Must-see hotels in British Columbia & The Canadian Rockies

  • Lake O'Hara Lodge

    British Columbia

    Leaving guests slack-jawed for more than 90 years, the lodge is the only place to stay at the lake if you're not traveling with a tent. It's luxurious in…

  • Truffle Pigs Lodge

    British Columbia

    Field’s only hotel is a timber building with heritage charm. The 14 rooms are fairly simply decked out, though. Some have small kitchens. The owners run…

  • Dreamcatcher Hostel

    British Columbia

    Run by two veteran travelers, this centrally located hostel has everything a budget traveler could hope for. There are three dorm rooms, five private…

  • Bella Coola Mountain Lodge

    British Columbia

    The rooms, many with kitchen facilities, are huge and there's an excellent espresso bar at this lodge 15km east of Bella Coola village. The owners also…

  • Eagle's Nest Resort

    British Columbia

    At Anahim Lake, 320km west of Williams Lake and 130km east of Bella Coola, this small resort lodge has a variety of rooms, cabins and a cottage. Enjoy…

  • Regent Hotel

    British Columbia

    The poshest place in the center is not lavish, but it is comfy. The 42 modern rooms bear no traces of the hotel's 1914 roots and exterior. The restaurant…

  • Watermark Beach Resort

    Okanagan Valley

    A top spot right on the water in Osoyoos, perfect for couples and families. Facilities include a heated outdoor swimming pool, hot tubs, spa, restaurants…

  • Premier Creek Lodging

    Haida Gwaii

    Dating from 1910, this is the top place to stay in the town of Queen Charlotte. The lodge has 14 rooms that range from tiny but great-value singles to…

  • Dancing Bear Inn

    British Columbia

    The brilliant management here offers advice and smooths the stay of guests in the 14 shared and private rooms, all of which share baths. There's a gourmet…

  • Ripley Creek Inn

    Northern BC

    The 40 rooms in various heritage buildings are decorated with new and old items; decor varies greatly. The Peterson House is a former brothel. Check out…

  • Park Place Lodge

    British Columbia

    The nicest lodging close to the center, Park Place offers 64 comfortable rooms with fridge and microwave, and access to an indoor pool and hot tub. Some…

  • Rosedeer Hotel

    Drumheller

    If you've wondered what it's like to stay in a ghost town (or in what's rumored to be a haunted hotel!), this is your chance to find out. The Rosedeer is…

  • Banff Log Cabin B&B

    Banff Town

    If having your own cozy cabin only steps from the rush of Bow River Falls sounds appealing, you'll love this B&B. Wedding planner/photographer owners…

  • Buchan Hotel

    Vancouver

    The 1926-built Buchan, just steps from Stanley Park, has bags of charm. Facilities were being upgraded on our visit and while prices have risen somewhat…

  • Moose Hotel & Suites

    Banff Town

    Like a mountain lodge pumped up on steroids, the Moose is the biggest new hotel to hit Banff Ave in recent years. The rooftop pools, hot tubs and sauna…

  • Times Square Suites Hotel

    Vancouver

    Superbly located a short walk from Stanley Park, this West End hidden gem (even the entrance can be hard to spot) is a comfy apartment-style Vancouver…

  • Up the Creek Backpackers B&B

    British Columbia

    Run by a round-the-world cyclist, Up the Creek has incorporated all the best facets of a classic hostel: a place where you can relax but still meet people…

  • Listel Hotel

    Vancouver

    A lounge-cool sleepover with famously friendly front-deskers. Rooms at the Listel have a relaxed West Coast feel and typically feature striking original…

  • Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

    Vancouver

    Opened in 1939 by visiting UK royals, this gargoyle-topped grand dame is a Vancouver historic landmark. Despite its vintage provenance, the hotel…

  • Opus Hotel

    Vancouver

    The 96-room Opus kick-started Vancouver's boutique-hotel scene and, with regular revamps, it's remained one of the city's top sleepover options. The…

  • Fairmont Chateau Whistler

    Whistler

    Enjoying ski-in, gondola-out privileges at the foot of Blackcomb Mountain, the Fairmont is like a 'village' within the Village. Chateau-esque in nature…

  • HI Mt Edith Cavell Wilderness Hostel

    Jasper National Park

    Secluded down a dead-end road near the base of Mt Edith Cavell and the Angel Glacier, this rustic place has wood-burning stoves in each of its two 16-bunk…

  • L'Hermitage Hotel

    Vancouver

    This discreet, well-located property is divided between longer-stay suites and guests just dropping in for the night. Either way, you'll find excellent…

  • Georgian Court Hotel

    Vancouver

    This under-the-radar, European-style property has never changed its old-school approach to good service and solid, dependable amenities. Rooms have an…

  • Wildpod

    Tofino

    Luxury 'glamping' comes to Tofino in the shape of these six yurt-like pods made out of PVC that sit perched on the waterside at Grice Point in full view…

  • Shadow Lake Lodge

    Banff National Park

    This lodge offers 12 sweet timber cabins with gorgeous mountain views just a stone’s throw from Shadow Lake, 13.2km from the Red Earth Creek trailhead…

  • Rosewood Hotel Georgia

    Vancouver

    A historic downtown property that underwent a spectacular renovation a few years back, bringing it back to its sumptuous 1927 glory days. Despite the…

  • Inn at Laurel Point

    Victoria

    Guarding its own landscaped promontory overlooking the harbor with rooms offering views in either direction (toward or away from town), this indie…

  • HI Whistler Hostel

    Whistler

    Built as athletes' accommodation for the 2010 Winter Olympics, this sparkling hostel is 7km south of the village, near Function Junction. Transit buses to…

  • St Regis Hotel

    Vancouver

    An elegant art-lined boutique sleepover in a 1913 heritage shell. Befitting its age, almost all the rooms seem to be a different size, and they exhibit a…

  • Sylvia Hotel

    Vancouver

    This ivy-covered 1912 charmer enjoys a prime location overlooking English Bay. Generations of guests keep coming back – many requesting the same room…

  • Hotel Selkirk

    Edmonton

    If you're into the idea of visiting the past at Fort Edmonton, why not take it to the next level and spend the night? This historic hotel has simple…

  • Oswego Hotel

    Victoria

    Well hidden on a residential side street a short stroll from the Inner Harbour, this contemporary boutique sleepover is an in-the-know favorite. Suite…

  • Hotel Zed

    Victoria

    If you like an accommodations that – in its own words – likes to 'rebel against the ordinary' then you'll love the Zed, an eccentric motel that has been…

  • Ecolodge

    Tofino

    This quiet, wood-built education center on the grounds of the botanical gardens is popular with families and groups for its selection of rooms, large…

  • Surfs Inn Guesthouse

    Vancouver Island

    Hidden from the road behind vegetation, this funky collection of brightly painted houses and cottages hosts four choices of lovely accommodations, ranging…

  • Fox Hotel & Suites

    Banff Town

    Aesthetically, the Fox is a step above its neighbors. Its forest-like lobby is instantly calming, while the 116 rooms, centered on a courtyard, feature…

  • HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre

    Lake Louise

    This is what a hostel should be – clean, friendly and full of interesting travelers – and the rustic, comfortable lodge-style buildings, with plenty of…

  • Pangea Pod Hotel

    Whistler

    Posing as a smarter, more private version of a hostel, Canada’s first capsule hotel is based on the Japanese model, offering bed-sized ‘pods’ equipped…

  • Banff Aspen Lodge

    Banff Town

    Among the rare Banff hotels that are not part of a corporate chain, the Aspen offers friendly service and tastefully decorated modern rooms finished in…

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