardio and strength-training machines. An outdoor pool is bordered by gardens and the harbor. The hotel also provides complimentary shuttle service available on the half-hour to the downtown core, a staffed business center with high-speed Internet access, and 24-hour room service.

Insider tip: The hotel is located on Vancouver’s seawall walk, a 12-mile paved pathway suitable for cycling, in-line skating, running, and strolling. Hotel staff can arrange for skate and bike rental. Also available are year-round harbor tours, dinner cruises, and fishing charters operating from the hotel’s marina.

The business center is equipped with computers, high-speed Internet access (fee), fax machines, color copiers, and laser printers. Secretarial services are available. A currency exchange is offered, as well as an ATM, concierge, and 24-hour room service.