While its renovations are clearly inspired by New York, this 1916 boutique hotel retains a distinctly Canadian feel. Rooms and suites come in various shapes, sizes, and configurations (sofa beds and adjoining doors are good family options) as befits the building's original architecture. All have king- or queen-size beds, plug-and-play gadget panels, and in-room safes that accommodate laptops.... more

Many hotels in downtown Vancouver occupy newer buildings, so it's a pleasure to find one -- and especially one as nice as the St. Regis -- in a so-called "heritage building," dating from 1913. The owners have transformed it into a unique boutique hotel that's handsome inside and out, filled with contemporary art, and wired for up-to-the-minute Wi-Fi. The redesigned rooms and suites have a... more

Formerly a run-down hotel with a stripper pole in the basement, this 1913 relic (no relation to the St. Regis in New York or its namesake luxury brand) had an $11 million facelift in 2008. Now it caters to style- and budget-conscious families and business travelers in the core of downtown. The 65 rooms and suites feel larger than their size (under 300 square feet) and are handsomely tailored... more