Laying Down in Vancouver

Q: During a visit to Canada, we are staying with relatives in Abbotsford. However, we need to stay at a hotel in central Vancouver for one night due to a late return from a trip to trip to Whistler on the Sea to Sky train. Also, could you recommend a reasonable airport hotel, as we have a very early flight home at the end of our holiday. - Nikki Green

A: In downtown Vancouver, you could consider the Ramada Inn & Suites Downtown. Located in the heart of the "Entertainment District" near Vancouver's best restaurants, Robson Street, Stanley Park, Granville Island Public Market, theatres and nightlife, rooms are available from 79 Canadian dollars (plus 11 Canadian dollars in taxes and fees) per night. Another hotel you could consider is the Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Center, which is also in the heart of the entertainment district. By booking 45 days in advance, you can get a rate of only 65 Canadian dollars (plus 10 Canadian dollars in taxes and fees) for a double room. Get further information from www.tourismvancouver.com.For your last night near the airport, there are two budget hotels you could consider. The three -star Comfort Inn Airport, located 3,5kms from the airport, has rates starting at 83 US dollars (plus about 11 dollars in taxes and fees) per night. The Airport Inn, located on Marine Drive, has rooms from 67 US dollars (plus about 10 dollars in taxes and fees) per night. Both hotels, which have free shuttle services to and from the airport, are available from the www.hotels.com website. (8/8/10)